Unitec Institute of Technology

Workshop, Events and News

Employment Seminar for International Students

We are running a Employment Seminar for our International Students - run by a International Unitec Graduate!  Come along to hear how to find a job and employment tips from someone who has been there!  No need to register - just come along!

Click on the attached doco for more details.  Poster PDF.pdf

Career Workshops - May 2013

We are running a series of FREE career workshops at the Mt Albert campus in May.  The 1 hour workshops are open to current students and graduates of Unitec. ALL sessions will run from 12 - 1pm. 

To book you place, please email:  career@unitec.ac.nz or call us on 09 815 4321, ext 7756  

Interview Skills – Develop your confidence for job interviews through practice.

Preparing a CV and Cover Letter – Learn the fundamentals of constructing professional CVs and cover letters.

Planning your Career – be in control of your career by evaluating your interests, experience and the market, and setting goals accordingly.  Interactive tools will be introduced in this session.

Job Search Techniques – Become a smart job seeker.  Learn how to research opportunities in your field and how to access the hidden job market. 

Professional Networking – Learn how networking can help identify career opportunities and how to put this into practice.

Understanding your Personality – Find out what personality type has to do with career choice.  Myers-Briggs Assessments will be introduced in this session.

Careers for a Sustainable World – Learn about how you can find work that combines what you love to do with making a positive difference in the world we live in.

Job Search using Social Media – Are you up with the play?  Learn how LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and other sites can potentially help you to find a job. 

Identifying your Skills and Strengths – discover ways of understanding your personal strengths better, as well as skills you have acquired.  These are essential to knowing yourself well.

Speed Networking Event - for current business students

Wed 22 May, 3.30 - 5.30pm,  Building 76, room 1084

The Unitec Business School and the Career Centre are running a speed networking event for current business students on Wed 22 May. This is a chance for you to: get valuable career advice, listen to insights from guest speakers (including speakers from BNZ and Goodman Fielder) and build relationships with prospective employers.  

How to register... send an email to career@unitec.ac.nz with your name, programme and ID number.  Or ring 09 815 4321 ext 7756.  This event is open to ALL current business students at Unitec.

Places are limited so be in QUICK!

Job opportunities with IBM!

Information for current students:

IBM is currently looking for more students to work in their Delivery Centre on the Mt Albert campus.  At the moment they are recruiting Customer Service Representatives to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.  These roles are great for students with have great communication skills, have a clear speaking voice, and are able to problem solve.  You can only apply for these roles through the Student Job Search site (only Unitec students are eligible).  Click here to access the Student Job Search website. 

If you need assistance with your CV and cover letter then please contact us at the Career Centre - we are happy to help!

Information for graduates:

IBM is currently looking for full time staff to work in their Delivery Centre on the Mt Albert campus.  At the moment they are recruiting Technical Support Representatives to provide first level technical and customer service support to customers over the telephone.  These roles are ideal for graduates with great communication skills, have a clear speaking voice, have an interest in learning about technology and are able to problem solve.  Click here for information on how to apply through the IBM website.

'LIKE' us on Facebook!

The Unitec Career Centre has an awesome page on Facebook and we encourage you to 'LIKE' us so you can receive updates on jobs, useful career tips, events etc.  

https://www.facebook.com/uniteccareer

Are you on Linkedin?

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional social network with over 175 million members and growing rapidly. LinkedIn connects you to your trusted contacts and helps you exchange knowledge, ideas, and opportunities with a broader network of professionals. 

Linkedin has become popular with business professionals, employers, students, graduates and job seekers in NZ and many recruiters are starting to use Linkedin as a preferred method of sourcing new employees.

Why you need a LinkedIn profile1.pdf  

10 Tips to Building a Strong LinkedIn Profile.pdf  

Make an appointment with the Career Centre if you would like help in creating your LinkedIn profile