Case Study: 150 Applicants – Sorted, Shortlisted, and Hired in a Week
Client Challenge
A client had posted a Receptionist/Administration Assistant role on Seek and was overwhelmed with over 150 applications. With no time to spare — they were juggling their workload while also covering the vacant reception/admin role — they didn’t know where to start.
Our Response
Mornington Recruitment stepped in with structure and clarity:
• We developed targeted screening questions based on the client’s exact needs.
• We reviewed all applicants, shortlisted the top responses, and conducted Zoom interviews with the top six.
• From these, we presented the top three candidates for final consideration.
The Outcome
The client was able to focus on final interviews and made a successful hire — with the new team member starting within the week.
“Over 150 applicants narrowed down to one perfect hire — without the stress.”
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