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Finding roles in the “hidden job market”
After a tough few years for businesses and the economy, we’re seeing encouraging signs of recovery. Business confidence is returning and growth is on the horizon, we’re seeing an uplift in more opportunities opening up in the job market. Whether you’re actively looking for your next...
Emerging AI roles in Tech: What’s hot in the NZ talent market
We’ve pulled together fresh insights on the AI skills most in demand in New Zealand’s tech market (with thanks to Alex from our IT & Digital recruitment team). More NZ businesses are embedding AI and data into their long-term strategies. They’re using AI to tackle complex...
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 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 the day of or the day after. Be sure to keep it positive and...
Sorry, but you’re overqualified.
Understanding why employers may say "No" to experience. Have you ever been told you're too qualified for a job? It's not the most satisfying feedback, is it? That's why we wanted to shed some light on why employers may sometimes make this call. 1. Team dynamics Hiring someone with extensive...
6 interview questions you should always ask candidates
Are your interview questions finding the best candidate or just the best rehearsed? Finding the ideal candidate is no easy feat. So, we've put together the top 6 questions that help reveal the person behind the paper. 1. Why are you interested in working at this company? This question...
Don’t make this mistake in your next interview
If you've been guilty of this, we have good news - it's a really easy fix. Time and again, we see candidates making the same mistake - they don't ask any meaningful questions during their interview. The thing is, hiring managers unanimously agree: The absolute worst answer...
The best question to ask candidates in an interview
To help cut through the rehearsed responses and understand the person beneath. Interviews are short and stressful, making it hard to truly understand the person you’re talking to. But there’s one question Simon Sinek asks in every interview that can help you do just that. What's the question? "I...