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The PN Personnel team share our market knowledge and employment news in our regular blog posts.

The number of job scams are on the rise, with 13% of Kiwis reporting to seek.co.nz they have personally experienced, or know someone who has experienced, some form of online job scam. Most commonly found via social media these job adverts sound like a great opportunity but dig a little deeper and you will find it is all a scam. Recruiter Christine Hanning caught up with Tabitha Kennedy to learn more.

Stretching the truth a little cannot hurt…can it? When it comes to looking for work, the best thing you can do is be yourself, be honest about your skills and abilities and think of any shortcomings as opportunities to learn rather than fudging the truth. As our Recruitment Specialist Robyn Bills explains, your best partnership with your recruiter is an honest one.

If you are wanting to take the next step in your career, or transition to a new industry, chances are you won’t meet all the criteria in a Job Description. Should you still apply for the role? Recruiter Charllotte Tatham explains what to consider and how to tailor your application to secure the best results.