Our process
5 steps to your next job
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Applying for a role
Apply for an advertised job, or upload your CV as a general ICT job seeker via our website.
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Absolute IT interview
We’d like to get to know you better.
Time to set up a face to face or Skype meeting and get you to complete our qualification process
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Submitting your CV
We think you’re a good match for a job.
We would like to put your CV and our consultant’s personalised assessment forward to the employer.
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Employer interview
Congratulations, the employer likes the look of your CV!
The interview process can vary from employer to employer, but generally involves one to three interviews
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Background checks
The employer thinks you’d be a great asset to their team, good work!
Now we just need to complete a few background checks.
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Job Offer
Congratulations!The employer is happy with your background checks and would like to offer you a role!
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Detour
If you’ve recently met with one of the Absolute IT team and completed our qualification process you can fast track to step three!
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Qualification process
- Complete the Absolute IT registration form
- Photo ID ie. drivers license or passport
- If you’re not a NZ citizen – proof of residency or work visa
- Proof of qualifications listed in your CV - scans of your certificates are fine
- Complete the Ministry of Justice - criminal record check form (we only submit this once you receive a job offer)
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Types of interviews
- Skype - remember to dress as if it’s in person
- Informal meet and greet over coffee
- One on one interview with employer
- Panel interview
- Behavioural interview – these are formal and based on how you acted in previous jobs
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Background checks
We call our background check process Probity and it includes:
- Checks of any qualifications mentioned in your CV with the various educational insitutes
- Ministry of Justice criminal record check form submitted and any information disclosed to the potenial employer
- A minimum of two work references
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