Useful resources

Welcome to Employability and Careers at AUT

February 22, 2022

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Come and visit us at the AUT Employability Lab – and no, the Lab is not a weird workplace science experiment. But it is the place where you get lots of help to become very employable.

Identifying and building your skills

January 11, 2022

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Got no skills that employers would want? You’d be surprised how many skills you’re developing, alongside your technical professional skills, as you study, work and play. Get some pointers from four employers who recently presented at AUT Employability Matters!

Virtual Interview Tips from Employers

December 13, 2021

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You’ve got an interview. Amazing. Oh no, it’s online. You’ll be in a box, looking at people in boxes. What do you do? How do you engage? What if your internet fails?Don’t panic. You’re not alone. All job interviews for Auckland roles are being conducted remotely at the moment and this is likely to continue for some time yet. 7 recruiting managers give advice.

Tips on Networking from Alumni and Students

May 19, 2021

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“I wasn't confident at all at networking. I was anti-social and networking needed me to be the opposite. But once I understood the value of networking, it empowered me to give it a go,” says Graceland Ioane, ASB Team Support and AUT alumni.

Graceland is now so comfortable with networking she is one of 11 alumni who generously gave their time mid May to help students practise networking.

Read the students’ experiences and the alumni’s tips.

Do Something for Nothing and Gain Heaps

April 20, 2021

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Doing something for nothing? Why would you? Actually there are compelling career reasons for volunteering, as well as giving back to your community! And it isn't just me banging on about it! Big players like SEEK agree.

Be a Detective for your own Career

April 20, 2021

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You don't know what you don't know. Just as a detective has to go looking for clues, we also need to look for clues about great places to work and develop contacts with people who can help us. This kind of research is all important if you want to get a great job.

Recruiter Tips on Graduate Applications

March 24, 2021

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Graduate and internship programme applications are opening up all over New Zealand right now. Here are 10 great tips from company recruiters on how to put your best foot forward. You'll find it isn't just about having a good CV - although that is important!

Stand out – Graduate Programme Applications

March 10, 2021

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Steeling yourself to start applying for a graduate programme? It is a time consuming process but if you approach it properly, you should give yourself the best chance of getting the result you want. Here are some tips on how to stand out from AUT Employability Specialist Shaun Pulman. This is the first of 3 blogs offering advice on applying to graduate or internship programmes.

Personal Statement? Career Objective? It's about You!

January 26, 2021

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Feeling a bit unsure about whether you should be including a personal statement or a career objective in your application and/or CV? Not even sure what the difference is between the two? Read on....

Tips on CVs for Creative and Design Roles

January 25, 2021

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How do you put your best self forward when applying for design or other creative roles? By providing a CV and online portfolio – yes you need both and they need to be separate.