Job search – Page 9 – Successful CVs and Resumes

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.

July 27, 2022July 28, 2022Cover Letters, CV, Interviews, Job search, Work

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.

June 7, 2022June 7, 2022CV, Interviews, Job search

Survey: What makes a perfect profile photo

Major study identifies which elements of a professional profile photo create the best impression on social media.

April 29, 2022April 29, 2022CV, Job search, Linkedin

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?’

March 25, 2022March 25, 2022CV, Interviews, Job search

What attracts recruiters to top performing CVs?

Study: How to attract the attention of busy recruiters when they are skimming your CV.

March 5, 2022March 5, 2022CV, Job search

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.

January 24, 2022January 25, 2022Job search, Work

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.

November 22, 2021December 18, 2021Business Opportunities, COVID-19, CV, Job search, Work

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.

November 8, 2021October 25, 2021CV, Job search

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.

October 24, 2021October 25, 2021CV, Interviews, Job search

Ten common mistakes that native English speakers make

Brush up your English language skills to improve your CV and cover letter.

September 21, 2021September 22, 2021Business Writing, Cover Letters, CV, Interviews, Job search, Linkedin, Work