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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…

  Interviews can be one of the most unnatural situations we find ourselves in. They are seen by many as a necessary evil to securing a job in most organisations. They come in many shapes and forms but typically involve you sitting across the table (or looking through the screen) at your prospective employer and…

Tips for Job Seekers: Remember your CV and online profile is not a tattoo, it does not have to stay the same forever!!! If you find yourself in the market for a new job, treat it as a job in itself. Your CV, cover letter along with your online profile is a living document so…

“Successful people ask better questions, and as a result, they get better answers.” – Tony Robbins   It’s always a shame to see a job-seeker who is qualified for a role miss out because they were unable to convey their value to a prospective employer. The job-seeker had the skills that the employer was looking for,…

Employees can easily understand what a potential employer does but increasingly they are wanting to know why a company does what it does. The financial element is the obvious one but the why can often be harder to articulate. According to leadership expert Simon Sinek “it is not enough to know what you do and…

    Nirvana at work is the realization of some form of happiness. But what is it that make you feel happier…a free meal and a massage, lots more money? The following 5 items are things you should look for to ensure you set yourself up with a role and an organisation that should provide…

We often hear about how great a company’s workplace culture is or isn’t, while one person may enjoy a particular organisation another may have a completely different view. As the workforce gets younger companies need to ensure they meet the needs of their workforce. Over and above the regular pay check, 40 hours of regular…

Too Old to Work?   Most of us think that older workers, lets say between 45-65, are not going to deliver the outcomes that younger workers will. This isn’t really anything new in our thinking and it’s physiologically accurate that as we age we loose physical and mental capacity.  However as someone going to turn…

We’re all familiar with the seemingly ‘crisis’ situation of sitting still vs. moving on but since everyone’s in a uniquely different situation, how are we supposed to know what to do? We put together a few things to consider when you’re stuck in that rut which will hopefully allow you to make a better decision when…

We hear a number of comments from clients regarding their millennial workforce, defined as those born between 1980 – 2000, who are now a common fixture in many work places. It is expected that by 2020 half the US working population will be in this group and by 2025 could be as high as 75%….