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Krumboltz's theory

John Krumboltz's planned happenstance theory makes it OK to not always plan, because unplanned events could lead to good careers.

Architecture, Technical Design and Mapping | Te Hoahoa Whare, te Hoahoa Hangarau, te Whakamahere

Architecture, technical design and mapping may be for you if you are interested in:

• creating, designing and planning products, urban areas, or structures such as buildings or boats
• preparing plans, drawings, models or maps 
• analysing and interpreting information
• using computer-aided design (CAD) software.

Mining | Huke Waro

Mining jobs may be for you if you are interested in:

• mining or quarrying for materials such as minerals, metals, aggregates and coal
• drilling for oil and gas
• physical work and working with your hands
• driving and operating heavy vehicles, machinery and equipment
• developing plans and specifications for mining operations

Finance | Pūtea

Finance, accounting and insurance may be for you if you are interested in:

• maths, statistics, and accounting, including budgeting and forecasting
• researching, analysing, interpreting information, and problem-solving
• helping people with their financial and insurance needs
• business and staff management.

Entertainment | Mahi Whakangahau

Entertainment may be for you if you are interested in:

• performing and entertaining people
• public speaking or interviewing people
• working behind the scenes to make film, television, radio, media or audio productions
• expressing ideas and developing concepts
• research, writing and communication
• using and maintaining technical equipment such as broadcast, lighting, film, recording, or computer editing equipment
• using planning and organisational skills.