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Martin · 5d ago

Went for a job interview and site tour the other day. Some of the work was insanely physical— high risk of injury and the pay? Just $23.50 an hour. The guy interviewing me said they’d already had 189 applications in 5 days. I’m from a town of only 35K people. How anyone’s meant to survive on “low-risk” pay when even dangerous work is treated like this. Is NZ’s job market really this broken, or are people just expected to put themselves at risk for peanuts?

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Ajay · 6d ago

Recently, I had applied for a Job and managed to pass 3 of the 7 interviews (yes, 7 stage interview!!). After the 3rd interview I was told I was successful reaching the next stage and just needed to provide them availability. After replying and then following up another 2 times, I was then told I didn’t get the role cause the HR person went on medical leave and the position was filled. Any tips on how to handle something like this? Is it worth escalating if I don’t even work there?

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Roy · 22 Jul 2025

Here's one for the books - I asked a candidate a standard question "tell me how you handle conflict at work." This young lady stared me dead in the eye and said "I make things right - I get even." I nervously laughed. She was not kidding, she went on about how she "got revenge" on a colleague she had beef with by sabotaging his Powerpoint slides. I thanked her for her time, walked her out. Like, I really stood at the door and made sure she got into her car.

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Anon465671 · 13 Oct 2025

I think I've lost my ability to give a good interview. I'm applying for jobs and am getting some interviews but my past job rejections are affecting my nerves. I don't feel confident going in and I'm sure it shows. How can I get out of this frame of mind and regain my self-confidence -- if I ever get another interview?

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Tracy · 19 Feb 2026

How hard is it for a 50+ to find a role after 25 years at one company?

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Anon203665 · 26 Feb 2026

Help me with a question I had in a recent interview that I think I flubbed. Interviewer said 'walk me through your resume' and I found myself just reading literally what my resume says and not really going into more detail because that would take ages. What exactly are you meant to say when they ask you this?

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Christine · 17 Feb 2026

I recently completed two third round interviews where I was asked to prepare detailed presentations, one promoting a school wellbeing service & another outlining fundraising strategies for a mentoring NGO. I was praised for my ideas making it appear that the job was mine & said they hadn’t considered my strategies & asked me to email my files for reference. However, I was later told they chose another candidate. Is it now standard practice to request candidates’ strategic IP during interviews?

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Shivani · 11 Dec 2025

I'm writing this with extreme disappointment, have applied for over 70+ jobs and got one with response, with all the effort and skills qualified written technical and online interviews and had last round yesterday with positive feedback and references would be the next and offer letter, as per mentioned trying to looking to relocate to job location and tada! i got a regret mail stating some other candidate is proper fit for the role. the interview process is more than 3 months and this happened.

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Chirag · 21 Oct 2025

Another day, same story: applied for a job, had multiple great interviews, was hinted I’m selected - It's been 10 days, no reply despite follow-ups. The company’s well reputed (150+ staff). We deserve at least a yes or no - HRs are paid to communicate. We put effort too. Some employers respond well, others don’t. Don’t get demotivated - keep applying, keep following up. We need jobs, but professionalism should go both ways. I hope this will help you - just my experience from interviews.

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Khushboo · 8 Aug 2025

Lately, some recruiters are requesting references before the final interview. As candidates, it takes effort to reach out to referees, and it creates false hope if the application is later rejected. This has happened a few times recently, especially with newer recruiters. References should only be checked when you're a final contender. Has anyone else experienced this?