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Most Kiwi job seekers are poorly prepared to navigate the New Zealand job market because they aren't aware that the local employment landscape has changed, meaning that we must take a different approach to job search.   Here at Move to More (M2M)

Lately, I've noticed a concerning trend with New Zealand's employers. Job interviews, once a platform for connection and mutual evaluation, have morphed into a mere checklist exercise. And it's not just me observing this; countless candidates echo the sentiment.   Here's my

“I don’t know what to do with my life!” If you find yourself saying this, you’re not alone. It’s common for people to get to a point where they feel stuck or directionless. It can result from poor decision making

As a Career Coach the very first thing I do with a client is help them create their personal brand. Many people believe that having a great CV is the key to their career success and it is still, but

The introduction of application tracking systems (ATS), particularly by larger companies, has disadvantaged some job applicants because the systems automatically accept or reject CVs based on specific keywords--the advent of AI may be able to change that. ATS is efficient for

  Age catches up to us all, but in the workplace, there remains a big difference in how men with grey hair are treated compared to women with grey hair. As the modern workplace makes an effort to be more inclusive and

    Women who have broken through the glass ceiling and achieved executive management success find that employment over 50 presents a far more formidable barrier than any glass ceiling. Capable women with vast executive-level experience can find it almost impossible to get

  Discrimination based on a person's age (ageism) is a problem in New Zealand—there’s no doubt older workers struggle to find employment—but the cause is more likely due to a generational disconnect. Workers over 50 could be more successful if they learn

I am naturally an optimistic person and I like to think of myself as a motivated person – but not all of the time. There have been many times in my life where I have struggled with motivation. It takes

COVID-19 has bought significant disruption in our lives. For many of us, it has been a traumatic time as the feelings of fear and uncertainty seem to be dominating our lives. As a result, our mood and energy levels change

If you are thinking about getting a coach or mentor, then knowing the differences between the two relationships will help you decide which one is the best option for you.    The 5 Key Differences with Coaching and Mentoring  “A coach has some

There is no one in this world that can say they have never been stressed. Stress affects us all. Some of us are better at managing the negative impact that stress can have on our lives. The one person who can

“How do I change my life?” If you’re asking this question, remember that the one constant thing in our life is change. The more we resist it, the tougher our life becomes. Instead of avoiding it, ask how you can

I have been broken many times in my life. I have had life deliver blows that have knocked me to the ground. The pain and the feelings of hopelessness and despair have consumed my life for many months. I wondered

The one constant thing in our lives is change. “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future” – John F Kennedy We cannot avoid it and the

New Zealand's talent shortage may be less 'a shortage' than a tendency to overlook the hidden potential in people who don't fit within the narrow bias that has dominated employer thinking for decades. A change in approach to recruitment is sorely

There are times in life when we feel discouraged or defeated, when life delivers blows that knock us to the ground. The feelings of hopelessness and despair may consume your life for many months as you wonder if you’ll ever

When life gets tough and you are facing big obstacles, it is so hard to be an optimistic person. As we try to deal with these challenges, our feelings tend to be consumed by fear, frustration, and disillusionment. Inertia and

Before you continue reading this article, stop and ask yourself this question: Why is it important for you to find areas of improvement at work? If you know the answer to that question, it’s a good start as you will

Anger is one of the most unpleasant emotions that we can experience. When we express our anger we feel bad and we feel even worse about ourselves once we have calmed down. It is not a healthy way to live

“Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy. Human beings have the awesome ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that disempowers them or one that can literally save their lives” -

My desire to have a better life has been with me for as long as I can remember.  What I believed a “better life” would be for me in my twenties was very different than what I believe a better