Q. How does The Salvation Army Employment Plus get their job candidates?

The Salvation Army Employment Plus job candidates choose to use The Salvation Army Employment Plus to help them look for employment for our top facilities for job searching, professional, friendly and helpful staff, career development assistance and extra training.

Q. Is there any funding available?  Where does the funding come from?

There is funding available for job candidates once they have a job to help the employee and the employer.  We recognise that it takes some time for a new employee to fit into an organisation. Skills Enhancement funding can compensate for this and can be used by the employer to train your new employee to improve productivity levels quickly. It’s an exclusive that we only offer where the employer wants career orientated staff, and the candidate wants to develop their career with an organisation such as yours.  Some of the ways the Skills Enhancement Initiative can be engaged include:

  • Inductions costs
  • Skills training
  • Paid work trials.

    Q. Is it free? How much does it cost to use The Salvation Army Employment Plus services?  Are there any hidden costs?

    The Salvation Army Employment Plus is a not-for-profit organisation and therefore have no fees or hidden costs.  We are motivated by delivering a service that makes a difference – to our employers, to our job candidates and to society as a whole.

    Q. What does The Salvation Army have to do with employment?
    The Salvation Army has been helping unemployed people in Australia find work since 1889 when the Salvos started one of the world’s first ever free labour exchanges.  In 1998 The Salvation Army Employment Plus was established, growing out of existing training and case management programs.

    Q. Where is the nearest office?

    The Salvation Army Employment Plus has over 100 offices across Australia.  To find the closest office to you click here

    Q. How quickly can The Salvation Army Employment Plus fill positions?

    The Salvation Army Employment Plus has many job candidates ready to fill position at any time.  The Salvation Army Employment Plus is the largest job network provider with over 100 offices across Australia.  This means we have local knowledge for local customers and we can exchange information from site to site.  We will search Australia wide for the right job candidate for you.  The result? A speedy spot on solution.

    Q. Is The Salvation Army Employment Plus the same as a commercial recruitment agency and other Job Network providers?

    No.  At The Salvation Army Employment Plus there are many reasons why we have continual success helping businesses find the right person for the job. Our team works with you to learn about your specific business needs, so we can find the right person to fit right in to your business. Our integrity and commitment ensures that we will honestly serve your needs and find the right person.

    Q. What makes The Salvation Army Employment Plus the perfect employment partner for my business?

    • our staff
    • more than 100 years experience
    • our service
    • post placement support
    • free of charge
    • the largest job network provider
    • over 100 offices across Australia
    • our motivation and mission

    Q. What if the person we hire doesn’t work out?

    The Salvation Army Employment Plus does everything possible to ensure you end up with the right job candidate for your business.  However if you feel the job candidate is not fitting in well with your business simply contact The Salvation Army Employment Plus to discuss an alternative arrangement.

    Q. What are the core industries The Salvation Army Employment Plus candidates work in?

    Retail, manufacturing, tourism and hospitality, clerical and administration and aged care and community health.

    Q. How many referrals will you send me?

    The Salvation Army Employment Plus can send you as many referrals as you require.  Our business liaison team will work with you to learn about your specific business needs so we can find the right person to fit right in to your business.

    Q. What pre-screening do you do?

    The Salvation Army Employment Plus has a rigorous screening process.  Employers will only ever interview an appropriate short-list of job candidates which saves you considerable time effort and money.  We find the right person for the position and your company’s culture.  We provide job candidates who will be an asset to your business, who have the right skills, attitude and motivation and are likely to stay with you for longer. 

    Q. Does The Salvation Army Employment Plus do any pre-training of candidates?

    Yes our Right Track Career Development Program is a unique style of candidate screening and preparation.  The program assesses the skills, attitude, motivation and field of fascination of our job candidates and equips them with the knowledge, skills and understanding of what is required to do the job.  Employers benefit from job candidates who fit into their new work environment quicker and stay on their jobs longer.  Our job candidates have up-to-the minute, industry specific knowledge required for the job.

     
       
       
       
     
       
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