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Living In and Beyond the Pandemic: Insights fro...

​​The past two years has been rife with uncertainty, and although rising vaccination rates and loosening restrictions provide a light at the end of the tunnel, it’s clear that COVID-19 will continu...

Are Senior Citizens an Untapped Candidate Pool?

​October is the month I turn 55. If 60 is the new 40, does that mean that 55 equates to the new 35? ​With many people reflecting on what they want to do with their career in the years leading up ...

From I-Shaped to T-Shaped: Changes in Professio...

​The IT industry has displayed an increased vigour since the turn of the century. The world has seen radical changes, with technology touching just about everything in everyday life. For the last t...

Enhancing the Customer Experience for Better Bu...

The business world has changed a lot over the past few decades, and never more so than in the last year. Customers are more scrupulous than ever and won’t hesitate to switch brands in the blink of ...

The Vital Role of the Professional Admin Team i...

Though they are often found working quietly behind the scenes, few are tied as closely to every facet of a company’s operations as the professional admin team – and the valuable role they play with...

NZ’s Employment Market Bounces Back to Nearly P...

Liza Viz, CEO Beyond Recruitment, was recently featured on RNZ News, where she commented on the growth of job vacancies around the country as listings return to near pre-COVID-19 levels. Liza noted...

4 Skills to Help You Get Ahead in 2021

The business world has changed drastically over the last 12 months, transforming the types of skills necessary for success in today’s market. To set yourself apart during your next job search, you ...

Does Workplace Flexibility Make You Happier?

Many of us assume it’s a given that flexibility in the workplace makes you happier – but is this really the case?  I recently had a meeting with a senior manager who strongly disagreed with this vi...

Apprenticeship or University: What is the Best ...

A few years ago, I wrote a blog on the choices between apprenticeship or university and the advice we should be giving to our school leavers. There have been a number of changes over the past 12 mo...

Writing a Stand-Out CV and Understanding Recrui...

What does it really take to write a CV that’s going to catch the attention of recruiters and help you on your way to landing your dream role? Our very own Ben Pearson spoke to the NZ Herald about w...

Is the End of the Year a Good Time to Look for ...

We all get to that point; where you look at the job you’re currently doing and you know you want to do something different. You have bigger goals, you want to upskill, you want to grow in your care...

New Year Resolutions 2021 – Career Change or Gr...

What is it about the new year that makes us want to reassess our lives and ensure we are on the right track? The new year is a stone's throw away, take a moment to stop and evaluate if your care...

Haven't Searched for a Job in Years? Here's How...

In the current market, the number of people looking for work has increased dramatically, including many who haven’t had to job search in a long time. While people who have changed jobs frequently w...

Advice for Landing a Job in a Candidate-Rich Ma...

Prior to COVID-19, the New Zealand job market had a moderate but steady flow of candidates seeking new opportunities, either as a result of finishing their current assignments or just naturally loo...

The Benefits of Contracting with Beyond Recruit...

Contracting can provide a varied and flexible work life, with opportunities for increased pay, skill development and exposure to new working environments. However, there are some challenges associa...

How Networking Can Support Your Career Development

Love it or hate it, networking is something that everyone must do at some point in their careers. While it may not always be at the top of your to-do list, there’s no denying the power a strong net...

Dealing with an Uncertain World: Tips from a Tr...

I was standing on the start line of my first triathlon. My heart was racing, and I could feel the panic rising through my body. I had prepared for this moment and had put months of hard training in...

How to Nail Your Next Video Interview

Kia ora koutou katoa! As COVID-19 changes we way we live and work, employers across Aotearoa are turning to video interviews as a safe and responsible option for continuing their hiring processe...

Burnout: Is it Possible When Working from Home?

Is it possible to burn out when working from home? If someone had asked me that question two months ago, I would have said “no”. Prior to COVID-19, I chose to work from home from time to time...

Alternatives to Handshakes, Hugs, High Fives an...

COVID-19 is inspiring a lot of us to adapt in creative ways. Here are a few alternative ways to say hello without physical contact.  (GIF credit to Sioux Siew and XTOTL).