Case Study: How Sonya helped Sean start 2024 in his ideal role

Frontline is a people first business. Getting to know you, our candidates, is the first step for us in placing you in your dream role. Sonya Corbet, a senior recruitment consultant for Frontline Construction Australia, shares how she gets to know her candidates.

Most of the time, it starts with a simple phone call but it’s far from routine, “I have a conversation with my candidates, it is not just asking a standard list of questions, it is very much about the person as a whole.” Explains Sonya.

While a candidate’s ability to perform the job is crucial, understanding the person behind the resume is equally essential in assessing their compatibility with the company’s culture. Sonya makes a point to discover their personality and hobbies beyond the professional realm, “I also try and have a laugh with them so they know I am human not just someone trying to make a placement.”

The human touch is an integral part of our process and getting to know our candidates this way allows us to ensure they will find a workplace where they will thrive. “A lot of my clients are locally owned and operated and culture is very important to them. They are big on supporting local families and businesses and employing someone is like inviting them into their family.”

Sonya recently assisted her candidate Sean in finding a new role after transitioning from a leading hand role, to working for himself. He sought a company that provided growth opportunities and fostered a family-oriented environment. Sonya, having identified two roles matching Sean’s preferences, kept a consistent line of communication throughout the process of setting up interviews and updates.

Sonya was determined to find him a role for the new year. “Although being on annual leave she still went above and beyond to help me find a company suitable for my skillset and ambitions” Sean says.

From the initial conversation to Sean starting his new role, the entire process took just two weeks. Sean was able to start 2024 in a brand-new job and is extremely happy to have worked with Frontline. “I can’t rate the service I received highly enough. Sonya was particularly exceptional. She was incredibly personable, kind and professional in all dealings with her. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to further their career, or a business looking to recruit high quality staff.”

If you’re looking for a new job and would like to be treated like a person not just a placement, get in touch today for the Frontline experience.