Blogs | Contracting

​Manil Kapoor is a consultant that has done a lot of work as an automation engineer, as well as a test and release manager. Manil plays a key role in organising Ministry of Testing events (since 20...

These last few months we’ve been trying to figure out how to properly serve a group of people that don’t always get the credit they deserve, discussions that led us to the idea of bringing in a QA ...

We all have our fears. We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t. But what it's really all about is what comes next…how we overcome them, chase our passions and really push ourselves outside our comfort zo...

​During Techweek2021, we joined forces with Hnry for an interactive kōrero all about contracting! With insight coming from both sides of the fence (both career contractors and hiring managers), we’...

​With Techweek2021 kicking off in less than two weeks' time, there are hundreds of events taking place all across New Zealand. This year, we're stepping up our game and hosting four events througho...

​Sameer Channa is an experienced Project Manager who has spent 20 years working through Asia and New Zealand. His career has spanned entrepreneurship, operational leadership, delivery, mentoring an...

​As part of her role as Potentia’s Personal Effectiveness Coach, Gayle speaks to dozens of candidates (as well as our own internal team members) every week. Unsurprisingly, in the last few weeks, t...

​The Covid-19 situation is evolving on a daily basis, and in these uncertain times, we know it’s important that our contractors know what options they have to help them through this period. Over th...

​Many of us are familiar with the old adage “make hay while the sun shines” and for professional contractors the mantra couldn’t be more applicable.Contracting comes with an added level of uncertai...

​You've swapped the 9-5 for a career in contracting and are excited about starting your first assignment. You've been hired for the job because you have the specific skills the organisation needs ...

​You've returned to your well-established project after the holidays only to find that things have changed dramatically in the time you have been away. Not only has your Project Sponsor left the co...

Our previous blogs provide some sound advice on how to stand out in an extremely competitive market and how to make the most of an effective induction and onboarding process. While these are import...