I've found that being 'salesy' is viewed a little more positively in Tamaki Makaurau. Regardless, we seem to not like salesy people in recruitment, a role that is essentially sales 🤷♂️
Scott BurnettJuly 2, 2021
This is a glorious time to be a recruiter. Yes, I am aware that there are no candidates out there. And there are probably still too many recruitment firms in existence. However, like a boomer Dad with a lawn to mow, we currently have a purpose. Y'see when the pendulum…
Sean WaltersJune 25, 2021
Been a real resurgence of a counter-culture recently, not the putting daisies into rifle type. More the massive increase to a base salary so you won't leave type.
Scott BurnettJune 18, 2021
About 4 years ago, I bought a house in Auckland. I'm not really a savings kinda guy, so didn't have a 20% deposit. Contrary to popular belief, this is possible, but the bank will only lend you up to the amount of a registered valuation of the property. I'm also…
Sean WaltersJune 11, 2021
Picking apart the perceived perception of career path for Pete's sake 👅🌪😄
Scott BurnettJune 4, 2021
Like a prostitute being asked to spit into a John's mouth, I'm mostly numb to the kinks of the recruitment industry. After nearly 15 years recruiting, 10 of which being spent recruiting recruiters, I've pretty much seen all the crappy behaviours contingent recruitment can create. Throw into the mix the…
Sean WaltersMay 28, 2021
We didn't want to be like Scorsese's 2019's Irishman and give you everything in one go! It's a bit of a mad story so Seano will be back next week with the conclusion 🎣
Scott BurnettMay 21, 2021
I have no desire to create and promote a "personal brand" on LinkedIn. I know, I know. For someone who writes a twice-monthly recruitment blog, this may sound like bullshit, but please, hear me out. I am not suggesting that I don't have a personal brand. When you're a recruiter…
Sean WaltersMay 14, 2021
There’s a lot of nonsensical advice given to job seekers by Recruiters. Actually, scratch that. Recruiters tend to give good advice to job seekers, as their livelihoods are largely dependent on job seekers getting jobs. It’s so-called Thought Leaders that you need to be careful of. These Thought Leaders sometimes…
Sean WaltersApril 30, 2021
