Friday, 15 March, 2013 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Contractors, Getting the Role, Jobs, Lifestyle
This excellent article outlines just how much IT is in demand at a time where technology is the driving force behind many businesses today. The fact that IT graduates are earning a starting salary of over $50,000 per annum indicates the potential high wage-earning careers that IT grads can expect! Crackerjacks always has IT [...]
Monday, 25 February, 2013 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Contractors, Getting the Role, Interview, recruitment, Unemployed
Many employers expect job seekers to apply on-line. In some cases this will simply mean sending your CV and cover letter electronically as attachments, and/or completing an on-line application form. In others, the employer makes use of systems that allow you to create a profile of your education, work history and skills. It’s crucial that [...]
Thursday, 7 February, 2013 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Business, Contractors, Crackerjacks, employees, Interview, Lifestyle, Running Your Own Business, Using Crackerjacks
Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been lucky enough to be spotted in the national paper, The New Zealand Herald. Read about our very own Managing Director, Tony Wai and his battle growing Crackerjacks through an economic downturn, and look for Tony’s recommendations in an article specific to contractors in the workplace. You can read [...]
Monday, 21 January, 2013 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Contractors, employees, engagement, Interview, Share your thoughts
We’re running a Professional Contracting survey and (if you’re an NZ based company) we need your help to provide us with accurate findings and results. In 2009, Crackerjacks ran a similar survey intended to analyse where contractors are used in organisations, what businesses believe the key advantages of contractors are and if contractors are in [...]
Wednesday, 9 January, 2013 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Business, employees, engagement, Leaders, Share your thoughts, talent
It can be said that almost everyone has experienced conflict in the workplace and that it has a huge effect on being productive as a successful team. The workplace is an extremely diverse place to spend a hefty percentage of your life, and as a team manager it’s your job to make this environment a [...]
Wednesday, 9 January, 2013 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Contractors, employees, Getting the Role, Lifestyle, Using Crackerjacks
Hello everyone and welcome to 2013! The beginning of a new year is a time to reflect on 2012; your successes, your failures and your achievements. If you haven’t already, set yourself some goals that you’d like to achieve in the new year. If you’re fresh out of University and you’re on the hunt for [...]
Wednesday, 12 December, 2012 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Business, employees, engagement, recruitment, Share your thoughts, social networking, talent, Technology
Earlier this week our team was very lucky to attend the #truNZ unconference hosted by global recruitment whiz, Bill Boorman (also referred to as the King of social recruiting). The unconference kicked off first thing on Monday morning and we were greeted by a chirpy looking Bill who appeared to be casual, but comfortable in his [...]
Monday, 3 December, 2012 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Business, Contractors, employees, Getting the Role
When it comes down to the nitty gritty, a bad interview isn’t always the result of the candidate, who can often be too shy, lie about their experiences and walk in unprepared. Interviewers aren’t perfect, and it is quite common for them to make plenty of mistakes too. Here are six of the most common [...]
Thursday, 22 November, 2012 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Business, Contractors, employees, facebook, linked in, Share your thoughts, social networking, twitter
Social media has become such a worldwide phenomenon that business has moved on-line, including the process of hiring. Not only are companies blogging, tweeting, pinning and facebooking for general work practice, they’re also advertising available roles within their company. With a greater variety of people using social media sites numerous times in a day, it’s no [...]
Thursday, 22 November, 2012 | Written by Jess_R
Tagged in Business, employees, Getting the Role, Share your thoughts
I recently came across an article by an author who had looked into some old findings by PwC. The report looked at over 19,000 exit interviews and how employees responded to the question, “What was your reason for leaving?” The results presented 4 common reasons; Limited career/promotion opportunities Supervisor lacked respect/support Compensation Job duties boring/no [...]
