Category: Job Search

Five Signs the Job You’re Applying for Sucks

Five Signs the Job You’re Applying for Sucks

One of the reasons Angela and Steve set up Consult was because they wanted the [...]

Want To Nail Your Next Interview Here’s What NOT To Do

Want To Nail Your Next Interview? Here’s What NOT To Do

There are a heap of interviewing ‘how to’ guides out there, but for today’s post, [...]

Recruitment Agencies The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Recruitment Agencies: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

For most people, recruitment agencies are an essential part of the job search. A good [...]

Help The Interviewer Wants A Reference From My Old Boss From Hell

Help! The Interviewer Wants A Reference From My Old Boss From Hell!

In New Zealand, references matter. Maybe it’s our confidence in our B.S. detection ability, which [...]

6 Reasons Why Accepting A Counter Offer Is Madness

6 Reasons Why Accepting A Counter Offer Is Madness

There’s an oft-quoted statistic in the recruitment world that 80% of job seekers who accept [...]

5 Signs You’re Underpaid

5 Signs You’re Underpaid

So you have a nagging feeling you’re underpaid. Maybe you overheard some gossip in the [...]

Here’s Your Week-By-Week Guide To Nailing The First 90 Days On The Job

Here’s Your Week-By-Week Guide To Nailing The First 90 Days On The Job

You’ve got the job! After the excruciating effort of being on top form for hours [...]

Still Not Sure It’s Worth Joining LinkedIn This Should Convince You

Still Not Sure It’s Worth Joining LinkedIn? This Should Convince You

If you break down the foundations of a successful job search process, it’s pretty simple. [...]

Mind Your Damn Business Why Recruiters Want To Know What You Get Paid

Mind Your Damn Business! Why Recruiters Want To Know What You Get Paid

If you’ve ever worked with a good recruiter, you will doubtless have been asked at [...]

How To Follow Up On Your Job Application (Without Acting Like A Stalker)

How To Follow Up On Your Job Application (Without Acting Like A Stalker)

People often ask me if I think they should follow up on a job application [...]

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