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
My Dad was a Trade Unionist. As a lifelong "working man", some of my earliest memories were of him on a cold winters morning, wrapping up warm and heading to "work" with vats of my mum's homemade chilli con carne. Except he wasn't actually working on these days. He was…
Sean WaltersApril 23, 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
Almost a year on from the borders shutting, how has it affected candidate behavior? The reason why will SHOCK you! 😊
Scott BurnettJanuary 29, 2021
