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CREATE BETTER RECRUITMENT CAMPAIGNS

15/02/2022

By David Gibbs While Queenstown hasn’t been hit by the impact of the so called 'great resignation', we have been part of the trend that is seeing a number of workers leaving their jobs, having re-evaluated their priorities or simply because there are more opportunities elsewhere. We’ve also seen, I suspect, a relocation-drain as people leave the area for other larger markets or even to return to their home country in some cases. More people...

JobFix Updates

19/08/2020

The JobFix newsletter headline back in March read – Heading into Uncharted Waters. It sounds quite prophetic now, and certainly, nothing has really changed in the 100 days or so since. Back in March and prior to the Covid lockdown there was a school of thought that hiring freezes were being implemented as a slow-down was on the horizon. That slowdown was actually the start of the global pandemic and New Zealand is incredibly fortunate...

JobFix reaches a national audience

28/01/2020

Only 27% of the JobFix online users are from Queenstown, while 80% of the online audience is domestic ensuring wide national coverage and without the spam often seen coming from international platforms.

Go with Tourism

18/12/2019

Tourism is booming. Every year, New Zealand’s international visitor numbers keep increasing , creating more demand for the industry. It’s forecasted that by 2025 there will 36,000 new tourism jobs across the country – and Queenstown represents a huge portion of this figure! Go with Tourism is a custom-built, innovative solution to address this challenge head on. The online platform, dubbed “Tinder for tourism” by media outlet...

Finally some relief in the jobs market!!

18/12/2019

While the market remains extremely tight the peak period for the year seems to have been reached in October and is now slowly easing off. Summary The number of roles advertised in November decreased 120 from October according to the November JobFix advertisement index report. The overall number of open roles were down 13% on last year. The moving quarterly average also declined by 1% The Tourism services sector including F&B...

Important Announcement - Changes to JobFix Employer Product Options

12/11/2018

You asked - we listened! In direct response to growing demand from local employers, JobFix is pleased to announce important changes to our employer product options, effective from Tuesday 13th November 2018 . Key changes to the product offering and pricing are detailed below: JobFix employer product options are now digital-only The total number of product options have been reduced JobFix postings will no longer...

5 steps that will help your job advert stand out

17/10/2018

The Queenstown market is a particularly tough place for employers to find staff . Just the nature of and the number of opportunities available makes the environment very competitive. The difficulty for a candidate is separating the roles as many ads generally read that same. Below are five steps that might assist in getting your job advertisement to stand out from the pack. 1. Focus on Future Expectations Have your role focus on...

Seven Tips for Writing a Really Good Job Ad

27/07/2018

If you want to get the right people to apply for your job roles, writing a great job ad is essential... an effective job ad is not only a description that lists requirements, it should be crafted carefully with the goal of attracting the best candidates for your job. Below is a list of our 7 top tips to help you take your job advertisements to the next level... 1. Use an outstanding job title This is the most important part of your job...

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