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Views from the IT recruitment coalface

Practical thinking on hiring IT people, working with recruiters and getting the best out of the interview process, written from experience in the Waikato IT market.

Recruitment Industry: Good Or Bad Rep? Industry 4 min read Recruitment Industry: Good Or Bad Rep? Recruitment has a reputation problem. Some of it is earned. Here is how to tell a good recruiter from the rest. Read insight
Interview Tip: One Word That Decides The Outcome For Candidates 4 min read Interview Tip: One Word That Decides The Outcome One word separates the candidates who get offers from the ones who do not. It is not talent, and it is not luck. Read insight
What Do Candidates Look For In An Employer? For Employers 8 min read What Do Candidates Look For In An Employer? Salary matters, but it is rarely the whole story. What IT candidates actually weigh up when they decide whether to move. Read insight
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