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How to get a jobJuly 2017

Should you put communication skills on your CV?

Stand out from the crowd with different ways of showing employers you have good communication skills.

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For career practitionersJune 2017

Website updates

From 22 June to 31 July we will be making rolling changes to our website, careers.govt.nz, including improvements to our suite of free online career planning tools and decommissioning some tools.

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How to get a job July 2017

Making young people more employable

Tips on helping young people develop employability skills so they have better employment opportunities.

How to get a job July 2017

How to show your positive attitude to employers

Employers say they like to hire people with positive attitudes. They rate this employability skill so highly that you have a good chance of getting a job if you’re enthusiastic, even if you don’t quite have the required experience.

Plan your career June 2017

Help your teen choose a career they'll love

Learn about the top 10 questions to ask when having a career chat with your teen
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