Job hunter’s checklist for new migrants
Checklist of things to think about when job hunting in New Zealand. Overview of the recruitment process and how it may differ here compared to your own country.
Tag: Covering letter
Survey: What makes a perfect profile photo
Major study identifies which elements of a professional profile photo create the best impression on social media.
How to answer the weakness question in a job interview
Demonstrate insight and growth in a job interview when answering the question ‘what are your weaknesses?’
What attracts recruiters to top performing CVs?
Study: How to attract the attention of busy recruiters when they are skimming your CV.
Should I Send a Cover Letter?
Most job listings ask you to upload a covering letter and CV. Do you need to do this, or is the CV enough?
Next steps if you’ve lost your job
These are challenging times for everyone, but losing your job adds to the stress many of us are experiencing today. We’ve put together some practical tips to help you through this tough period.
Writing a successful CV for a school leaver
Help for students and school leavers: How to select information and present it in a way that will get you that dream job.
Uncover the hidden job market through networking
Networking – a technique better known as “word of mouth” – is the most effective way to reach this “hidden” job market. Here are some tips to help you get the job you want.
Succeeding at virtual interviews
Remote interviews have become more common these days, particularly following lock-downs due to Covid. Here are nine tips for success in virtual interviews.
Ten common mistakes that native English speakers make
Brush up your English language skills to improve your CV and cover letter.