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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Why you’re not getting hired and what to do
We've all faced rejection at some point. It's a tough pill to swallow! Especially when you receive those "Thanks, but no thanks" emails. But have you identified why it happens? ...
The most annoying CV mistakes
We’ve seen a lot of them, but these take the cake. #1: Spelling your name wrong. I know – is this even possible? Yes, it is. Chros, Matew, Jmaes, Cabel ...
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 ...
Your CV can be longer than 2 pages
We're not saying go write a novel. But, if you have more than 10 years experience, you’ll never fit everything into 2 pages or less. Your CV is a sales ...
Common LinkedIn profile mistakes
An employer's first impression of you is often based on your CV, followed by your LinkedIn profile. Are you giving off the wrong impression? All because of some simple mistakes ...
Common interview questions & how to answer them
Preparing for an interview? Here are some commonly asked questions to be ready for. Interviews are nerve-racking. We’ve all come out of one, kicking ourselves for the answers we gave ...
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?
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.
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 ...
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