Working Under the Close Contact Exemption Scheme
Close Contact Exemption Scheme Lowie Recruitment is registered as a Critical Service under the Close Contact Exemption Scheme. If you are deemed a Household Contact, you can still work with Lowie Recruitment. During the Omicron response, critical workers who are identified as Household Contacts, that are asymptomatic and employed by a Critical Service provider, are […]
Santa Express: New Zealand’s First Virtual Santa shall Deliver Christmas Magic to Kiwi Kids
New Zealand’s First Virtual Santa shall Deliver Christmas Magic to Kiwi Kids You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I’m telling you why – Santa Claus is coming to… your home. As we quickly approach the festive season, there is uncertainty as what level of the Covid Protection Framework we […]
7 Reasons to Become a Santa
The Top 7 Reasons to Become a Santa Every year as the Christmas season approaches, Santa begins to appear in retail stores, malls and events all around New Zealand. If you have thought about getting a job as Santa but you want to learn more, we have prepared a list of reasons why you shouldn’t […]
A Day in the Life of a Mall Santa
A Typical Day of a Mall Santa Santa’s role at the mall is to sit on his throne surrounded by his elves and meet hundreds of kids that eagerly wait in line to meet Santa and find out If they have been naughty or nice. During the course of the day Santa will get to […]
3 Ways You Can Ace In-person Interviews
How to Ace In-Person Interviews We all know that a job interview is an important meeting, but how we prepare for it can make or break the chance of getting hired. Whether you are applying for an entry-level position or a senior role, it is likely that there will come a time when you have […]
5 Things Employers Look For When Interviewing Candidates
What Employers Look for when Interviewing Candidates Great resumes are easy to come by; but when you’re a top job candidate, and it comes time for the first or final interview, your success hinges on being able to stand out from other interviewing candidates. One way is through certain qualities that all employers will look […]
3 ways you should communicate your organisation’s purpose
How to Communicate Your Organisation’s Purpose to Candidates So you’re looking for a new hire? Awesome. But you need to know how to communicate your organisation’s purpose. Why do you exist? What are you trying to accomplish? And why is the person that will be filling this position so crucial to your company? In order […]
5 Tips for Onboarding a New Hire
Onboarding A New Hire Knowing how to onboard a new hire is important for them and ultimately for your business. An employee’s initial impression of their job, organization, and manager determines how engaged they are in the workplace, so you need to focus on the right things to effectively onboard new employees. New hires joining […]
4 Tips on how to calm your second interview jitters
It’s the high-pressure situation you’ve been dreading: a second interview. You’re not sure what to expect, but you know you want it badly and are willing to do whatever it takes to get the job. This leads to some very real interview anxiety, particularly if you’ve had a bad experience with an interview in the […]
What recruiters look for in cover letters
Recruiters, hiring managers, and other employment professionals use cover letters as an opportunity to learn more about candidates. While they have the potential to be a valuable asset in your job applications, sometimes writing a cover letter can be a difficult task. Whether you’re writing for the first time or need a last-minute letter for […]