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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.
Decarbonisation – A Pathway for New Zealand Industry to Lead Locally and Globally
Lawson Williams partners with a wide range of businesses focussed on the future of technology, industry and manufacturing in New Zealand.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, decarbonisation is not just a response to climate change, it’s a powerful economic driver creating opportunities across industries.
Client Spotlight – Goodnature Ltd
As a business, we are privileged to work with a range of successful manufacturers.
This week, we sat down with Goodnature’s CEO, Hannah Smith, to share their growth story.
Can you tell us about your business and what inspired you to start it?
Goodnature has been shaking up the pest control industry since 2005 with smart, toxin-free, and A-class humane traps.
Plan Ahead: The Brain Drain is Real
Throughout 2024, we watched New Zealand’s brain drain gain momentum. However, with a recession and fewer job opportunities, the impact felt more theoretical than immediate.
Now, in 2025, the reality is hitting—hard.
We wanted to let you know that “time to fill” is about to skyrocket on a lot of early to mid-level positions where skills are critical.
As New Zealand emerges from recession, employers need to act now to secure top talent before it’s too late.
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.