When international student Arsad Barlaskar went to AUT Employability and Careers services, he assumed they would have lists of jobs he could apply for, but he quickly realised that wasn’t the...

A big piece to the puzzle to landing a great internship or graduate role is to meet employers and get an idea of what they are looking for and where you might fit. This semester we have around 30...

When Ghokkul Muhunthan went to an IT job interview with Family Success Matters, his focus was on highlighting his software development skills and experience, yet it was a question concerning how he...

A lot of students ask us how they can stand out in the job market. One of our best pieces of advice is to undertake the AUT Edge Award (undergraduate) or the Beyond AUT Award (postgraduate). Why?...

Great, you’ve got an interview. Here’s information to help you with a very common job interview approach in New Zealand - behavioural interviewing. This approach aims to discover how you, the...

So you don't think you've got anything to offer employers aside from your qualification? You’d be surprised how many skills you’re developing, alongside your technical and professional skills, as you...

Employers tell us they want people with resilience, with great communication skills, who work well in teams etc etc. So how can you prove you have those skills in your CV, cover letter or in...

“Networking is like muscle training. You repeat it a few times and then you get used to doing it,” declares Landmark Chambers law clerkRegan Ujara. Regan figured this out when he was in his third...

Are you an international student? Read our five essential tips outlining what you need to focus on to improve your chances of finding work in New Zealand when you graduate. A great degree is a good...

Why go to career expos? Because that is where you meet real employers and have real conversations about the world after AUT. In this blog employers give tips on what to do at a career expo and...