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Looking for a new job can take up a lot of your physical and emotional energy. And with the impact of COVID-19, you could be feeling more pressure in your job search now. In fact, 55% of Kiwis are more aware of their mental health due to COVID-19, and 39% of us agree...

Getting noticed can be key to success when you’re applying for a job – and in a crowded job market, working out how to make yourself stand out can be a real challenge. But whether it’s on paper or in the interview, there are ways to differentiate yourself and show...

Lately, we’re turning to digital tools even more to help us connect and get things done. There’s no doubt facing a job interview via video can be nerve-racking – especially if it’s something you haven’t experienced before. But there are ways to set yourself up as best...

Many people find it tricky to describe their achievements. Listing your previous jobs in your resume might be straightforward, but when it comes to writing about what you achieved in those jobs, you might stumble or feel stuck. Your achievements are the things you’ve...

In the corporate world, asking for a raise is almost treated as if it were grounds to fire, even if you are someone who rarely asks for anything. This doesn’t mean getting a raise must depend on perfect conditions, though. It’s a bit like poker sometimes: if there are...

Ever had to prepare an “elevator pitch” where selling an idea needed to be engaging enough to hit the mark within 30 seconds? With more pressure on people’s time than ever before, recruiters and employers can benefit from knowing your unique experiences, ambitions,...

Looking for your next role but feeling overwhelmed by the process of searching and applying for jobs? These 10 practical steps will supercharge your job search. Sometimes, the process of finding a job – or that next opportunity – can feel like a job in itself. It...

You are definitely not alone in feeling more comfortable being alone or distanced from social gatherings where you are surrounded by virtually nobody you are friends with or have met before. Being shy or introverted is nothing to be ashamed of, you don’t need to...

Nowadays your CV (Curriculum Vitae) needs to stand out immediately. Attention spans are at such a low point that some hiring managers just look a few seconds to a CV before deciding if they will even read it. We’re so accustomed to clicking through web content we now...

It’s never too late to start thinking about how you might be profiled online by employer’s HR managers or future bosses who are doing more than just standard background checks. At the very least, your employer will be inputting your name on Google and taking a quick...