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The Official Auckland Accounting And Finance Job Smorgasbord
Ever wondered where the majority of Auckland’s accounting and finance jobs are located? Erm - maybe not? Maybe it’s just us? Surely not?! Anyway, it’s been burning a hole in Matt’s cap over summer, so he has done a bit of investigating (for himself, and for you our lovely...
7 Questions You Need To Ask In A Recruitment Agency Interview
You’re dressed in your best suit or skirt, your heart is racing - and you can’t stop thinking about what questions the recruiter will ask in your agency interview! Wait… shouldn’t you be thinking about what questions to ask them? When you meet with a recruitment consultant, remember...
Top Networking Tips For The New Year
As accounting types - we are (sometimes) less energised about networking, but if you want your career to take off - you’ll need to get better at it! Increasingly, vacancies are filled through personal connections, not job boards. A new year job resolution like increasing your...
Recharging Your Career Batteries This Holiday Season
Every year it seems like our lives are busier than ever before. We’re online almost 24/7, available to pretty much everyone at all times, and our to-do lists seem to be never-ending. As your well-deserved holiday approaches, you might be feeling unproductive, unmotivated, tired, and lacking...
How To Nail A Video Interview
Nailing the traditional interview can be tricky enough, let alone when you add the elements of a video interview - yikes! Well, I’ve got some good news for you (and some bad news). The good news: most candidates (your competitors) are terrible at video interviews. The not-so-good news:...
Networking Secrets From an Extroverted Introvert
I’m an extroverted introvert. I can force myself into social networking situations but the reality is it comes with a lot of sweaty palms and anxiety and I would rather be at home reading a book. As a businesswoman and a recruiter, my role revolves around...
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...
Five Ways to Tell the Job You’re Applying for Sucks
There are plenty of crappy jobs out there, and (with the benefit of years of experience), we know how to spot them a mile away. But as a job seeker, if you haven’t been to an interview in a while, it can be tempting to ignore...