RecruitNet vs Talent ID:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Talent ID had more branded searches than RecruitNet among Rotorua recruitment agencies in New Zealand. Talent ID had about 30 branded searches, while RecruitNet had 0. Talent ID made up 4.4% of all Rotorua recruitment agency searches we track, and RecruitNet accounted for 0%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Rotorua recruitment agencies, Talent ID appeared in all three answers and RecruitNet in two. Talent ID was mentioned before RecruitNet in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Talent ID, the only one of the two with measured searches
Who does AI mention more?
Talent ID, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Talent ID, named ahead of RecruitNet in every answer
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Top Rotorua recruitment agencies in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Talent ID appeared in all three answers. RecruitNet was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Talent ID was listed before RecruitNet in every answer.
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.
OneStaff3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Tradestaff Rotorua3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Personnel Resources3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Talent ID3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
RecruitNet2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
ALH1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Chapsy Recruitment0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which recruitment agency should I hire in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best recruitment agencies in Rotorua, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best recruitment agency in Rotorua, New Zealand for new staff?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“rotorua recruitment agencies”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“recruitment agency rotorua”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is RecruitNet or Talent ID more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for RecruitNet and Talent ID by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven Rotorua recruitment agencies we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Talent ID, RecruitNet. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | OneStaff | Tradestaff Rotorua | Personnel Resources | ALH | Talent ID | Chapsy Recruitment | RecruitNet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 26.3% | 45.6% | 14% | 7% | 7% | 0% | 0% |
| Nov 2025 | 25.6% | 39.5% | 20.9% | 7% | 4.7% | 0% | 2.3% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.2% | 36.8% | 15.8% | 7.9% | 5.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Jan 2026 | 29.1% | 30.9% | 21.8% | 9.1% | 7.3% | 0% | 1.8% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.8% | 43.8% | 14.6% | 8.3% | 12.5% | 0% | 0% |
| Mar 2026 | 28.3% | 43.3% | 11.7% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.9% | 35.6% | 16.9% | 5.1% | 6.8% | 1.7% | 0% |
| May 2026 | 42.9% | 30% | 15.7% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Jun 2026 | 36.1% | 29.2% | 22.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0% | 1.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 29.8% | 17.5% | 10.5% | 5.3% | 0% | 0% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.3% | 38.9% | 9.3% | 11.1% | 5.6% | 0% | 1.9% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.2% | 38.2% | 11.8% | 5.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 0% |
How has the RecruitNet and Talent ID comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Talent ID was ahead of RecruitNet in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RecruitNet’s share of searches among Rotorua recruitment agencies in New Zealand held steady at 0%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 0.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Talent ID’s share of searches among Rotorua recruitment agencies in New Zealand moved from 7% to 4.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 40 to 30.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Rotorua recruitment agencies in September 2026?
3 changes
In September 2026, Chapsy Recruitment overtook RecruitNet to rank 6th among Rotorua recruitment agencies in New Zealand, with 1.5% of the searches.

In September 2026, RecruitNet lost share of searches among Rotorua recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 1.9% to 0%.

In September 2026, Talent ID lost share of searches among Rotorua recruitment agencies in New Zealand, from 5.6% to 4.4%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using RecruitNet’s and Talent ID’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.
RecruitNet
1 branded search term
- recruitnet
Talent ID
2 branded search terms
- talent id recruitment
- talent id rotorua
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