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Stop Arriving Early If You Want That Job!
With Auckland’s traffic (and the current CBD roadworks shambles), we are accustomed to people tending to run a bit late. “Sorry I am late, the traffic is terrible” must be uttered hundreds of times a day across this (otherwise epic) city. We totally get that...
What do you mean “flexible working”?
We talk a lot about working flexibility these days. Which is great because it shows we have grown up a bit - as people and organisations. It’s also a two-way thing - employees putting in the time when needed to get the job done and...
Are You “Too Experienced for the Role”?
This has to be one of the big gripes for job seekers (after the lack of communication gripe!). Being annoyed is totally fair enough because being told that you are unsuccessful for a role because you are too experienced is frankly one of the worst explained...
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...
Consult – Now Recruiting at Exec Level Too!
After 10 years of being Auckland’s favourite specialist Accounting & Finance recruitment agency, we are now extending our offering to also focus on exec level roles. One of the best things about recruitment is that you get to meet some amazing people and help them to...
The Most Annoying Resume Blunders
As a team, we’ve pretty much seen every resume blunder known to humankind. I stupidly asked the team what they think the most annoying resume blunders are and opened up a tsunami of pent up CV angst. So do yourself and your local friendly recruiter...
How To Handle a Resignation Like A Pro
If you are reading this, you likely have a team or are planning to in the future. Over time, people will come and go from your team and this will make you happy or sad. Here are some tips on how to handle a resignation...
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...