Entries by Maya

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AI & Recruitment: The Future is Bright, not Bleak

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is the name commonly given to technology and machines that are able to emulate human behaviour and act independently to perform ‘human’ functions. Many industries internationally are currently undergoing change as AI begins to see widespread adoption in the business world. How will recruitment be impacted? What is being said online […]

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Womad 2019 Launch Attended by Technical Recruitment Solutions

As you may have seen on our LinkedIn recently, a couple of our senior consultants were invited to attend the WOMAD Launch at the Parliament building in Wellington last week. What’s WOMAD, I hear you say? Why were a pair of recruitment consultants there? Dive into this week’s blog post to be enlightened.

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An Introduction to Recruitment (and why everybody wins)

When I first took a job in a recruitment consultancy, I didn’t know much about the industry. I knew it was about matching job seekers with jobs, but I didn’t know that it was free for those people or that you can get more than just a job out of the arrangement. I quickly learned […]

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Demand for our Recruitment Services on the rise

These last few months at Technical Recruitment Solutions have been some of our best yet. We’ve been pairing more candidates with new opportunities, delivering better results for even more clients, and we’ve been hiring internally to support our successful year. There’s been a clear increase in demand for our services, so lets have a look […]

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Permanent vs Contract: A Debate Revisited

“To be or not to be” was a question originally made famous by William Shakespeare in ‘Hamlet’. This is not to be confused with the question of “to be a contractor or not to be” which has been posed by technical professionals all over the world in the last couple of decades –  a clear […]

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An Insiders Guide to Recruitment Agencies

Applying for roles at a recruitment agency is another great way to find a job in New Zealand. A good and reputable recruitment consultant may just help you to find your next job! Either way, we will definitely add value to your job search and long-term career aspirations with the connections we can provide you […]

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How to Accept a Job Offer

Whether you have been searching for the perfect job on Seek or Yudu for weeks on end, perfecting your first impression for face-to-face interviews, or even if you have been headhunted by a prestigious recruiter – either way, you will be over the moon when you receive a job offer.

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Assess Your Options Before You Move

For obvious reasons, New Zealand is one of the most sought-after destinations in the world to live and work. However, when people move here, especially if they work in engineering, construction or industrial industries, they only have a couple of cities in mind. Goals and aspirations of the big city life and endless work opportunities can […]

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Don’t Judge a Book By its Cover, Nor a Job by its Title

Many candidates can get fixated on job titles, where in reality, a job title is just a thin blanket covering a detailed and interesting role. However, job titles can become confusing when the same title means different things at different organizations and don’t always represent the same level of seniority. The purpose of a job […]

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The Scientific Approach to Finding a Job in 2018

Fully triggered when I read this advert disguised as a news article on stuff. The article doesn’t hide it’s intent to get candidates to check out the newly released Adzuna job board. Fair enough! They need to market to get candidates to connect with employers to sell adverts, but in an attempt to add value to job-seekers […]

Offshore Talents and Skills – Immigration

New Zealand is a small country with a big heart. As people, we are renowned for our friendly nature and laid back attitude. We have a unique history and many adventurous outdoor activities, all of which contribute to our 100% Pure New Zealand brand.

How To: Ace Your Phone Interview

In an interview situation, everybody knows how crucial first impressions are. That first handshake, the amount of maintain eye contact you make and your introduction count for a lot, but what happens when you’re not face-to-face? Instead you’ve been invited to attend a phone interview. All that time practicing your handshake in the mirror has […]

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The Failed Job Ad

“Exceptional person still wanted for $150k+ salary job in Taumarunui“, I’m sure that you would’ve seen or read this article that has gone viral in the past month. If you’ve been living under a rock, the article covers the story of a high paying General Managers job for ‘Forgotten World Adventures‘ in… now here’s the […]