The landscape of the workplace is changing rapidly with new technologies and industries continually evolving. Entry-level roles are a great way to cut your teeth in your industry of choice, make your...

Students often ask whether they should bother with writing a cover letter. I recently put that question to 15 employers as part of a survey and found six of them read a candidate’s cover letter before...

Most of us now use AI tools daily, whether for assignments, brainstorming ideas, or planning trips, so why not use AI to support your job applications as well? The convenience is hard to turn away...

What has detective work got to do with getting a job? Well, just like a detective builds up a case by collecting clues and leads, so should you when trying to figure out where you’d love to work. Are...

Don’t be passive – be proactive and think outside the square, says AUT employability and careers specialist Dianna Bluck. Graduating into a slow job market can be disheartening when there are not...

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...

Do you look at your CV and feel it is a bit thin on activities and experience? Do you wonder how you’re going to show an employer that you’re good at communication or working in teams, when you don’t...

How do you show your best side to a potential employer? By using your CV as your marketing tool. It is usually your CV that will land you a job interview! Here is how to make it work for you! If you...

I know, I know, you've never paid much attention to LinkedIn. After all, you're all over social media with Instagram, FB and Twitter and you’ve got a CV - so why would you bother? Here are 6 reasons...

Struggling to write a personal statement - or should you really be writing a career objective? And what on earth is the difference anyway? Read on.... Personal statements may be requested by...