Candidate Guide
Here's Exactly What Happens When You Register With GRIT.
Here's Exactly What Happens When You Register With GRIT.
No black hole. No mystery. Here's the whole process, from the moment you send us your CV to the day you start.
No black hole. No mystery. Here's the whole process, from the moment you send us your CV to the day you start.
the process
the process
From Registration to Day One.
From Registration to Day One.
STEP 1
STEP 1
You register
You register
You register
Send us your CV and tell us what you're after. It takes a couple of minutes. You don't need a perfect CV, just a current one.
Send us your CV and tell us what you're after. It takes a couple of minutes. You don't need a perfect CV, just a current one.
Send us your CV and tell us what you're after. It takes a couple of minutes. You don't need a perfect CV, just a current one.
STEP 2
STEP 2
We read it properly
We read it properly
We read it properly
A recruiter who works in your field reads your CV. Not a keyword filter. A person.
A recruiter who works in your field reads your CV. Not a keyword filter. A person.
A recruiter who works in your field reads your CV. Not a keyword filter. A person.
STEP 3
STEP 3
We talk
We talk
We talk
A quick conversation, not an interrogation. We want to know your background, what you're looking for, your salary expectations, notice period, preferred work arrangement, and what would make you say no.
A quick conversation, not an interrogation. We want to know your background, what you're looking for, your salary expectations, notice period, preferred work arrangement, and what would make you say no.
A quick conversation, not an interrogation. We want to know your background, what you're looking for, your salary expectations, notice period, preferred work arrangement, and what would make you say no.
STEP 4
STEP 4
We match you, and we ask first
We match you, and we ask first
We match you, and we ask first
When a role fits, we call you. We'll never send your CV to a client without your say-so.Confirm
When a role fits, we call you. We'll never send your CV to a client without your say-so.Confirm
When a role fits, we call you. We'll never send your CV to a client without your say-so.Confirm
STEP 5
STEP 5
We represent you
We represent you
We represent you
We put you forward, brief you on the client and the interview, chase feedback, and keep you in the loop. No ghosting. No radio silence. If there's an offer, we negotiate it with you.
We put you forward, brief you on the client and the interview, chase feedback, and keep you in the loop. No ghosting. No radio silence. If there's an offer, we negotiate it with you.
We put you forward, brief you on the client and the interview, chase feedback, and keep you in the loop. No ghosting. No radio silence. If there's an offer, we negotiate it with you.
STEP 6
STEP 6
We stay in touch
We stay in touch
We stay in touch
Once you've started, we check in. If it's not the role you expected, we want to hear about it early.
Once you've started, we check in. If it's not the role you expected, we want to hear about it early.
Once you've started, we check in. If it's not the role you expected, we want to hear about it early.
Ranges below are compiled from 2026 Australian tech recruitment salary guides and adjusted for Brisbane. Treat them as a guide — where you land depends on your experience, your stack, and the employer.
Ranges below are compiled from 2026 Australian tech recruitment salary guides and adjusted for Brisbane. Treat them as a guide — where you land depends on your experience, your stack, and the employer.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
A Good Recruiter Relationship Goes Both Ways.
A Good Recruiter Relationship Goes Both Ways.
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
WHAT WE ASK OF YOU
Be honest about salary, notice period and availability.
Tell us about other interviews or offers in play.
Get back to us when we call. Fast replies win roles.
If you change your mind, tell us. It's fine.
Be honest about salary, notice period and availability.
Tell us about other interviews or offers in play.
Get back to us when we call. Fast replies win roles.
If you change your mind, tell us. It's fine.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
No spam. If we call, it's because a role is worth your time.
No CV sent without your permission.
Honest feedback, including the awkward kind.
A reply within [X] business days.
No spam. If we call, it's because a role is worth your time.
No CV sent without your permission.
Honest feedback, including the awkward kind.
A reply within [X] business days.
QUESTIONS WE GET A LOT
QUESTIONS WE GET A LOT
The Honest Answers.
The Honest Answers.
Does it cost me anything?
Does it cost me anything?
No. Employers pay us, not candidates.
No. Employers pay us, not candidates.
What if there's no role for me right now?
What if there's no role for me right now?
We'll keep your details and get in touch when something fits. A lot of our placements start with someone who registered months earlier.
We'll keep your details and get in touch when something fits. A lot of our placements start with someone who registered months earlier.
Will you tell my current employer?
Will you tell my current employer?
No. Your registration and conversations stay confidential.
No. Your registration and conversations stay confidential.
Can I register if I'm not actively looking?
Can I register if I'm not actively looking?
Yes. Some of the best moves happen when someone wasn't looking. Tell us what would make you consider it.
Yes. Some of the best moves happen when someone wasn't looking. Tell us what would make you consider it.
Can I work with other recruiters?
Can I work with other recruiters?
Of course. Just tell us where your CV has been sent so we don't submit you to the same role twice. It happens more than you'd think and it never helps you.
Of course. Just tell us where your CV has been sent so we don't submit you to the same role twice. It happens more than you'd think and it never helps you.
What if I don't get the role?
What if I don't get the role?
We'll pass on whatever feedback we get, and we'll keep working on the next one.
We'll pass on whatever feedback we get, and we'll keep working on the next one.
How long does it take?
How long does it take?
It depends on the market and the role. Some people move in a couple of weeks. Others take a few months. We'll give you a realistic picture from the first conversation.
It depends on the market and the role. Some people move in a couple of weeks. Others take a few months. We'll give you a realistic picture from the first conversation.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Let Us Do the Searching.
Let Us Do the Searching.
Register your CV and we'll come to you when something fits. Or have a look at what's live right now.
Register your CV and we'll come to you when something fits. Or have a look at what's live right now.
Find your next great hire with GRIT.
Your questions, answered. Get clarity on our services, processes, and how we can help you succeed.
Find your next great hire with GRIT.
Your questions, answered. Get clarity on our services, processes, and how we can help you succeed.
Find your next great hire with GRIT.
Your questions, answered. Get clarity on our services, processes, and how we can help you succeed.