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When is the right time to engage with a recruiter?
“I am starting to think about a move back to the Southern Hemisphere, when is the right time to engage with a recruiter?” One of the questions I get asked a lot from NZ and Australian citizens based overseas is when is the right time to engage with a recruiter. My...
Insurance Pathways – Underwriting and Broking
Tyler Wren explores insurance pathways and two of the insurance industry’s key functions, a case of pick your corner? Like The Brock and The Undertaker, there’s more to the Broker/Underwriter relationship than meets the eye… Well, without upsetting too many...
Auditor Opportunities In Australia
Whether it's the hustle and bustle of Sydney, the wine in Adelaide, the coffee culture in Melbourne, the theme parks of the Gold Coast or the sunshine hours in Perth, Australia has something for everyone. Like New Zealand, there are auditor opportunities in Australia,...
How a lateral career move can be the right move.
When it comes to your career path, sometimes “up” isn’t the only direction in which to travel. A conversation I am constantly having with Lawyers is discussing the benefits of a sideways or “lateral” career move. In particular, why this should be considered in the...
A Guide for Civil Engineers thinking of a move to New Zealand
It’s no secret that New Zealand has a shortage of and demand for engineers. From an industry perspective, the need for engineering services far exceeds the rate at which we can train and develop engineers locally. As such, for a long time now, as a country, we’ve...
Let’s talk about the Conduct of Financial Institution’s legislation, or for those in the Financial Services sector, CoFI
By now, everyone associated with the financial services industry will have heard of the Conduct of Financial Institution legislation. This legislation is also known as CoFI. You'll likely have seen various articles about it doing the rounds on LinkedIn. It's been in...
Do Academic Transcripts Matter?
Why are you asked to supply your academic transcript when applying for a job? Do academic transcripts matter, are they relevant these days? As a specialist legal recruiter, I am asked to provide my candidate's academic transcripts to our clients. Why do academic...
Thinking of moving overseas? – Do your homework before you start the process
Whether you’re returning home or thinking of moving overseas to a new country for the first time, do your homework. Over the last few months, we are seeing a wide range of people considering a move overseas - there is a little bit of momentum building for those to...
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Interview Preparation with your Recruiter
The interview process can be a nerve-wracking experience. Even the best professionals in the Design & Build, Accounting, Legal, Insurance & Financial Service space are not immune to this. Therefore, interview preparation is just as important as any other test....
Job Positions – Stop the Presumptions; Ask The Questions!
Before beginning my career in recruitment, I used to think that applying for job positions was purely a black-and-white situation. The company advertises a job vacancy.As the job seeker, you look through the ad to see if you tick all the required boxes.You apply...
What is happening in the labour market in Australia?
The easing of border restrictions in New Zealand recently allowed me to travel to Australia for a much-needed break away, a change of scenery from our island and an opportunity to explore this vast country. During this visit, I visited three states Queensland,...
Identifying the requirements for your next role
Every day I speak to various people working in the CA space about their future CA career goals. There are so many options on the market right now that it can feel overwhelming and challenging to navigate.As a specialist recruiter, it’s my job to take on that...