Empowering People

12/01/2023

It’s not just about a new job

The best time to discuss your values and career options is when you are happily employed.

Perhaps you are looking to progress in your current organisation, benchmark your position in the market or maybe you are looking to map out your career path in a more socially responsible, collaborative, empowering team. Whatever your question; we are here to help you define your values and the lifestyle that you want and then to support you to achieve.

We can pass on the lessons learnt from thousands of people we have met over the years.

Reaching out to CTC is free and confidential.

Career Mentor

Free and confidential career discussion around what drives; energises and de-energises you, your values, your lifestyle and family aspirations, your appetite for travel and career progression. Life is a balance and it is important to regularly ensure you are on the right path to achieve the right balance. The more you understand what you want from life and the more you discuss and communicate this the more likely you are to achieve it.

We are here to help empower you to manage your manager and to find the right environment for you and your family. Together we are more connected.

Market Information

It’s not about a new job but rather a friendly voice on the phone or a relaxing coffee or drink. We are here to answer any questions you might have… what are companies doing for the environment? which companies are shortlisted to win a project? what should your salary be? Or perhaps a discussion on industry trends & developments for the future. We love meeting people and sharing ideas.

Fullfill your potential

“I know where I want to work and have lots of friends working there, why do I need CTC?”

Our business model is based on relationships with company decision-makers, we can go straight to them to discuss your situation. This gives you the following benefits:

More control: If you apply to a company you are effectively saying you want to work there. Our approach is to highlight that you are really happy where you are, that you aren’t actively looking but that you might be interested in making contact in the future to understand what your career might look like with them. If you start on these terms and decide to stay where you are then you aren’t letting anyone down.
More honest feedback: We are here to help you learn and develop, employers give us the “real” feedback.
More opportunities: Have you considered every potential opportunity to suit your aspirations or just settled on somewhere better than your current role?
Less hassle: We chase up meetings, feedback, negotiate offers, and coordinate the process.
Experienced “sounding board”: discuss how various opportunities suit your values, ethics and objectives.

This is a free and totally confidential service. We are here to support your best interests at all times.

Our business partners

Testimonials

I have recently been placed in a role by Andy..

The whole experience from the first phone call to the confirmation of my new role was exceptional.
Andy took the trouble to get to know me and use that information to put me in front of the right companies.
Even though the pressure was on to get me back working, I never felt that he just wanted me to get any job to get his payday and get me off the books.

I will have no hesitation in recommending CTC and especially Andy to anyone who is looking for work .

Give him a pay rise ..

Site Supervisor

“You have been so helpful to me and I truly appreciate the effort and service you provided. I will definitely see you as being a recruiter of choice and will mention you specifically and your company generally, to my peers and colleagues who are looking for work.”

Five-Year Environmental Engineer

"We use Chris to assist us to grow our engineering team due to his:> knowledge of the engineering community and its members > understanding of the companies within the industry, their operations and reputations > networking skills, resulting in significant candidate choice > his rapport with the candidates that utilise his services > astute assessment of a candidate’s abilities and their fit to our organisation > his resolve to place a candidate in the most appropriate location for them and not just the first company that expresses an interest or offers the highest salary."

Civil Manager – Civil / Structural Consultancy

"I also want to take this opportunity to thank you. Especially for sharing your insights on how this opportunity could increase my long-term net value, rather than repeating similar roles / paths really excites me. What you said totally makes sense and resonates with me."

Architectural Technician / Experienced Graduate

"…thank you for your support over the last month and everything you did for us.
I wanted to say that the service you (Chloe) and Chris provided and the genuine approach was very much appreciated. Having only met you both for the first time a month ago, it’s fair to say that we’ll certainly be back in touch in the future to engage your services when we’re ready for our next hire. I’m sure this is just the beginning of a long professional relationship."

Property Advisory Director

"Chris has been an extremely valuable contact over the years. He's readily available for a chat and often provides valuable insights and solutions to our problems. Thanks Chris and here's looking forward to an exciting 2014! Chris has been an extremely valuable contact over the years. He's readily available for a chat and often provides valuable insights and solutions to our problems. Thanks Chris and here's looking forward to an exciting future!"

Quantity Surveyor – Director

“Genuine understanding, sincere approach, quality advice and full dedication in a most friendly, impartial and professional fashion. CTC has fulfilled what I aspired and they certainly served my best long term interests. What was eventually achieved was more than just having the right career path, a caring friendship was also formed.”

Two-Year Civil Engineer

"Chris is a very switched on professional with an extensive knowledge of architectural and interior design industry. His open mind and the ability to listen enables him to explore options and out-of-the-box ideas. He is very reliable and effective and always delivers a very personalised service catered to individual goals and carriers.
Chris is also a sensitive and caring person. He understands his customer's needs and is always in touch after providing the service for feedback and comments.
This are the things that define a true profession.
I would be happy to recommend Chris knowing that he will exceed expectations."

Associate Director Interior Architect

"Are you an exceptional Engineer Do you have the very best managing your career? Do you want a true assessment of your employability?

Are you looking for the very best specialists of every Engineering flavour? If you are, talk to Chris about finding you professional Engineers that are fully vetted and available?

This business mined, incredibly skilled professional Recruitment Agent is the best person you can know.

Chris and his team will sort you right out, help you polish your skills, your presentation and build you into a team of operators that suit you and your ambitions.

His placements stick and companies thrive on the skilled staff that he provides. Chris is all business and will call a spade a spade - but let face it that's why he is the best!

Chris has placed me and has placed many highly skilled people in the organisations for whom I have been Recruitment Manager in the last 6 years.

Frankly I would not move jobs without consulting with him, nor hire an engineer without contacting him first. Are you an exceptional Engineer Do you have the very best managing your career? Do you want a true assessment of your employability? Are you looking for the very best specialists of every Engineering flavour? If you are, talk to Chris about finding you professional Engineers that are fully vetted and available? This business mined, incredibly skilled professional Recruitment Agent is the best person you can know. Chris and his team will sort you right out, help you polish your skills, your presentation and build you into a team of operators that suit you and your ambitions. His placements stick and companies thrive on the skilled staff that he provides. Chris is all business and will call a spade a spade - but let face it that's why he is the best! Chris has placed me and has placed many highly skilled people in the organisations for whom I have been Recruitment Manager in the last 6 years. Frankly I would not move jobs without consulting with him, nor hire an engineer without contacting him first."

HR Manager

I just wanted to take a minute to touch base and share with you my sincerest appreciation for absolutely everything you have done in helping me find a suitable position in Adelaide.

I think I mentioned to you early on that I had spoken with another recruiter before you, who I felt wrote me off a little and put me in the “too-hard basket” because I was overseas and hadn’t worked in Adelaide before. Something that I have felt from the beginning is your unwavering willingness to help, not only me but (my partner) as well, despite the complexities around our situation.

You offered me a huge sense of comfort at every stage of the process and your advice, insight and transparency about the Adelaide market is something that I have found hugely valuable. I cannot express enough just how much it meant to have someone to talk to openly and frankly about what I was thinking. Without doubt, you have gone above and beyond anything I would have expected.

Associate Architect