Global Stories

JobStreet confirms hit by Malaysia data leak - almost 3.9m accounts affected

JobStreet is informing clients by email whether they were caught up in a Malaysia-based data breach that affected 19 different companies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Nov 2017

Seek

Exclusive interview: SEEK's new video platform set to revolutionise recruitment

Seek is collaborating with Spark Hire to revolutionise the way employers find talent, through the use of video screening.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017

The power of data: LinkedIn launches new recruitment tool

The reports feature easy-to understand visualisations of data ready for exporting and sharing with business leaders and stakeholders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Recruitment

Sick of your job? Here's how to ensure you're applying for the right roles

Don't lose hope -It's important that you keep your spirits high during your job search, even if you don't get an interview for a role that you want.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017

Social Media

Submitting job applications but not getting an interview? Here's why

Struggling to secure job interviews? Here are six common mistakes you may be making, according to recruitment company Hays.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2017

Hyperscale

Digital Realty begins search for new chief operating officer

Members of Digital Realty's management team will assume Appleby's duties in the interim until a successor is identified.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017

Brocade

Study finds critical shortage of IT skills in the next decade

Organisations that address this now will be in the strongest position to ensure business growth and competitive advantage.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

DevOps

The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017

Recruitment

Good news for IT workers - if they are looking for temp work

Australian CIOs are planning to increase temporary IT headcount by 21% over the next year, according to a report by recruiter Robert Half.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Recruitment

Kiwis confident about job prospects, employers need to sharpen up

Respondents listed developing new skills (42%) and achieving better work-life balance (36%) as the top two reasons why they are most likely to switch.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017

Recruitment

BizDojo & Talent NZ offer specialised recruitment services for tech startups

Auckland startups who struggle to find tech talent now have a way of recruiting skilled staff, thanks to a new partnership with BizDojo and Talent NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2017

Recruitment

Unconscious bias in Kiwi recruitment - is tech the solution?

A 'foreign' named applicant will be 3x less successful in getting an initial job interview than someone with a duplicate CV and 'local' name.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

Workplace

A step-by-step guide: How to ask your boss for a pay rise

Over half of Kiwis gear up to negotiate pay rises, backed by Hays' effective step-by-step approach amidst a positive business outlook.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017

Information Communication & Technology

Good news for Kiwis: Increase in jobs ads - IT workers in highest demand

Job ads in New Zealand surged by 9.7% in April 2017, with IT roles fetching the highest salaries and seeing the highest demand, notes Seek Employment Report.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017