http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Career headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 06:00:13 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=141 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10625192&ref=rss Online job site Seek is reporting a rise in job adverts, led by Auckland, with ads rising at a faster rate than applicants.Last week, Statistics New Zealand surprised commentators when it announced the unemployment rate reached... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10625157&ref=rss After the challenges of 2009, the recruitment industry is enthusiastically responding to increased activity within the employment market. 2010 has commenced with a reduction in the number of recruiters, following retrenchment... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10625151&ref=rss Name: Amanda Robbins Age: 32 Role: Senior fire research engineer, BRANZ (Building Research Association of New Zealand) Working hours: 40 hour week with some overtime. Average salary: $80,000-$120,000 Qualificatio newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10624703&ref=rss Espresso making is an art that also involves science, says Nadine Rathgeber, Ask Me 4 Coffee mobile barista training specialist.Up to 75 per cent of good espresso making depends on the barista's skills and knowledge. The rest... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:59:59 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10624705&ref=rss It's a ballsy move starting a business when you're young," a senior careers professional recently told me. "I'd be keen to know how it works out."Ballsy or smart? In today's labour market where applicants are many and jobs few,... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10624704&ref=rss The NZ Maritime School, run by Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) salutes the new decade with the installation of a state-of-the-art engine room simulator. The new facility represents an additional $1.5 million investment and complements... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10624403&ref=rss The dramatic increase in the December 2009 quarter seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, from 6.5 per cent in the September quarter to 7.3 per cent, is a timely reminder that the economic recovery is weak.The latest figure compares... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 06 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10624033&ref=rss Women reach a "glass ceiling" at law firms, with only a small percentage ever making partner status, a survey has found.Following a UK survey which showed that just over 14 per cent of women made partner in the top 50 law firms... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 04 Feb 2010 08:50:10 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10623783&ref=rss Describe your job? I joined NZ On Screen in January 2009 as content director. I am responsible for the content on the site - what titles go on and in what priority.I also organise our featured collections and our ScreenTalk... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10623775&ref=rss Dress for Success is one of those successful ideas based on a very simple concept. The service supplies outfits for women in economically difficult circumstances who are searching for work. It is a simple but effective way to bring... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/career/news/article.cfm?c_id=141&objectid=10623677&ref=rss Name: Irene Gardiner Role: Content director, NZ On Screen Age: 49 Working hours: 30 a week Employer: NZ On Screen Trust Pay scale: Depends on the applicant's background and experience Qualifications: newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +1200