Explore the advice and resources below to help you with your career journey.
My direction
Think about your interests, subjects you enjoy and what motivates you. Discover what your strengths are and skills you would like to gain.
Discover jobs that your study or training could lead to.
Get help with how to choose your course and browse available courses.
Learn about apprenticeships and how to find them.
Understand what your study and training options are.
My development
Try volunteering and get work experience. These will help you develop valuable skills and also look great on your CV.
Know how to get help with the costs of study and training and managing your finances.
Prepare for life as a student.
Know what your options are if you’re struggling with your study and how to get help.
My job hunt
Make sure you cover all options – from checking advertised vacancies to tapping the hidden job market.
- Get your free Job hunter's workbook in English, Māori and Pacific languages
- Job hunting tips for graduates
- Help with job hunting when you're struggling
Start with working out your skills and experiences so far. This will help you both prepare a CV and show potential employers what you can offer.
Find out how to get the most out of your CV and create your CV with CV Builder or a template.
Practise talking about yourself to others and get comfortable with answering questions about your strengths and experiences so far.
What to consider before accepting a job or signing an employment agreement.
Don’t be hard on yourself if you were interviewed but didn't get the job. However, you should always review the interview process to see if you can improve on anything.
Find out more about how to start up your own business or work for yourself