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

"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

"I recommend CTC consulting for anyone interested in developing their career. Chris Tan was very helpful in discussing possible options which were specific to my area and career goals. I was consistently updated and kept in the loop with current and future opportunities for myself. Chris knew what I was looking for regarding job opportunities. I will definitely be using CTC Consulting in the future for further employment."

Project Manager

"Chris has assisted me greatly since the inception of Chris Tan Consulting, both in sourcing quality candidates and personally in my career. On each occasion Chris has taken care to get to know the job seeker and gain an understanding of their needs rather than to simply fill positions. He has demonstrated a wealth of experience and, importantly, understanding, time and again. Chris has assisted me greatly since the inception of Chris Tan Consulting, both in sourcing quality candidates and personally in my career. On each occasion Chris has taken care to get to know the job seeker and gain an understanding of their needs rather than to simply fill positions. He has demonstrated a wealth of experience and, importantly, understanding, time and again."

Associate Structural Engineer

“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

"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

"…has been fantastic, great hire for us so far"

Architectural Director

"Thank you very much Chris. You helped me to secure a position in the civil consulting industry which could not have come at a better time. I can’t thank you enough for the level of timely and much needed support to give a momentum to my career development in the sector I always wanted to be in from my uni days. My life was very difficult as I was dividing my time between the country and the city for work and family commitment, just having a very young family. I am absolutely happy that I made a very right decision to knock on your door seeking help to give a new height to my career. Can I add this if I may, my family is more happy than I am as I landed in a great position with your incredible and prompt career advice followed by a recommendation to the company that I am currently employed by. If there is any one who has extended that kind, timely, friendly and professional career advice, it’s you. It’s just remarkable."

Civil Engineer

I have just completed my first week with the amazing team at... I wanted to send you a quick email to say thank you for recommending me and for your involvement in the process. I am ecstatic to have been offered this role, but regardless of the outcome, I wanted to thank you for making the whole process so seamless and welcoming. You are a true asset.

Event Coordinator

"Chris has been an outstanding go-to person in recruitment who takes the time to fully understand both client and candidate needs in a challenging market. He goes beyond service provision to add real value to businesses / clients and the candidates he works with. Chris has been an outstanding go-to person in recruitment who takes the time to fully understand both client and candidate needs in a challenging market. He goes beyond service provision to add real value to businesses / clients and the candidates he works with."

Infrastructure Project Director

“Thank you very much for those contacts and all your help. I sincerely appreciate the time you are taking to explain different matters and also providing me with advice useful for my potential long term career in the consulting arena. In particular your honesty and willingness to consider my long term interests is refreshing. With most recruitment consultants you hear nothing back, with some you get frank advice if you ask for it, but your follow-up and attempts to understand my needs is truly unique. So well done!”

Three-Year Environmental Engineer