LetsLunch is launching in New Zealand!

February 29, 2012
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In a recent post on this blog, we advised job hunters to resolve to make some career-related dates with people they’d like to meet – like peers or leaders in their industry or people who work in jobs they’re interested in. Because as any savvy job hunter knows, if you want to forge a strong [...]

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Seven reasons to start a blog for your business

February 22, 2012
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It’s easy to get caught up in the world of social media. It might seem like everyone is telling you that you need 75 different social media profiles and all sorts of other things to “ENGAGE ONLINE”. It’s important to do what works for your business, or at least to choose which mediums work best [...]

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#NZjobs Hashtag – Connecting Employers and Job hunters on Twitter

February 15, 2012
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If you’ve heard people talk about Social Media for recruitment, job hunting or business, but are overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information that gets shared on sites like Twitter and Facebook everyday and what you’re supposed to do with it, you’re not alone. So we’ve decided to help you make social media work for [...]

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Jobs.co.nz Kiwi BBQ Giveaway

February 8, 2012
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The Jobs.co.nz blog is a little different this week – we were pretty low key about it but we’ve just passed our 2nd birthday! We think it’s a pretty key milestone for our little business and decided we would celebrate in style. Last year we went to our Facebook Page to ask our fans which [...]

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5 ways to update your CV that you may not have thought of

February 1, 2012
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A few weeks ago we gave job seekers a few resolutions for this year, including the (always important) CV update. This week, we’re showing you just how to do that, with 5 pieces of crucial advice to make your CV stand out – including some you might not have heard before. 1. Your CV should [...]

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Why you should use a Twitter client to help you find jobs or candidates

January 26, 2012
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Twitter has become a great tool for both job hunters and companies looking for candidates. Whichever camp you’re in, Twitter allows you to directly interact with your target audience and build new networks, in real time. But the success you get from using Twitter can be directly correlated to how you use it, especially when [...]

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Job interview tactics: How to negotiate your salary

January 18, 2012
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Salary Negotiation. It’s one of the most difficult parts of the job search – because so many people are unsure when to do it, what to say and even, sometimes, when to walk away. Every interview, and interviewer, is different, but there are some strategies you can use in any negotiation, to help you get [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions for Recruiters and Job Hunters

January 11, 2012
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Happy New Year and welcome back to the Jobs.co.nz blog! Every new year brings with it new year’s resolutions, so to help you start the year right, we’ve compiled the top three resolutions for both those of you recruiting and also those looking for jobs. They’re heavily social media focused, and they’re all simple ways [...]

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Busting the myths – why the holidays are a great time for job hunting

December 19, 2011
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The end of the year is traditionally the time you recognise what you’ve accomplished in the past year and plan where you’re heading for the next year and beyond. If you’re looking for a new job, whether it’s another role within your current industry or a new challenge altogether, the upcoming holidays are a great [...]

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Writing a job ad to find the perfect candidate

December 15, 2011
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Today on the Jobs.co.nz blog we’re going to go over how to write the perfect job ad for attracting the candidate that’s right for your job. Job ads will vary from company to company. Some may be designed, some simple but descriptive, some short and to the point. The key target for any job ad [...]

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