Working in Cairns
Are you looking for work in Cairns? There are many opportunities in the region and with the assistance of a company like Signature Staff; you are left to enjoy the region’s lifestyle whilst they are doing all the tedious and time-consuming tasks for you, such as writing introductory letters and arranging appointments with prospective employers. There is no charge for these services for job-seekers!
Due to the building boom, there is a shortage of qualified trade personnel in every aspect, from Plumbers and Carpenters to Electricians and Engineers. The commercial and retail sector also provides serious opportunities in the region.
It is overwhelmingly within the Hospitality and Tourism sector that the real opportunities are presented.
With over 2 million visitors to region yearly, this sector is constantly growing with a 24hrs/ 7 days demand for personnel on all levels from Temporary and Junior positions to Senior and Executive roles.
As the demand of hospitality workers far outstretches the supply of local residents with appropriate skills, there are some outstanding opportunities for professionals that are serious about their careers.
Almost every International Hotel Chain is represented in the region. In peak season, most operators have to resort to temporary solutions, including visa workers. This in itself is a great solution, but it also creates a need for professional core staff that can pick up the lead and train other staff within each work place.
In a region and in an industry that is renowned for its transient staff, the leading hotels, now more than ever recognise the importance to retain their most important resource, dedicated staff. Consequently most hotels have arranged in-house career development programmes, including certification, cadetship, supervisory workshops and management trainee programmes. If you are willing to stay in the region for some time, you could expect some serious up-skilling and a short track to a professional career in hospitality management.
Many of the hotel chains are international and more often than not, individuals that joined up on line-level find themselves a few years later in a highly paid management positions either locally, interstate or overseas. The sky is literary the limit for people with energy and a genuine desire to succeed.
Signature Staff is the leading recruitment Agency in the region and the only agency that truly specialises in Hospitality and Tourism. They offer jobseekers a wide range of job prospects as well as free career counselling. Signature Staff have the contacts and knowledge to guide you in the right direction. There are dozens of vacancies listed on their web site — make sure to check them out.
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An increasing number of people are using temporary work to suit their circumstances, rather than as a last resort. It is a great way of researching an industry or workplace before committing to a permanent role.
"There are many different reasons why people choose temporary work" says Vlasta Eriksson, managing director of Signature Staff. "Some people combine it with study or other work; others temp because they like the flexibility of choosing their own hours; others do it as a source of income whilst they are looking for an ideal position."
“In the past, having temporary work listed on your CV often meant that a prospective employer assumed that you could not hold down a permanent job,” Vlasta says.
This has all changed in recent times. As companies take steps to keep wage costs flexible with seasonal and economical factors, the number and scope of temporary roles has increased dramatically. Temporary workers are an integral and accepted part of the workforce, with assignments often stretching out to three, six months, and even longer periods of time, thus adding on valuable skills and experience on to your CV.
So, if you are looking for a better balance of lifestyle and flexibility why not experience temping. Signature Staff offers a variety of these roles.
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