Hiring
Why Recruiting Yourself will Cost You In The End
One thing I love about New Zealand, is our attitude towards ‘giving things a go’, putting our mind to it, and cobbling together a solution. When it comes to hiring talent however, this is usually a disaster. Recently we placed a Financial Controller into a very...
Accounting & Finance Job Market Update: March 2018
This is a quick update, because frankly - good employers need great accounting & finance staff right now! So here is a snapshot: IT’S BUSY. SUPER BUSY There are so many employers wanting new staff right now. Recruitment slowed down during the election period, then we had...
7 Things To Ask To Make Sure You’re Promoting The Right People
Magic Johnson was arguably one of the best basketballers in history. His remarkable list of achievements included winning five NBA titles, earning three league MVPs and reaching a 12-time All-Star status with the Lakers. Not too shabby, wouldn’t you say? But he was an average coach. If...
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...
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,...
How to Answer “Why Are You a Good Fit for This Role?”
If the thought of answering, “Why are you a good fit for this role?” leaves you as a nervous wreck, you’re gonna want to read on. “Tell us a little bit about yourself.” You like this interview question! You’ve nailed your verbal bio, even fine-tuned it...
How To Keep Top Accounting And Finance Staff
Recruitment in the accounting and finance world right now is manic. The demand for top talent is ever-increasing and this is causing disruption in the market. 83% of the 9,500 people surveyed in our latest What The Buck: Again?! survey said they would move jobs if the right opportunity arose. Additionally, 33% of...
Accounting & Finance Job Market Update: July 2017
We get asked many times a day what Auckland’s accounting and finance job market is doing. There’s a lot going on out there, but the answer is definitely not straightforward. Let’s try and make sense of a few things for you: At Consult, we’ve seen the job...