Author Archive for Crescent Consulting

1. What is something not many people know about you? I’m into musicals and theatre and I’m a big foodie. Also, I can turn my eyelids inside out – that’s my party trick. 2. Why did you get into recruitment? Like most people, I fell into it by accident having gone to a recruitment company…

1. What is something not many people know about you? I have learnt to crochet this year and made a bride and groom Amigurumi for a good friend’s wedding. It has given me a newfound appreciation for anyone who makes arts and crafts. 2. Why did you get into recruitment? I truly believe that everyone…

Recently, our team had the opportunity to contribute to the wonderful work of the Ronald McDonald House Charities New Zealand. Through a little baking, we not only added a little sweetness to the residents’ lives but also enjoyed a team activity outside of our normal work day. The Ronald McDonald House Charities assists families facing…

My name is Ibrahim, am 29 years old, from Jordan and graduated from there as well as an industrial engineer. I used to work in Jordan for my first 2 years as a production planner and ERP consultant then I moved on to one of the biggest international company in Middle East in terms of…

I migrated to Christchurch, New Zealand in April 2017 after working in the Middle East (Dubai, UAE) for approximately 16 years as a Sr. QS in commercial constructions and high rise buildings. Subsequently, upon arrival in NZ, I worked for a year on Insurance Claims related to Earthquakes. However, when I tried to get into…

I am extremely pleased to let you know that Claire French has been an immense help in starting my new career here in New Zealand. Having migrated to New Zealand in June 2017 without any job and professional contact, I was extremely scared of the risk of failing to find a proper job in the…

What was the biggest challenge in going through the immigration process and deciding to immigrate to NZ? In my case I came to New Zealand without a job offer. My wife and I decided to seek an opportunity in this beautiful country, so we had to start our lives in New Zealand as students, we…

What was the biggest challenge in going through the immigration process and deciding to immigrate to NZ? The biggest challenge in going through the immigration process is English communication, as I have got several years work experiences before arriving here, it is not hard to start work and get work done, but I need to…

  What was the biggest challenge in going through the immigration process and deciding to immigrate to NZ? The biggest challenge of going through the immigration process is the cost, the application fee of work visa and resident visa is very expensive. What was your expectation of New Zealand / Christchurch and how did that…

Many professionals opt for contract work over traditional full-time employment. If you’re considering contracting, it’s essential to understand the advantages, drawbacks, and key considerations that come with this choice. In this article, we’ll explore what it means to be a contractor in the New Zealand job market. Contractor vs. Employee At its core, the difference…