Submitted on Thu 17 Jul 2025
If Santa can manage a global overnight logistics operation with zero turnover and maximum cheer, we reckon he probably knows a thing or two about hiring. Sure, he’s working with elves and flying livestock, but the fundamentals still apply, build the right team, and the magic follows. And when we look at the best candidates we’ve placed (no offence, Rudolph), there are a few traits that show up time and time again.
So, in the spirit of Christmas in July, here’s Santa’s Hiring Wishlist, a handy cheat sheet of the traits every great hire has… and how we make sure they end up under your tree, not someone else’s.
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They Actually Get What You Do
You’d be surprised how many candidates are technically “qualified” but have no idea what your company actually does. A great candidate doesn’t just bring the right experience — they understand your industry, your business model, and how they’ll contribute from day one. They ask the right questions. They’ve done the research. They’re already halfway up the chimney before the interview’s even done.
How we find them:
We don’t just send résumés, we send community-fit candidates. Our recruiters specialise in defined tech communities, so we know who’s who, who’s ready to move, and who actually gets your world.
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They’re Not Just Smart, They’re People-Smart
Yes, technical skills matter. But so does being able to work with that one person in Finance who always sends cryptic emails. The best candidates bring emotional intelligence, adaptability, and self-awareness. They collaborate well, take on feedback and don’t start a Teams chat war over whether tabs or spaces are superior.
How we find them:
We screen for more than keywords. We actually talk to candidates (shocking, we know), and we ask the questions that matter beyond the job description.
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They’re Reliable (and Not Just Until the Eggnog Wears Off)
Great candidates show up. On time. Consistently. Not just for interviews, but for their team, their projects, and the bigger picture.
They’re the kind of person who hits deadlines without a reminder and doesn’t mysteriously disappear on Go-Live day.
How we find them:
We don’t just look at what a candidate says — we look at what they’ve done. Work history, references, and yes, gut feel. It’s all part of the mix. Plus, we back every placement with our Lifetime Guarantee, so we’ve got just as much skin in the game as you do.
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They’re Not Just Looking for a Job, They’re Looking for Your Job
There’s a difference between someone who wants any role and someone who wants your role. The latter is excited about the team, the mission, and the opportunity. They’re curious. Energised. Ready to jump in.
How we find them:
We go deep on role-fit and company-fit. That means understanding your culture, your quirks, your vision — and matching candidates who align with that. Because nobody wins if we place someone who’d rather be somewhere else.
So… Where Do You Find These Magical Unicorns in a Snowstorm?
Honestly? You don’t. We do.
At The Recruitment Company, we don’t just find people who can do the job. We find people who want to be there for the long haul, and we back it up with our Lifetime Guarantee.
That’s not a festive gimmick. It’s a statement of intent: We’re in this with you. If a placement doesn’t work out, we make it right, whether that’s 3 months in or 3 years down the track. Because building an awesome team isn’t about taking chances. It’s about making confident decisions backed by a partner who cares just as much about the outcome as you do.
In Summary:
The best candidates are:
✅ Informed
✅ Emotionally intelligent
✅ Reliable
✅ Bought into your mission
And the best recruitment partners?
✅ Know how to find them
✅ Know how to keep them
✅ Offer a guarantee that actually means something
Want to know more about how our Lifetime Guarantee works? Or just want to chat about what makes a brilliant hire? Let’s talk.
Don’t forget, this Christmas in July, we're giving back
While we’re helping you build brilliant teams this July, we’re also supporting people doing it tough during the colder months.
We’re proud to be partnering with Dignity, supporting Australians experiencing or at risk of homelessness with essentials, comfort, and care.
Here’s how you can get involved:
🎁 Donate online: Every dollar goes towards Food Relief Hampers packed by our team during our Pack4Dignity volunteer day in early August.
👉 https://donorbox.org/trcgroup
🎄 Drop off a donation at our Wishing Tree Appeal:
We’re collecting winter essentials at our office, Level 15, 1 Castlereagh Street, Sydney.
Items needed:
👉 Adult tracksuits
👉 Kids’ pyjamas
👉 Socks & underwear (adults + kids)
Let’s turn Christmas in July into something truly meaningful. Together, we can spread warmth, kindness, and a whole lot of festive spirit where it’s needed most.
The Recruitment Company – Making people enjoy the recruitment experience again
We are a Specialist Recruitment IT Recruitment Agency in Sydney within Information Technology, Project Services, IT Infrastructure, Software Development, SAP, Data and Analytics, Devops and Cloud.
