Jitbug vs Talk Recruitment:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Jitbug had more branded searches than Talk Recruitment among education recruitment agencies in New Zealand. Jitbug had about 720 branded searches, while Talk Recruitment had 490. Jitbug made up 39.8% of all education recruitment agency searches we track, and Talk Recruitment accounted for 27.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about education recruitment agencies, Talk Recruitment appeared in three of the five answers and Jitbug in two. Talk Recruitment was mentioned before Jitbug in two out of three answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Jitbug, about 47% more searches than Talk Recruitment
Who does AI mention more?
Talk Recruitment, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Jitbug in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Talk Recruitment, named ahead of Jitbug in 2 of 3 answers
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Top education recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Talk Recruitment was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Jitbug was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Talk Recruitment was listed before Jitbug in two out of three answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Prospero Teaching5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
ANZUK Education4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Education Personnel4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Talk Recruitment3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Jitbug2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Aroha Consulting1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about education recruitment agencies
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which education recruitment agency should I hire in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best education recruitment agencies in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best education recruitment agency in New Zealand for teachers and leaders?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“education recruitment agencies nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“teacher recruitment nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Jitbug or Talk Recruitment more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Jitbug and Talk Recruitment by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six education recruitment agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Jitbug, Talk Recruitment. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Jitbug | Talk Recruitment | Aroha Consulting | Prospero Teaching | ANZUK Education | Education Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 45.4% | 25.3% | 8.8% | 8.8% | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Nov 2025 | 59.6% | 18.3% | 6.4% | 6.4% | 6.9% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 54.5% | 16.7% | 6.8% | 8.3% | 11.4% | 2.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 51% | 25% | 5.6% | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2% |
| Feb 2026 | 48.9% | 27.2% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 1.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.5% | 27.3% | 9.5% | 7.7% | 8.2% | 1.8% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.4% | 28.8% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 10.6% | 1.8% |
| May 2026 | 42.5% | 28.5% | 10.1% | 6.8% | 10.6% | 1.4% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.3% | 29.6% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% | 2% |
| Jul 2026 | 41.4% | 28.2% | 8% | 8% | 12.6% | 1.7% |
| Aug 2026 | 40.4% | 27.5% | 14.6% | 6.2% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| Sep 2026 | 39.8% | 27.1% | 14.4% | 9.4% | 8.3% | 1.1% |
How has the Jitbug and Talk Recruitment comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Jitbug was ahead of Talk Recruitment in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Jitbug’s share of searches among education recruitment agencies in New Zealand moved from 45.4% to 39.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 880 to 720.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Talk Recruitment’s share of searches among education recruitment agencies in New Zealand moved from 25.3% to 27.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 490.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand education recruitment agencies in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Jitbug lost share of searches among education recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 40.4% to 39.8%.
Talk Recruitment’s share of searches among education recruitment agencies in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 29.6% to 27.1% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Jitbug’s and Talk Recruitment’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Jitbug
1 branded search term
- jitbug
Talk Recruitment
2 branded search terms
- Talk Recruitment
- talk recruitment jobs
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