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We have a need… a need for SPEED! In the recruitment process.

We have a need… a need for SPEED! In the recruitment process.

Makaela Smith | 24 May 2023

We all know it's a tough candidate market with record numbers of jobs on Seek, top candidates looking to shoot for the moon in terms of salary and benefits, and the numbers of candidates moving overseas starting to rise again. As a result, speed is of the essence in the recruitment process. Here are our top tips for speeding up and improving the hiring process, for both employers and employees alike!

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Why you're shooting yourself in the foot if you're not working with a recruiter

Why you're shooting yourself in the foot if you're not working with a recruiter

Pete Dallimore | 06 May 2022

Recruiters and recruitment agencies are often overlooked as a tool in the candidates toolbox. But why wouldn't you use someone who's job it is to help you find a job you love? You're shooting yourself in the foot if you don't use a free service that's ready and waiting for you to get in touch. Still need convincing? Read on.

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How Do You Determine the Next Step in Your Career?

How Do You Determine the Next Step in Your Career?

Stefanie Pollard | 11 June 2021

Deciding on the next step to take in your career can be a challenging task. By taking a deeper look into what drives you and analysing your strengths, motivators and needs, you'll be better equipped to identify the ideal career option for you. OCG’s Stefanie Pollard discusses, here.

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Candidate Shortages in the Contract and Temp Markets

Candidate Shortages in the Contract and Temp Markets

Oscar Dunn | 17 March 2021

In this blog, we look at the candidate shortages in the contract and temp market and provide practical tips to help you fill your vacancies with the right people.

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The Importance of Reference Checking

The Importance of Reference Checking

Paul O'Donovan | 19 February 2021

There appears to be a growing number of people in the recruitment industry who believe reference checks to be a waste of time. A view that OCG Consulting Manager, Paul O’Donovan, couldn’t be more opposed to. Find out why time spent checking references is time invested wisely, here.

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Career Transition: An Opportunity or a Catastrophe?

Career Transition: An Opportunity or a Catastrophe?

Amanda Hamilton | 10 February 2021

Learn how to cope with career change and turn it from a catastrophe into an opportunity.

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Supporting Your Staff in Challenging Times

Supporting Your Staff in Challenging Times

Oscar Dunn | 20 October 2020

Im a big believer that any good business starts with good people. Success in any industry is built around people, and as a human-centred profession, recruitment is a prime example of this. We don’t deal in products but in people,and because we are people-led, operated and focused, we understand just how important it is for all organisations to make this a priority internally.

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Career Transition in Today’s World

Career Transition in Today’s World

OCG Consulting | 07 October 2020

Learn how Career Transition Support has changed in the current market and what it takes to create an effective Career Transition programme, here.

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Addressing the Challenges of the Future of Work

Addressing the Challenges of the Future of Work

Greg McAllister | 07 June 2019

With the world of work undergoing massive change, we recently released our latest whitepaper to uncover what NZ businesses are doing to adjust to the changing workforce. To share some of our findings, Executive General Manager, Greg McAllister, discusses.

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Don’t Lose Top Candidates to a Slow Hiring Process

Don’t Lose Top Candidates to a Slow Hiring Process

Eloise Gantuangco | 11 August 2017

Hiring a great employee is not a process you should rush, but as an employer in the competitive Financial Services sector, taking too long could cause you to lose great candidates to your competition. Here’s OCG consultant, Eloise Gantuangco, on how to prevent that from happening.

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