Meet Evie: From Associate to Recruitment Consultant in 11 Months

Just under 12 months ago, Evie joined MAYDAY as an Associate. In less than a year, her dedication, proactive approach and talent for building genuine connections with clients and candidates have earned her a promotion to Recruitment Consultant.

In this interview, she shares her journey, what’s helped her grow so quickly at MAYDAY, and her insights on opportunity, progression and thriving in our culture.

1. Evie, tell us about your first role at MAYDAY - what was your starting point?

My first role at MAYDAY was as an Associate, supporting our only Account Director at the time, and her desk was busy! A few weeks in, I was already sourcing and interviewing for large insurance volume campaigns and basically hit the ground running from day one. CAT season was in full swing, so there wasn’t much choice!

For the next 10 months I learned everything from candidate management to the fundamentals of client service. It was the perfect foundation.

2. What initially drew you to MAYDAY?

Honestly, the vibes! Everyone I met in the interview process was warm, friendly and genuine. The founders and leaders were great, and our CEO Jason was super encouraging. The interview itself felt more like a conversation rather than a formal interview. He later became my desk neighbour and supported me a lot… as well as making fun of my accent on a weekly basis!

MAYDAY were also really interested in what would work for me role-wise. They didn’t just want to see if I could slot into a consultant role. They took the time to get to know me and figure out how I could best fit into MAYDAY, how they could support me, and where they saw potential. That’s how I got the Associate role supporting the Account Director.

3. From Associate to Recruitment Consultant in under a year, that’s impressive!

Thank you! I’m honestly so excited to step into a role where I’m building a desk from scratch and learning as I go. Starting as an Associate was the best thing I could’ve done - it gave me space to build key skills before taking full ownership.

4. What’s been key to getting here?

Supporting one of our Account Directors was huge for me. I learned the full end-to-end recruitment process from one of the best. I was exposed to last-minute candidate drop-outs, escalations, client meetings and managing both SME and global accounts.

I built relationships with hiring managers, HR teams and candidates, and learned how to spin 10 different plates at once… ideally with a smile. I’ve still got a lot to learn but that foundation has been everything.

5. Any standout moments along the way?

So many!

Building strong relationships with the MAYDAY team, they’re honestly the best and we have too much fun sometimes. From cruising on a yacht to pedalling around The Rocks on a travelling tavern to zooming around Sydney on lime bikes looking like dollar-store gangsters… every week is a mix of chaos and laughs.
Being voted Hero of the Quarter, hearing everyone’s kind words also meant a lot
My first commission cheque
Placing 13 candidates in a huge volume campaign in just one week - stressful but worth it
And my personal favourite: helping struggling working-holiday-visa candidates find their feet. That was me a year ago, so those wins hit differently.

6. What skills or habits helped you progress so quickly?

Organisation is everything in temp recruitment. My calendar is my bible- starters, finishers, compliance, check-ins… it’s a lot. In the beginning it felt like learning to drive and wondering how anyone ever does it!

I also stay connected with candidates even when I don’t have a job for them. I genuinely care about where they’re at, and they give me great insight into the market. Asking questions and staying curious has built so much of my knowledge.

7. How visible and achievable do career paths feel at MAYDAY?

Super visible. I literally have the career pathway document saved on my desktop. It outlines each role, what’s required financially and operationally, and what progression looks like.

I know exactly what I need to achieve to get to the next step. Between weekly training, clear KPIs, regular 1:1s, and the fact that I ask everyone in the office about a million questions a day (and they always answer!), I feel really supported. I know I’ll get there.

8. What’s the best part of your role now?

Diving into new and exciting industries and building a desk from scratch. I get to really take a consultative approach, network, learn from experts and talk to people all day (which everyone knows is my favourite thing).

I’m naturally curious, so exploring what’s happening in the market is genuinely fun for me.

9. What advice would you give someone considering a role at MAYDAY?

Be prepared to work hard and you’ll be equally rewarded. The journey isn’t always easy, but the wins feel huge and the support is real. MAYDAY cares about your wellbeing as much as your performance.

It’s an exciting time with MAYDAY 2.0 and all the new things the leadership team are spearheading. The team will look after you, you’ll learn fast, you’ll laugh a lot, you’ll have weekly 1:1s, and you’ll eat so much good food (the team lunches are next-level).

Ultimately, if you want to grow, be supported, have fun and work somewhere with true heart, this is the place to be.