Category: Testimonial Posts

“It’s actually you that helped us a lot. We weren’t able to do any of this without you, without your guidance and you giving us the tools… Yeah, our approach was totally… how can I say… wrong. And we thought, actually, everything that we were doing was really right, but till you came on the picture, and you guide us through this whole process, and then eventually we find out that the things that we are doing were wrong. And then eventually, you know, all these emails that we communicated together (all your support…) and yeah… it helped us! It helped us extremely a lot.  You combined us with the CV that stood out from everybody else and everything – all the years combined in two pages… So, yeah… we couldn’t have done this without you!”

Nilene and Andries Lötter
Qualified Fitter and Turner, Foreman

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Starting their journey to New Zealand 28 months ago, Andries and Nilene came up against every possible challenge and overcame them all.

Consider the biggest challenges of the last 2+ years:

1. Lockdowns
2. Mandates
3. Sudden changes in immigration policy
4. Changes in immigration law
5. Job offer rescinded unexpectedly by an employer

“I have received a Job Offer in Australia and the company has sponsored me and applied for the nomination. I am glad to inform you that my 482 Medium stream Visa was approved this last week and I will be heading for Sydney.

I would like to thank you for your encouragement and guidance on how to approach the Job Market in NZ which also helped me with approaching the Australian Job Market. It took a lot of perseverance but it has paid off.”

Mo Kader
Senior Systems Engineer, IT

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Mo makes things happen in his life. As an IT Senior Systems Engineer, Mo was offered work from an online interview and given sponsorship to work in Sydney.

Questionnaire on customer satisfaction with Tate’s services:

1. Question: How helpful was my service in terms of understanding your job market and getting work?  (rating 1-10) 
   Answer: Extremely good, we are so happy we used Tates services, its really worth it!
   
2. Question: Can you name one thing that you would improve about my service? 
   Answer: Nothing I can think of offhand, Tate’s services are excellent and really help prep job seekers for the NZ job market.
   
3. Question: If you are happy with my support, would you mind giving me a short testimonial to use on my website?
   Answer: We are extremely happy with Tate’s services and CV building course, it really helps you understand how to get a job offer and what NZ employers want to see from you and your CV. Tate has been excellent in following up and keeping in touch with us during the entire process, Covid really delayed us in getting a job offer in NZ, but now the job offer is signed and accepted and we thank Tate for everything and we are very grateful for everything he did for us. Now to start the next chapter of our lives…  

Geoff and Tammy Craig
Fuel Additives Entrepreneur &
Graphics Design & Signage Entrepreneur

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Geoff and Tammy are from a class of entrepreneurs that are sorely needed in the New Zealand economy. Now they are here.

“You really are a master at what you do. It’s actually perfect. Thank you so much. I really really do appreciate the extra work you put in, the patience you have and the guidance you have given me. It almost feels like you walking this journey with me. I don’t know where I would have been without you. I really can’t thank you enough. I think employing you has been the best decision I’ve made this year. I’m actually astonished by the quality of service I get from you. You walk the extra mile with your clients and that’s what sets you apart from all the other immigration employment consultants. “

Jayson Adams
Quantity Surveyor

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Jayson has 4 years of experience and already has completed 3 megaprojects in South Africa, including a NZ$50m Cricket stadium. His new employer is getting a “rising star” with capabilities far beyond his job title.

This is an archive of our clients’ testimonials collected prior to the COVID crisis – the period of uncertainty, lockdowns, no international travel, and low rates of hiring worldwide.

Len Fourie

Senior Director, Tax & Finance

“I met with Tate regarding relocation advice. At our introduction, I could tell, Tate is very professional and helpful with my questions and requests. As agent he could identify my weaknesses as employment seeker and provided me with awesome corrective measures to prepare me for interviews. He has an effective system to assist job seekers and is always willing to support you. I will recommend Tate to any person seeking any employment seeking advice.”

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Mervin Naidoo

Production Manager

“Hi Tate, thank you for your assistance in pointing me in the right direction and providing me with the tools to improve my chances of being employed in New Zealand. The services you offer are worth every $ spent.”

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Michael King

Key Accounts Manager

“Hi Tate, Thank you so much for your time. You knowledge, experience and professionalism of and within the New Zealand environ is so valuable and a super resource to tap into. The insights you shared were easily understood and I have benefited from the sound advice and discussion during our session earlier today.”

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Thomas Van Dalen

IT Infrastructure Architect, CIO

“I won’t say anything to improve – I’ll give you 10 out of 10! It’s a simple program, if you follow it to the “T”, you put your effort in, then it’s just phenomenal. It really works. I mean, I took the whole package and I mean everything was just phenomenal. The way you presented it, the way you made it work was phenomenal. And it worked, it really worked! … And this is possible. And it was possible very quickly: from the time we started till the time everything worked out was just over a month, which was phenomenal! …I’m just very grateful for the whole process, I’m grateful for your help, I’m so glad everything worked out the way we wanted it to work out. And without your help, I wouldn’t be in the position where I am now.” [an excerpt from Thomas’ video interview]

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Delia

CA – Masters Degree in Audit – Head of Audit

“Thank you, Tate, for all of your assistance! You know, I couldn’t have done it without you. And the value you’ve given me in terms of the guidance etc – you really made it a whole lot easier for me, so thank you very much!” [an excerpt from Delia’s video interview]

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Brian Venter

Master Butcher, Owner

“The way you approach it [professional profile]  is remarkable, because I’ve never came across anybody who does that… My [relatives and friends] back in South Africa asked me how did I get so quickly to New Zealand? I: listen, here’s Tate’s email, just email him. So I gave all your details to them.” [an excerpt from Brian’s video interview]

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Annette Human

Pharmacist

“I would like to thank you very much for your CV course. It was very informative and an eye opener. I have paid a CV writer to do a CV for me, and was not happy at all. I can clearly see now why one should write your own CV. Nobody can ever explain one’s abilities as you can do it for yourself. Thank you for making a difference in my journey to NZ!!!”

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Dean Smith

Facilities Manager for large holding

“It was quite a daunting journey, it was quite a long journey and leading up to the point when you and I met. It was frustration deluxe, I was almost at the part where I was wanting to through in the towel – I’m not going to make it to New Zealand!  After speaking to you, with all the coaching that you did with me, kind of explaining to me how the New Zealand style of interview and conversation goes, changed a lot of the ways I approached companies over the phone… So, it was a success because of the way that we approached it and we went about it.” [an excerpt from Dean’s video interview]

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Michelle

Executive in the Insurance Industry

“You give a lot of feedback: …one thing you did was you summarised in a feedback message to me, saying “Highlight these five things”. And I written them down and made sure that each one of my discussions, even if I forgot everything else, those 5 things whatever they were would come through. I think that’s the one thing.

I think that the second thing that was very valuable was these mock interviews: you prepared us for what can be expected. I think that no person ever has enough experience – you only go to the interviews when you are looking for job and that might only be (if you’re lucky) 3-4 times in your life, and trends also change as well. I think my sessions with you made me gaining confidence.” [an excerpt from Michelle’s video interview]

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Kenneth van Rensburg

Qualified Electrician

“Thank you for all your guidance and assistance as well as empowering and enabling. Your process gives substance and direction to the process of looking for work. Your calm demeanour also helps. I would not have been able to do this with a brash impatient person. It feels like we have synergy, and I am anticipating the results. We don’t know what your policy is about keeping contact, but I sincerely hope we manage to meet once we are in NZ.”

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Willem Dykstra

ICT Professional / Information Management and Controls

“I can honestly say that you are opening my eyes to a new world of marketing myself.  Your guidance and positive attitude is refreshing and I can honestly say, that I have worked with few people who share your view on marketing oneself!”

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Cole and Chané Schouw

Qualified Welder, Rigger

“Tate, I’m beaming with excitement to let you know that Cole landed a job offer with an accredited, Auckland based employer. So happy and thankful for your help and guidance thus far. I’d definitely say that the recent update made to your “Engaging with the job market” really helped give me the confidence to actively engage and know exactly how to ask the inevitable question related to work visas during the first call.”

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Christo Pauley

Qualified Plater Welder / Boilermaker

“Really love your CV course. I have went about twice over your CV course and every time I pick up something new.”

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Manuel Ricardo

Senior Systems Engineer

“I can definitely say that Tate has helped me in many ways. We connected via LinkedIn and have stayed in touch ever since. He has given sound relocation and job hunting advice and strategies that have helped me get noticed from Botswana. Thank you for your service and good work!”

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Lauren and Luke Johnson

Drone Specialist, Commercial Pilot

My husband used Tate’s methods and had an interview set up before he left SA, he got the job offer there and then in NZ. We highly recommend Tate!

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Carol-Ann and Dominic Morrison

Qualified Mechanical Fitter

Tate comes highly recommended. It has been so beneficial to walk this journey of networking and learning on how to approach the job market and the FANTASTIC video CV he offers in his complete package. We would definitely still be a statistic of the many who never get answers on their CV submissions. Tate has always been readily available to provide us with his knowledge and words of wisdom (considering the time difference) for anything that seems minor or major in your process. I was one of those who said I don’t need help or won’t be using agents because of financial reasons BUT the outcome is worth every single cent paid. We are truly thankful and grateful for his services.

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Bűanka Williamson

Teacher

I enjoyed the CV course, it was instructive and valuable and worth my while. The part where you talked about creating and finalising the CV was beneficial and made it clear what is really important to state on a resume. I acquired a lot of information which I can use to create my resume to introduce myself in an effective way to a prospective employer.

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Franco Erasmus

Accountant / Auditor

Since I’ve done your Course, I’ve uploaded my CV on Seek, and all of the sudden I’ve got a pop-up “You maybe a strong candidate for this position”. And it was the first time when I saw that (after 10 months of hectic effort). I took a screenshot and I sent it to my whole family. It was just such an exciting moment. So I want to thank you for that.

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Jaco Rossouw

CEO, Financial Services Sector

Though that was a bit of work but really worthwhile! I can see that my CV a lot better already but having just watched the common mistakes clip again I think a little bit more work may be required. Anyway, I just wanted to thank you – money well spent. It’s not as simple as one thinks but your guidance makes it really clear.

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Nilene and Andries Lötter

Qualified Fitter and Turner, Foreman

Hi Tate, we watched the whole CV course. We started from the beginning and went through it step by step. It is done in so much detail, very customer friendly, the way you are able to bring over the message without making anyone feel small and giving everybody the confidence to be able to create their own, is absolutely awesome!!

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Melody Masuko

CA, Finanical Manager

I am really enjoying going through the course. No CV writer puts that sort of information in your CV. I agree with you that a CV in this format will make a big difference.

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