Hiring
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,...
Why You Failed to Get That Dream Job
Lack of Interview Preparation Just Cost You The Job. Over the years, I’ve observed a lot of people miss out on their dream jobs. It’s never a nice thing, making a call to someone who is overwhelmingly bought into a job opportunity - they’ve worked out...
What Makes a Great Team Environment?
It’s a fact. If you are looking to attract and retain top performers in your organisation, you’ll need an awesome team environment. Sounds easy, but it’s pretty hard to do in reality. One of the advantages we have at Consult is we get to work with...
Get back. Get back to where you once belonged?
At the height of the Omicron surge in Auckland, I got the chance to speak with one of our contractors - let's call him 'Steve'. We were delivering Covid survival packs and checking in our contractor team. And when Steve opened the door, I knew...
Attraction and Retention in 2021
2021 has been off to a flying start with plenty of businesses hitting go on recruitment plans and bringing new talent into their teams. It’s an incredibly busy market and we’re seeing candidate shortages as companies scramble to fight over talent. On a daily basis...
What Did We Learn From The Last Lockdown?
It’s been quite the week. In fact - it's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride - only we are not sure if it has finished or we are partway through! (Hopefully, it is the last roller coaster ride of the year!). However, it’s also been...
What The Heck Is A Coffee Interview?
If you’re searching for the next role right now - chances are, you are being invited for an initial coffee interview (CI). CI’s are proving a popular addition to the recruitment process and while someone somewhere will be coming up with stats to prove it...
What Will 2021 Bring For The Job Market?
Hello 2021. It’s us! It’s great to be back at work and it is brilliant to no longer be in 2020!! While we tried to relax and not think about work over the break - we found we were asked one question most often: What is the...