Candidates Without the typical face-to-face interaction, showing your personality can be a challenge. Nowadays, many companies use video interviews to expedite the hiring process. In the d… Read More Opinions & Insights Due to the advancements of technology, certain jobs and careers will always need to be done by a human being but for others, […]
The latest news and insights from Cobalt and our network. 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 Career Advice Business buzzwords invade boardrooms, emails, marketing meetings and […]
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 Opinions & Insights That dream we all had as kids, the one we tend to return to day after day […]
Opinions & Insights Bitcoin is one of the fastest-growing assets in the world. This digital currency has become notorious, especially amongst would-be investors. In our increasingly digitalised wor… Read More 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 […]
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 […]