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Build your personal brand when job hunting

Use your personal brand to get noticed in a crowded job market.

How to soothe your job interview nerves

Do job interviews make you cringe with nerves? Here’s how to soothe your interview anxiety.

Wide range of jobs available in the public sector

Roles for public servants are varied and rewarding.

Talking about our jobs in te reo Māori

How to talk about your job in te reo Māori.

How to have a successful remote job interview

Tips on how to prepare for a video interview and get a job.

Match subjects to jobs in demand for future success

Our guide to choosing subjects that will give your young person the right skills to get into jobs in demand in New Zealand.

Teaching about social media and job hunting

Classroom activities for secondary school students to understand the impact of social media on job hunting.

Top 10 most popular jobs of 2020

The top 10 most searched jobs on careers.govt.nz in 2020 have a strong focus on service roles.

How to get a job with gaps in your CV

What to do if you’re applying for a job but have breaks in your paid work.

How to get a job after prison or a criminal conviction

Tips for finding work if you have a criminal record.