Employability and career support

Want to feel ready for life after uni? We can help you prepare for your future career. As an AUT student you can get support from our employability and career specialists, and develop your employability skills through our services, workshops, employer networking events and resources.

Find out more about how we can help you get ready for your career and land that dream job.

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Employability Lab Online

Log into Employability Lab Online, where you can book into workshops, appointments and events, browse jobs and internships and download resources.

It’s easy to log in – just choose ‘Current student’ and enter your AUT student ID number and password.

My CareerLab

Want to learn how your preferences and interests fit your career options? Keen to do job interview practice online or start a CV? You can find all this and more under the ‘Explore’ and ‘Focus’ sections of My CareerLab. You can also browse jobs.

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Watch: students talk about how our services helped them

What our students say

Sithum Nanayakkara

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics Engineering

“AUT’s Employability Lab is one of the must-visit services to improve your CV or get help writing cover letters. Their almost weekly employer information sessions also provide a good opportunity to meet the industry and talk to your future employers.”

Angie Sun

Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution

“The employability and careers service was amazing. They have tips on writing CVs, how to find work, interview tips and will even look through your CV for you. It was an excellent service to help students transition from learning to building a career.”

Nea Steiner

Bachelor of Business in Management and Finance

“The AUT Edge Award is a great way to stand out to employers, and I’ve attended multiple employability workshops throughout my degree. AUT’s Employability Lab is a great way to get help in becoming more employable.”

Mridula Manderwad

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Software Engineering

“One of the biggest support systems for me was the AUT talenthub, which helps students look for internships and graduate roles. Not only do they make sure you’re right for the role you’re applying for, but they also make sure that the company is a good fit.”

Shaina Imbo

Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Bachelor of International Hospitality Management in Event Management

“Through the AUT Edge Award I’ve gained new skills and knowledge, and have become more confident, courageous and adaptable. I’ve learnt about the importance of networking and not giving up after rejection.”

Lavenia Ana Taliai-Mataitini

Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution

“I appreciated the availability of employability support and volunteering opportunities. I chose to do the AUT Edge Award because I felt like it was a great foundation for my career path and from the experiences I’ve gained friendships and more confidence.”

Where could your future take you? Download career sheets

Learn about industry trends, job descriptions and the skills you need for careers related to AUT programmes.

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Contact us

WA202 Employability Lab Entrance

Drop into the Employability Lab or email us:
employability@aut.ac.nz

Locations on campus

Visit us at the Employability Lab at the City Campus in WA202.

We're also available at our other campuses by appointment only. Book at Elab Online

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