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Lessons Learned from Shifting Two Offices into One
We’ve recently moved into Britomart's heritage district by consolidating our two Auckland offices. It’s been a huge move for Consult and our growth aspirations. Here’s a sneak peek of our new digs and what we’ve learnt so far: THERE IS MAGIC IN BEING TOGETHER. We know we are swimming...
What Do Employers Want?
We have worked with thousands of clients. They range in size from SME, privately held organisations, through to global corporates with huge reporting structures. We’ve sat down with them, talked about their company, their team, their pain and their aspirations. And when it comes to people...
Why Interviewing Is Like Dancing With the Stars
Picture Copyright © 2018 MediaWorks TV I admit it. In recent weeks, I have been pulled into the vortex that is Dancing With The Stars. I blame David Seymour. Why? Because he has made the watching so compelling! It also got me thinking that the recruitment interview...
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...
Why Your Crappy Voicemail Can Cost You Your Next Job
First impressions count. So why, after spending all that time on your resume do you shoot yourself in the foot with a crappy voicemail? When organisations or recruiters are hiring, every single aspect of the interaction with the candidate is being measured, reviewed and interpreted....
Why Recruiting Yourself will Cost You In The End
One thing I love about New Zealand, is our attitude towards ‘giving things a go’, putting our mind to it, and cobbling together a solution. When it comes to hiring talent however, this is usually a disaster. Recently we placed a Financial Controller into a very...