Tools and advice to support your job search.
Job Hunters’ Workbook — Careers.govt.nz
The Job Hunters’ Workbook helps you find support to get through. You’ll find tips for your CV, online profiles, finding jobs, retraining and interviews.
What it's about
How to get through redundancy, job hunt, get into work or find study options.
Who it's for
People who have lost work, or finding it hard to get a job due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Information on what’s happening in the job market — Careers.govt.nz
Knowing what jobs are in demand can help you plan your career. Find out the latest labour market information and the industries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
What it's about
Jobs in demand and industries affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who it's for
People who are planning their careers, lost work or want to advise someone planning their career.
Ministry of Social Development
Work and Income have jobs available now and can help you find one. You don’t have to be on a benefit, but you do need a client number to register with us and use our service.
What it's about
Work and Income have a range of jobs available in lots of different industries and can help you find one that's right for you.
You can get:
Who it's for
Anyone looking for work. You don’t have to be on a benefit, but you do need a client number to register and use their service.
Job hunting resources — Careers.govt.nz
Job hunting's easy with these CV templates, networking tips, interview questions, labour market information and advice on what you need to do when you get that job offer.
What it's about
Everything about finding and applying for jobs.
Who it's for
New Zealanders and recent migrants looking for work.
How do I write a CV? — Ministry of Education
Learn how to write a CV that is easy to read and shows off your best self!
What it's about
Learn how to write a CV that is to-the-point and that shows off your best self, skills and experience.
This website offers advice on how to promote your best self to an employer through your CV, information on what to include and what to avoid, and handy template resources that make CV-building a breeze! This resource is also translated into both English and Māori.
Who it's for
All young people who are applying for, or considering applying for employment.
CVs and cover letters — Ministry of Social Development
Work and Income can help with templates and tips for your CV, cover letter and job application.
What it's about
Your CV and cover letter is vital to your job search. They tell an employer what you've done and what you're good at. These templates and tips will help create a CV and cover letter to support your job search.
Get tips on how to write a CV or cover letter, or use one of the templates that come in PDF, Word, Open Office or Pages format.
Who it's for
People looking for work who want some help with their CV, cover letter or job application.
Ministry of Education
Learn how to prepare for a job interview! Discover how to: research the employer beforehand, act during the interview, how to dress, and how to follow-up post-interview to showcase your best self!
What it's about
This resource can help you prepare for a job interview. Find out how to present yourself, and what to do before, during and after the interview. Learn techniques that can make your interview stand out!
Advice, tips and tricks to present your best possible self to an employer. This website also links to other helpful resources, and is translated into both English and Māori.
Who it's for
All young people who are applying for, or considering applying for employment.
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