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A graduate's business aims to remove plastic from cafés

Jo Mohan holds a metal keg in front of a view of the sea

Read how university graduate Jo Mohan started a business to reduce plastic waste.


Work and Income can help you get a job

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Find out about job hunting support from Work and Income.


How Lisha Wellington found her calling as a home care assistant

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How Lisha Wellington became a home care assistant, and why she loves it.

 


Why teaching is a rewarding career

Primary school teacher Nathan Crocker in his classroom

Learn why Nathan Crocker became a primary school teacher, and what he loves about it.


What to expect from a building apprenticeship

Building apprentice AJ at a construction site

Read AJ’s story and find out what it takes to be a building apprentice.


Where do you see yourself in five years?

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Why job interviewers ask 'Where do you see yourself in five years?’ and how you should answer.


Improve your CV by using action words

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Find out about action words and why you should use them in your CV.


Spotlight on Parsons' trait and factor theory

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Use Parsons’ trait and factor theory to guide clients towards a fulfilling career.


Why employers need to engage with school learners

In a workshop. An employer dressed in overalls shows a high school learner in a hard hat a piece of equipment.

Talk to schools to find future workers before you get short staffed.


Focusing on sustainability protects the bees and future generations

Ben and Leah Mee stand in front of their truck

See how beekeepers in the food and fibre sector run a sustainable business.