Opportunities & careers
Your future doesn’t start after graduation. It starts now. Whether you're networking with real employers, leading sustainability projects or heading overseas to study, AUT gives you the kind of experience that sticks and stands out on your CV.
These are the real-world opportunities that happen beyond lectures – and they’re where your future starts taking shape.
In this section:
- Employability and career support
- Leadership and volunteering
- Shadow a Leader programme
- AUT Global: student exchange programme
- Study and work in Spain: Spanish Overseas Experience
- Beta Gamma Sigma: honour society for business alumni
- AUT Blue Awards: celebrating students who excel
- Student entrepreneurship
- Uni Exchange Aotearoa
Meet potential employers while you're studying
Employers don’t wait for graduation – and neither should you. At AUT, you’ll connect with industry experts, alumni and future employers. From networking events to real-world projects, these are the moments that shape your next move.
Some of these include:
Want tips for landing that job? Read our blog
Your CV won’t land the job on its own. You will. From writing a CV that actually gets read to standing out in a crowded market, our employability blog gives you the tools to back yourself – and get hired.
Watch: Why you should go on a student exchange
Want to become an ambassador?
A small-time commitment can make a big difference in a student's experience at AUT. It's a great chance to meet new people and develop your leadership and communication skills – and it looks great on your CV.
Make a positive impact
You don’t need a job title to lead change. Join Green Impact, help drive sustainability on campus, meet people who care about the same things you do and make a difference where it counts.
See the world as part of your degree
Studying overseas on a student exchange opens your world. You’ll build confidence, make global connections and bring a fresh perspective to everything you do.
Stay in the loop with the AUT App
The AUT App keeps you connected with the latest news, events and everything happening on campus. Once you get your network login, you can download it and have what you need for uni right in your pocket.
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