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From Facebook to LinkedIn: I Apparently Never Escaped
I have a slightly unusual relationship with Facebook. Between June 2012 and October 2013, I worked for Teletech, which was contracted to Facebook. I have a few photos from the time and, somewhat surprisingly, I still have the Facebook laptop bag. Looking back at those...
Returning Lawyers to NZ & Australia: 5 Things You Apologise For (And Why Partners Don’t Care)
If you’ve spent the last few years in London, you’ve likely picked up two things: an unhealthy reliance on terrible coffee, and a habitual need to over-apologise. When Kiwi and Aussie lawyers based overseas start thinking about heading back across the equator (or...
The Rise of the Returner: Why Accountants Are Moving Back to Public Practice
A few years ago, the career path for many Chartered Accountants looked fairly predictable. You start in Public Practice, build up your technical foundation, get your CA qualification and then often move into Commercial or Industry. For many accountants, that move was...
How to Write a Winning Legal CV (And Why You Need One)
The legal sector is fiercely competitive, so you must stand out. Whether you are a newly qualified solicitor or an experienced partner, your CV is your best chance to impress. Here is how to craft a legal CV that gets read, and we will show the details you cannot...
The Truth About the “Ghost” Job Market
The Truth About the "Ghost" Job Market in Public Practice If you speak to enough accountants in the current job market, you start hearing the same frustrations on repeat. Lately, I’ve been having conversations with fantastic candidates who are feeling entirely...
Accelerate Your Career By Working With Multiple Generations Of New Zealand Lawyers
Walking into a modern legal office presents a unique career opportunity today. Specifically, you will likely work alongside multiple generations of New Zealand lawyers daily, so understanding these diverse colleagues can significantly accelerate your personal career...
How Insurance Candidates Improving Their Job Seeking Approach Can Strengthen Their Career Outcomes
Introduction The insurance market in New Zealand remains active, however, many professionals still miss strong opportunities because they are not applying a structured approach to their job search. As a result, Insurance candidates improving their job seeking approach...
You, Me and Aussie. Building Your Legal Career in Australia
You, Me and Aussie. Why Kiwi Lawyers Are Building Their Legal Career in Australia If you watched the recent 1News special, You Me and Aussie, you probably understood why so many New Zealand professionals are reconsidering their future. The programme highlighted that...
The Truth About Job Board Settings
With everything in life, there is always a positive and a negative. I’m usually a glass half full person, lately I’ve been having this conversation more frequently and there have been some changes across major job boards, so it felt like the right time to put it into...
The Soft Market: Balancing New Business Bonuses with Long-Term Career Growth in NZ Insurance
As we progress through the current cycle, the New Zealand general insurance market is operating in a definitively soft phase. Fuelled by global reinsurance capital, insurers are demonstrating a strong appetite for growth. Consequently, premium rates across many...
Why Being Honest with Recruiters Can Supercharge Your Career
Let’s be real - recruiters often get a bad rap. But the truth is, connecting with the right recruiter can be one of the smartest career moves you make, even if you’re not actively job hunting. Think of a good recruiter as a career GPS: they help you navigate...
Landing Your First Legal Role in New Zealand: Recruiter Insights
Finding a job as a recent graduate can feel overwhelming, and you might initially struggle to identify the best avenues for employment. However, securing the right position lays a solid foundation for your future career. In practice, landing your first legal role in...