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July/August 2008
RELOCATION SERVICES
NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2008
Greetings! We are now
definitely well into the second half of the year, and before we know it
we will be talking about Christmas shopping! The faster time seems
to pass, is just a daily reminder to appreciate each moment of each
day, along with appreciating those around us. Life is far too
short not to say a kind word or do a good deed whenever the opportunity
arises.
OPPORTUNITIES NZ
EXPO
Network Migration Services’ first,
and THE first Opportunities NZ expo took
place at Gallagher Estate on the 19th + 20th July
was a great success!
With over 6 000 visitors passing
through the doors over the two-day period, we were literally run off
our feet trying to chat to, and help, as many visitors as we
could. Aching backs were the run of the mill on Monday morning,
and for the past two weeks following up on contacts made, have kept us
rather busy!
A wide variety of exhibitors
hosted the expo and it was a good networking opportunity for the
Relocation Services Team, where they were able to meet with several
recruitment companies and discuss strategies to assist our clients with
their Job Search in NZ.
Look out for the Opportunities
Australia Expo to be held at Gallagher Estate on the 13th +
14th September. As soon as we know who the exhibitors
are, you will be notified.
MIGRATION
STATISTICS
New Zealand - June 2008
·
Visitor
arrivals (142,400) were down 2 percent from June 2007
(145,500).
·
There
were more visitors from Australia (up 1,200), but
fewer from the United States (down 1,800),
·
China
(down 1,600)
and Korea (down 1,300).
·
New
Zealand resident
departures (186,000) were down 11 percent from June
2007 (208,300).
·
There
were fewer trips by New Zealand residents to Australia
(down 12,900) and the United Kingdom (down 1,600).
·
Permanent and
long-term arrivals exceeded departures by 500 on a seasonally
adjusted basis.
NEW
ZEALANDPOPULATION
CLOCK
1st
August 2008
4,270,462
AUSTRALIAN POPULATION
CLOCK
2nd August
2008
21,381,345
Source: http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats
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JOB SEARCH
Face to Face Interview
Tips
The
toughest part of getting any job is likely to be the interview - the
moment when you come face to face with a prospective
employer…just when you need all the confidence you can
muster it seems to completely disappear. Getting through interviews and
making them work effectively for you is something that everyone can do
- it just takes careful planning.
Here are
some helpful job interview tips to get you on track...
Essential
homework
Find out as much as you can about the job, analyse the job description, try and work out what sort of person is required and match that to your own strengths and skills.
If you are going through an employment agency your consultant will be able to provide you with this information.
Research the company - the internet is a great help here, or you can contact the company directly and ask for information such as their Annual Report and other literature.
Plan your route, giving yourself plenty of time to get to the appointment - aim to arrive 5-10 minutes early to give yourself a chance to look around and to relax.
The importance of first impressions cannot be overstated. Make sure that you look smart and professional.
Think about what it is you hope to achieve from the job interview. Remember it is as much for you to find out about them as the other way round. Make a note of any questions to ask on the day or any points you would like to cover at the interview.
Handling difficult
questions
Employers often ask questions designed to
discover how you would deal with certain situations and how you would
behave, eg. 'describe a situation where you have shown yourself to be
flexible' or 'describe how you dealt with an unexpected situation' are
both ways of trying to find out more about the way you operate as a
person.
Give some thought to these types of questions coming up. You can draw on your past experience and you don't necessarily have to contain yourself to the workplace. Even being able to successfully share a flat demonstrates that you are a team player with the ability to negotiate!
On the day
Give
yourself plenty of time - Always take an up-to-date copy of your CV
that is clean and crisp together with a notebook and pen. When you meet
the interviewer look directly at the person, smile, and give a firm
handshake - this shows confidence.
Do
·
Be positive
Watch your body language - e.g. don't cross your arms (it gives the impression of putting up a barrier between you and the interviewer); make frequent eye contact; good posture is important
Watch your body language - e.g. don't cross your arms (it gives the impression of putting up a barrier between you and the interviewer); make frequent eye contact; good posture is important
·
Listen
·
Reply to any
questions clearly and concisely
·
Make a note
of points to return to
·
Be courteous
to everyone you meet
·
Be
honest
Don't
·
Interrupt
·
Fidget
·
Let your
mind wander
·
Be afraid to
sell yourself
·
Just answer
with a yes or no - expand
Thank
the interviewer for seeing you - again shake their hand firmly and
confirm that you want the job. Remember to believe in yourself, your
skills and abilities. You wouldn't have been selected for the job
interview in the first place if the company didn't think you could be
the right person for the job.
Every interview is a learning experience and
each one teaches you a little bit more about what to say and do and
what to avoid. If you are unsuccessful then don't be too dismayed -
there is always next time and the better your interview technique the
more likely it is that you will succeed.
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