Going Loud | Our Blog

As a woman working on the periphery of the construction industry, I’m using this article to explore the journey of Kiwi women in construction and the profound impact they are making on our local infrastructure.

The Construction & Engineering team know that things can only be changed when you change the way you do things so they put their "outside the box" thinking hats on to challenge the status quo.

As hiring managers, we must be open to challenging our preconceived notions and biases when evaluating candidates. Experience should not be the be-all and end-all in the hiring process. By giving rangatahi their first opportunity, it’s not only a win/win for all involved but it feels damn good knowing you’re putting something into motion that could potentially change lives forever.

A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant in the beautiful Bay of Plenty needed a whole new workforce ready to service it when it was time to go. Winstone Wallboards chose the Construction & Engineering team as their recruitment delivery partner...

Negotiating the terms of your employment, is an often overlooked yet crucial step in the job seeking process. Here are some simple tips & tricks to help you to ensure a mutually beneficial arrangement for you and your potential new employer.

It can be difficult to feel confident going into a job interview but here's our advice on how to use every interview as an opportunity to shine, showcase your skills, and stand out for all the right reasons – and remember, that practice makes perfect.

There’s something quintessentially Kiwi about not wanting to “go loud” about our accomplishments or achievements, but we must tell you; writing a CV (or resume) is not the place to be humble. Check out our 'Top Tips' on how to put your best foot forward...

Headhunting is the process of searching for talent that best fits an available job opportunity. It’s a more proactive strategy than regular recruiting as it involves identifying and reaching out to people who may not even be looking for a job but might consider a move given the right incentive. But how can you increase your odds of being "headhunted"?

At Alexander James, we choose to use a search-based approach when recruiting candidates for roles because it reaches talent that would otherwise be missed by using reactive recruitment methods.