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Ultimate jobseeker guides
Here’s our go-to collection of jobseeker resources - straight from our recruitment team at Consult. CV tips, LinkedIn profile tweaks and interview tactics to make you stand out. The best of the best for job seekers! Here are our top guides to help you land that next...
End of 2025 Market Update
As we head into the summer break (and a well-deserved one after the terribly marketed ‘Thrive in 25’ debacle), we wanted to share a wrap up of key trends we’ve seen across the employment market this year. Hiring activity in the latter part of 2025 has...
Emerging AI roles in Tech: What’s hot in the NZ talent market
We’ve pulled together fresh insights on the AI skills most in demand in New Zealand’s tech market (with thanks to Alex from our IT & Digital recruitment team). More NZ businesses are embedding AI and data into their long-term strategies. They’re using AI to tackle complex...
4 ways to use AI in your job search (without overusing it)
Whether you’re writing a CV, preparing for an interview or navigating your day to day role, chances are AI is already in the mix. AI is evolving fast, and it’s changing how we work, learn, and grow. It's also changing how people land jobs. While AI...
The rise of flexible finance roles: How fractional, interim and contract roles are reshaping the finance & accounting landscape
Written by: Sam Patterson - Senior Consultant, Accounting & Finance @ Consult Recruitment As senior Finance & Accounting consultants in the recruitment space, we're seeing a huge shift in how businesses structure their finance functions. The traditional model of permanent, full-time finance teams is rapidly evolving,...
Common LinkedIn profile mistakes
An employer's first impression of you is often based on your CV, followed by your LinkedIn profile. Are you giving off the wrong impression? All because of some simple mistakes on your LinkedIn profile? Fix these 8 simple mistakes and you’ll: Be contacted more often about opportunities. Stand out...
Common interview questions & how to answer them
Preparing for an interview? Here are some commonly asked questions to be ready for. Interviews are nerve-racking. We’ve all come out of one, kicking ourselves for the answers we gave. So here are the 10 most common interview questions that can make or break the interview -...
Sorry, but you’re overqualified.
Understanding why employers may say "No" to experience. Have you ever been told you're too qualified for a job? It's not the most satisfying feedback, is it? That's why we wanted to shed some light on why employers may sometimes make this call. 1. Team dynamics Hiring someone with extensive...