Hiring
Why Being Rude To The Receptionist Cost You That Perfect Job
People are amazing to observe. We are all a bunch of wants and emotions, of vulnerability and ego. For some - there is a lot of self awareness, and for others there is little or none. When we are job searching - these feelings and emotions...
What Do Employers Want?
We have worked with thousands of clients. They range in size from SME, privately held organisations, through to global corporates with huge reporting structures. We’ve sat down with them, talked about their company, their team, their pain and their aspirations. And when it comes to people...
Location, Location, Location or not???
IS LOCATION MORE IMPORTANT THAN TEAM CULTURE? In Auckland we talk about two things. A lot. Yes, you guessed it - the weather and the traffic. (Sorry, but the Blues have fallen away this year, but I live in hope for 2019). When interviewing talent, we always...
Why Your Crappy Voicemail Can Cost You Your Next Job
First impressions count. So why, after spending all that time on your resume do you shoot yourself in the foot with a crappy voicemail? When organisations or recruiters are hiring, every single aspect of the interaction with the candidate is being measured, reviewed and interpreted....
Why Recruiting Yourself will Cost You In The End
One thing I love about New Zealand, is our attitude towards ‘giving things a go’, putting our mind to it, and cobbling together a solution. When it comes to hiring talent however, this is usually a disaster. Recently we placed a Financial Controller into a very...
Accounting & Finance Job Market Update: March 2018
This is a quick update, because frankly - good employers need great accounting & finance staff right now! So here is a snapshot: IT’S BUSY. SUPER BUSY There are so many employers wanting new staff right now. Recruitment slowed down during the election period, then we had...
7 Things To Ask To Make Sure You’re Promoting The Right People
Magic Johnson was arguably one of the best basketballers in history. His remarkable list of achievements included winning five NBA titles, earning three league MVPs and reaching a 12-time All-Star status with the Lakers. Not too shabby, wouldn’t you say? But he was an average coach. If...
Recruitment Agencies: Good, Bad (And Ugly)
For most people, recruitment agencies are an essential part of the job search. A good recruitment consultant might help you find your next job, and they will definitely add value to your job search and career longer term. Unfortunately, in New Zealand the recruitment industry is unregulated; and...