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Forum: New Zealand
Jan 27th 2012, 2:59 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,493
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Finding that first job in Auckland...

For people who don't have jobs lined up when they touch down, is the norm to do some temping first to get an idea of how things are done in NZ or do people hold out until they get a permanent job? I...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 24th 2012, 9:34 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,493
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Finding that first job in Auckland...

You know what? I really hadn't expected the whole reference thing to be as hyped as it sounds like! I come from a fast paced risk adverse industry where HR gives out a really standard reference. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 19th 2012, 7:08 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,493
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Finding that first job in Auckland...

No, it's just that everything seems more formal in the NZ than the UK, which surprises me because NZ is supposed to be the more laid back country. Some of my qualifications aren't even recognised in...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 19th 2012, 6:31 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,493
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Finding that first job in Auckland...

You mean on an informal level? On paper, my company will probably say very little.
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 19th 2012, 9:08 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,493
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Finding that first job in Auckland...

In the UK large companies only give really brief references for their former employees. I think companies have been sued in the past by new employers for giving non-factual references, which turned...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 18th 2012, 10:11 am
Replies: 39
Views: 3,212
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: UK to NZ February 2012

Hey all

Leaving the UK this month to go travelling but won't arrive in Auckland until 28 February so thought I would add myself to the February list.

Feeling excited and terrified at the same...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 18th 2012, 10:02 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,493
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Finding that first job in Auckland...

Generally, one would think that moving to a new country without children or a partner would make things easier but based on what I've read up on NZ so far, the norm is for ppl to move with family. ...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2012, 10:53 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,377
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Flatshare in Central Auckland - how much should I pay?

Thanks newkiwi! the areas you mentioned do sound nice :-)

Within central Auckland how far south is safe before you get to the dodgy bits?
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2012, 10:50 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,493
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Finding that first job in Auckland...

Justcol/others - how do I "prove my worth"...??? Examples please!!
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 17th 2012, 1:09 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,493
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Finding that first job in Auckland...

Hey all!

I will be in Auckland next month and have gently started looking at job opportunities on job boards (hoping to find something in the CBD).

I have heard that finding commercial work...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 16th 2012, 10:30 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,377
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Flatshare in Central Auckland - how much should I pay?

Thanks so much!

Oscar the Grouch - how long does it take to get into Auckland Central from One Tree Hill (on foot and by bus)?
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 9th 2012, 11:40 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,377
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Flatshare in Central Auckland - how much should I pay?

Hello!

I am a 31 year old female moving to Auckland at the end of the month. I don't have a job lined up but am hoping to work in the CBD. Since I don't know very many people and I am making the...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 5th 2012, 3:47 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 803
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: Hello!

Hello Rich

I am new to this forum and just wanted to introduce myself. I am 31, female and will be moving to NZ shortly. From 1 March I will be looking for work in Auckland. You didn't mention...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 5th 2012, 3:40 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,041
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Re: New to Nz, looking to make friends in Auckland

Hi Joanne

I am new to this thread and will be leaving the UK shortly. I am 31, single and finally decided to take a leap of faith about the whole moving to NZ thing! Will travel around NZ before...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 5th 2012, 3:28 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 655
Posted By sheetarathundercat

Kia Ora! Coming to Auckland!

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to introduce myself! I am a 31 year old gal who is about to leave London to go travelling around NZ for a couple of months before settling in Auckland and looking for...
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