Without a doubt, whether you are at the furthest corner of Auckland or the highest office suite in New York, company executives earn a lot more than the average worker. A report in the New Zealand Herald put the difference between CEOs’ pay and the average workers at an astounding 55 times. But, disparities in remuneration exist

With over 660 million users worldwide out of which more than 2 million are Kiwis, there’s no doubt that LinkedIn is the leading professionals networking platform in New Zealand. It’s the place you want to place your resume and be ‘known to potential employers.’ But preparing your resume, even with the help of a professional CV writer, is

Non-executive directors are often drawn from a clique of experienced and highly respected names in the industry. Landing a non-executive director’s role with a respectable company is a great plus to your CV. It would set you up for more responsibilities within your organization and even bigger roles within your industry. But first, you must

Just like investors would measure a company by the value of its stock, prospective employers weigh the worth of candidates by the value they bring. Does your CV show performance above par? Do you deliver stellar results? Is your career well managed? An executive CV writer can help you to bring these details to the

According to LinkedIn companies with a socially active C-suite executive are 58% more likely to attract top talent. That’s a compelling reason for any aspiring or visionary business leader to be socially active. Besides the benefits to the company, having a great profile on LinkedIn is beneficial to executives. It’s a great place to connect with peers

Many companies admit that most of the new staff they hire turn-out to be mismatches. Not that they lack the right skills, just that their personalities clashed with the company’s culture. This is one of the many reasons why employers are increasingly turning to innovative digital solutions to recruit best-fit candidates.   For you, this

Climbing to the C-suite is not easy. There’s no formula and no single predictor that anyone can say worked for those who’ve made it. Globally renowned management consulting firm McKinsey surveyed what makes executives experience successful transitions. The study found that executives who successfully climbed to the C-suite had unique qualities. They communicated their priorities, valued their

Top executives are seldom recruited. Companies know exactly what they are looking for. They just want the right person to deliver it. This is why they headhunt. For the head hunter, it’s not an easy job. They have to look through multitudes of talent before they settle for the ideal candidate. Would you like to

All jobs are not created equal. In particular, an executive resume requires you to demonstrate a proven track record with greater responsibility than most other positions. Your executive resume should show that you can represent and lead a company. Of course, in the matter of a job search at the executive level, it’s also essential

Pitching for a position is a tough hoop to jump, but the real hurdle comes in the form of an interview. Shifting the dynamics of an interview is a concept often applied by sales teams. But pitching a sale is not very different from pitching for a job. Conventionally, the interviewer controls the conversation. But