How to create ATS-friendly CVs
Increase your chances of getting shortlisted for your dream job by optimising your CV for applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Author: Jo Hampton
Develop your personal brand
Here are a dozen tips on how to make a positive impression and develop your personal brand in today’s competitive workplace.
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.
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?
Employment confidence – survey
How is employment confidence in the light of pandemic restrictions and shortages? Westpac has released its Q4 survey for 2021 with details.
No-one really wants to read your CV
Did you hear about the graduate who described his work experience as “Facilitating septuagenarians to negotiate public vehicular accessways, applying mandated guidelines […]
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.