Why 2025 is Looking Brighter for Marketing in NZ

After several challenging years, signs are emerging that New Zealand’s economy is beginning to turn a corner – albeit more slowly than most of us would like! Consumer confidence has seen an uptick,…

The Benefits of Contracting: Why It’s a Win-Win for Contractors and Employers

Over the past few years, contracting has become an increasingly popular career and workforce solution – and for good reason. Whether you’re a professional craving more autonomy and flexibility, or an employer needing…

Parenting & Careers: Perspective on Work Life Balance

The other day, I was with my mum. We started talking about how much things have changed when it comes to work-life balance and “how good we have it these days”. My mum…

Spring Clean Your CV Before the Holidays

The New Year brings new opportunities – like exciting new jobs! But no one wants to be stuck inside on a beautiful sunny day, updating their CV and cover letter. That’s why now…

Top 8 Tips for Job Seekers

To everyone out there who is job seeking at the moment, please don’t lose hope and momentum with your job search. Recently I’ve been speaking with quite a few candidates who, after a…

Back-to-work blues or time for a new job?

Working in recruitment over the last 7 years, I often notice a surge in candidates approaching me in the new year looking for new job opportunities. Employees come back from holiday and realise…

Leveraging AI for Cover Letters: The Pros and Cons

In today’s competitive job market, crafting a compelling cover letter is an essential tool in ensuring your job application stands out from the crowd, and helping you to land your dream job. You…

How to Answer Common Job Interview Questions

During my two years working here at Madison Recruitment I’ve gained some useful insights into the types of interview questions that are popular with employers. From the post-interview feedback that I collect from…

Master Mid-Career Interviews: 10 Tips for Job Seekers

So, you’ve climbed a few rungs on the corporate ladder and now find yourself ready to take on new challenges at the mid-level of your career. Congratulations! As you embark on your job…