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Govt launches new online employment resource for young people
Government

Govt launches new online employment resource for young people

Government launches online resource to help young people enter workforce with key behaviours and attitudes for employability skills.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Trade Me joins pledge to get more young Aucklanders into jobs
Trade Me

Trade Me joins pledge to get more young Aucklanders into jobs

Trade Me joins Auckland's Youth Employer Pledge programme, aiming to increase youth employment opportunities. #youthemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs
DevOps

IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs

The South Island of New Zealand is attracting IT professionals from overseas as they search for job opportunities, says Crew Consulting.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says
Recruitment

Kiwi graduates 'unemployable', expert says

Kiwi graduates lacking skills for job market, says Hays. Many may have to take non-graduate roles due to skillset gaps. #graduateemployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
New Zealand's IT industry needs to up its game
DevOps

New Zealand's IT industry needs to up its game

Less than half of Kiwi tech and digital workers plan to stay in their current jobs, according to a new report from Global Attract.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2016
IT firm tackles IT recruitment with graduate programme
Information Communication & Technology

IT firm tackles IT recruitment with graduate programme

Intergen partners with WelTec to boost its IT team, investing in young talent with a robust graduate programme and Young Achiever Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 31st May 2016
Cloud technology employment: Is the sky the limit?
Microsoft

Cloud technology employment: Is the sky the limit?

Cloud computing and its associated technologies are booming in New Zealand, creating new challenges and opportunities for IT professionals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016

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Tech firm wants Christchurch grads
Customer Relationship Management

Tech firm wants Christchurch grads

CRM solutions firm Magnetism is hiring and training graduates from the University of Canterbury as it opens a new office in Christchurch.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you're not a technical manager
Recruitment

Six tips for interviewing programmers - if you're not a technical manager

Unlock the secrets to effective non-technical interviews with these six essential tips for assessing programming candidates.

By Ellie Martin • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
IT job ads down, report finds
EduTech

IT job ads down, report finds

Job advertisements in the information technology sector have fallen 2.4%, despite the total number of online job advertisements growing by 1.1%.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Why staff leave within first 12 months
Recruitment

Why staff leave within first 12 months

High staff turnover can burden organisations, especially when employees leave within their first year, says REFFIND.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Recruiting? You must go mobile, experts say
Recruitment

Recruiting? You must go mobile, experts say

Experts urge firms to adopt mobile-first strategies for employee referrals, enhancing recruitment speed and quality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2016
Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase
Health Technologies

Skills shortage continues as unemployment rates increase

The rapidly changing world is creating an apparent paradox where unemployment figures are rising while employers struggle to find skilled workers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth
DevOps

Service vendors look to multi-skilled professionals to add depth

Multidisciplinary skills in professionals are in demand as service vendors strive to stay competitive, according to a report by Technology Business Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Millennials may be the secret to success in an age of digital disruption
Recruitment

Millennials may be the secret to success in an age of digital disruption

Research reveals firms underutilising millennial tech prowess, risking their digital edge in an era of constant innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures
Seek

Aussie ICT industry strong, according to new figures

Australian ICT sector exudes vigour with a striking 10% surge in job ads, while cyber security talent is highly sought-after.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016
Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland
Recruitment

Aussie IT recruitment firm lands in Auckland

Australian IT recruiter Halcyon Knights opens Auckland office, tapping into the bustling trans-Tasman tech talent.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Mar 2016

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