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Working Abroad? Do These 5 Things To Return Home To An Amazing Career
When you zip up that backpack and head off on your working holiday, you’re probably worrying about how you’ll find a job when you touch down at your destination. What ...
Your Cover Letter Probably Sucks. Here Are 5 Ways To Fix That.
Everyone hates writing cover letters. And reading them generally bores recruiters to tears. I’m literally crying right now just writing the words ‘cover letter’. I mean, I get it. You’re ...
Want To Be Employed In Your 50s And 60s? Do These 4 Things Now.
I wrote a blog post a while back imploring expat Kiwis to return home. Kea shared it with their network of expats, resulting in a huge (well, by my standards) ...
Mind The Gap: How To Build A Winning Team With Succession Planning
Whether you know it’s coming or not, receiving a resignation letter is never pleasant. Speaking from experience, I think it can feel worse still when you have a small team ...
It’s Not All About The Coffee: What Makes A Great Company Culture
I've been thinking a lot about company culture lately. What is it exactly and what does it mean to have a ‘great culture’? Being an internet entrepreneur for a fast ...
You Snooze, You Lose: How Not To Let Your Dream Job Pass You By
So you’re in a job you love. Your boss is a great mentor and your colleagues think your jokes are funny. You’re challenged, but not out of your depth. The ...
10 Words You Must NEVER Use To Describe Yourself
Who am I to tell you how you can describe yourself? Nobody. So ignore me at your leisure. On the other hand, I can tell you for free that the ...
Why Recruiters Aren’t Calling You
You attach your CV, hit ‘send’, and then you wait. And wait…..and wait. Maybe you get a ‘Thanks, but no thanks’ email, if you’re lucky. But that’s it. No phone ...
Market Update February 2015: The Good News Continues
There's been no shortage of good-news stories coming out about the Kiwi job market recently. The upbeat conversations we’ve been having with hiring managers over the past few months firmly ...
Don’t Be An Idiot. Resign With Grace.
You've got a new job! Well done. Now, don't spoil it all by making a hash of your exit from where you are now. I know, you are excited. It's ...
Don’t Be An Idiot. Resign With Grace.
You've got a new job! Well done. Now, don't spoil it all by making a hash of your exit from where you are now. I know, you are excited. It's ...
The Bragalogue: Your Secret Career Weapon
We all know Kiwis suck at talking about their own achievements. It’s a scene played out at our offices daily. Recruiter: ‘What are you most proud of achieving in this ...