Employability and Careers Blog: Info and Advice for AUT Students and Graduates

Setting up the first community focused gaming club at AUT was a huge step outside Jason Alessandro’s comfort zone - and an achievement he is incredibly proud of. The club - set up as part of the leadership requirements of the AUT Edge Award – has hosted four tournaments since inception.

Gaining confidence and learning new ways to communicate were major achievements for Sione Finau as he took on the Beyond AUT Award. “It has also opened my eyes to the importance of connection, the value of looking for potential in others and how much you learn by reflecting.”

As a newcomer to New Zealand and AUT, international student Ataa Dalal enrolled in the Beyond AUT Award to understand New Zealand better and broaden her ability to engage personally and professionally with New Zealanders. She says it did that and more.

How to stand out to employers? The AUT Employability Awards may be the answer if you’re looking for a way to develop strong communication skills, become more confident and find out more about the world beyond AUT campuses? This semester 62 students graduated with the award – here is what some had to say.

Feeling a bit unsure about whether you should be including a personal statement or a career objective in your application and/or CV? Not even sure what the difference is between the two? Read on....

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!

Applying for jobs does take time. To put your best self forward and give yourself a decent chance, you need a focused CV and cover letter. Many students question the need for a cover letter. Well, our recent employer survey found that 78.5% of the respondents want a cover letter. Find out more about what they consider a good cover letter.

I bet you’ve been told again and again that a LinkedIn profile is an essential part of your job search. Yet, how often do you think, “Why should I bother?”

You’ve got an interview. Amazing. Oh no, it’s online. You’ll be in a box, looking at people in boxes. What do you do? How do you engage? What if your internet fails? Don’t panic. You’re not alone. Here is advice from 7 recruiting managers

I would be a wealthy person if I got $10 every time a student told me they didn’t have employability skills to offer employers.No employability skills? Really? Anyone who has lived on this planet for the past 18 years or more will have skills they can offer.