Independently Verified Skills • Trusted Since 1981
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with Confidence
Australia’s only job portal where every candidate has independently verified workplace skills. No more resume roulette. No more interview disappointments. Just proven, job-ready youth talent.
5,000+
Verified Graduates
75-85%
Cost Savings vs Agencies
2-3 Weeks
Average Time to Hire
90-Day
Quality Guarantee
The Problem You’re Facing
You’ve been here before…
Traditional Recruitment Challenges
- ✗Sift through 50+ applications from Year 12 graduates who all look identical on paper
- ✗Spend hours interviewing candidates who sound good but lack basic skills
- ✗Hire someone who “seemed great” only to discover they can’t handle simple workplace tasks
- ✗Waste weeks training fundamentals that should have been proven before hire
- ✗Watch them quit after 3 months, starting the expensive cycle again
in lost productivity, training, and rehiring costs
The Exemplar Talent Connect Solution
Every single candidate on this portal has:
- ✓Independently verified numeracy skills – Tested in real-world workplace scenarios
- ✓Independently verified communication skills – Proven comprehension, writing, and accuracy
- ✓Objective, comparable scores – No grade inflation, no resume exaggeration
- ✓Recent certification – Skills validated within the past 2 years
You’re not hiring based on potential.
You’re hiring based on PROOF
How It Works
Choose Your Membership
Select the plan that fits your hiring needs:
- Starter($297/month): 5 candidates/month
- Professional($497/month): 15 candidates/month
- Enterprise($897/month): Unlimited
Search for Talent
Use advanced filters to find candidates:
- Skills scores (numeracy & communication)
- Location and availability
- Career interests and role preferences
Review Candidate Previews
FREE – See verified skills scores, location, and match percentage before paying anything.
Enquire About Top Candidates
$189 per candidate – Access full contact details, resume, and direct messaging.
Interview & Hire
Conduct interviews knowing candidates have proven baseline competencies. Hire with confidence.
Successful Hire Fee
$3,950 one-time when you hire. Still 80% cheaper than agencies ($15,000-$25,000).
The Numbers That Matter
See the real cost comparison
Traditional Recruitment Costs:
| Method | Cost | Risk |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment agency | $15,000-$25,000 | High – no skills verification |
| Job board advertising | $500-$2,000 | Very high – unverified applicants |
| Internal HR time | $3,000-$5,000 | High – sorting through unqualified candidates |
| Bad hire cost | $20,000-$35,000 | Catastrophic |
Exemplar Talent Connect Costs:
| What You Pay | What You Get | ROI |
|---|---|---|
| Membership | Unlimited searching, verified candidates | Pay only for results |
| Enquiry: $189 | Full access to pre-screened talent | Risk reduction |
| Hire: $3,950 | Job-ready employee with proven skills | 75-85% cost savings |
Example Scenario
Your Cost Breakdown:
What Makes This Different
Skills Verification You Can Trust
Exemplar Performance Advantage has been assessing workplace competency since 1981. Every candidate’s scores are independently validated—they cannot be faked or exaggerated.
Comparable Data
Every candidate takes the same standardized assessment. Compare apples to apples, not grades from different schools with different standards.
Pre-Qualified Talent Pool
Students pay $249 to get certified and join the portal. They’re serious about employment and have invested in proving their capabilities.
Cost-Effective Recruitment
Pay only for candidates you’re interested in, and only pay the full fee when you successfully hire. No wasted spend on unqualified applicants.
ESG Bonus
Support Indigenous business (Exemplar is Indigenous-led), youth employment pathways, and skills-based hiring practices. Report measurable social impact.
Membership Comparison
Choose the plan that fits your hiring needs
Starter
For small businesses hiring 1-2 graduates/year
- ✓Unlimited portal access
- ✓Advanced filters by scores
- ✓5 enquiries/month
- ✓Basic company profile
- ✓Job posting capability
- ✓Application tracking
Professional
For growing businesses with regular intake
Everything in Starter, PLUS:
- ✓15 enquiries/month
- ✓Enhanced profile with media
- ✓Priority listing in searches
- ✓Quarterly market reports
- ✓Saved search alerts
- ✓Candidate comparison tools
Enterprise
For large organizations with ongoing programs
Everything in Professional, PLUS:
- ✓Unlimited enquiries
- ✓Premium branding
- ✓Dedicated account manager
- ✓Custom pipeline alerts
- ✓Early access to graduates
- ✓API integration
- ✓Multi-user team access
- ✓Custom reporting
Industries Using Exemplar Talent Connect
Trusted across diverse sectors
Retail & Hospitality
Customer service roles requiring communication skills
Administration & Office
Data entry, reception, coordination roles
Finance & Accounting
Junior bookkeeping, accounts support
Healthcare & Aged Care
Administrative and support positions
Trades & Construction
Apprenticeships requiring numeracy competency
Real Estate
Property management and administration
Manufacturing & Logistics
Inventory, planning, coordination
Technology & Startups
Junior developers, support roles, operations
Success stories
Helping employers hire faster, reduce recruitment costs, access job-ready graduates, and achieve measurable ESG outcomes through skills-verified talent.
Before Exemplar Talent Connect, we spent 6-8 weeks sorting through applications, conducting first-round interviews, and hoping we picked the right candidates. Now we search verified candidates, contact only those who meet our standards, and hire within 2-3 weeks. The skills verification eliminated the guesswork
We hired three school leavers through the portal last year. All three had verified numeracy and communication skills. For the first time in 5 years, we didn't need to provide remedial training in basic workplace competencies. They started contributing immediately. The $3,950 placement fee paid for itself in the first month.
We calculated our recruitment costs: advertising, HR time, interviews, poor hires. Exemplar Talent Connect cut our cost-per-hire by 72%. But the real value is confidence—we know every candidate can handle the fundamental requirements before we invest interview time.
Our board requires quarterly ESG updates. Supporting Indigenous business through Exemplar's portal, hiring skills-verified youth, and reducing unconscious bias in recruitment—all reportable outcomes from one platform. Our investors love it."
Our board requires quarterly ESG updates. Supporting Indigenous business through Exemplar's portal, hiring skills-verified youth, and reducing unconscious bias in recruitment—all reportable outcomes from one platform. Our investors love it.
See the Platform. Search Candidates.
No Payment Required for 14 Days.
Trial Includes:
- ✓Full portal access
- ✓Unlimited candidate searching
- ✓2 free candidate enquiries (preview only during trial)
- ✓No credit card required
- ✓Cancel anytime
📅 Schedule a Demo
Want to See the Platform in Action First?
Book a 20-minute demo with our team—no strings attached
Contact Us to Schedule Your Demo
Call US
1300 EXEMPLAR (1300 393 672)
Email US
employers@exemplarpa.com.au
Business Hours
Mon-Fri
9am - 5pm AEST
Average response time: Within 24 hours
FAQ
Exemplar Performance Advantage has been conducting workplace assessments since 1981. The numeracy and communication tests are designed by business professionals (not educators) and reflect real workplace tasks. Scores are independently verified and cannot be manipulated.
That’s the point of the $189 enquiry fee—it ensures serious interest on both sides. Candidates control who they respond to, which means when they do respond, they’re genuinely interested in your opportunity.
The fee is charged upon hire. We offer a 90-day guarantee: if the employee leaves or is terminated within 90 days for skills-related reasons, we’ll provide 3 months of free Professional membership or credit toward another hire (terms apply).
Yes! All membership tiers include job posting capability. Candidates can apply directly, and you can also proactively search and contact candidates.
No. You can search and review preview profiles (skills scores, general location, availability) anonymously. Candidates are only notified when you pay $189 to access their full profile and contact them.
Monthly memberships can be cancelled anytime (no refunds for partial months). Annual memberships can be cancelled within 30 days for full refund minus any enquiry fees used.
Immediately upon membership activation. Your account is approved within 24 hours (business verification), then you have instant access to search all verified candidates.
No. Membership + enquiry fees ($189 per candidate contacted) + hire fee ($3,950 per successful hire). That’s it. No listing fees, no application fees, no surprise charges.