I’ve had to leave my support work job for health reasons, and I keep seeing these “employment consultant” positions pop up in the community services section of seek? What’s the catch? Why are there so many positions? Has anyone worked at one and can give me some insight into what the work and workplaces are like?
“Employment Consultant” Jobs - What’s The Catch?
Beansbeansbeans on 14/03/2018 - 20:34
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if it is that then avoid. fine for a short term job but nothing you want to stay with for the long term. I did it for 4 months when I first moved back to Australia. It's not something I list on my resume.
What’s the catch?
Normally min pay, and you're paid on commission. So no placements, no extra cash.
Its a LOOOONG circle before real cash starts coming in, so people find other work.
a-noooooooooooooo.
If an "employment consultant" is the same thing as a "recruitment consultant" then you probably want to steer clear unless you enjoy working in sales. I spent 6 months working as a recruitment consultant and it was stressful, with long hours, a painfully regimented corporate environment, and poor remuneration. Don't be fooled into thinking you're a matchmaker between jobs and people. This is rarely the case. More often you'll be trying to sell a candidate to companies who aren't searching for staff or busy trying to fill a position that no one wants to take.
There are a series of NDIS services that pertain to assisting the NDIS recipient to gain meaningful work. An employment consultant would facilitate this.