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What makes us decide to come back to New Zealand?

Guest Contributor

For years and years we heard about the ‘brain drain.’ That was talented, tertiary qualified Kiwis heading overseas to escape their student loan, experience the big wide world and build their CV along the way. But there was always a flip-side to the ‘brain drain’, because eventually, most of these ex-pats returned home – invigorated, inspired and looking to leverage their skills in the local employment market.

One such expat is Tricia Alach, who we recently met as a ProgressionHR candidate. Back in NZ after 12 years away, Tricia is an accomplished writer who produces her own blog – all about the ups and downs of making the transition back to life in the land of the long white cloud.

She’s been good to enough let us share her latest post:

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What to know before you offer, or accept employment.

Guest Contributor, Recruitment

One issue that can arise when recruiting is: when is the deal actually done? When can the employer confidently say “yes we have got the person we wanted”? When can the candidate go out and celebrate having scored their (hopefully) dream job?

As this article has been written with ProgressionHR in mind, I could say not to worry, just trust Kelly and Laura and they will sort everything out for you. However, just in case you have not utilised their services (I can’t imagine why not) here are a few important points to remember. Read More