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Mastering the Art of Metrics in Your Interview – A Guide for All Industries
In interviews, it’s not just what you’ve done, but how well you can prove it. Mastering the art of using metrics in your interview—specific numbers and percentages—is a critical strategy to elevate your interview performance, regardless of your industry.
Whether you’re in sales, project management, or customer service, measurable achievements paint a clearer picture of your impact.
Learnings from Fonterra’s AI journey
Chris Kane – Director Global Engineering and Technical at Fonterra Co-operative shares learnings from Fonterra’s AI journey so far.
If your business is anything like Fonterra then you will be getting a lot of consultants and organisations reaching out and promising to solve all your problems, simply with the use of AI.
Survive to 2025 – Then What? A look at the Employment Market.
Reflecting on 36 years in recruitment, John Lawson has witnessed four recessions, each teaching valuable lessons.
One of the most important? The market is always cyclical, prepare in the good times to survive the bad.
It’s hard to say if this recession is the worst—economists suggest we haven’t hit bottom yet.
Navigating the Future of Manufacturing with Industry 4.0
Many New Zealand businesses are navigating the future of manufacturing with Industry 4.0.
As the manufacturing sector rapidly evolves, technology is playing an increasingly critical role in driving efficiency, productivity, and innovation.
Industry 4.0, the fourth industrial revolution, has become a buzzword in this space, often generating both excitement and confusion.
The CV: It’s Not About You, It’s All About Them
A successful CV should focus on the employer’s needs rather than just showcasing your achievements. The phrase “It’s not about you, it’s all about them” highlights the importance of tailoring your CV to the job and company you’re applying to. Here’s how:
Focus on Results
Quantify achievements using metrics to demonstrate impact (e.g., “Increased team efficiency by 30%” or “Led a project that saved $50,000 annually”).
Survive to 2025 – then what?
Today I spoke to a person who I placed into their first role in 1987 which must mean I have been in recruitment for 36 years.
That’s a long time and I am sure there are some out there that think it’s too long.
Putting it another way I have been working long enough in recruitment to experience 4 recessions.
Is this recession the worst, it certainly depends on who you talk to.
Listening to the economists it seems we still have a way to go yet.
Standing Out in Interviews: The Power of Using Metrics in Your Answers
In today’s competitive job market, standing out in interviews is essential. While many candidates speak in broad terms about their achievements, those who back up their claims with hard numbers often leave a lasting impression. Metrics—those key performance indicators, percentages, and specific numbers—can be the game-changer that helps you stand out.