Answers To New Employer Job Interview Questions

  Interviews seemed to be a lot harder than I remember,” says Nick, a Baby Boomer executive who called for Interview Prep Coaching. “I was so unprepared for some of their very difficult questions. I know I blew it.” With more employers hiring and more jobs being listed every day, the interview piece of the…

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What Do Employers Want To See In Your CV?

CV writing is never easy, no matter how many times you’ve done it in your professional career. After all, you need to craft a persuasive and engaging document that will motivate numerous recruiters and employers into contacting you. That’s not an easy task. Not to mention that you have just mere seconds to grab recruiter’s…

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How to engage Gen Z employees

By 2025, it’s estimated that Gen Z will make up almost 30% of the global workforce. It’s a generation of workers who grew up with information at the touch of a button and more choice than ever before. But while some older generations may lambast Gen Z for having it easy, they’ve experienced the devastating…

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Working from home: It’s all too easy to be offended by an innocent email – but there are ways to avoid it

  “Original article from The Conversation” https://theconversation.com/nz  Written by: Theodore E. (Ted) Zorn   Most people use email frequently in their work, even more during lockdowns and with increased working from home. And all of us have heard tips for “netiquette” — those helpful hints for avoiding offence or miscommunication in the messages we send. But…

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8 Signs It Is Time to Change Jobs

Determining when it’s time to change jobs is a big decision. These considerations will help ease that professional burden.  8 Signs It Is Time to Change Jobs Contentment and complacency are easy places to settle into, especially at work. A steady paycheck, benefits, and a few friendly colleagues are enough to keep you in the…

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Can your employer ask if you have been vaccinated?

As New Zealand continues to contain the threat of COVID-19, attention has turned to vaccinations. Widespread take-up of the COVID-19 vaccine has been touted as the key to freedom around the globe, but as Australia has found out the hard way, a successful rollout is key. Employers are now beginning to consider the legal implications…

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Working from home leaves ACC law unfit for purpose – lawyer

Employers could find themselves facing prosecution or hiked ACC levies as more of their workers decide to continue working from home, a retired lawyer and ACC expert says. Don Rennie, who worked and advised in the personal injury sector for decades and convened the Law Society ACC committee, said with the influx of people now…

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12-step checklist for hiring employees

Hire the right person for the job To make life easier, here are 12 steps to make sure you comply with New Zealand employment law before and after hiring employees. 1. Create a clear job description Make sure you are clear about the type of person you want to hire, the skills they require and the…

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The top 10 soft skills employers are looking for in NZ

Soft skills are becoming increasingly important, but which ones do NZ employers value most?       Regardless of your experience, qualifications or industry, soft skills are important. But what are they? Today, we’re going to answer that question, and examine which ones New Zealand employers value most. This stuff is important as it can…

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