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Attitude makes a huge difference when you’re trying to find a job

I found this article on a recent LinkedIn email update - it’s worth a share! We consistently hear feedback from Clients that job seekers just don’t have the right attitude. In the current market, make sure you’re the candidate that stands out. Here’s a few tips to get you started!

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If the Shoe Fits!

Claims for Workplace Bullying have grown exponentially over the past few years. Worksafe Victoria alone saw around 6000 claims put forward in 2010 – 2011. Of those, only 10% were referred to the Bullying Response Unit. I’m not trying to belittle those who put forward the other 90% of claims, but a report that states reasons like “being dismissed after assaulting a manager, missing out on a pay rise or not being invited to a work party” as statements of claim does make you think about these ambit claims and the individuals making them.

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Key trends in the hospitality industry

Tourism Properties.com have put together some stats involving hospitality in late 2011.

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New Year, New Career?

Is your new year’s resolution to find yourself a job that you love? You’ve come to the right place! Hospoworld is New Zealand’s fast growing recruitment agency specialising in hospitality, travel and tourism jobs.

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Inertia - Today is the most important day of your career

A few mores of inspiration to help kick start you into the new year, from the wise words of the Retailworld Group General Manager Doug Downer

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Happy Christmas!

It’s hard to believe it’s that time of the year already. 2011 really has been a great year for the hospitality, travel and tourism industries.

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9 Things That Motivate Employees More than Money

Don’t show ‘em the money (even if you have it). Here are nine better ways to boost morale.

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NZ’s Hospitality Industry Praised - Again!

NZ’s hospitality industry has really picked up it’s game since the RWC. There have been great venue’s popping up, and many existing places had a face lift in prep for the event. It’s great to see that it’s carrying on! The ITU have praised NZ after the recent Triathlon World Cup Event over the weekend.

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NZ’s Supreme Restaurant

Staking out a growing reputation: From neighbourhood Cobb & Co to New Zealand’s supreme restaurant might sound like an impossible transformation but a group of Hamilton restaurateurs have accomplished it.

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Jobs jobs and more jobs

As one of New Zealand’s leading hospitality, travel and tourism recruitment agencies, Hospoworld has hospitality jobs galore! Chef jobs, restaurant jobs, bar jobs, hotel jobs, jobs in events, quick service jobs and jobs with leading businesses across the country!

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Seek SARA Winners

Thank you for your support! Hospoworld took out the Award for best Large Sized Specialist Recuitment Firm at the Seek Sara Awards!

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Asparagus? Don’t mind if I do!

Asparagus is becoming more popular in a world where people are more adventurous with what they eat. Try some today!

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NZ produces another winner!

Central Otago’s Two Sisters Riesling 2007 - winner for Single Vineward White

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Taste of New Zealand is here!

Those of us who are in love with all things ‘food’ are excited that Taste of New Zealand is on this weekend!

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The Rugby World Cup

Not long now until the big day! We’ve all got our fingers crossed for the All Blacks! I don’t know about you… but we all beleive!

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Hospo Employers Need to Show Some Love

Bosses in the hospitality industry didn’t come out too flash in this week’s ‘Dream Employers’ Survey - where 2/3 of respondents want to sack their boss!!

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Taste of New Zealand

It’s almost here! Last year’s event was great - and this one looks like it’s going to be better than ever. Have you got your tickets yet?!

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Useful RWC info

We know the city is going to be hectic for the RWC Opening, here’s some tips for dodging the traffic and the events that are on for the night!

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Do you like selection?

New technology developed in the US gives customers 125 soft drink choices - in one machine!

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Sick of the same old lunch?

by Jim Webster of the St Petersburg Times puts together some helpful tips to “liven up lunch at work!”

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Christchurch

Our Christchurch office is CLOSED until further notice - 0800 520 0573

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Hamburger University

What’s harder to get in to than Harvard University?

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Best Bars in the World!

New Zealand bar at #16 - find out who!

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New Year’s Resolutions

Emerging trends for Hospitality

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Christmas Hours

We’re back on the 4th!

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Air NZ Wine Awards

Winners announced!

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New look website

What do you think?

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NZ’s Second Largest Industry!

Ever wondered just how big the retail sector is in NZ? Newly released data shows the broad scope of the country’s second largest industry.

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Discounts Impacting Retail Sales

Recent survey results show a 0.6% fall in retail sales between February and January this year. Experts say it’s due to the large amount of retailers having constant sales - no one’s buying unless they’re getting a discount!

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2010 Career Map Out Now!

Map out your career path using the Retailworld Resourcing Career Map! 2010 Career Map out NOW!
If you haven’t seen the career map- take a look at our interactive online version

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Rapid NZ Employee Turnover Rates

Recent survey results have revealed that 53% of NZ employees are leaving their jobs within the first two years and 49 % of kiwis employees are actively looking for a job.

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Retail Career Map

Feedback from a visitor to our site!

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Proposed rise in GST a logistical nightmare for retailers

A rise in GST will mean overnight price changes on 1000’s of items for retailers

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How do I make a career change into an administration role?

I have been in architecture for the last 13+ years. I have come to a point in my career where I feel a total change of career might be a good thing. I am considering moving into a totally different environment. Somewhere I can learn and climb the ladder to the top. I have always thought that administration will be a great way to go. Maybe still in the property industry. What will be the best way to start off, since my CV only consists of architectural positions.

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Help a Kiwi Company get to Silicon Valley!

NZ designed retail management product VendHQ.com has been picked as 1 of 8 semifinalists for the Cloud Connect Launch Pad, a technology award out of Silicon Valley, USA. But to get to the finals they need your votes!

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Job seekers beware - are you managing your personal brand effectively?

Do you know where and to how many people your CV has been presented to?

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Social Networking -  it not all play!

Social networking it’s not just for posting pictures of that big night out, spying on ex partners & killing time at work. It can be a powerful resource for Employers and Jobseekers alike.

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Gen Y Job Seekers - disgruntled, demanding & needing direction

Notorious for self centred and egotistical behaviour dealing with Gen Y applicants irritated by the recession can be frustrating for employers but is a little interview coaching all Gen Y require?

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A flood of job seekers vie for limited jobs

Thousands of job seekers lined the street in Manukau yesterday hoping to secure 1 of only 160 jobs available at the soon to open Countdown Supermarket

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New Year- New Job

It seems the Christmas and New Year break is a time for many to reassess their current situation with ‘find a new job’ being a common feature on New Years resolution lists…

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What our latest competition revealed about your Christmas Shopping Habits

A record number of eftpos transactions on Christmas Eve 2009 support our findings that the majority of you like to leave Christmas shopping to the wire!

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Innovative new Retail Show announced for 2010

Expertise Events is delighted to announce the launch of The NZ Retail Show in 2010 with support of the New Zealand Retailers Association

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Tell us your Christmas shopping style and be into win a $100 Westfield Voucher!

With Christmas only a matter of days away have you bought all your presents already with them gift wrapped and ready to go under the tree, or are you yet to even start?

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Latest Edition of Retail Wrap Out Now!

If you didn’t see Retailworld’s bi-yearly e-newsletter to clients “The Retail Wrap” the pdf is available here for you to view online!

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Congratulations to this years winners of the JRA Best Workplaces

Each year, the JRA Best Workplaces Survey reveals the top organisations to work for in New Zealand. Category winners this year included kiwi retailer Barkers Mens Clothing, Flight Centre, Big FM and Colliers International who also took out overall winner

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6 weeks to go & the Count down to Christmas has well and truly begun!

13 November 2009

You can not escape the fact that Christmas is rapidly approaching, with decorations up in full force in all the major shopping centers throughout the country. But with many major retailers having had Xmas decorations up & Xmas merchandise in store for months now, are retailers beginning Christmas celebrations too early?

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Candidates BEWARE - manage your personal brand carefully!

It is important that you know which companies your details have gone out too. As well as keeping a record of who you have applied to directly ...

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Advice on Looking for a Holiday Retail Job

The end of the year is rapidly approaching and many students are starting to look for holiday retail jobs. If you have not had a retail job before it can be difficult to know where to start - here are some tips!

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The Latest Help Wanted Ad to Go Viral

Online Retailer posts tongue & cheek ad for a Casual Helper - do you have strong small talk skills & even when you’re really super hung-over you still come in to work on time?

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Making recruiting positive for applicants

Ginny Ryder from Retailworld Resourcing’s Wellington office recently spoke to the Dominion Post about the need for retailers to protect their brand & ensure a positive experience for jobseekers.

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Retailworld Resourcing New Zealand Awarded Sara Legend Status at SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards!

9 Oct 09 - Retailworld was presented with their second Sara Legend Award last night at the New Zealand Seek Annual Recruitment Awards held in Auckland last night.

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Looking at moving into a new management role?

‘The First 90 Days’ is a must read for leaders making a transition to a new job

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Join Executive Women in Retail on LinkedIn & come to the first function

Retailworld Resourcing Director Trish McLean has recently founded a group on LinkedIn for women working in executive positions within the retail industry

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Where are all the retail stars……?

That’s right - where are all the fabulous retail sales people?

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Retailworld Resourcing Australia Wins at SEEK Annual Recruitment Awards!

25 Sep 09 - Retailworld was announced as the winner of their category (Medium Specialist Recruiter) at last nights 2009 SARA’s held in Sydney

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Retailer Highest Ranked Female on Australian Young Rich List

Whoever said retail doesn’t pay well enough? Tania Austin, co-founder of the Cotton On fashion group, has come in as the highest ranked female on BRW’s 2009 Young Rich List

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The Recession causes Kiwi’s to flock home

The declining economy has led to an increase in the number of expat Kiwis returning home brining with them valuable international experience

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Are you a fan of Retailworld on Facebook yet?

Become a fan of Retailworld New Zealand on Facebook today to be in to enter our upcoming competition!

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Auckland shop assistant New Zealand’s top retail apprentice

The winner of the 2009 Retail Modern Apprentice of Year Award, announced at the New Zealand Retail Association’s National Conference, was Emma Coakley from Auckland.

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Retail Sales Showing Signs of Improvement

Augusts retail sales figures reveal consumer spending is up for the second consecutive month in New Zealand.

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NZ Retailers Association are Offering Store Reports!

What a great idea - in challenging market conditions it’s important to maximise every sales opportunity. The report includes a review of your store operations and concludes with a report, complete with recommendations. For more information contact the NZ Retailers Association www.retail.org.nz/ 

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Retailer beats recession to announce an increase sales

We were pleased to read some positive results coming from the retail sector in today’s NBR, with Postie Plus announcing a 12.9% increase in sales for their fourth quarter yesterday.

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Newmarket retailer celebrates a miserable retail climate with a publicity grabbing crap sale!

Iconic jeans retailer, Route 66, is the second retailer to make news headlines recently through cheeky advertising

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A “Politically Incorrect” Job Post for Crane Brothers

This week Murray Crane, of Crane Brothers, has been the centre of much media attention surrounding the not entirely pc ‘Help Wanted’ advertisement he posted on his blog on the Crane Brothers website…

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Does it cost job seekers to find a Job through Retailworld Resourcing?

Retailworld Resourcing does not charge job seekers for finding a new job! Using a recruitment agency to find you next job offers many benefits..

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Retail rush - out now!

Latest edition of the Retail Rush out now!

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Do you need a degree to be a buyer?

We’re often asked the question - do you need a degree to be a buyer? It depends…

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Getting your first job

Getting your first full time job can be difficult; however it is not impossible and if you have the right attitude you should find a position in no time.

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Coming to work in New Zealand

Hi, I am looking to come to New Zealand in the next few months. I have been looking for jobs as a manager or assistant manager in the field of tourism and hospitality, and I saw a couple of job offers that you have listed on the SEEK web page. I would like to learn more about your programs and the hiring companies, so I can write the appropriate cover letter, and send it along with my CV in the application. Thank you for your time and help

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Hospoworld Resourcing is a recruitment agency that specialises in the hospitality, travel and tourism industries. We place people in hospitality jobs, travel jobs and tourism jobs in New Zealand (NZ) and Australia (AU) throughout all areas and levels within the hospitality, travel and tourism sectors