How to protect your business from hiring an AI imposter

How to protect your business from hiring an AI imposter

A few blogs ago, we shared how “bad characters” are using AI to trick employers and sneak their way into your teams. AI is only getting smarter and so are ...
4 ways to use AI in your job search without overusing it

4 ways to use AI in your job search (without overusing it)

Whether you’re writing a CV, preparing for an interview or navigating your day to day role, chances are AI is already in the mix. AI is evolving fast, and it’s ...
The rise of flexible finance roles: How fractional, interim and contract roles are reshaping the finance & accounting landscape

The rise of flexible finance roles: How fractional, interim and contract roles are reshaping the finance & accounting landscape

Written by: Sam Patterson - Senior Consultant, Accounting & Finance @ Consult Recruitment As senior Finance & Accounting consultants in the recruitment space, we're seeing a huge shift in how ...
Flexibility first. The talent magnet of 2025 - Consult Recruitment

Flexibility first: The talent magnet of 2025

In our recent What the Buck? 2025 New Zealand market survey conducted in May, we asked both employees and employers what drives engagement at work. For employees, flexible working came ...
Insights from Jarrod Kerr Chief Economist at Kiwibank

What’s ahead for New Zealand’s economic recovery? Insights from Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank

Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank, to our office for an insightful update on New Zealand’s economic outlook. After several ...
Question marks on silhouette figures to represent deceptive job applicants.

How bad characters are using AI to get hired into your teams

A few weeks ago, we attended an event run by Pete Hooper and the team at Checkmate, featuring a guest speaker Anton Watson - a London-based background checking and vetting ...
The best thing to do at the end of an interview

The best thing to do at the end of an interview

After you’ve nailed the interview, shook hands and thanked the hiring manager for their time… There’s one more thing you should do before calling it ‘job done’. Send them a ...
We're now B Corp Certified

We’re now B Corp Certified

It's official - we're proud to announce that we have joined the global network of Certified B Corporations! Firstly, what is B Corp? They are businesses that meet the highest ...
Who the buck is hiring in 2024?

Who the buck is hiring in 2024?

Here’s what +600 business leaders & professionals said in our recent market survey. After the rapid and often reactive hiring trends of previous years, we’re now seeing a more balanced ...
Sorry, but you're overqualified.

Sorry, but you’re overqualified.

Understanding why employers may say "No" to experience. Have you ever been told you're too qualified for a job? It's not the most satisfying feedback, is it? That's why we ...
Is your interview style scaring away the best candidates?

Is your interview style scaring away the best candidates?

If any of the following styles ring a bell, it might be time to change tactics. It's no secret. If you want the best, you have to interview like the ...
6 interview questions you should always ask candidates

6 interview questions you should always ask candidates

Are your interview questions finding the best candidate or just the best rehearsed? Finding the ideal candidate is no easy feat. So, we've put together the top 6 questions that ...

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