Career
Job Market Update Nov 2020
We are sorry. It’s been a while since we last wrote anything. But the great news is that WE HAVE BEEN SO SO BUSY!!! No it’s not at the levels like it was pre-covid (but frankly that job market was a little out of control!) -...
Your Number One Guide to Wellness Resources
The last 18 months have been pretty tough for us all. In times of uncertainty, focusing on the things that we can control and help us physically, mentally and socially are really important. So the Consult and Halo Crews got together to come up with a...
Fisher Funds Appoints New Data & Information Security Officer
Consult is thrilled to announce the appointment of Gladwin Mendez as the new Data & Information Security Officer for Fisher Funds. Gladwin is a senior executive with over 15 years of experience encompassing technology, data and analytics. He has worked across New Zealand’s large Financial Services and Insurance organisations, as...
Why Now Might Be a Great Time to Move Jobs
The job market is pretty crazy right now. There’s been a huge influx of candidates and a number of (rather impressive) brains coming back from offshore - so it would make sense to expect that if you’re in a good role right now you’d be...
What to Wear To An Interview (including a Zoom Update!)
We’re asked a lot about what to wear to an interview - it’s the source of much anxiety at a time when you are likely to be already nervous. We aim to keep it simple so there are generally two things to remember: 1. Dress for...
Why Would You Use a Recruitment Agency Right Now?
It was a few months ago - lockdown 1.0 (given lockdown versions are our timing point of reference now). We had a client who loved our contractor so much that they wanted them permanently on their team. Our Consultant began to discuss the fees involved (not...
Top Tips to Make Your Job Application Stand Out in a Recession
It’s a crowded market for job applications. In some sectors, there are 600 applicants within three hours of a job advertisement being posted. As a result, employers (and some recruiters) are struggling to keep up. If you are applying for a job right now, you need...
How To Find Inspiration When You Need It
I've been looking for clues to what reliably inspires me. And I found it when a colleague didn't like a suggestion I made. There it was - the answer. Right in front of me. “You must get closer to the client work,” I was encouraging my colleague, who...