Career
10 Words You Must NEVER Use To Describe Yourself
Who am I to tell you how you can describe yourself? Nobody. So ignore me at your leisure. On the other hand, I can tell you for free that the words you use in your résumé, your LinkedIn profile, your Twitter bio, your cover letter, and in spoken language, create...
Why Recruiters Aren’t Calling You
You attach your CV, hit ‘send’, and then you wait. And wait…..and wait. Maybe you get a ‘Thanks, but no thanks’ email, if you’re lucky. But that’s it. No phone call. Total radio silence. It could just be bad luck (a particularly strong field of competitors,...
Don’t Be An Idiot. Resign With Grace.
You've got a new job! Well done. Now, don't spoil it all by making a hash of your exit from where you are now. I know, you are excited. It's hard to stay focused on the old gig, when everything is 'oh so cool' about the...
The Bragalogue: Your Secret Career Weapon
We all know Kiwis suck at talking about their own achievements. It’s a scene played out at our offices daily. Recruiter: ‘What are you most proud of achieving in this role?’ Candidate: ‘Er…well…I was involved in a review of our reporting processes that was pretty successful, I guess…[mumble]’. Five...
Why Kiwi Expats Should Come Home Immediately
We Kiwis are known for our migratory tendencies. This, of course, is generally a great thing for New Zealand. When our roving compatriots return to the fold they bring with them fresh ideas and a broader perspective than they could ever get mooching around on our...
What Are Kiwi Accountants Worth Right Now?
As the year draws to a close, perhaps you're thinking you're due a pay rise in 2015. Or maybe you're planning on hiring next year, and need to nail down your budget. Whatever your situation: if you work in accounting, or hire accountants, now's a very good...
Secret Lives Of Accountants: The Closet Blogger
Welcome to The Secret Lives of Accountants, where we reveal the always fascinating, often surprising, hidden passions of the profession’s finest! This week: Closet blogger (and Damn Good Accountant, according to our clients), Anthea Noonan Wade. SO ANTHEA, TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOUR ACCOUNTING CAREER...
Are You Living Inside A Bubble?
Ever feel like you’re living in your own little bubble, a bit out of touch with the outside world? I’ve definitely felt like that before. Our time-poor lives mean it’s so easy to just focus on the information that’s immediately around us, on a need-to-know basis....