Current market conditions
The market has seen a shortage of high calibre working holiday candidates so demand is making speed-of-recruitment imperative. Top quality candidates can sometimes be placed within 24 hours. Some sectors are even selecting potential contract candidates from a short list of CVs to avoid missing out on quality candidates. This is great for experienced Australian, NZ and SA working holiday markers in this sector because our reputation for a good work ethic goes a long way!
More good news for those heading over is the increase in the number of temp to perm positions in the market – they provide a good foot in the door within the UK market.
Current Salary Rates
| Positions Available | UK hourly rates | $Aus | $NZ |
| Executive Assistant | £15.00 | $32 | $37 |
| Office Manager | £14.00 | $30 | $35 |
| Receptionist | £12.00 | $25 | $30 |
| Administrator | £10.00 | $21 | $25 |
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Useful Skills
- SAP experience
- Travel management experience
- Tender management experience
Advice to candidates from NZ , SA and Australia
Use your first position in the UK as a stepping stone to something better. Don’t expect to get your ideal role first time round. That’s the beauty of temping!
The recruitment process is quite fast so make sure you’re available to attend interviews at short notice.
Use respected recruitment agents like the ones FastrackUK can connect you with.They are there to help you and it is in their best interest to find you a job, so use it!
How the UK job market works
Many of the UK's blue chip companies don't advertise their contract posts but ask specific agencies to find them suitable candidates to fill the position. Using a recruitment service like the one offered by FastrackUK, is often the best way to secure a good contract or temporary job in the UK.
FastrackUK liaises with the leading recruitment agencies in this sector and know the best people to send your CV to. After seeing your CV, recruitment consultants will want to talk to you to get to know you better and discuss what jobs are available, they may even phone for a chat before you leave. In most circumstances recruiters will want to have a meeting with you when you arrive in the UK.
It is important that you present yourself to the agency as if you were presenting yourself in a job interview. Don't view the ‘agency interview’ as a chore to be got through. The recruitment consultant is responsible for recommending potential candidates to clients and you should dress appropriately, do your homework, be enthusiastic and show your personality at its best. To find out more about preparing yourself for job interviews take a look at our interview tips section
We're here to make finding your ideal job as easy as possible. call - Aus 1300 78 44 79 , UK 0208 547 4160, SA +27 (0)21 439 6006 email an Australian Consultant by clicking here, a UK Consultant by clicking here, or a SA Consultant by clicking here .