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Talent Connection NZ Limited

Finding the right fit for Employers and Individuals

Our point of difference is that we don't work for commission.

How can we help?

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    Recruitment Support

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    HR Support

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    Job Seeker Support

Why Choose Us?

Our Expertise in Numbers (since June 2022)

Employers and growing!
Hires
Applications Handled
Net Promoter Score
Avg Time to Hire (days)
Interviews scheduled

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Our Values

  • Professional

  • Kaizen

  • Creative

What Employers Say About Us

  • Talent Connection was excellent in recruiting our latest exceptional employee. They understood our requirements and were prompt, thorough and seamless in their process. They are a pleasure to deal with, and we recommend them highly.

  • Hiring our new Key Account Manager with Talent Connection was the highlight of my year.

  • Dependable – you name it, and it is done. - Keeps track of the whole process from start to finish. - Ability to find candidates, even in a tough market and then proactively follow up with candidates to get them signed up. - Attention to detail

  • Ronnie and her team provide a top class recruitment experience. We have been working with them for about 18 months and they have helped us to find so many great candidates. Ronnie is a wealth of knowledge and is always willing to support and provide advice. Her team have really worked hard to learn about our business and are finding candidates that meet our brief and our team culture. Highly recommend.

  • Ronnie and the team at Talent Connection were amazing to deal with, from the initial enquiry to the follow-ups on how the placement has been going. Real Value for money for a top-notch Professional service, NO STRESS for me, so I would definitely go back for our next recruitment mission.

  • I cannot speak highly enough of the professional team at Talent Connection. They are an outcome-focused team with exceptional human resources management expertise, delivering successful results. Their valuable guidance and support throughout our HR activities, from streamlining processes to successful recruitment, have been instrumental in our business growth. I highly recommend Talent Connection to any company looking to enhance their HR practices and create a positive work environment for employees.

  • The Talent Connection team provided really great support and service that I hadn't seen before from a recruitment company. I would like to continue collaborating with you.

  • We recently had the pleasure of working with Ronnie Cheung and the Talent Connection team for our engagement and candidate recruitment needs. Their professional and no-nonsense approach was exactly what we needed to navigate the complexities of finding the perfect fit for our organization. Ronnie's team demonstrated a deep understanding of our company culture and priorities, ensuring that every candidate presented was not only highly qualified but also a strong cultural fit. Their pragmatic and supportive style, especially given our tight time constraints, was invaluable. What truly set Ronnie and her team apart was their commitment to enabling us to test and evaluate candidates thoroughly, giving us the confidence that we were making the right choice. This level of dedication and attention to detail provided us with the luxury of assurance in our final decision. We would highly recommend Ronnie Cheung and the Talent Connection team to any organization seeking top-tier recruitment services. Their expertise, efficiency, and unwavering support made a significant difference in our hiring process, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.

  • Talent Connection did a great job with our recruitment process. They really understood what we needed and handled everything smoothly. Their people skills are top-notch, making sure everyone felt comfortable and at ease. Overall, a great experience working with them.

Employer's FAQs

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Employer Resources

Employer Support -Blog

Advertising, Interviewing and Onboarding Tips

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    Advertising

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    Interviewing

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    Onboarding

What are pre-employment checks?

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Job Seeker Resources

Job Seeker Tips

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    Job Application

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    CV

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    Interview

Job Seeker Services

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    Kick Start CV - $128

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    Professional CV - $210

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    Senior Professional CV - $280

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    Management CV - $399

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    Cover Letter Add On - $180

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    LinkedIn Profile Optimisation Add On - $180

What our job seeker clients say about us

  • 需要写工作简历和了解面试技巧的,强烈推荐大家联系 Ronnie, 她有十多年的HR工作经验,给我提供了很多专业的面试技巧,让我在面试中更有自信了。 Ronnie is a very experienced recruitment consultant, she provides professional service. I feel much more confident to have the interview after she gave me training.

  • Ronnie is very professional. I really appreciate her quick response and also the great advice and feedback she gave me to obtain a perfect CV and cover letter. She is truly excellent in her field! Her job search strategy was very helpful and recommended jobs that would apply to my skill set. She always goes to the very extent and takes good initiative to help her clients. Her suggestions and tips towards attending the interviews were very much helpful. Thank you so much Ronnie!

  • Ronnie was exactly who I needed to put together a CV and cover letter. I had little more than a handful of notes. Ronnie was the first company to agree to a phone and then agree to meet for an interview. The interview was essential in my case and she had even researched my current role and my future role beforehand. Ronnie is personable, friendly and professional. I am stoked with my CV and cover letter. Thanks for your help!

  • Despite my work visa status, I managed to secure my current job as a Civil Engineer during the second lockdown last year. The mock interview and job hunting techniques were very useful, I would highly recommend this service to anyone who is struggling to get a job.

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