An Australian company is allowing job applicants to apply without a resume or reference to boost employment rates and provide jobs before Christmas.
The Body Shop Australia has adopted the unorthodox method of recruitment which is targeted at people who have traditionally faced barriers to employment, such as the homeless, single parents, young carers and First Nations Australians.
Shannon Chrisp, The Body Shop’s brand and activism director says they recognise many people haven’t had opportunities and haven’t been given a fair chance for employment.
Using open hiring, the Body Shop will recruit up to 380 Christmas casuals across Australia, with about 15 per cent of these people who have experienced homelessness, young carers, First Nations Australians and single parents.