Careers New Zealand

Step-by-step guide to job hunting

If you are new to job hunting, this guide will help you through the process of looking for work and applying for jobs.

The guide includes information on:

  • finding out about jobs
  • writing or updating your CV
  • searching and applying for suitable jobs
  • preparing and practising for job interviews
  • attending job interviews
  • getting a job offer.

Click here to read more from the step-by-step guide to job hunting.

Not sure what I want to do

Not sure what you want to do with your life, or been working for a while but feel like you need a change? Use our tools and information to help you learn more about yourself, your skills and values, and what you want from a job.

This section includes information on:

  • where to start
  • figuring out what skills you have
  • skills employers are looking for
  • skills gained outside the workforce
  • leaving school without qualifications
  • work values
  • how work fits in with your life
  • stages of career development.

Click here for more help if you are not sure what you want to do.

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