Current Market Conditions
The interim and temporary markets remain very buoyant in the HR sectors. More human resources functions are being outsourced in both the public and private sectors and there is high demand for skilled HR professionals to help with projects and change.
Antipodean candidates are viewed very positively in the UK and work in the HR industry at all levels, however employers do like to see CV's demonstrating previous HR experience.
Best time to arrive in the UK
Janurary - March and June - July as these are times of high job availability in the public sector
Salary Rates
Antipodeans will see a big increase in the hourly rates compared to earnings in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
Here are some examples:
Current Salary Rates
Antipodeans will experience a significant increase in pay compared to the rates at home. Here are some examples of average hourly rates;
| Positions Available | UK hourly rates | $Aus equivalent | $NZ equivalent | | HR administration | £16 | $34 | $40 | | Recruiters | £17 | $36 | $42 | | Comp and benefits | £18 | $38 | $45 | | Employee relations | £30 | $63 | $75 | | | | | | | | | | |
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How the UK job market worksMany 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
Advice to candidates from NZ, Australia and South Africa
- Be flexible
- Have realistic expectations
- Consider a slightly lower position to gain UK experience
- Highlight specialist experience
- Keep in regular contact with recruiters before and after your UK arrival
Useful sytems skills
For more information on jobs available and how to apply, contact a FastrackUK Consultant. 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 .