Key skill shortages in New Zealand's Construction Sector

I didn’t think I’ll ever be writing ads about the construction boom in New Zealand again like at the beginning of my career in 2005 but we aren’t far off it.

Why you need to start looking at overseas talent!

Most of our clients prefer locally based candidates which is understandable; they have good communication skills, great local networks; they probably have the ability to generate new work through those networks.

Coming together for the greater good

I read with interest last week about the acquisition of Hawkins Construction and Hawkins Infrastructure into the Downer business.

The Road to New Zealand

Since I moved to New Zealand, I often get asked about my background given that I am half Chinese half Irish, yet speak with a unique accent - a mix...

Top Talent Remuneration: Building Supplies Industry

Changing Business Direction? How Recruitment Can Help

In growth mode, small and medium sized businesses are constantly changing, adapting and improving.

Become your own Boss in 8 Easy Steps!

The Candidate's Perspective

We are about to embark on a five-part blog series covering a few different recruitment trends in the 2016 market. Hopefully have some relevance to both jobseekers and employers alike!

Employing millennials; is it as daunting as it seems?

Fresh out of university with my bachelors degree and beginning my postgraduate study I joined the one eighty team as the newest and youngest member.

Top Tips for Job Seekers: How you can Stand out from the Crowd

It’s been a busy week here at one eighty recruitment, with lots of people coming in to meet with us as the Wellington market really starts to pick up in...