It has undoubtedly been a busy year, and I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I am looking forward to starting fresh in the New Year after a relaxing break. January is historically the month when most job hunters start looking for a new role and are ready to compete with all the other …
Your CV is your personal advertisement and the one opportunity you have to make a positive first impression on a potential employer. Even if you spend hours agonising and perfecting it, that may still not be enough to get you that all-important interview. Picture this. As a hiring manager, HR manager or recruiter, you see …
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Transitioning from employee to contractor is exciting and there are many benefits. This guide summarises the requirements and how we can assist.
In April 2022 40 Foot was named New Zealand’s Recruitment Agency of the Year in the Seek Annual Recruitment Award small agency category.
As many employers are aware, visa applications for skilled migrants all but stopped being processed during Covid. This has created a massive strain for many businesses, but there is good news. The New Zealand borders are reopening and a new visa is coming, the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) aimed at streamlining and simplifying the …
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The Great Resignation could have an impact on the New Zealand workforce. What can businesses can do to reduce or mitigate its effects?
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Interviewing, generally speaking, is usually a process that people have quite a bit of hesitation around and can be associated with a combination of both nerves and excitement. This isn’t just the case for people interviewing for a role, it can also be very applicable to individuals facilitating an interview. This article is aimed at …
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You’ve been scanning job listings and there’s the one that captures your attention. Reading over the job description, you find yourself immersed and eager to know more. You spend the next hour perfecting your CV to demonstrate your relevant experience and expertise to match. You apply. In the next day or two, your phone rings …
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A good cover letter and CV is essential to get your foot in the door and land that all-important interview. Unfortunately, your CV is just one of many sitting in an inbox, so how do you stand out from the crowd? First impressions are critical, and a bad cover letter means you’ll be discarded before …
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