http://www.takon.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.takon.co.nz en-us Sat, 16 May 2026 15:14:09 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.takon.co.nz/blog/post/163492/preparation-is-your-edge/ Preparation is Your Edge — And Now You Can Get Expert HelpBy Sean Brunner, Director — Takon | April 2026The job market is competitive, and the professionals who get hired are almost always those who prepared. A strong CV gets you through the door. A confident, well-rehearsed interview gets you the offer. Winging it — regardless of your experience, seniority or confidence — is not a strategy.After 25 years in executive search & recruitment, I’ve seen firsthand how preparation separa... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.takon.co.nz/blog/#post163492 http://www.takon.co.nz/blog/post/158165/recruiting-leaders-for-small-to-medium-professional-services-firms/ Recruiting leadership roles for professional services firms requires a deep understanding of the environment and context. Whether its law, engineering, accounting, consulting, health, or other professional and advisory disciplines, there are common considerations that materially affect hiring outcomes.For this blog, we focus on small to medium professional services firms (typically under 200 employees). These businesses often share similar characteristics and have relatively small support or non... Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:34:47 +1300 http://www.takon.co.nz/blog/#post158165 http://www.takon.co.nz/blog/post/156973/executive-search--recruitment-whats-the-right-approach/ Most employers understand that finding and attracting the best talent is critical to any organisation. However, not all jobs are equal, and some technical, specialist, and leadership roles can make a bigger impact on performance and outcomes than others.So, what’s the right approach? The chosen method can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking to fill a specialist position or secure top-tier leadership talent, understanding the different strategies available will help you make the b... Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:26:31 +1300 http://www.takon.co.nz/blog/#post156973