The Buzz
Tech job news, market insights, talent trends and skills & experience in demand.
5th
Sep
Effective Strategies For Recruiting IT Talent
New Zealand businesses in search of IT talent know how challenging it is hiring in a tight candidate market. The skills gap is real and growing, making recruitment challenges particularly pronounced for IT positions. In an IT market starved for talent, how should HR/Business leaders respond to a climate in which the right people for… read more
Categorised as: IT, Talent Search & Management
25th
Aug
Career Development – Who’s Got Your Back?
Who is responsible for developing your career? If you think your employers looking out for you, recent research begs to differ. 74% of workers say employers should provide professional-development training 71% say employers should identify job opportunities and career paths 68% say employers should provide career-advancement mentoring And what do employers have to say? 98%… read more
Categorised as: Career Development
7th
Aug
Trust or Talent – Which one trumps?
If you had to make a choice between trust and talent when hiring someone, which would you plump for? For many employers, both qualities are non-negotiables. In other words, there’s no point having a talented person you can’t trust, or a trustworthy person with no ability. It’s a trick question right?. Then again, it depends… read more
Categorised as: High Performance Teams, Talent Search & Management, Uncategorized
1st
Aug
How To Make Your CV Tell A Story
Modern bullet-pointed, concise CV styles don’t seem suited to storytelling. But some recruiters, particularly those making direct hiring decisions, appreciate a CV that opens a window to your personality as well as highlighting your achievements. Hiring managers use the information in a CV to construct a story and image of the person applying for… read more
Categorised as: Job Seeker Advice
19th
Jul
HIRING FOR POTENTIAL VERSUS EXPERIENCE
The interviewing process can be perilous, which is why all too many employers rely heavily on the past experience of candidates for their ultimate guidance. And while past success is definitely a plus, it’s certainly no cast iron guarantee of future performance. There are better ways to determine whether a candidate is going to be… read more
Categorised as: Talent Search & Management, Uncategorized
26th
Jun
Ageism – A New Approach For An Age Old Problem
Compared with previous generations, our ageing population isn’t as likely to hang up their boots when they hit retirement age. Longer life expectancy combined with a more flexible work culture means older candidates are finding it easier to continue working past retirement and beyond. Whether it’s continuing in the job they love, learning new skills,… read more
Categorised as: Career Development, Job Seeker Advice
15th
Jun
Do Resumes Encourage Hiring Manager Bias?
Putting together a cover letter and CV is one of the most dreaded aspects of searching for a job. Adjusting the contents for each position applied for – and knowing in some cases those contents will never even be read – can be a dispiriting process. Employers don’t exactly love wading through stacks of applications… read more
Categorised as: Job Seeker Advice, Uncategorized
2nd
May
NK Windows – Global innovation meets local know-how
NK Windows has developed a loyal customer following and an enviable reputation within its niche market. Their window and door solutions utilise robust and stylish profiles and hardware from the finest German and Austrian manufacturers, but benefit from local New Zealand expertise. With proven market, leading solutions this company has a strong brand for quality… read more
Categorised as: Engineering, Uncategorized, Working in New Zealand
17th
Mar
Youth knows, if age could
Although figures vary slightly, around the world Millennials now make up roughly one third of the workforce, and will soon be in the majority. Although this new generation of worker is more connected than ever with their peers via digital technology, their connection with employers appears to be faltering. Often viewed as job-hoppers with a… read more
Categorised as: Uncategorized
8th
Mar
What Impact Will Facebook’s Workplace Have On the Brick and Mortar Office?
For many industries, social technology has changed the way we work. The likes of Slack, LinkedIn and the recent Microsoft acquisition, Yammer have been setting the pace and now Facebook have hopped on board with Zuckerberg’s Workplace innovation. Facebook is firmly established in workplaces all over the world, just not in the way it wants… read more
Categorised as: Facebook, Social Technology