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Thinking about leaving school?

There are many things to consider when you leave school before Year 12 or Year 13.

Talking to parents about careers

How to answer your parent's questions and fears about your career.

Disagree with your child's career choice?

What to do if you disagree with the career your child has chosen.

Willie Beattie's story (te reo)

Willie Beattie had a good job as a factory manager in Gisborne, but he was getting bored.

Resignation letters

Leaving your job? A thoughtful resignation letter can help you maintain a positive relationship with your old employer - which is useful as you never know when you'll need their help in the future. Find out what you should cover in your letter, and use our letter templates and examples.

Mature workers in the labour market

Mature workers – those aged 55 and over – are expected to play an increasingly key role in the economy as the number of young people entering the workforce falls.

Help with job hunting when you're struggling

Are you finding it difficult to get a full-time job, or find holiday work between school terms? Here are some tips to help.

How to write a cover letter

Always include a cover letter when sending your CV out to employers. A good cover letter should make an employer interested enough to read your application thoroughly, and call you for an interview. Here are some tips to help you.

After the interview

You may be ready to relax after your interview, but there are a few things you should do before you put your feet up.

What to think about before you move

How you can check if your skills will help you find work in New Zealand.