TMS News and Blogs

Are you sick of being pigeonholed in the same old role? Finding it hard to make the move to a different sector or industry? You are not alone! On a daily basis we hear from disgruntled employees who are ready for a change but don’t know where to start or how to get noticed when it comes to changing roles. Often employers find it easier to hire new staff with the same skill s...

Are you sick of spending hours interviewing only to find that the perfect candidate turns down your job offer? Sound familiar? Handling the unpredictable nature of people can be a challenging task in itself, throw in a salary, benefits, career growth, company culture and the competition - and you have yourself a minefield! There can be many reasons why a job offer is not acc...

Organisational or workplace culture is a highly important aspect of any company but one that is often overlooked. With deadlines and finances taking priority often the fulfilment of your employees and the culture of the organisation take a back seat. Big mistake! All too often we hear from job seekers complaints about poor work environments, difficult managers, low staff mor...

Getting the job is all about standing out from the crowd. You want to be remembered for your professionalism, your knowledge, skills and your personality. Remember it is quite possible that 8 other people are interviewing for the same role! So how do you stand out from your competition? Prepare yourself Last minute research in the wee hours of the morning is not the way to g...

I’m sure we can all recall a time in a job interview where we said or did something we regret….. Well we’re here to tell you, you are not alone! Having interviewed literally thousands of people over the years and hearing feedback from our clients where job seekers were sent for interviews - there have certainly been many occasions where interviewees have not put their best f...

We are here to ensure you are remembered for your contribution and not your poor exit! The dreaded resignation! A task that no one looks forward to! Travel & Hospitality is a niche, close-knit industry, one where gossip travels quickly. Whilst there may be a host of reasons for your resignation it is always best to go out on a professional note regardless of the situation. H...

Some people spend a life time trying to find the secret to career success & climbing the corporate ladder. Whilst there are no hard and fast rules, there certainly are some common threads. Set Goals First and foremost, know what want you want to accomplish to provide direction in your career. Plan and set S.M.A.R.T Goals; goals that are specific, measurable, accountable, rea...

Looking for work always means facing some kind of rejection along the way, and that can be disheartening for anyone. So, how do you find the ideal job in the travel industry? You can take a job that pays the bills, or you can strive to find the job of your dreams. Utilising a recruitment agency is beneficial in finding a job that's suited to you and your skills. You are inst...

It has been announced today, 1st May 2018 that the TMS Talent Group has acquired New Zealand based travel recruitment agency, TopDog Personnel based in Auckland; adding an additional location to the expanding TMS Talent Group. This announcement follows just 1 month after TMS Talent acquired Sydney based inPlace Recruitment, a highly regarded travel & hospitality recruitment ...

If you’re looking for a new job online and pleased with the progress you’re making, would it even cross your mind that the dream job posting you just got excited about was fake? You’d have no reason to think that what’s advertised isn’t real; after all, why would a business post a fake position, wasting the applicant’s time and creating themselves more admin? The reality is ...