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Most have been there, some more regularly than others.  A little overindulgence over the weekend can be problematic when it comes to going to work on Monday (or any other day of the week for that matter). Current societal challenges have seen an increase in liquid...

Setting goals isn’t a new idea. The concept of goal setting has been around long since our era and dates back to when Greek philosopher Aristotle identified that “purpose causes action”. Goal setting is a key tool of any manager or a business owner. They are a proven...

At Goal Digger, we are no stranger to assisting people with their career redirection. Here is our advice for you; Disruptions to our working lives, routines, and the world around us have been challenging for many of us during COVID-19. But alongside the challenge, it...

We hope you are surviving well in your bubbles and finding the work/life balance ok for you non-essential businesses. For the essential businesses, we know this is a really tricky time managing your people, so hang in there and thanks for all you are doing. Before the...

Most of our clients work are private enterprises and don't work in a unionised environment, if you do, you need to check out additional information in relation to changes where there is a collective agreement available to employees.  For now, here are the key changes...

We've all had them, heck, you might have even been one!  When going through a recruitment process we always advise clients to ensure they are comfortable with the employer, you need to be happy in the environment you are going to work in - no doubt about it!  There...

Bullying is often a topic of conversation with our clients at Goal Digger, both those who are in school and those who are involved in the workplace.  In this piece we will be referring to younger people, but in essence it is all the same.| First let't talk about what...

At Goal Digger, we are used to working with students who are facing exams both at tertiary and secondary level.  It's stressful, it's unavoidable and people are often floundering not knowing how to prepare or carry out the exam.  Let us give you some pointers. First...

The 10 Biggest Interview Killers Thanks to Jo Turner at JobDig for summing up the biggest interview killers for us!  Take a read if you are in the market. You've worked hard to win the interview. Don't spoil all your work to this point and let yourself...

We know that the easiest way to find out if you like an occupation or industry is to actually get some intel!   This is where you need to utilise your networks. Find people you know that 'know people in the know', or just call up a place where you think...

Once you have explored your personality type, it's a great place to start investigating career ideas by personality type. Heres a great link to check out your options. Suggested Careers by Personality Type  

Sometimes, life in a small business that is trying to make a big difference seems near impossible at times.  How do we make it work?  Sheer determination, that's how. Today started out like any other day in the life of Goal Digger.  6:30am - 8:45am is time to get the...

Bullying is not OK here, employers beware.

Everyone waits with anticipation as the NCEA results are released each January.  It is an anxious time of year for parents, teachers, universities and careers practitioners! So, what happens when things don't go to plan and you haven't met the requirements for your...

Jonathan Cheung studied BA Fashion at Kingston University and graduated in 1989. He now works in California and is Head of Design at Levi Strauss & Co. On our recent trip to the US, we asked him for his tips and advice he would give students or fellow alumni who...

From a career counselling point of view and from an HR perspective, we at Goal Digger know that showcasing your skills is quite possibly the best skill one can have!  Without the ability to do this, you aren't marketing yourself to your full potential. For anyone...

Is your glass half full, or glass half empty? It is all about perception and that perception shapes the way we think, act and feel all day long.  In our practice, we see an overwhelming number of average and extremely high achievers suffering from depression and...

  As we struck our second birthday here at Goal Digger, I thought what better way to celebrate than write a blog on real-life!  I was recently asked to write a piece by Baby Sleep Consultants to help other mums and dads who are considering the return to work make...

At Goal Digger, we push for all of our Goal Diggers to put themselves out there and strive to achieve scholarships. It is hard to know where to start, so we’re trying to give you as much information as possible to get you started. Let’s dispel the myths of...

Thanks to our buddies over at My Safety Guru, we bring you everything you need to know about integrating injured employees back to work.  Thanks MSG. When you get it wrong with health and safety, accidents happen. As a result, having staff of work can mean your small...

It's dog eat dog out there in such a competitive marketplace for the top jobs, or any job!  If you are constantly getting the "Dear John" letter, maybe you aren't portraying yourself right?  Here's our take on why your CV is hitting the bin, not the jackpot. You are...