Be creative, hustle, get in front of people, give anything a go and do your research. That was the advice from 6 creative young employers who attended various sessions at AUT this semester. They’ve all experienced rejection and success. They may even be hiring. See what they have to say
I bet you’ve been told again and again that a LinkedIn profile is an essential part of your job search. Yet, how often do you think, “Why should I bother?”
LinkedIn profiles that include a picture are 14 times more likely to be seen, according to LinkedIn research. This makes your profile picture a very important part of your LinkedIn profile whether you want to have your photo up there or not.
Whether fresh-faced student/graduate or battle-hardened professional, those first few hours of a new job or internship are often among the most stressful and daunting of our working lives.
Let’s face it - writing your CV isn’t the most fun you’ll ever have but it’s critical if you want to land a job or get a foot in the door with a company.
Your CV is an essential tool to have for job search, whether it is for a part-time or casual job or your first real adult job after uni.
There is no magic to standing out in a disruptive employment market! It is about simple things – knowing who you are, what your skills are and how to look for opportunities, according to the recruiters and employers speaking at Employability Matters at AUT recently.
There is nothing better than advice from the horse's mouth! Last semester a number of employers came on campus to give tips about how to write CVs and cover letters, prepare for interviews and approach work experience.
Starting a new year of study can be daunting, especially if you're in a different city or country! Don’t try and do too much in the first weeks of semester. Get into a good head space by giving yourself time to settle into your study and your accommodation. Once you’re settled in, come and see us at Employability and Careers.
After a series of job rejection emails, AUT Master of Engineering graduate, Mayur Wadhwani found the nerve to ask why he was not shortlisted for the job. He was told that the organisation had received 1000 applications and could only select 10. Asking the question 'Why?" helped Mayur see that it wasn’t personal. Now working as a Junior Software Developer he gives his insights into job search.
Want to know how to create a more detailed story of you, your brand, your passions and the route your career is taking that can be accessed by potential employers? Emma O’Mahony from Robert Walters specialist recruitment agency generously gave me time to explain why she swears by LinkedIn as a recruitment tool.