Career
You need to set some workplace boundaries
Because your lack of them is taking its toll and it shows. In this fast-paced world of endless to-do lists and constant demands, it's easy to start drowning in work. We all know (far too well) how work can spill into every aspect of your life....
You’re missing out on job opportunities
Use this 7 step to-do list for your next job search. Searching for a new job can be a whirlwind of excitement and nerves. Follow this to-do list, and you'll be well on your way to landing your next gig. #1: Give off a good first impression Ensure your...
Common LinkedIn profile mistakes
An employer's first impression of you is often based on your LinkedIn profile. Are you giving off the wrong first 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 to employers. Develop a...
Tips for making new employees feel welcome
We’ve all been there and we all know how hard it is to be a newbie. First, let's go back to when you used to be that new employee: You knew no-one, You talked to no-one and You ate lunch by yourself When you don't feel welcome in a new...
Making sense of the talent market
52,000 people. That's NZ's migration gain for the year ended February 2023, according to Stats NZ. But numbers can be deceiving. If you're still having trouble finding good talent, here's why. At the start of last month, I made a few predictions for the year ahead. The...
Why using a good recruiter will help your career
It’s true, some recruiters suck, but some are amazing too. And the good ones will be your career coach for life. Maybe you've had bad experiences. They ghosted you after getting in touch, didn't keep you up to date, never even acknowledged your application...
Making sense of the job market with Angela Cameron
I've started to write this so many times this year, and it's no joke when I say that every time I begin to write, the world has changed again. Rain, floods, a cyclone, inflation, more rain, drought in the south (!), a cost of living crisis,...
Hiring people can feel like pulling teeth.
It’s painful, time-consuming, and you’re never quite sure when it will be over. We often hear of company’s having failed attempts at doing their own hiring & then eventually deciding to try a recruitment agency. You don’t have to go through this pain. What we’re here to...