Career
How To Nail A Video Interview
Nailing the traditional interview can be tricky enough, let alone when you add the elements of a video interview - yikes! Well, I’ve got some good news for you (and some bad news). The good news: most candidates (your competitors) are terrible at video interviews. The not-so-good news:...
Networking Secrets From an Extroverted Introvert
I’m an extroverted introvert. I can force myself into social networking situations but the reality is it comes with a lot of sweaty palms and anxiety and I would rather be at home reading a book. As a businesswoman and a recruiter, my role revolves around...
4 Things To Consider Before Taking A Sabbatical
I was Consult’s first male team member to take 10 months leave to have a baby. A rugby baby, to be accurate. I took a sabbatical when I was offered a rugby contract in Cork, Ireland, in 2017. The opportunity was too good to turn down -...
Recruitment Agencies: Good, Bad (And Ugly)
For most people, recruitment agencies are an essential part of the job search. A good recruitment consultant might help you find your next job, and they will definitely add value to your job search and career longer term. Unfortunately, in New Zealand the recruitment industry is unregulated; and...
Five Apps To Make Your Work Life Easier
There are two types of apps in the world: ones that distract you from getting work done, and ones that actually help you get it done. Whispers in the office, couples muttering under their breath as they walk down the street, even the little old lady...
Five Ways to Tell the Job You’re Applying for Sucks
There are plenty of crappy jobs out there, and (with the benefit of years of experience), we know how to spot them a mile away. But as a job seeker, if you haven’t been to an interview in a while, it can be tempting to ignore...
How To Build The Best LinkedIn Profile
You’re a qualified accountant. You’ve got an awesome CV (filed away somewhere) on your laptop. You’ve got amazing references and great experience. So why would you need to bother with social media for your job search? Well, that’s why I’m here. No, not to do it for...
This Is 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 call. Total radio silence. It could just be bad luck (a particularly strong field of competitors,...