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Studying? Start preparing for work now

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Tips on how to get skills employers want while you're still studying.


How to get headhunted

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Three tips to help employers find you and offer you a job.


Gain real-life work experience through a STEM internship

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Find out how STEM internships give you useful work experience.


Are you making one of these 9 common CV mistakes?

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The nine CV mistakes that could stop you from getting that job interview.


Illegal job interview questions

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Find out what interview questions are illegal and what to do if you're asked them.


5 ways to move from your contact centre career

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Technology may cut contact centre careers. Here's how to use your skills for a new career.


Jobs to keep New Zealand beautiful

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Help protect New Zealand's environment with these in-demand jobs.


Extracurricular activities get learners ready for work

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Find out how extracurricular activities develop skills sought after by employers.


Get ready to work in a digitally transformed world

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Our future of work series explores how technology will transform your career. First up – artificial intelligence is changing the world of work, but you can thrive if you have the right skills.


Aim for skilled, creative work with a human touch – let AI do the rest

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Continuing our future of work series – we discuss how artificial intelligence will take over some roles, and complement the work of humans in others.