With job boards breaking recent records there's jobs-a-plenty at the moment. Here's a little reminder about candidate expectations 🏡
Scott BurnettApril 16, 2021
Happy New Year readers. Although some would argue I’m 3 months late, if you’re anything like me, there’s only one “new year” which I celebrate and/or commiserate. Last Thursday, we marked the end of the financial year with the first Rice PowWow in what seems like an eternity. 80+ semi-pissed…
Sean WaltersApril 9, 2021
Inspiration struck late on in the piece this week! Find out what's got Sean's smile turned upside down in this week's blog
Scott BurnettMarch 26, 2021
Unless you’ve been really into the America’s Cup, you will have seen the announcement of SEEK’s new dynamic pricing model. Like the first review of almost every classic album, the overwhelming response from the market has been “1 star”, “would not recommend”, and “go fuck yourself SEEK”. In its simplest…
Sean WaltersMarch 18, 2021
The world had its two cents on the reason the recruitment industry keeps ticking; should you stay in a role if you aren't happy?
Scott BurnettMarch 12, 2021
This week sees me escaping lockdown to sunny Whangarei. Making the most of my freedoms, I was enjoying lunch on Wednesday and happened to be sat next to what can only be described as an ageing hippy. As is the norm for hippies, he was a very friendly chap, and…
Sean WaltersMarch 5, 2021
Me and the Mrs binge-watched the entire season of Amazing Race AUS and came to the conclusion, they need a couple of recruiters on there!
Scott BurnettFebruary 26, 2021
Last Friday, Pete Stewart, the MD of Auckland-based engineering recruitment firm "Lynx Recruitment" posted the below in reference to the green "#OpenToWork" frame on LinkedIn: "Hate to say this but if you are looking for work nothing will hinder your opportunities more than having this on your profile. #recruitment #lessismore…
Sean WaltersFebruary 19, 2021
The market is like the worlds worst casino at the moment, everyone's a little afraid to put their money on the table. We need that 'papa needs a new pair of shoes' 'winner winner chicken dinner' excitement back!
Scott BurnettFebruary 12, 2021
Barring some early adolescent fumblings, I don’t think there is anything more frustrating than not being believed. I don’t mean when someone doesn’t believe your lie. That’s almost fun and most certainly deserved. I mean a "sent to prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit" type…
Sean WaltersFebruary 5, 2021
