By Recruitment Team.
Three practical ways to strengthen your job search
At Alchemy Recruitment Consulting, our advice is simple: show what you’ve delivered, make your skills easy to find and keep your application personal.
1. Stand out with clear results
Applications per job ad rose 1.4% in June to a record high, according to SEEK’s July 2026 report.
Review five bullets in your resume. Replace general duties with specific outcomes, such as improved equipment reliability, project milestones or safety improvements. Use numbers where you can support them.
2. Make your skills easy to spot
Queensland employers reported 50% recruitment difficulty in the March quarter 2026.
Help employers see where you fit. Clearly list your relevant qualifications, current tickets, equipment knowledge and site experience. Bring the skills that match the brief forward.
3. Use AI to sharpen your application
Mentions of AI skills in SEEK job ads grew 60.4% annually but appeared in only 2.1% of ads. These figures measure skills demand, rather than the value of AI written applications.
Our advice: use AI for clarity, then check every line. Keep your own voice and make sure each example accurately reflects your experience.
As a recruitment agency in Brisbane supporting mining, energy, construction and engineering recruitment, Alchemy can help you explore your next move. Speak with our team about what you’re looking for.
Sources: SEEK July 2026 Dashboard | Jobs and Skills Australia March quarter findings
REOS Spotlight: Recruitment remains strong, as employer challenges grow | Jobs and Skills Australia