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Quality Recruitment In Manufacturing Industry

 At Wood Recruitment, you will find excellent open positions among our recruitment in the manufacturing industry. Whole team specialises in the provision of blue and white-collar manufacturing professionals. From the first to last engagement with any member of our team we provide the very best end to end experience. Care, quality and delivery are our values for each stage of the journey. Specialist expertise and experience in the manufacturing industry and roles we’re working on is our guarantee. Visit Website for more queries.

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Trusted Law Recruitment Agencies Perth WA

Welcome to Wood Recruitment. From our 45 years of experience in the industry, we have gained a reputation for excellence and professionalism that is second to none. As the leading Law Recruitment Agencies Perth WA, we offer a bespoke service that is tailored to suit your individual needs. We know that recruiting new people into your business is a time-consuming and expensive task, which is why we aim to make it as simple as possible for you - at no cost to you!

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3 Big Recruitment Challenges Faced by the Mining Industry

The worldwide mining industry is currently facing a shortage of qualified people to meet its needs. Currently, the industry consists of more than half of its workers being over the age of 40. Additionally, as many as 40 percents of current mining employees are due to retire within the coming 10 years. This is thought to be due to the boom in mining in the '70s. Then, in the '80s and 90s, layoffs, restructuring, and downsizing meant that less talent entered the field. With this in mind, let's take a look at the 3 biggest recruitment challenges that need to be addressed.

A decrease in candidate numbers. With more than 90 percent of sites now being operational, labor demand is ongoing. Unfortunately, more people leaving than entering mining jobs at this present moment in time. There are various reasons behind this, including how people generally perceive the industry, fewer people beginning apprenticeships and workers retiring.

Skill shortage. There is a huge demand for robust training in various specific skills areas. Mechanical maintenance, in particular, is one of these. Additionally, there is an increasing number of Trade Assistants who have no job-specific training or experience at all. With this in mind, Premier People have created an industry-specific training package. The nationally-accredited unit RIISAM207D – Apply Operational Skills – is aimed at entry-level candidates who have no previous experience in mine site / mechanical maintenance work.

Safety. The unit mentioned above focuses on improving work quality, safety and efficiency while reducing injury risk by ensuring candidates are familiar with a replica life-sized working environment.

With careful planning, education, and research, mining companies can attract and retain good candidates. By investing in the right people and opportunities, today's modern mines can remain operational for many years to come.

Additional sources: Recruitment and Retention Challenges in the Mining Industry

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Hey do you have any advice for how I can work in animal conservation or like zoology work. I’m close to graduating college with a bachelors degree in psychology. Sadly when I started I was to afraid to go for what I really wanted, which was zoology. And now part of me feels like it’s too late to do anything but I just really want to work with animals or wildlife in some way. I would do more schooling if I had too. But I was just wondering if you had any advice on what I could do.

Hey Anon!

I would like to preface this by saying that I don’t work in animal conservation or zoology myself currently, I’m working through my Honours and have a couple of volunteer positions. 

But I hope I can give you some advice anyway!

Depending on where you are in the world some of this might not be as useful, but all I’ve got to draw on is my experience here in Australia. 

I’m going to be honest, conservation and zoology unfortunately are fairly underfunded fields and there is a high chance that you will have to do a lot of volunteering to get anywhere. Jobs can be hard to come by depending on what you want to do and how far you are willing to move.

But don’t let that discourage you, even if a full-time career in this field is not what you are after or get, there are still many ways to get involved and help.

It’s definitely not too late! Depending on the type of work you want to get into, you may need to do extra schooling (eg. research), but if it’s a more practical hands on thing it’s more useful to have experience and maybe a certificate. And in general, experience is way more useful than having a bachelor (unless the job specifies you have to have one). It’s one thing to have the theory, another to be actually able to do something with it. 

I don’t know how things work where you are, but it may be possible for you to get to the next level (masters possibly?) and switch to conservation now that you have a bachelor in science, and you may just need to do a couple of bridging units to bring you up to speed. The best way to see if this is possible to talk to someone at your college. 

A great way to get some hands on experience is to see if there is a wildlife rehab center near where you live. Those kinds of places are almost always looking for volunteers and are generally happy if you’re willing to spend a couple of hours a week there. They give great hands on experience and learning opportunities that you can put on your resume. 

A museum may also be a good place to go. Despite the general opinion, museums are by and large research institutions that have seasoned academics working on numerous projects which range from taxonomy to genetics and more things than I will ever be able to understand (and that’s only in Zoology). One person I met at the Australian Museum in Sydney ended up traveling over south-east Asia and Africa helping identify illegal ivory that had been seized. Others identify new species which changes the conservation status and how they are managed. Depending on where you live, the number of volunteer positions may be different, but unless they really do have more than they can handle, I doubt they’d turn you away. Museum staff also tend to know who’s who in conservation circles and may be able to point you in the right direction.

Things like animal parks and zoos will be more difficult since more people will want to be involved. For example, the Perth Zoo has a waiting list for volunteers wanting to become Docents (the guides), and you have to have been a Docent for about 4 years before you are allowed to volunteer with the animals directly. They also only recruit volunteers once a year. But it’s still worth a shot!

Once you have some experience you may be able to do a certificate which you can use as further proof of experience. 

Check the Zoology department at your college, research students are sometimes looking for volunteers. You could help in the field with data collection, or simply helping them put their data into a database. Both of which are good things to have a reference for. 

Any kind of field-based volunteering will be harder to manage, especially since they generally require a minimum one week commitment. They are incredibly useful, but you will often have to pay for your own travel costs and any equipment, and depending on what you are handling, perhaps even a rabbies shot (which in Australia cost $300). A couple of friends of mine have done a year-long volunteering trip to the Kalahari where they monitored meerkats. It looked amazing, but they had to pay for everything except food and accommodation. Which if you’re like me and don’t have about $3000 dollars to use and need to worry about where you were going to live when you got back, isn’t an ideal situation. 

PhD students tend to have funding from their projects that they will be able to foot a fair portion of the bill. And most government institutions will at least give a weekly allowance to help pay for food and fuel, and will generally have a place nearby that you can live in if you are travelling to get there. You can learn about these simply by emailing their inquiries email and asking if there are any positions available or if they can put you on their volunteer mailing list so you hear about them quickly.

And never forget out useful social media can be! There are entire Facebook groups/pages that dedicate themselves to posting volunteer and job opportunities. Follow local conservation groups and government agencies on Facebook, they will often post something. Follow them on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, wherever they post.https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeJobSearch/

And there are also websites dedicated to this:https://www.environmentjobs.com/ https://www.conservation-careers.com/http://www.ecojobs.com/index.php

I know it can be daunting, and for a long time I doubted whether I had made the right decision in picking Zoology as my major. But there are a lot of ways to get your foot in the door, no matter on how involved you end up deciding to become. 

I hope this has helped!

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Advantages of Engineering Recruitment Agencies

Employing engineers recruitment agencies offers many benefits. Recruiters can help find the best talent as many of the highest-paying vacancies don't go online and are kept confidential. They can also help managers find the best talent by concentrating on qualified candidates rather than reviewing many irrelevant resumes. Here are the top five benefits of employing an engineering recruitment agency.

Recruiting requires less time and more money

Engineer recruiters know how to maintain contact with candidates and build trusting relationships. These valuable relationships are not possible with in-house HR teams. A majority of job applications are submitted via job boards. Engineering jobs are highly competitive. As such, recruiters are bombarded with resumes every single day. You can save both time and cash by hiring a recruiter.

More flexibility when hiring

Engineering agencies offer more flexibility for hiring than full-time employees. The contingent fee placement option is more expensive, but you only pay the agency if the candidate is hired. Many engineers prefer flexibility and will choose to work for an engineering staffing agency rather than a permanent job. The recruiting manager will investigate other companies' offers and then modify them to meet the candidate's requirements. The cost difference could be worth it.

Access to a pool qualifiers

Hire a mining recruitment agency in Perth to help you avoid the pitfalls of employing an in-house engineer. While many engineering agencies and staffing firms rely on job listings, recruiters have access to a vast network. These agencies can develop relationships with local engineering professionals to help them find the best candidate for your position. These recruiters can also source referrals to potential employees or companies.

Hire with versatility

An engineering recruitment agency will help you find the best talent for your engineering job. Hiring managers could miss out on the best candidates if a company does not have a particular skill set. Most engineers are already employed and don't look for jobs. Engineer staffing agencies have strong connections with technical workers from all industries, including engineering. They can help you quickly find the top candidates and speed up your hiring process.

Collar Group is your best choice when looking for trustworthy agencies to help recruit top talent. Our ability to provide executive search services for both temporary and permanent positions across Australia is unsurpassed.

For all questions, you can phone us on +61 862198016.

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To sum up, we can say that it’s crucial to Choose The Right Mining Recruitment Agency in Perth, WA to earn the advantage of booming mining business. Origin Recruit is, of course, the best choice for mining employers due to its strategic way of work. Our ultimate aim is to let mining industries thrive through our incomparable services.

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Mining is a challenging and highly sought-after industry, due to the many opportunities it offers. If you’re looking for a recruitment agency that can help you find the best mining jobs, then look no further than Oakwood. Our experienced team can quickly match your skills and experience with the perfect mining job opportunity, ensuring that you make the most of your career in this exciting sector. Contact us today at https://www.oakwoodrg.com.au/specialisation/mining/ to get started!

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Labouroo is one of the best mining recruitment agencies. They can provide the skilled construction labour in Perth for quality and professional working. As our strength relies on a happy, hard working, dedicated and motivated workforce who will work with maximum efficiency in given span time. So want to know more about our mining recruitment agencies in perth than you can visit on our official website https://labouroo.com.au/  

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New expertise will soon be needed at a precious metal project in Western Australia’s Great Sandy Desert region.

Perth-headquartered Antipa Minerals recently confirmed plans to hire additional and technical personnel at its Citadel Gold Copper Project, 400km east of Port Hedland. The project is being executed in a joint venture with Rio Tinto.

Antipa said the new recruits will help make sure exploration work currently underway at the project is “optimally and efficiently executed”.

“The company is currently ‘resourcing up’ (including the engagement of additional technical and support personnel) for the 2019 Citadel Exploration Programme to ensure it is optimally and efficiently executed and to also ensure that the resumption of operatorship at Citadel does not in any way impact on the exploration activities to be undertake on Antipa’s 100 per cent owned projects this year,” the company said in a statement to the Australian stock exchange.

Antipa’s public relations agency, Media & Capital Partners, confirmed the company is only seeking about two new employees or contractors to assist with the increased exploration responsibility.

The agency also revealed there is no capital expenditure estimate for the project since it is still in the early-stage exploration phase and no studies were conducted at the time of publication.

The recruitment drive is part of Rio’s recent move to commit $3.4 million to the 2019 exploration programme through the Citadel Project farm-in and joint venture with Rio.

The programme, which is still being finalised, is expected to include drill testing of:

new aerial electromagnetic conductivity anomalies

calibre resource extensional targets

geochemical targets (including Colt)

several aeromagnetic targets (e.g. Ballstein and Hansel).

In addition to this, there will also be induced polarization (IP) surveys and further testing of resultant and existing IP chargeability targets.

“The exploration programme is subject to the completion of final planning and the receipt of formal approvals by Rio Tinto,” Antipa said.

As part of the deal, Rio can fund up to $60 million of exploration expenditure. Rio is required to spend the amount on exploration to earn a 75 per cent interest. This is not in any way a proxy for the value of the project, according to Media & Capital Partners.

From April 1 Antipa executive chairman Stephen Power would receive a pay rise to $250,000 a year plus superannuation to recognise his “increasing responsibility and workload”.

Antipa previously discovered the Calibre and Corker deposits and defined the project’s combined resources of 1.64 million ounces of gold and 127,000 tonnes of copper.

Citadel is located about 5km east of Rio’s Winu copper-gold-silver discovery and 80km north of Newcrest Mining’s Telfer Gold Copper Silver Mine.

The Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin is an independent voice on mining and energy for anyone working in the Queensland mining and minerals industry. For more information about Queensland Mining and Energy Bulletin visit the site : https://www.qmeb.com.au/

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A Guide To Starting A New Career In Australia

Are you thinking of relocating to the land down under? Moving to the other side of the world is overwhelming, especially if you haven’t considered what career you want to pursue. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to help you find a job in Australia as a newcomer.

So, which visa have you applied for?

First things first, before we even begin to discuss how to get a job, the visa you travel to Australia on, will impact the job roles you can apply for.

Working Holiday Visa

The working holiday visa is a visa designed for young people who want to travel to Australia and work at the same time. It is a temporary visa that lasts one year, however, if you want to extend it and gain a second year you can do so by completing a three-month period of specified work, also known as farm work. The criteria for this visa depends on your nationality, but it is generally for people aged 18-30 (18-35 if you have an Irish passport), and you will need to have evidence of enough money in your bank account to cover your flight home.

This is a popular visa with young people who want to spend time exploring Australia, having fun enjoying the backpacking scene. It is not often for people who want to pursue a specific career as job options will only be temporary.

Skilled Worker Visa

The skilled worker visa is different in that you can only apply for this visa if you have experience in a profession that is in demand in Australia. Doctors, engineers, nurses, teachers, and other skilled careers are in shortage in Australia so if you have experience and want to build a new life and advance your career, this is the visa for you.

To qualify you must be under 50, have qualifications in your career, have experience in a position, be fluent in English and pass a police check. You do not need to have a sponsor, or a job already lined up, which makes this visa incredibly attractive as acquiring a sponsor can be hard.

What Jobs Can You Do in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa?

A job for a working holiday visa will be temporary. Many workers on these visas find roles in the hospitality, retail and customer service industries. The working holiday visa is targeted at people who want to work and travel throughout Australia, so the emphasis is on temporary work. If you have a background or experience in a career role, it might be tricky getting a similar position as your visa will make it harder for prospective employers to hire you.

You will also need to complete three months of specified work, also known as ‘farm work,’ if you want to successfully gain a second year on your working holiday visa. These three months must be completed doing a specified job such as looking after livestock, fruit picking or other forms of manual labor. Because of this many employers will only want to employ you temporarily as they know you will have to leave to complete this work.

If you have a background in a specific career or skill and want to further this experience in Australia and develop your profession there, the working holiday visa is not the best option.

What Jobs Can You Do in Australia on a Skilled Worker Visa?

The skilled worker visa is designed for people who have experience in a skill that is in demand in Australia from doctors, to engineers, teachers and construction workers. There is a list of over 200 professions that are in need and if you have a background and experience in one of these, then you are eligible to apply and get a job in Australia.

What makes this visa so unique is that if you are eligible you are able to move to Australia without a sponsor or prior job organized. You can instead move over and secure this once you get there. Whilst on this visa you are also able to access the Australian Medicare healthcare system and after residing in Australia for 4 years can apply for citizenship.

 You can read a comprehensive list of the available job roles here.

How to Begin Your Search from Home (Before Arriving in Australia)?

Thanks to the internet it is more than possible to begin your job search before you even move. Below we’ve outlined ways you can search and apply for jobs before even stepping foot down under.

a) Agencies

Job agencies are a simple way to get a head start on finding a job. Search for a job agency online and find a reputable agency in the city or region you will be moving to. It’s important to read reviews on the agencies beforehand to get a feel for them and the support and job options they will provide.

Once you have researched a company and feel like they are the one for you, all you need to do is register with them online. Share your CV and cover letter and if there’s a specific officer who deals with job roles in your expertise, it never hurts to send them an email and let them know you’re relocating, what experience you have and what roles you are interested in.

Some agencies will even be able to arrange online interviews via skype if they think you are suitable for a role. They also could arrange interviews for you as soon as you arrive and can help support you in your CV, or any extras you need to include, to ensure you stand out from the crowd.

b) Online

Searching for a job online is the best way to go. Job websites such as Indeed, allow you to add your CV and can send you notifications on recent job advertisements that meet your qualifications. Another really popular way to find jobs and connect with employers and recruiters is via LinkedIn. This is a social media equivalent for job hunting, where you can show your experience and qualifications. It reads like an online CV, so it’s important to keep it professional and up to date.

If you are moving under the working holiday visa, online is a great place to find roles. Join forums for people who are in Australia on the working holiday visa as often they will advertise jobs here and will be able to provide you with information on how to find specified jobs and complete your three months that are required.

c) CV & Cover Letter

Before you even begin to apply online for roles, it’s important to ensure your CV and cover letter are up to date. Do an internet search and check out the differences between Australian CV and the CVs from your country of origin. Is the language the same, does Australian English use different spelling? These are all little extras that will set you apart.

Remember to tailor write each CV for the job you are applying to. Although this is time-consuming, it will be helpful for you to tailor your skills to each different job specifications, making it easier for you to stand out. Another top tip is to research the company you are applying for and include anything relevant in your cover letter.  

How to Begin Your Job Search in Australia?

Unemployment in Australia is low, with it currently sitting at just 6%. There are plenty of roles available, but it will depend on your skillset and what visa you are on which allows you to work in Australia.

If you are a university graduate or have experience in a skill in need, then you will have an easier time finding work. The opportunities for finding work with a degree is higher in big cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Perth.

The Industries that are growing in Australia include:

Construction.

Education.

Engineering.

Healthcare.

Mining and energy.

Science and technology.

The Most Popular Cities for Jobs in Australia

i) Sydney

Sydney is the largest city in Australia. It is a top tourist destination that attracts visitors from all over the world. Known for the famous Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach, if you want to enjoy a fantastic work-life balance and find a job in an international company, Sydney is the place to be. Popular industries in Sydney include IT, Finance and Banking, with the most popular employers in the city being the Bank of Australia and Westpac Banking Corp.

This city is an attractive option if you are moving to Australia on either visa as there are plenty of skilled worker opportunities or temporary work opportunities.

ii) Melbourne

Melbourne has been named the best city to live in the world, time and time again. This is thanks to its fantastic work-life balance and close location to beaches, mountains and breathtaking scenery. It’s a city for creatives, with graffiti being legalized in the city to encourage street art. If you have experience in graphic design, software engineering or anything creative, it’s your go-to spot.

This city offers plenty of opportunities no matter what visa you apply on. The café culture here is thriving, so there are always roles in the hospitality industry.

iii) Brisbane

Brisbane is the third biggest city in Australia and is the capital of Queensland. The weather here is amazing and the city is young, vibrant and close to spectacular beaches. Brisbane is an important city for business and its financial, IT and admin sectors are thriving. If you have experience in those roles, it would be an attractive place to call home. There are also retail and hospitality roles here, located on the Gold Coast, it is a popular tourist destination.

iv) Adelaide

Adelaide offers newcomers a Mediterranean climate and access to yet again more spectacular beaches. It offers a lower cost of living and even though it is the capital of South Australia, it is smaller than the other cities discussed, home to 1.3 million residents. The economy here is still booming, with many opportunities in the healthcare, admin, education and software industries. Adelaide isn’t as popular with people arriving on working holiday visas and appeals more to those on skilled worker visas as the jobs available here are higher-skilled industries wanting permanent workers.

Few Things to Remember When Applying for a Job in Australia

Once you’ve landed down under, it’s time to hit the ground running. Applying for jobs here is like applying to roles in the UK. Your CV and cover letter are important and remember to tailor it to suit the Australian market, there are plenty of examples you can find online.

The interview process for jobs here is again similar to that in the UK. You will usually be interviewed first over the phone and then if you pass that stage you will be offered an interview in person. Your UK qualifications will be upheld in Australia, but expect to pass a test of proficiency, some of these will cost money to complete, so it’s important to set this aside in your budget.

1) Casual and Seasonal Work

If you are traveling and working in Australia under the working holiday visa then you will need to undertake specified work, also known as farm work. This work is often seasonal and agricultural. You can expect to work as a fruit picker, ranch hand, farm laborer or factory worker on a farm. To be considered for a second year on this visa, you MUST complete three months of specified work. If you don’t you will not be allowed to stay in Australia.

Finding and ensuring you undertake this work correctly, so that you qualify for your second-year visa is important, always retain your payslips and contracts to show as evidence.  

2) Tax

It’s important to note that as a non-resident in Australia you will face higher tax rates. It’s something that you won’t always factor in when waiting for your paycheck. You should expect to pay around 30% in tax. You can find out more information on tax and fair working conditions from the Australian government here.

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Discover The Best Finance Manager Jobs Perth That Suits Your Needs

If you are looking for a career move and want to work in the financial services sector, Wood Recruitment is the best agency to help you post or find Finance Manager Jobs Perth. We are a leading recruitment firm with an extensive database of job seekers interested in working as finance professionals. All our consultants are qualified and experienced professionals who will guide you through the recruitment process to ensure that you get a job that fits perfectly with your skills and experience. Contact us if you want to know more about our services, and we will be happy to assist you.

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British families who want mine jobs in Kalgoorlie told to go FIFO from Perth instead

British families who want mine jobs in Kalgoorlie told to go FIFO from Perth instead

Goldfields miners have allegedly been turning skilled migrants away from Kalgoorlie, telling them instead to move to Perth and take up fly-in, fly-out jobs through recruitment agencies.

Two skilled British residents willing to move to the Goldfields under the Designated Area Migration Agreement opened up to the Kalgoorlie Miner about their struggle to gain sponsorship to move to the region.

Mig…

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Three Myths About Working with a Recruitment Agency

At Premier People, we specialise in supplying experienced, quality and skilled people. We take pride in our personal approach that facilitates us to connect our clients with jobs that suit their own innate abilities, talents and skills. We feel that it is this that makes us one of the best and most focused recruiting agencies. Perth companies and those from the surrounding areas have come to rely on our services.

It’s true that many people have misconceptions about recruitment agencies. These could come from anecdotes they’ve heard from others or perhaps some bad experiences they’ve had. Here, at Premier People, we’re different and help good causes around the globe. Additionally, we invest in our candidates with extra training to update their skills. We work in a variety of sectors, including hospitality recruitment, Perth and construction recruitment, Perth. We are also one of the foremost mining recruitment agencies, Perth-wide. With this in mind, let’s take a look at four of the myths that stop some people from working with a recruitment agency.

Recruiters Don’t Care about Candidates

Perhaps one of the most common myths about recruitment agencies is that their only concern is to fill a role. Of course, recruitment is all about filling roles but the only way to effectively do so is by finding the right person. We pride ourselves on our reputation for excellence, therefore, we care about your happiness as much as we care about the recruiters.

It’s the  Agency’s Job to Manage a Work Search

While a recruiter is an excellent resource to help you find a job, they’re not responsible for managing your career. A recruiter can offer you help in terms of focusing your attention on your job search but it’s you who is responsible for your career.

Recruitment Agencies only Recruit for Advertised Positions

Clients come to us regularly seeking candidates for a variety of roles. We then search our database to find someone who is the right fit. So, we contact you if we have a position that could be of interest to you, even if it hasn’t been advertised elsewhere.

We hope this article has helped you to dispel some of the myths attached to the recruitment agency industry. If you’re looking for your next challenge, get in touch!

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2017 Digital Marketing Predictions | Part Two | The Interviews

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Digital Marketing Predictions…

They’re everywhere! I published mine, and then I thought – one person’s predictions are not enough! We need more data! Let’s ask some people I know who work in Digital Marketing and see if they’d like to share their 2017 Digital Marketing predictions with me (so that I could share them with you)

So I did. And they did! I sent some questions as prompts and this post is a collection of the responses I received.

I hope you gain some insight into the direction/s Digital Marketing is heading!

Clayton Smith – Social Media Manager

Me: What were the main platforms you concentrated on in 2016 as a Digital Marketer?

Clayton: Facebook, Instagram & Email Marketing

Me: Will this change in 2017?

Clayton: No. In the world of small business, using social media as a marketing tool is still a developing idea, especially in Perth, WA. When you have a very limited marketing budget, very little time and little knowledge of digital platforms, investing in social and digital can seem daunting. So, the two main platforms of Facebook & Instagram get all the focus, where small business owners know the vast majority of their customers will definitely be.

Me: What are some emerging trends you noticed in Digital Marketing in 2016?

Clayton: Live Video arrived and it’s kind of a big deal. Email Marketing keeps on keeping on. 

Me: Do you think these will continue?

Clayton: Absolutely!

Live video, as well as semi permanent video (snapchat style where content disappears after a set amount of time) has arrived and it is kind of a bid deal.

Clayton SmithSocial Media Manager

Clayton Smith is the brains behind Smith Social – a Perth based social media management agency, specialising in small businesses who are just getting started in the world of social media.

The ability to live broadcast from anywhere in the palm of your hand is as amazing as it sounds. So amazing in fact, everyone is still trying to figure out what’s happening, and like any goldrush, the miners who made it to the goldfields first had a much better chance of finding gold. Every social platform is flying headfirst into video and the businesses and brands who took advantage are reaping huge benefits. I just listened to an international digital marketing podcast with a massive listenership where they interviewed a Sydney chocolatier who has built a following. Some guy from Sydney with one little chocolate shop! WHAT? That’s amazing. Once again, those who get their pickaxes in the video dirt first have the best chance to strike follower gold. Get live people!

Email Marketing – If live video is the wild west of digital marketing, email marketing is the well trodden, boring city road. It isn’t any where near as exciting, BUT, email subscription is still the most direct digital marketing channel we have, and although people’s inboxes are crowded, if you have done the work and developed a good relationship with your subscriber by providing them quality content that they want to see, you will still convert and convert well.

Me: Do you use video content in your Digital Marketing?

Clayton: Minimal

Me: Will this increase in 2017?

Clayton: Yes. Getting a small business to start doing video is turning out to be tricky, just starting a regular consistent blog is a tough challenge for most. Let alone video content, and don’t even think about live video.

Unless of course the business owner themselves is already doing it, that’s a different story. It’s power cannot be ignored though, and I will be pushing clients to get started with video content.

Me: Did you use bots in your Digital Marketing in 2016?

Clayton: No.

Me: Will you be using them in 2017?

Clayton: Not likely. Small businesses do not have the enquiry traffic that would warrant investing in bots, especially when a selling point of most small businesses is the one on one, bespoke personal service they can provide.

Me: Do you have any predictions on the overall state of Digital Marketing for 2017?

Clayton: Live Video, 360 live video especially, will continue to lead the way on social platforms, with the platforms themselves looking to better monetise video content.

The Snapchat Vs Facebook/Instagram Battle will be the best and biggest show in town, and it will be fascinating to see who makes what move next. Mr Zuckerberg has shown he is not scared to rip off Snapchat ideas and incorporate into his own platforms, making it an interesting challenge for Snapchat to continue it’s incredible growth rates. I think Snapchat will need to evolve to differentiate itself from the Big Blue Book, both to draw new users in and keep their young follower base interested at the same time.

I will put my money where my mouth is and have a guess at a much better “Discover” experience and some sort of ability to post a link in a video as well.

Me: Are there any trends you feel have been exhausted and will drop off in 2017?

Clayton: Hopefully dabbing?

Lloyd Birch – Digital Development Specialist

Me: What were the main platforms you concentrated on in 2016 as a Digital Marketer?

Lloyd: LinkedIn

Me: Why LinkedIn?

Lloyd: I Moved into a B2B market. LinkedIn seems to be making strides to better market itself as a selling tool, it’s still full of recruiters that hound people like a plague which is it’s major downfall as a professional social media space but there are much better tools to gain information and target advertising which is an improvement.

Me: Do you use video content in your Digital Marketing?

Lloyd: Not currently. I don’t personally like video advertising but can see it’s merit in certain marketing platforms.

Video advertising is shifting from being a marketing led sales pitch to being a more adhoc story based approach. People don’t seek out advertising and feel invaded when marketing is thrust upon them, so a more story based approach works well. The best use of video advertising I’ve seen recently was a cleaning product called Vanish (UK) that asked people to record their own tips and tricks for using their product. This community and story based approach advertises the key USPs of their product without being a corporate sales message and created a community of interest. Also, bonus, it was probably really cheap to do!

Me: Did you include Facebook LIVE (or live on other platforms) in your Digital Marketing in 2016?

Lloyd: No

Me: Will you be adding it to your content types in 2017?

Lloyd: No. Facebook isn’t on my radar in the B2B industry, but I also think Facebook Live as an advertising tool is a lot of investment for potentially very little gain if the video isn’t backed up by a larger viral campaign. I personally believe the novelty of Facebook Live will fade away.

Lloyd BirchDigital Development Specialist

I was given my first computer at a very young age, the first thing I did was take it to pieces. I’ve always been enthused by computers and technology. At school I loved business and marketing, most intrigued by consumer behaviours. My goals have always been a mixture of these elements, creating digital marketing with the consumer in mind.

Growing up in the era of mobile internet and the boom of internet on the go, devices are a huge part of my life. Utilising this, I always aim to create content that looks beautiful and is easy to consume no matter what device is being used, as I’d expect this myself.

With my experiences in website development, promotional email creation, search engine marketing, social media marketing and everything else digital that you can imagine, I aim to produce usable design that is consistent across all platforms.

Me: Did you use bots in your Digital Marketing in 2016?

Lloyd: Due to the nature of B2B marketing, there is much more emphasis of knowledge rather than data, therefore bots don’t have a huge part to play as it requires a human touch to understand and act upon the information gathered. B2B is very granular but very small marketing pools can produce large yields, so it makes sense to have a much more human approach to marketing.

That being said, I am in the process of producing automated email sign up campaigns to automate the release of information initially as repetitive human content distribution isn’t time effective.

Me: Do you have any predictions on the overall state of Digital Marketing for 2017?

Lloyd: I think 2017 is going to be the year marketing gets quicker, shorter, and more regular. With the increasing use of multiple channel advertising and more targeted campaigns people are becoming more consumed, therefore less responsive, and it seems to be a trend that right place right time marketing is more persuasive than loyalty or brand retention due to the huge amount of competition and consumers are becoming more likely to try new products or services they’d never considered before, a lot of this is driven by big data from grassroots such as reviews ratings etc as people see other people as more trustworthy than brand marketing, which has always been the case but it’s becoming more readily accessible every day. There’s also lot of distrust going around lately! Especially social media, it seems to be more and more of an avenue to air grievances. People like to hurt a brands appearance publicly when they feel the services aren’t up to scratch. Maybe because having a one to one discussion with the company in private doesn’t satisfy consumer grievance.

All this is good for small business, the barriers to entry are becoming more and more relaxed every day. Big businesses are seeing their brand recognition doesn’t mean as much as it used to, in some cases the bigger the brand is the more the diseconomies of scale are hurting their public perception as a faceless entity focused on profit rather than satisfying consumer need.

Me: Are there any trends you feel have been exhausted and will drop off in 2017?

Lloyd: I think one trend that will drop off in 2017 is brands attempts to hijack new and upcoming social media tools, as the rate at which these tools crop up and brands are trying to encompass all forms of media, usually with little success as they are not prepared to adapt their marketing strategies to cope with the different approach each platform makes. An example of this would be snapchat and boomerang for Instagram.

As companies jump on the band wagon and try to ride the wave of the latest craze, few companies stop to think whether the platform is appropriate for their target audience or communication style and this leads to wasted investment. Many companies are now not as willing to jump on the hype train as they weigh up the return on investment of new and upcoming media channels.

Many businesses are now creating marketing plans that focus on a select few modes of communication based on whether they reflect the communication style of the business and target audience so that they can effectively manage their resources rather than try and be across all platforms.

Alana Christidis – Social Media Specialist

Me: What were the main platforms you concentrated on in 2016 as a Digital Marketer?

Alana: Facebook and Instagram with a heavy emphasis on advertising – and I can’t imagine that changing too drastically in 2017. 

With the introduction of awesome features like Stories, Instagram was a really fun, engaging platform that did really well in telling a story for brands.  Facebook was my predominate focus, especially in advertising. I really focused on generating ROI with killer ad strategies. 

Me: What are some emerging trends you noticed in Digital Marketing in 2016?

Alana: Augmented Reality was a big emerging trend in my opinion. As someone who opens Snapchat every day just to check what new filters I can use and celebrated like a crazy person when I caught a Dragonite in Kings Park playing Pokemon Go, I think that we’re going to see more and more opportunity with it in 2017.

Me: Do you use video content in your Digital Marketing?

Alana: Video was a big player in my content strategies. In a sea of articles and photos, video stood out and got a lot of engagement as a result.

Alana ChristidisSocial Media Specialist

Alana is a Social Media enthusiast from way back. She enjoys creating Facebook advertising strategies just as much as lurking through memes. As an avid consumer of content, she loves finding new, exciting ways to share a brand’s story.

Super short, bite sized videos quickly grab attention when no one has time to read your 5,000 world article. This year, my focus will be on quality over quantity when it comes to my content – rather than smashing the posts, create quality pieces.

Me: Did you include Facebook LIVE (or live on other platforms) in your Digital Marketing in 2016?

Alana: While I didn’t personally use Facebook Live in my Digital Marketing, I think it’s a fantastic method of communication for brands to tell a story and get real time engagement – if it’s done right! Brands need to be aware that swapping to the front camera on their phone and um-ing through a script isn’t amazing content just because it’s live. It’s just awkward to watch.

Be authentic in your storytelling and in my eyes, you have a winning piece of content.

Me: Did you use bots in your Digital Marketing in 2016?

Alana: I haven’t used them but I sure love talking to them. The use of bots is only going to grow this year. It’s such a smart way to improve customer interactions and increase conversions in the process. Since messaging apps have surpassed social media platforms in terms of users, it’s natural that people are looking to messages to communicate with their brands.

Me: Do you have any predictions on the overall state of Digital Marketing for 2017?

Alana: The decrease in social media automation and the growth of storytelling. People are looking for authenticity when it comes to the brands that they follow and humanistic exchanges.

With the exception of bots, I think digital marketers will move away from automated, robotic feeling responses to their consumers and the inevitable blunders that come along with it and move to more personalised exchanges.

Me: Are there any trends you feel have been exhausted and will drop off in 2017?

Alana: I think Twitter’s struggle to remain relevant is going to become even bigger this year. With the continued popularity of visual content, it’s hard to see how they will keep up.

I also really hope people stop screenshotting their Snapchat filtered photos and posting them to Instagram.

Kelly Nelson – Social Media Specialist

Me: What were the main platforms you concentrated on in 2016 as a Digital Marketer?

Kelly: Social Media, Email marketing & Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Me: Will this change in 2017?

Kelly: No. I think these are the big players in digital marketing – these platforms have been around for a while and businesses continue to see results when using them.

Social Media is continually evolving and changing and it’s a really exciting platform to work with. Businesses know that they need to be on social media to gain exposure, they’re just uncertain on where or how to start.

Email Marketing is still a great platform to use. It’s free, personable and is delivered straight to a captured audience (depending on how you created your database!). You’d be surprised how many people still sign up for newsletters while visiting an organisation’s website or place of business.

I think SEO is still an underused, unknown (but very valuable) digital marketing tool. Clients often don’t understand the importance of having an optimised website until it’s mentioned that it’s an easy way to get your website found by your target audience. Additionally, many digital marketing platforms direct online traffic to an organisation’s website. Once your potential customer is there, you want them to stay! It’s so important to understand what they want and how they may navigate your website.

Kelly NelsonMarketing Consultant | Social Media Specialist

A marketing professional with over 13 years experience having worked in a number of different industries including state & local government, mining, construction, IT and not-for-profit.

Kelly has worked in Scotland, Canada and Australia and specialises in online marketing and social media.

Me: What are some emerging trends you noticed in Digital Marketing in 2016?

Kelly: The increased use of video and imagery (including GIF and memes) in social media.  The increased use of a marketing strategy and well defined target audiences.

Me: Do you think these will continue?

Kelly: Yes. Many people use social media on a mobile device, in short amounts of time, such as sitting on the train or over a quick coffee.  Digital marketing content that is relatable, quick to skim and arouses emotion (whether it be laugh out loud or pull at the heart strings) is more likely to be engaged with and go viral. Video and imagery do just that.

It’s refreshing to see more organisations having a defined marketing strategy, campaign and target audience/s. There used to be a time where digital marketing was a ‘free-for-all’, whereby content was wishy-washy and an organisation’s brand had to be everywhere, all the time. Perhaps the slower economic climate has allowed management and marketers to take a step back and analyse their business objectives and how this ties in with digital marketing.

Me: Do you use video content in your Digital Marketing?

Kelly: Yes

Me: Will this increase 2017?

Kelly: Yes. As I mentioned earlier, people are more engaged with content that is quick to look at and watch. With the increasing use of mobile devices (and wearable devices such as GoPro), more videos are also being created and shared by users. There’s been numerous additions to Social Media platforms to enable the use of video content, including Facebook advertising, Facebook LIVE, Instagram and the phenomenal growth of Snapchat. Plus YouTube is still HUGE. Video is only going to be used more in 2017.

Me: Did you include Facebook LIVE (or live on other platforms) in your Digital Marketing in 2016?

Kelly: No

Me: Will you be adding it to your content types in 2017?

Kelly: Yes. The digital world is forever changing, therefore Digital Marketing has to evolve with it. However it’s still important to reassess each digital media platform to see if it would suit your businesses needs and if it captures your target audience.

Me: Do you have any predictions on the overall state of Digital Marketing for 2017?

Kelly: I think wearables (e.g. Apple Watch, activity trackers) will start to emerge more in Australia in 2017. Wearables are one of the hottest consumer commodities in the US. People already track their physical activity (eg 5km run) and share on Social Media. It will be interesting to see what companies do with this data, and how they can use it to market their product and target potential customers.

Virtual Reality (VR) will also be making its appearance soon! Mark Zuckerberg has already demonstrated using Messenger in VR, so it won’t be far from Facebook

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Here's the crazy virtual reality demo I did live on stage at Oculus Connect today. The idea is that virtual reality puts people first. It's all about who you're with. Once you're in there, you can do anything you want together -- travel to Mars, play games, fight with swords, watch movies or teleport home to see your family. You have an environment where you can experience anything.

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Me: Are there any trends you feel have been exhausted and will drop off in 2017?

Kelly: Display advertising including banners, ads and pop-ups. I feel that these are really annoying and wonder if people really actually read what’s there? I tend to ignore them. I hope they will drop off but I doubt it. Wishful thinking.

Businesses thinking that they don’t need to spend money on social media because its free. Well it isn’t anymore! The social media arena is busy, busy, busy and the majority of businesses will need to add social media advertising into their marketing budget in order to gain targeted exposure.

Paul Ramondo – CEO Ramondo Media

Me: What were the main platforms you concentrated on in 2016 as a Digital Marketer?

Paul: Facebook, Instagram & Snapchat

Me: Will this change in 2017?

Paul: I plan to go all in on Facebook as a paid media platform and will scale back the time and effort I invest into Instagram. I also plan to keep my marketing and personal branding efforts on Snapchat consistent (just got the new Spectacles… they’re super fun and present awesome new opportunities for unique first person story telling – come give me a creep if you’re curious – U/N = paulramondo)

Me: Why?

Paul: In a nutshell … Facebook Ads’ ability to provide concrete ROI is unparalleled by other platforms, and I only see it improving from here.

I’m also really excited to see how much Facebook expands its product offering this year as it continues to swallow the internet as a whole…

Happy days though… More platforms owned by Facebook + more Facebook product offerings = increased average time on site per user + more data about those user’s behaviours.

This means the total supply of media for ads will increase (driving costs down for advertisers – ceteris paribus). It also means advertiser’s ability to pinpoint and target desired audiences will increase simultaneously.

Paul Ramondo

Paul Ramondo teaches entrepreneurs how to use Facebook Ads and Digital Marketing Funnels to generate qualified leads and sales from their websites. Click his photo to get instant access to Paul’s Facebook Ads Case Study where you’ll learn exactly how he used Facebook Ads to generate $251,374.87 of sales in just 32 days.

Me: What are some emerging trends you noticed in Digital Marketing in 2016?

Paul: The lines separating our digital and “real” lives continued to blur as disruptive tech (like Snap Inc’s “Spectacles”) have started to become ubiquitous.

Me: Do you think these will continue?

Paul: Yes, exponentially.

Me: Why is that?

Paul: I think we’ll continue to society’s obsession with on-demand, document everything, eyes glued to smartphones increase as these trends become more habitual and second nature than ever before.

This of course will be met with increased advertising as brands both big and small scamble to capture people’s attention long enough for them to hear their story.

Me: Do you use video content in your Digital Marketing?

Paul: Yes – (mainly) Facebook Ads, YouTube and Snapchat

Me: Will this increase or decrease in 2017?

Paul: Increase. I’ll be investing a lot more time into creating immersive content experiences for my audience through video as it is by far the best way for me to generate a return on my time and ad spend.

Casey Bryan – SEO Geek & Wine Blogger

At White Chalk Road where I work as a Senior Account Manager our speciality is Search Engine Marketing (SEM), we are one of very few boutique agencies in Perth who focus solely on SEO and Google AdWords. We understand how vital these online strategies are for businesses small and large and there’s no doubt in 2017 many more websites will put more time, money and emphasis on these channels as they provide positive ROI.

We all know how quickly the digital landscape changes. With more and more businesses actively doing SEM it means competition is ramping up so being on top of your game is a must in 2017. What you were doing for SEM 2 years ago simply won’t cut it today.

In 2016 there were countless changes, from penguin 4.0 (focus on toxic links) to the possum update (local search) and of course there was the big Mobile-Friendly ‘Mobilegeddon’ update in May which caused everyone to rush out and make sure Google deemed their websites as user-friendly for visitors on mobile devices. That’s just a handful of the SEO changes and then there’s the Google AdWords updates; from the new extended text ads to no right-hand side ads in the SERP’s to paid local search ads. There’s no denying you have to constantly be on your toes and ready to adapt your strategy when working in SEM.

So what do I think we should be aware of in 2017 with regards to SEM?

Casey BryanSEO Geek | Wine Blogger

Casey Bryan by day is an SEO geek at White Chalk Road in her role as a Senior Online Marketing Account Manager looking after a portfolio of local and national clients.

By night she is a wine blogger for travellingcorkscrew.com.au, making sure no wine goes un-tasted.

1. Secure Websites

By this I mean, shifting to HTTPS and making sure when you make the move, you don’t loose any of the hard work you’ve put into improving your organic search results. In terms of a ranking factor, if you have an HTTPS website rather than HTTP you will have a very small advantage however there’s no doubt this ranking factor is going to get stronger whether that’s in 2017 or 2018. My advice is to move sooner than later as it’ll be less pages to redirect, thus making your job easier. There are risks with moving to HTTPS so make sure you know what you’re doing.

2. Mobile Website Optimisation

We live in a mobile-first world and this is not going to change in 2017. In 2016 we finally saw mobile overtake desktop as the primary device users are on when accessing websites and that teamed with Google’s plan to move to mobile-first indexing means you NEED to be all over your mobile marketing.

3. Website Page Speed

Ain’t nobody got time for that! Both your desktop and mobile versions of your website must be as quick as possible in 2017. This has not changed since 2016 however with mobile becoming even more important this year, then the need to keep things as quick as possible is a strategy we should all live by moving forward.

4. Website Content

Again this shouldn’t be news to anyone online – good quality, unique content is what the web is all about. The more of this type of content you can put up on your website the better, if you don’t have a blog/news section then add one now! This content is not only good for your readers/customers but it can skyrocket your SEO results. All websites should aim for at least 1 piece of new content a month, minimum 600 words – the more the better really but it needs to be useful and interesting content. Make the content as shareworthy as possible so readers want to share it on social media and link to it. Natural link-building doesn’t come easy but by gosh it’s worth it!

2017 is going to be a big year for search. I am excited to be a part of it with the White Chalk Road team alongside building up my blog, Travelling Corkscrew, which welcomed over 75,000 organic visitors in 2016!

So there you have it folks!

A broad range of backgrounds, experience and niches produced different views of where Digital Marketing is heading in 2017! A big thanks to Clayton, Lloyd, Kelly, Casey and Paul for taking the time to share their thoughts with me (and you guys!)

If you have your own predictions and would like to be featured I’d love to hear from you, or if you just have a comment or question use the comment section below, I’m always welcome for feedback

Time will only tell what 2017 holds for us in the Digital Marketing world, but it never hurts to have professional insight into future trends to help you target your marketing efforts!

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