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New technology set to reduce construction incidents
Smart Cities

New technology set to reduce construction incidents

Construction managers could gain real-time alerts and a full-site view as five firms trial AI tools to curb incidents and injuries.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021
Is your CV up to scratch? Find out online
Curriculum vitae

Is your CV up to scratch? Find out online

Unveil the secrets to a perfect CV with Careers NZ's new 'Know Your CV' online tool, ensuring your application stands out in today's job market.

By Mike Borgfeldt • 1 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2012

Global Stories

Curriculum vitae (CV) stories

Google backs Emergent to help non‑coders build software
Digital Transformation

Google backs Emergent to help non‑coders build software

Google has invested in Emergent, giving the AI start-up early access to Gemini 3 to help millions of non-coders build production software.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools
Cartech

Employers move beyond CVs with skills-based hiring & AI tools

Employers are shifting from CVs to skills-based hiring and AI-supported assessments to find authentic talent and improve fairness in 2026.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024
Artificial Intelligence

AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind
Recruitment

Firms using resumes for recruitment risk falling behind

Over 87% of employers report problems finding talent through resumes, leading to a rise in skills-based hiring, says a new report by TestGorilla.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign
Malware

Kaspersky uncovers details about active cyber-espionage campaign

Nearly 10 years since experts unmasked an active cyber-espionage campaign, the state-sponsored group continues to show prolific updating of tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
Stop using these 16 terms to describe yourself
Human Capital Management

Stop using these 16 terms to describe yourself

Do you describe yourself differently – on your website, promotional materials, or especially on social media – than you do in person?.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2013
Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO
Marketing Technologies

Resume error not my fault: Yahoo CEO

Reports say Scott Thompson has claimed an executive placement firm introduced the erroneous qualification before he started work with PayPal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2012

Stories from Other Regions

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Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence
Fintech

Blue John launches GREY for people risk intelligence

Rising compliance pressure and AI-polished applications are pushing employers to rethink hiring, as Blue John targets regulated sectors with GREY.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026
35% of UK job applications miss interview threshold
Risk & Compliance

35% of UK job applications miss interview threshold

Most applicants miss out because their CVs fail to mirror job-ad wording, rather than being blocked outright by software, new research suggests.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Xref launches candidate-owned verified profile platform
Human Capital Management

Xref launches candidate-owned verified profile platform

Employers are being urged to verify applicants earlier as AI swells CV volumes and weakens trust in standard hiring signals.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia
Human Capital Management

AI & overqualified applicants cloud hiring in Australia

Australian hiring managers say AI-shaped CVs and overqualified applicants are making it tougher than ever to spot standout talent.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Luvia & Open Campus launch digital IDs for students
EduTech

Luvia & Open Campus launch digital IDs for students

Luvia teams with Open Campus to roll out digital IDs and blockchain-backed credentials for students across Vietnam's schools and apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Feb 2026
Eursap shares 2026 tips for AI-friendly CV writing
Human Capital Management

Eursap shares 2026 tips for AI-friendly CV writing

Recruiter Eursap urges job seekers to tailor AI-friendly CVs for 2026, prioritising targeted wording, skills placement and outcome-led bullets.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
AI & personal branding reshape UK job market dynamics
Generative AI

AI & personal branding reshape UK job market dynamics

Canva's latest report reveals AI's vital role in UK job applications, showing a surge in personal branding and visually engaging CVs among applicants.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
OceanLotus backdoor targets MacOS systems running PERL
Malware

OceanLotus backdoor targets MacOS systems running PERL

OceanLotus is attacking MacOS systems with a Perl-based backdoor spread via fake event registration forms from Vietnamese group HDMC, Trend Micro reveals.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018