Career
Making sense of the talent market
52,000 people. That's NZ's migration gain for the year ended February 2023, according to Stats NZ. But numbers can be deceiving. If you're still having trouble finding good talent, here's why. At the start of last month, I made a few predictions for the year ahead. The...
Why using a good recruiter will help your career
It’s true, some recruiters suck, but some are amazing too. And the good ones will be your career coach for life. Maybe you've had bad experiences. They ghosted you after getting in touch, didn't keep you up to date, never even acknowledged your application...
Making sense of the job market with Angela Cameron
I've started to write this so many times this year, and it's no joke when I say that every time I begin to write, the world has changed again. Rain, floods, a cyclone, inflation, more rain, drought in the south (!), a cost of living crisis,...
Hiring people can feel like pulling teeth.
It’s painful, time-consuming, and you’re never quite sure when it will be over. We often hear of company’s having failed attempts at doing their own hiring & then eventually deciding to try a recruitment agency. You don’t have to go through this pain. What we’re here to...
Ask These Questions In Your Next Interview
“Do you have any questions for me?”. A simple question that is often overlooked by candidates. Don’t make the same mistake, so many others do. Hiring managers unanimously agree: The absolute worst answer you can give to this question is ‘No’. The purpose of this question is...
Common Interview Questions & How to Answer Them
Preparing for an interview? Make sure you know how to answer these questions. Interviews are nerve-racking. We’ve all come out of one, kicking ourselves for the answers we gave. So here are the 10 most common interview questions that can make or break the interview - and...
Dealing with Uncertainty
If the last few years have taught us anything, change is constant. But sometimes, it’s the rate of change that we’re not prepared for - making us less confident in what’s around the corner. In this blog, we discuss ways to manage uncertainty. What if the economy...
10 Reasons To Try Contracting
A new year brings a lot of fresh starts; new diet, new budget - perhaps even a new job. I often see people resigning from their old jobs before Christmas or returning home from overseas to start something new and exciting in the New Year. If...