Goal Digger News
NCEA Results Day Blues
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...
The Path to Success Jonathan Cheung, Head of Design – Levis Struss & Co
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...
Anxiety in our Young People… it’s real
We are not trained in mental health, however we have a lot of experience with young people and the issues they are facing. Anxiety and depression is rife, we encourage you to know the signs and know how to find help. A great place to start is with your GP and if...
How to Showcase your Employability Skills
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...
Getting stuck in the negative: And how to get out of it
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...
Tips for Supermums and Superdads returning to work: Life after kids…
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...
Scholarships: Let’s get Goal Digging some Money!
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...
Employees retiring to work from injury and making ACC your BFF!
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...
Why your CV is hitting the bin, not the jackpot!
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...
90 Day Trial Periods – know your stuff?
Here at Goal Digger, we like to look out for everyone and this month we want to school you up on 90 Day Trials. Have a quick read if you are either looking for a job, or looking to employ. Whilst it is favourable for an Employer and an Employee to agree upon a 90 day...