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Testimonial Posts

Flavien Charpentier Testimonial

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Well, there’s lots of value in it [in your services], and different ones. 

One of them is that you offer a service which is of really really high quality. It’s a rare service. It’s not something you can get everywhere. 

And, you not only offer that service, but I think it’s delivered brilliantly and it helps me to offer myself, if you like, to the market in a much more favourable way. 

Also I even learned about myself!  And it’s also important when it comes to actually doing an interview. Because now, looking at you, I’m looking at myself on the screen, and it helps me as well, moving in a better way. It’s learning. And then, so, not only you help me to find a job, but you also help me to behave better in front of a camera, you know, so, I’m understanding my career better. 

And also you’ve got qualities. You’re sensible enough to see where there is a difference to be made and where your candidate can actually sell his skill set better.  And that you see. You’ve got that vision of people and of the market, which allows you to show the candidate in the best possible way.  

So yeah, great! I’m really happy with your services, Tate. Thank you so much! 

Flavien Charpentier
FMCG Financial Director
[Transcript of the Video]

This is a testimonial from 2021 – the year of uncertainty, lockdowns and no international travel and a low rate of hiring world-wide.  In spite of all this, Flavien was able to advance and get a better job in his country of residence (Switzerland), and I’m proud to have helped him in this process during this challenging time. 

How is this relevant now? The answer is simple – don’t wait for the crisis to motivate you to move in a better direction. If your life goal is to migrate permanently, the best time to take control of your destination is always now.  And if you are ready to migrate permanently to New Zealand, Australia or any other English speaking country – your small steps today can lead you to success sooner than you might think. 

As a first step, I always begin with your resume and a short description of your immigration goals.  Send to me personally at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz for a helpful response, usually on the same day. I will offer meeting options to qualifying candidates in my response.

Market Updates

The New Reality of Finding Teaching Jobs

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A Practical Guide

In today’s teaching job market, challenges have grown significantly, even as demand for qualified educators remains high. Based on my direct involvement with clients actively seeking roles, I’ve identified key shifts and strategies to improve your job search success.

Why the Teaching Job Market is Tougher Now
Although teacher shortages persist globally, smaller schools are struggling to keep up with the cost and administrative requirements of hiring. Many prefer to avoid the added expenses involved in processing foreign visas, making it harder for international candidates to enter these roles. Larger schools with stronger funding and the ability to plan ahead are generally more willing to engage with foreign teachers, especially those who bring a prepared, professional profile that stands out from the competition.

Your Path to Success: Targeting and Direct Engagement

Focus on Successful Employers
Aim for schools that have the resources and systems in place to handle overseas applications. Institutions that are better equipped to process work visas and handle the associated costs will consider qualified international applicants today.

Prepare a Strong Profile
A professional, well-prepared CV and supporting presentation materials. Being practiced for the job interview stage is ideal. By highlighting your unique strengths and achievements your first impression is personalised and powerful because employers want to understand you quickly. Your hard work to prepare will make their understanding easy. This is important. Currently, I’ve been able to achieve over an 80% response rate with this approach.

Engage Decision-Makers Directly
Spending time on proper introductions will save time in the long run. Setting yourself apart from the other 100 or 200 CVs in the email box is highly useful for employers and it is the only way to achiieve the high rates of personal feedbacks we are getting. It sometimes happens that your specialised skill can encourage a foreign hiring decision even when there was no plan to hire abroad. Opening the door takes planning and initiative but it pays you back with better results and more learning happens in the process.

Collect Direct Market Feedback
Every interaction is valuable, whether it’s a “yes” or a “no.” Even a rejection can provide insight, helping you refine your approach for the next opportunity. Market feedback isn’t about winning with every effort. It is about improving with every effort. These conversations offer a real-time look into what your market seeks today and how your profile is being considered. Although I am writing about teachers right now, it is the same for every job market.

Conclusion: The Key to Success
In this changing landscape, your success hinges on targeted applications, direct engagement, and constant learning from feedback. With thoughtful preparation and consistent outreach, you can navigate the teaching job market’s new challenges and open doors to exciting opportunities. Continuous improvement will always be your best friend in every long term goal that you have.

Ready to start? Get prepared, be persistent, and reach out directly. If you have any questions, then reach out to me – tate@employmentforimmigration.nz —success awaits!

Job Finding Stories

Overcoming a Sudden Job Closure: Juan’s Case Study

Tate

A Systematic Approach to find work

Introduction:

Juan’s journey to securing employment and residency in New Zealand is a testament to the effectiveness of a structured job-hunting strategy, multimedia presentation, and proactive engagement with potential employers. In this case study, we explore how a tailored approach, confidence-building techniques, and networking helped Juan overcome unexpected challenges to land his second job within two days of direct outreach.

1. Core Strengths Development and Profile Preparation

From November 2023 to July 2024, Juan worked with Tate’s Employment for Immigration to identify and summarize his core strengths and achievements. This foundation, reflected in his CV, Video CV, and photo portfolio, helped Juan stay clear on his key selling points throughout the job search.

  • Result: Juan was always well-prepared for interviews, able to confidently recall his achievements, which provided potential employers with a clear understanding of his technical expertise.

2. Cold-Calling Confidence and Proactive Job Search

A crucial turning point in Juan’s journey was overcoming his initial reluctance to cold-call employers. Through Session 4 of his program, Juan witnessed live demonstrations of cold calls made on his behalf by his consultant. This gave him the confidence to engage directly with hiring managers.

3. Effective Multimedia Presentation

Juan’s photo portfolio and Video CV set him apart in a competitive job market. These tools allowed potential employers to see his practical skills in action, making his profile more compelling than a traditional CV alone.

  • Result: His multimedia materials helped confirm Juan’s technical expertise and contributed to him being shortlisted for interviews, where he continued to impress.

Unexpected Challenges: A Lesson in Networking

Although Juan’s first job in New Zealand helped him gain experience that contributed to securing his second job, the process didn’t unfold as he expected. Juan’s direct boss, who had promised a referral, declined to provide one when contacted by his prospective employer. Instead, he only confirmed Juan’s employment details, leaving the new employer with limited insight into Juan’s performance.

However, Juan’s networking efforts paid off. The site engineer who worked closely with Juan stepped in to provide a strong reference, confirming Juan’s skill with repairs, maintenance, and equipment installations. This confirmation aligned with Juan’s interview responses and ultimately reassured the employer of his qualifications.

  • Result: Despite the setback, Juan’s professional relationships with other colleagues proved valuable. The site engineer’s referral helped secure his new role, even without the support of his direct boss.

Outcome: Securing Employment and Residency

Juan’s journey demonstrates the importance of a proactive job-hunting strategy and the value of networking. Despite unexpected setbacks, Juan’s persistence and the strength of his preparation led to a positive outcome.

  • Job Secured: Juan received a job offer within two days of his cold-calling efforts, securing his visa and allowing him to remain in New Zealand.
  • Professional Growth: Juan’s experience in his first New Zealand job, along with the skills and materials he developed, made him a standout candidate for his second role.
  • Overcoming Challenges: Despite his direct boss’s lack of support, Juan’s site engineer provided the referral needed to confirm his abilities, underscoring the power of professional relationships.

Conclusion: A Story of Overcoming Setbacks with a Structured System

Juan’s success is a testament to the power of perseverance and a well-organized job search strategy. Through effective coaching, multimedia tools, and a proactive mindset, Juan was able to navigate the complexities of redundancy, visa constraints, and competition. His story is a reminder that even when unexpected challenges arise—such as the lack of a promised referral—strong preparation, networking, and persistence can overcome these obstacles.

Key Takeaways:

  • Structured Approach: Identifying core strengths and preparing a multimedia portfolio provided Juan with the confidence and tools needed to succeed in interviews.
  • Cold-Calling Mastery: Live demonstrations of cold-calling helped Juan adopt this approach, leading to rapid results in his job search.
  • Networking Pays Off: Despite a lack of support from his direct boss, Juan’s relationships with other colleagues, such as the site engineer, proved crucial in securing his second job.
Market Updates

Good News for Migrant Teachers

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New Zealand has taken significant steps to address the shortage of teachers through various initiatives and funding boosts.

  1. Budget Allocation: The New Zealand government has allocated nearly $53 million for teacher recruitment and training over the next four years. This funding is intended to place and train 1,500 new teachers, with around 400 new teachers added each year. This initiative includes a $20,000 package per placement for aspiring teachers, covering living expenses and tuition fees. Schools will also receive contributions towards the cost of training and mentoring these new teachers​ (The Spinoff)​​ (RNZ)​.
  2. Salary Increases: There have been substantial improvements in teacher salaries. By December 2024, the top salary for secondary teachers will reach $100,000. Newly trained secondary teachers will see starting salaries increase significantly, providing a more attractive financial incentive for entering the profession. These salary increases are part of the government’s efforts to make teaching a more appealing career choice and to retain experienced teachers​ (Education in New Zealand)​.
  3. Overseas Recruitment: To further address teacher shortages, the government has extended funding to support the relocation of 300 overseas teachers to New Zealand. Additionally, there are 425 overseas finders fee packages to assist schools with the costs of recruiting teachers from abroad​ (RNZ)​.

These measures reflect a comprehensive approach to not only recruit new teachers but also retain current ones, with a focus on improving working conditions and providing financial incentives. This is part of a broader strategy to ensure a sustainable and well-supported teaching workforce in New Zealand.

If you are a qualified teacher in your country and if you want to learn how to find work in New Zealand or Australia, just send your CV to me at tate@employmentforimmigraiton to me for a quick review. I will respond with helpful insights in about a day. – Tate

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Is New Zealand in a Recession or is this My Best Opportunity to Find Work in 2024?

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Discover how to maximize your job search during the peak hiring season in New Zealand and Australia! This video provides key insights into why spring is the best time to secure employment, highlighting migration trends.

It is worthy to note that your best employers are not average companies, they are higher-performance companies. Successful companies will be hiring in September and October, as I explain in the video.

Take advantage of this time and ensure your readiness for the busy summer months. Perfect if you are a job seeker looking to make the most of this optimal hiring period.

New Zealand and Australia are the most foreign-friendly countries in the west.

Everyone Need Encouragement

Upskilling: A Path to Success for Aspiring Migrants to New Zealand and Australia

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Migrating to New Zealand or Australia for work can be a challenging endeavor, especially if you find yourself on the borderline of qualifications and skills required for these competitive job markets. As a career marketer and job consultant with 30+ years of experience, I want to offer some advice on how upskilling might be your best option and why self-improvement is a valuable goal in itself.

The Importance of Upskilling

Upskilling can significantly enhance your profile, making you a more competitive candidate in the job market. It is not only about meeting the minimum requirements but also about exceeding them and standing out among other applicants. Self-improvement through acquiring new skills or enhancing existing ones can lead to greater job satisfaction, better career prospects, and an improved quality of life.

Investigating Opportunities

To investigate opportunities in New Zealand or Australia, start with a thorough assessment of your current skills and achievements. Compare these with the market demand and immigration requirements in your desired industry. Job advertisements are a valuable resource for understanding the specific qualifications and skills needed for various roles. Familiarity with these requirements can help you set clear goals and identify areas for improvement.

Understanding Immigration Requirements

Over the past couple of generations, both New Zealand and Australia have been increasing their requirements for migrant job seekers. Due to the popularity of these two countries, it is likely this trend will continue. Additionally, the immigration websites for New Zealand and Australia provide detailed information on the qualifications required for different visa categories. If you want customised service, seek out reputable agencies like New Zealand Shores for immigration help. Ensuring you meet these requirements is crucial for a successful application and a smooth transition to working abroad.

Ethical Considerations

While I would love to work with everyone, I face a moral dilemma. Engaging in a business deal without ensuring that a job seeker can realistically secure a job and a satisfactory quality of life in a new country would be unethical. Therefore, if you are on the borderline of qualifications and skills, I encourage you to view upskilling and personal improvement as positive steps that can open doors not only in New Zealand and Australia but also in your home country or other potential destinations.

A Message of Hope

I hope this advice helps you find a path towards an improved profile. By enhancing your skills and aligning them with market demands and immigration requirements, you can significantly increase your chances of success. Self-improvement is a positive goal in itself, and I believe that with dedication and effort, you can achieve your career aspirations.

I wish you all the best in your journey, and perhaps we will meet again when you are ready to take the next step in your career.

Market Updates

Is there a recession in New Zealand?

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I will try to explain clearly and briefly.

Hiring Cycles:

Yes, there is a recession. But there are also hiring seasons. Every winter is a slower period for permanent hires in New Zealand as people are still recovering from the post-COVID inflationary environment. The best time to prepare for work is now because every year, there is a hiring boom in spring. Sometimes early spring in September or even late August, and other times mid-spring in October. But every year, it happens. I can explain why if you like, but the short answer is that business activity picks up in the warmer seasons with the longer days.

Leading Industries:

Yes, some companies are struggling. But some companies are doing well. Every industry will have a mix of poor performers and top performers. Let’s see how New Zealand primary industries are doing. “New Zealand Foreign Affairs & Trade (MFAT) estimates the country’s major primary sectors of meat, dairy, fisheries, wine, forestry, and selected horticulture products to export up to 95% of their output, revealing how crucial exports are to the very industries that characterise the island nation.” (4 Apr 2024)

Resilient Industries:

Some sectors have shown robust growth despite economic downturns. Industries such as technology, healthcare, and primary industries (including agriculture and forestry) have maintained steady or increasing hiring rates. For instance, job ads in primary industries have seen a positive trend, with notable growth in regions like Manawatu, Hawkes Bay, and Southland, which have all recorded significant increases in job ad volumes compared to pre-pandemic levels​ (SEEK)​​ (Live and Work New Zealand)​.

Strategic Job Seeking:

For skilled professionals, the key to navigating the job market lies in identifying top-performing companies within resilient industries. Presenting top-level skills in a polished, best-in-class format can capture the attention of hiring managers. Personalized applications and targeted presentations significantly enhance the chances of receiving a positive response. Tailoring your approach to each company shows dedication and helps you stand out in a competitive job market​ (MBIE)​​ (MBIE)​.

Supporting Metrics:

  • Inflation Rate: Increased from 1.5% in 2020 to 5.9% in 2022.
  • Mortgage Defaults: Rising trend due to economic pressures.
  • Grocery Prices: Significant increases, particularly in fresh produce and dairy, doubling or tripling in some cases.
  • Job Ads in Primary Industries: Steady growth with regions like Manawatu up 75%, Hawkes Bay up 61%, and Southland up 56% since pre-pandemic levels​ (SEEK)​​ (Stats NZ)​.

Helpful & personalised insights available to you:

If you are skilled, your best opportunity to find work is to find a company that needs your skills. The time to prepare is right now because when August is here, you will want to be fully engaged into your job market. Leading companies will require quality candidates at that time. It is the best time in 2024 to find work. If any questions, drop me a line with your CV for helpful insights in response – tate@employmentforimmigration.nz

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Transitioning from Beginner to Advanced Job Seeker: A Guided Journey

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You don’t have time to learn from your own mistakes. Do it right the first time. Unlock doors to more employer engagement, interviews, and better career opportunities.

1. A Natural Learning Curve

Transitioning from a novice to an advanced job seeker doesn’t have to be like a master’s degree.  With the right system and mentorship, progressive improvements can happen quickly along milestones of improvement until a job is secured.

2. Growing from Experience

As a beginner, recognizing the potential for growth is crucial. An advanced job hunting system and experienced support can guide even the most introverted people towards confident job seeking and job interviewing.  I have seen the most introverted professionals gain confidence in their presentation skills when they realise that the content of their knowledge is 10x more important than how that content is delivered to employers who need their skills.

3. Evolutionary Steps Forward

Imagine the shift from tentative job applications to employing targeted, effective methods. Advancing gradually brings noticeable changes in approach and outcomes.  Knowing what to do and how to do it, with the right coach is all you need.

4. Learning from Others

New job seekers benefit immensely by learning from those who’ve walked this path thousands of time previously. A person who has helped thousands of job seekers through every possible challenge imaginable is going to save you a lot of hassles and remove barriers quickly. For example, a business owner doesn’t automatically know that owning a business can be a red flag of competition to employers. Additionally, they often don’t realise how easy it can be to present business ownership as an advantage to employers. There are many examples of similar unforeseen cultural minefields.

5. Success through Transition

Embracing advanced methods promises higher employer responsiveness and increased interview opportunities.  Imagine getting an 80% personalized response rate directly from employers.  This is 40x greater than the average 2% response rates experienced by most job seekers.  This level of improvement can be achieved painlessly with the right system, experience and support.

6. Empowering Career Growth with Ongoing Support

Moving from conventional to advanced approaches is not just possible but immensely rewarding. Throughout this transition, learners are supported by experienced guidance every step of the way until they secure a job offer.  I have helped clients with a 3-year delay during my “end to end” service package. The first delay was the Covid lockdowns. It lasted 2-years. And this resulted in another 1-year delay due to financial challenges. And when my Client was finally ready, I made myself available and we continued forward until success was achieved. End-to-end job support like this is virtually unheard of in our job market today.

Conclusion: Embrace the Progression

The journey from a beginner to an advanced job seeker can unfold naturally, marked by continuous improvements in measurable results. If are dedicated to your goal, I can help you achieve it.

To find out how my system and support can work for you, just send your CV to Tate@EmploymentForImmigration.NZ – be sure to include a few sentences about your status and goals.  I respond in about 1 day.

Market Updates

Every year there is a hiring boom following the holiday season

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A hiring boom happens every year following the holiday season and now is a perfect time to prepare.

Reason #1 – New Year Resolution – Increased hiring happens because holidays bring about change: new diets, new exercise programs, new inspirations in life and of course new jobs happen as inspired change. This means that roles need to be replace, often with urgency.

Reason #2 – Business Plans – As with people, businesses also generate new visions for growth at this time of year. They come into the new year with strategy plans, new budgets and new requirements for staff.

The challenge – Finding a new life isn’t easy. Even for locals, switching jobs can be stressful. Similar to moving house, another one of life’s many challenges. New Migrants are doing that that plus new friends and switching cultures and all family members are doing these same thing together, often risking everything in the process.

The best approach – Plan well, implement effectively and stay flexibile. As with any complex project the key to success is to break it down into bite-size tasks that can be mastered and implemented successfully, one after the other. Like building a bridge, it can be done. This bring us to the topic, how to take advantage of the current situation if you are a foreign migrant wanting to enter New Zealand. You know that there is a hiring boom after the holidays. You know that hiring slows down dramatically in December. What can be done now to maximise your opportunities to get hired into a great job as soon as possible? I believe the answer isn’t difficult.

Firstly to prepare, then to get into the job market as soon as possible so that real progress is being made and hopefully do it this year so that you can build relationships and experience. Even if you aren’t hired this year, the experience of being in the job market this year will prepare you for what is coming.

In the post-holiday hiring boom there will be some urgent jobs that aren’t possible to fill by locals. If you are super skilled and experienced and qualified, you may be a snapped up if you are in the right place at the right time, having already some experience so that you are able to deliver good content, being practiced up in the job hunting process already.

A customised approach is essential to finding the right job fit. Your unique professional strengths are your best assets, and should be the main feature in your profile.

If anyone reading this would like helpful insights into how specifically you can manage your job search, send your CV to me at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz for a response in about a day. Let me know your experience so far for context. I have been helping migrants apply their strengths to the job finding process for 15+ years.

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Hiring happens pre and post holidays. Prepare for both options.

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Tate emphasizes the importance of preparing before starting a job search, with four to six weeks of preparation time needed for a best-in-class presentation profile. February is highlighted as the hot zone for hiring.

Tate offers end-to-end support for job searching for qualifying job seekers. Just send a few comments about your job finding status and your CV to tate@employmentforimmigration.nz