Absolute I.T.

There’s a whole “hidden job market” out there - and for grads, it’s a huge opportunity. So what is it? It's when roles aren't formally advertised, but instead filled through networks, referrals, and direct outreach.

Brian unpacked this (and more) with Wintec’s IT students this week, sharing a real-world view of how the NZ tech hiring market works, beyond what you see online.

His advice? Build visibility, start conversations, and make sure the right people know who you are and what you bring. You could be front of mind before the role even exists!

Interested in having Brian speak at your organisation or campus about navigating the tech job market? Feel free to reach out - https://buff.ly/uRJp7Iw

Want to know what really helps graduates stand out in today’s market? At the iSANZ CyberSecurity Job Fair in Wellington last week, one thing was clear: technical skills may open the door, but personality, drive, and strong soft skills are what get you noticed.

From picking up the phone (yes, really!) and calling a recruiter or hiring manager, to getting creative with a short video, it’s those extra steps that help you rise above the crowd and close the gap between talent and opportunity.

If you're starting out, go beyond the application. After some more tips and advice? You can check out these resources on our website - https://buff.ly/WbCmIOj

We're closed for King's Birthday today, but in the meantime you can still leave us a message or apply for jobs on our website: https://buff.ly/dOPCLNX
Enjoy the rest of your time off!

How do you stay ahead in a rapidly evolving tech landscape? 🤔 It was a question we heard time and again throughout Techweek26 last week.

Our team attended events across the country, having these conversations firsthand and gaining a front-row view of how the future of work is taking shape. Here are our main takeaways from two standout sessions held by Deloitte:

𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 – 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗭
💡 People building strong AI capability are gaining a clear edge in the market
💡 It’s not just about investing in tools – teams need time and space to learn, test and experiment

𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘁
💡 The real opportunity lies in personalisation - AI agents that support users and evolve over time
💡 When working with AI, create reusable prompt patterns to streamline workflow

Some great insights from these sessions. We're already counting down to Techweek27!