While the rest of the country is sipping hot milo, enjoying the Matildas in their World Cup run and awaiting the much-anticipated spring bloom, there’s an undercurrent of opportunity brewing in the recruitment world.

And if there’s one thing Keiran Hathorn, with his 25-year solid stint in recruitment, knows apart from where to get the best skinny almond flat whites in Sydney, it’s the rhythm of hiring in the Land Down Under.

Aussie August: The Mysterious Month

Let’s get straight to the meat pie. Why is August, of all months, a bit sluggish in recruitment?

Well, maybe it’s the crisp winter air that tells people to snug up, watch footy and postpone any major decisions. Or perhaps it’s the gravitational pull of Jupiter… (Okay, maybe not Jupiter, but we’re open to theories here!)

Regardless of the cosmic reasons, history and Keiran’s quarter-century expertise say it’s consistently a slower month. But here’s the twist: slower doesn’t mean devoid of opportunities.

Finding Diamonds in the Rough

If you’re a CTO or director-level executive, think of August like the Boxing Day sales of recruitment. While everyone else is either chilling (quite literally) or just holding off, you can snatch up the crème de la crème of Tech and Digital Marketing talent. These are individuals who might not have been on the market since the roaring 2020s!

You see, while most are hibernating or waiting for the jacaranda blooms, you, the savvy executive, are in a position to onboard talent that can propel your company to new digital heights.

But Isn’t This Just a Sales Pitch?

Well, a tad, but let’s be real here. We’re all about spotting the big waves in the digital world. And sometimes, the biggest waves are not the most obvious ones. While recruitment always catches the spring and summer fever, with firms rushing to hire, you could be sitting pretty, having secured top talent while others were still choosing their spring racing carnival outfits.

So, Why Not Have a Chinwag with the Experts?

Before the hustle and bustle of spring recruitment hits, why not catch up for a flat white (or a cold one) with our recruitment virtuosos – Keiran Hathorn or Julia Semmens? They’re not just about pointing you to the next big hire but also sharing a laugh, a story, and the best kept secrets of the digital recruitment space.

Whether you’re in Blockchain, AI, or just trying to find out if there’s any truth to the Jupiter theory, Big Wave Digital is here to ride the tide with you.

In conclusion, don’t let the winter chills of August freeze your recruitment plans. Dive in, take the plunge, and remember – the best opportunities often come when you least expect them.

Till the next wave 🙂

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Big Wave Digital are experts in Digital Recruitment Sydney

At Big Wave Digital , Sydney’s leading digital, blockchain and technical recruitment agency, we have deep connections, experience and proven expertise, and the ability to achieve a win for all parties in the challenging recruiting process. We can connect to highly coveted digital and tech talent with the world’s best employers. To discover more, just give us a call at (02) 9380 4431.

Keiran Hathorn is the CEO & Founder of Big Wave Digital. A Sydney based niche Digital, Blockchain & Technology recruitment company. Keiran leads a high performance, experienced recruitment team, assisting companies of all sizes secure the best talent.