This month, I started about 10 blogs and just could not get any of them right. So, I looked back at my past ones, and there was one about “The Why” that I thought I would expand on more. It is often what I ask candidates and clients – “Why are you doing it that way or asking that question?”.
Also, I have had a number of people recently say to me that they didn’t know that mexec offered a particular service. Hence, this month’s topic is a combination of “Whys?” and “Did you know?” about mexec.
WHY?
ARE REAL ESTATE COMPANIES AND INVESTORS INTERESTED IN LABORATORIES?
Real estate companies are seeing laboratories as a great investment. One reason is that they have people in them 24/7. Unlike office buildings that have been left vacant after COVID. It is a win-win: more labs for the community, and more longevity in tenants for the agents. Many of the agents are also really excited about being involved in the development of communities that will enable technologies for future advancement.
Did you know?
mexec is fortunate to be partnering with Altea Investments, which has invested in LSI – the new Life Sciences Incubator based at QIMR. We are recruiting their General Manager and Laboratory Community Manager at QIMR. Reach out to us ASAP if you are interested or know someone who might be excited about developing this new laboratory and Incubator. See the roles here.
Why?
TO USE AI OR NOT TO USE AI
Where do I start? It is a fabulous tool; however, please be careful if you are using it for your CV or cover letter. As recruiters, we can pretty well tell. It does not make you stand out. If anything, you look like everyone else. More than ever, we are finding it is still about “How to stand out from the crowd”, and AI makes it harder to see the differentiation, as everyone is using it.
Did you know?
mexec offers a free 15-minute conversation with Janice Woods ([email protected]) about your personal job search and CV in the age of AI.
Did you know?
mexec also offers a comprehensive program called the mexec jobstrategy™ program.
In this program, Janice teaches you “How to stand out from the crowd in the age of AI”. In the last few months, Janice has met with over ten individuals to support them in our one-on-one, 2-hour program that includes a fifty-plus page booklet and a follow-up meeting with Janice.
Did you know?
mexec also runs the mexec jobstrategy™ program online and in person with larger groups. Recently, we had over 120 participants in an online session with PRAXIS and also at an in-person session at the University of Melbourne. Reach out if you would like to talk further on this program for you, your university, institute, or organisation.
Did you know?
mexec also offers an outplacement program which combines the mexec jobstrategy™ program with interview training. If you are looking to support your staff, do reach out to us to discover how we can tailor the program for you or your team.
WHY?
NETWORKING IS IMPORTANT.
mexec filled at least two roles last year from networking events. We see you in action, watch the room and ask for referrals also.
Did you know?
mexec has an events page so that you can also find out about what is happening and network to find your hidden role. It’s everything we would like to go to across healthcare, medtech, biotech, pharma and more: See it here.
WHY?
SHOULD CANDIDATES PREPARE FOR THIS QUESTION AT AN INTERVIEW, & EMPLOYERS SHOULD ASK THIS QUESTION AT AN INTERVIEW?
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT OUR ORGANISATION?
Employers: I often observe hiring managers at interviews, spending 15 minutes talking about the company, and half of the interview is taken up with your talking. You should be delving into the candidates’ competencies, particularly at the early-stage interviews. If you are interviewing even three people, you can lose an hour or more of your interview time telling them things that they should have researched themselves.
Candidates: If you don’t know the answer to this question, it shows a lack of genuine interest in the company or organisation. It happens often. Please prepare for interviews and ensure you know your CV inside out. If you used AI to create it, make sure you understand its content, as a good interviewer will catch you out.
Did you know?
mexec runs interview training for individuals and also groups.
Did you know?
mexec provides training for hiring managers on how to hire. We also have a complete booklet available with this program.
WHY?
TALK WITH MEXEC ON RECRUITING FOR YOUR ORGANISATION?
Did you know?
Employers:
Save time – We handle all the time-consuming tasks such as sourcing, interviewing, and reference checking, allowing you to focus on your work.
Bring specialised knowledge – We provide market insights to help companies make informed decisions.
Access to wider talent pools – With over 27 years of knowledge and contacts, mexec has extensive networks and can reach both active and passive job seekers, increasing the chances of finding the perfect candidate.
Candidates:
You have access to roles not seen elsewhere. We often have roles that are not advertised. Keep up to date with our newsletter and follow insights into market trends.
We hope the snippets of the above information, links to events, and more can assist you in your hiring or job search.
Reach out to us at [email protected] or 1300 0 MEXEC for any further information on all of the above programs.
