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A few blogs ago, we shared how “bad characters” are using AI to trick employers and sneak their way into [...]

Whether you’re writing a CV, preparing for an interview or navigating your day to day role, chances are AI is [...]

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In our recent What the Buck? 2025 New Zealand market survey conducted in May, we asked both employees and employers [...]

Two weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Jarrod Kerr, Chief Economist at Kiwibank, to our office for [...]

A few weeks ago, we attended an event run by Pete Hooper and the team at Checkmate, featuring a guest [...]

We’ve all faced rejection at some point. It’s a tough pill to swallow! Especially when you receive those “Thanks, but [...]

We’ve seen a lot of them, but these take the cake. #1: Spelling your name wrong. I know – is [...]

After you’ve nailed the interview, shook hands and thanked the hiring manager for their time… There’s one more thing you [...]

We’re not saying go write a novel. But, if you have more than 10 years experience, you’ll never fit everything [...]

“Do you have any questions for me?” A simple question that is often overlooked by candidates. Don’t make the same [...]

An employer’s first impression of you is often based on your CV, followed by your LinkedIn profile. Are you giving [...]

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