Insidery.
Insidery
/ɪnˈsʌɪdəri/
‘proceeding from or reflecting an insider's knowledge or perspective’
adjective (informal)
The best career insight comes from those passionate professionals already in the job. The ones who can give you the honest, direct day-to-day observations, first-hand understanding, and all the highs and lows that help make for an informed career decision.
I myself initially struggled to work out what I wanted to do for a job before I found the perfect path for me, and have met countless people that had the same experience. It’s hard to know if you’ll enjoy something as a career until you get a look inside.
So, I created Insidery:
A free platform designed to help people get the inside word on any job, directly from the people already doing it.
Created using design thinking processes and lean startup methodologies, the platform is live with a range of Insiders from across the wider advertising/communications/marketing industry with varying levels of experience and backgrounds.
Insidery is now part of the Commercial Communications Council NZ, an incorporated body representing the interests of members on issues affecting the advertising industry and agencies across all digital and marketing communication disciplines - including the attraction of diverse talent to the industry.
How it works.
1. Browse professionals
Browse Insider profiles to find someone (or multiple people) whose job interest you, or that you want to know more about.
2. Book a time
Tell us when you’re available for a video call or coffee meet-up. Start thinking about the questions you want to ask your Insider(s).
3. Get inside knowledge
Meet up get answers to your specific questions, or just hear Insiders talk about their job to see if it could be right for you!
Partners.
Results.
Over 150 students have received inside career knowledge directly from Insiders to date.
NPS score: 88
Students have received jobs based on their Insider conversations
Insidery was selected for a Startup Incubator Programme at Creative HQ, New Zealand’s leading provider of structured innovation programmes for startups, corporates and government, to develop the platform further. Read more here.
Insidery is now part of the New Zealand Commercial Communications Council as a permanent industry resource.
Here’s what our users are saying:
“This platform is immensely useful for students who lack a network to gain the information they need for the industry they wish to work in.”
— Suvin, Marketing & Business Analytics student
“Getting advice from someone with experience in the industry came with solid integrity, which most information on the internet doesn’t provide.”
— Sophie, Marketing & Information Systems student
“My Insidery meeting was awesome! I believe just from the advice I got, I have the potential to be a 10x better marketer than beforehand.”
— Ben, Management & Marketing student