An impartial and nonpolitical blog this week despite the misleading title and use of meme. I take a look at what it means to be opportunistic in today's recruitment market 😇
Scott BurnettSeptember 25, 2020
When I was 17 I had a mate called Kev who managed a sausage factory. Although only 2 years older than me, his precocious talent (in that he could speak English) fast tracked him into a management position. One of his responsibilities was to select which Labour Hire agency would…
Sean WaltersSeptember 18, 2020
Wouldn't it be great to ask the questions you really want to ask? Don't worry, we at Rice gatchu! Side note; this is my 50th post! 5️⃣0️⃣ 🥳
Scott BurnettSeptember 11, 2020
When I was a single man, I used to love Tinder. Now I know everyone is using Bumble and Hinge for their online dating endeavors these days , but back in my day, Tinder was king. And I know what you're thinking. Me, sitting like a lonely loser, underpanted in…
Sean WaltersSeptember 4, 2020
With advertising way down have our roles as recruiters changed? Have a read and try not to bang your own drum in the comment section.
Scott BurnettAugust 28, 2020
Hello it's me again. Sean managed to escape Auckland a couple of days before the v.2 Lock came Down and he's quite sensibly remained on his travels of the South Island (unlike some of his fellow travellers who went all moths to a flame when Level 3 got announced and returned to…
Jonathan RiceAugust 21, 2020
Getting this last blog out before a Stephen King-esq dome falls on Auckland. With no new supply topping up the candidate pool what is there to do?
Scott BurnettAugust 14, 2020
Recruiters get a fair amount of heat for ignoring stuff. Whether it be towards persistent yet non-placeable candidates, or internal recruiters on perpetual voicemail, we have an infamous and well-documented history with the ol' silent treatment. In many cases, it's a skidmark on on the Y-fronts of what should be…
Sean WaltersAugust 7, 2020
How do we improve our rep? Maybe we stop kicking the can down the line and spare a thought for your lowly rec to rec? 🤗🙏
Scott BurnettJuly 31, 2020
This was the week ladies and gentleman. Although many recruiters will tell you different, this was the week that I saw the first signs of economic recovery. Perhaps more 90s landing strip than 70s bush, for the first time since lockdown, I've got the sense that those little green shoots…
Sean WaltersJuly 24, 2020
