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Why Would You Use a Recruitment Agency Right Now?
It was a few months ago - lockdown 1.0 (given lockdown versions are our timing point of reference now). We had a client who loved our contractor so much that they wanted them permanently on their team. Our Consultant began to discuss the fees involved (not...
Lockdown 2.0 – Almost There People!! Is it Just Us or Does Everyone Want to Get Back to the Office?
Across Auckland right now, there are a lot of people breathing out - anticipating ‘back to normal(ish)’ next week. I’ve spoken with a number of people and they’ve told me their team reaction is the same: While lockdown 1.0 had a number of people who didn’t want...
Lockdown 2.0 – We’ve Got This!
While the rest of the nation basked in their relative level 2 freedom, Auckland is once again in a Level 3 lockdown - which for most office workers means working from home. We’ve spent the last week speaking with our candidates and clients and this is...
Top Tips to Make Your Job Application Stand Out in a Recession
It’s a crowded market for job applications. In some sectors, there are 600 applicants within three hours of a job advertisement being posted. As a result, employers (and some recruiters) are struggling to keep up. If you are applying for a job right now, you need...
Post Lock-down Update for the Legal Job Sector
The legal sector is not your typical recruitment market, so it’s been fascinating to observe how firms have reacted and responded to the lock-down and their hiring intentions and workforce planning. While it’s early days, there are some firms who are already pulling ahead of...
How To Find Inspiration When You Need It
I've been looking for clues to what reliably inspires me. And I found it when a colleague didn't like a suggestion I made. There it was - the answer. Right in front of me. “You must get closer to the client work,” I was encouraging my colleague, who...
Why I Want You To Go Play In Traffic
It’s the worst advice for children. But it can be powerful counsel if you want to make your career a huge success, today, tomorrow or any other day. Follow this advice and see how your career thrives. I caught up with an acquaintance of mine, Paul K,...
The Guiding Hand To Happiness We Ignore
Here’s a brutal truth. We all have a constant and powerful guide to tell us exactly what we need to do to build happiness and success. Yet we ignore it. I sure as heck do. Bet you do too. Here it is. There are two aspects...