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Reference Check

Reference checking constitutes an essential step within the recruitment process, where a prospective employer confirms the accuracy of information supplied by a job applicant. This verification procedure entails reaching out to former employers, ex-colleagues, and supervisors to authenticate the applicant's employment and educational details, aiming to gain deeper insights into the candidate's background, experiences, and skill set.

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Work-life balance

Work-life balance refers to the state of equilibrium between one's personal life and professional career. Achieving a good work-life balance

Interview

An interview is a gathering of individuals, whether in person, through a Zoom meeting, or via a phone call, to discuss various aspects of...

Background Check

A background check is a procedural measure employed by individuals, recruiters, or hiring companies to authenticate an individual's ident...

Candidate

A candidate refers to an applicant who has undergone screening and meets the minimum qualifications for the job opening. These individuals..

Hourly Charge Rate

Hourly charge rates refer to the amount of money a business or service provider charges for their services on an hourly basis. Instead of...

Rates

An employee's rate of pay is the amount of money they're paid over a period.

Host Employer

A 'host employer' is a company that hires workers from a Labor hire agency or takes on apprentices/trainees through a Group Training Orga...

Host Employer Agreement

The Host Employer Agreement refers to a written contract betweenthe GTO and the host employer, outlining the respective responsibilities...

Field Officer

A supervisor is an individual within an organization who holds a position of responsibility for overseeing practical activities in a spec...

Employer

An employer is an individual or organization that hires and employs people.

Employee

An employee is an individual who is hired by an employer to perform a specific job or role.

Trainee

A traineeship is a form of on-the-job training with an employer, where you get paid while studying. The main emphasis is on hands-on prac...

Apprentice

An apprenticeship is a structured system designed to train and develop the next generation of skilled workers in a particular trade or pr...

Certificate III

Certificate III is a level 3 qualification, and its primary purpose is to enable individuals to perform skilled work and apply a diverse ...

Training Contract

A training contract is a legally binding agreement between you, the employer, and an apprentice or trainee. It outlines the terms and con...

Registered Training Organisation

RTO stands for Registered Training Organisation. RTOs are accredited entities that provide nationally recognized training and qualifications

Group Training organisation ( GTO )

A GTO stands for a Group Training Organisation. A Group Training Organisation is a company that helps businesses hire and train apprentices.