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Timeline of career theories and models

This timeline shows how career theories have evolved over time.

Agriculture and Horticulture | Te Ahuwhenua me te Ahumāra

This industry may be for you if you are interested in:

• raising and working with animals
• planting, growing, working with and harvesting plants and crops
• working outdoors
• designing, building and maintaining outdoor areas
• driving tractors, motorbikes, and heavy machinery
• doing physical work, and working with your hands
• working with tools, machinery and equipment
• business management such as budgeting and accounting
• science and research.

Culture and Heritage | Te Ahurea me te Taonga Tuku Iho

Culture and heritage may be for you if you are interested in:

• history, art or education
• working with a range of cultural materials and objects
• organising, storing and retrieving information
• using analysis and research skills
• using specialised software and databases
• using communication, people and teaching skills
• using creative skills to do tasks like designing art exhibition props
• using project management skills to schedule exhibition display work, and check its quality.

The magic of myths

Myths and legends are a rich and relevant resource that can be utilised in many career development contexts, says Claire Stirling-Hawkins, practice leader and conference presenter.

Electronics Trades Worker | Ringarehe Tāhiko

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Electronics trades workers assemble, install and fix electronic parts and equipment.

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