Engineering & Design Dasha Tarasova is a Senior Project Architect at Ignite Architects in Auckland. With a Masters of Architecture Degree, she has spent over 7 years working on residential and comme… Read More Engineering & Design Sarah Hewlett Diprose is an Architect at Warren and Mahoney, a multi-disciplinary architectural and design practice. Having been with the […]
Engineering & Design Great architects have come from all corners of the globe, spreading their distinct ideas, styles and techniques worldwide. Many of these buildings, like the Guggenheim Museum in… Read More Engineering & Design A future where people can enjoy a high quality of life is largely dependent on the state of our cities. […]
Engineering & Design There are plenty of world firsts and history trends to remember, but one of the strangest of recent times is easily the Whanganui River – the world’s only ‘living’ river. After … Read More Engineering & Design New Zealand is well on route to reaching the target of 90% renewable energy share by […]
Engineering & Design The theory of renewable energy sources being able to provide 100% of our power needs has gone from intriguing academic conundrum to evermore urgent necessity in the last few dec… Read More Engineering & Design Every industry carries their own myths and misconceptions, architecture is no different. It’s one of the most […]
Property & Real Estate Auckland’s red-hot property market continues to grow. New Zealand’s largest city is getting ready for a new housing boom, that will see suburban towns like Kumeu, Warkworth and … Read More Property & Real Estate Sharee Aitken, Property Recruiter for Cobalt shares advice and answers some key questions about Property Management […]
Legal Cobalt Recruitment recently hosted an event for Kiwi Lawyers who are living and working in London. A big thank you to those that came along to the event. It was great to meet th… Read More Legal One of the biggest obstacles to landing a job is being able to confidently represent yourself, your skills […]
Opinions & Insights Engineering consultant, Tom Parawa recently had the fortune to attend a breakfast seminar held by Bernard Hickey, economic columnist for the NZ Herald.In this informative event … Read More Opinions & Insights Peter Mahon became the most famous judge in New Zealand when he accused Air New Zealand of an “orchestrated litany […]
Opinions & Insights First came machines and steam power, then came mass production and electricity. Soon, it was computers and automation. Now we’re looking at a general trend of vast amounts of da… Read More Opinions & Insights Following the recent Auckland Trade Me’s Business Event, our construction consultants Kathryn Evans & Carol Kelly share […]
Construction The world of sport wouldn’t be the same without some of its most incredible stadiums. They give us a live viewing experience that cannot be matched and allow us to support the c… Read More Construction Few materials in the world have the same environmental benefits as wood. As climate change becomes an increasingly […]
Career Advice As a rule we do not find that functional CVs are as effective or well received by potential employers as well written chronological CVs that have functional elements built into … Read More Career Advice You need to weigh the pros and cons before making a commitment to your new prospective employer to […]
Career Advice Your first management job is a big step forward in your career. Being put in a position to manage others is a great achievement, but it can be a lot of pressure. Management is n… Read More Career Advice You’ve had an interview for the perfect role and now begins the anxious wait […]
Career Advice Business buzzwords invade boardrooms, emails, marketing meetings and can even pop-up on company websites. These words are overused to the point they no longer have any impact. E… Read More Career Advice Heavy workloads, long hours and pressure to meet work targets can get the better of anyone, including you. Even when you’re […]
Legal Looking for a new role can sometimes be an exhausting and time-consuming exercise, especially when you’re already in a full time and busy role. When working with a recruiter, to… Read More Candidates When writing a CV, it’s hard to avoid clichés entirely – we all do it. But if it sounds cringe, it […]
You need to weigh the pros and cons before making a commitment to your new prospective employer to avoid regretting your decision. Sometimes what you thought was a perfect job match could turn out to be the worst job you’ve ever had. To circumvent such a situation, we would like to share some helpful tips […]