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4 ways to use AI in your job search (without overusing it)
Whether you’re writing a CV, preparing for an interview or navigating your day to day role, chances are AI is already in the mix. AI is evolving fast, and it’s changing how we work, learn, and grow. It's also changing how people land jobs. While AI...
The rise of flexible finance roles: How fractional, interim and contract roles are reshaping the finance & accounting landscape
Written by: Sam Patterson - Senior Consultant, Accounting & Finance @ Consult Recruitment As senior Finance & Accounting consultants in the recruitment space, we're seeing a huge shift in how businesses structure their finance functions. The traditional model of permanent, full-time finance teams is rapidly evolving,...
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 out as the #1 engagement factor, just ahead of salary and rate increases. Employers also responded...
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 years of disruption and economic pressure, it was encouraging to hear a cautiously optimistic view of...
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 expert who advises financial organisations on how to maintain best practise for background checks. The topic?...
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? Here are a few reasons why your job applications may be hitting dead ends. #1: You gave off a...
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 & Sophio… the list goes on! Golden rule: always check your spelling before sending. #2: Nice award, but they don't...
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 thank you email. Either on the day of the interview or the day after. Be sure to keep...