After a brutal stretch for job seekers, are we finally seeing signs of life in the employment market?Tom O’Neill from cv.co.nz joins Duncan Garner to break down what he’s seeing on the ground. Job ads are lifting, employers are starting to move again, and there’s cautious optimism that 2026 could be a turning point. We talk about why hiring is one of the clearest signals of economic confidence, how interest rates and consumer mood are changing behaviour, and where the green shoots are actually appearing.There’s also practical advice for anyone looking for work. When to apply, why summer might be one of the best times to job hunt, how the hidden job market really works, and why LinkedIn matters more than ever. A realistic, useful conversation for anyone wondering whether the worst might finally be behind us.

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