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How to choose school subjects when you're unsure about your career plans

Keep your future job options open at school.

Train to progress or change your career

Explore your training options if you want to progress in your career, or move into a different area.

How to ask for a pay rise

The best way to ask for more money and why this is important for women.

Missed NCEA credits? What to do now

Steps to take if you didn't get the NCEA results you need.

Look beyond the top 10 jobs

Discover more than the top 10 jobs on careers.govt.nz.

Write a cover letter

Use our interactive guides and templates to write a cover letter tailored to the job you want.

Building a portfolio career

How you can combine your interests and personal skills into a portfolio career.

Make a difference as a medical laboratory technician

Find out about career possibilities in medical laboratories

Create a CV

Use our step-by-step guide to create a professional CV, based on one of our templates.

Why and how to withdraw a job application

Steps to take if you no longer want a job you applied for.