Careers and employment
Career advice is available for students and graduates with disabilities who wish to discuss career planning and how it links in with their studies.
Careers and employment
Career advice is available for students and graduates with disabilities who wish to discuss career planning and directions and how it links in with their studies.
The University has a dedicated student careers’ team, Career Development and Employability Services (CDES). They offer free career planning support for all current students and graduates (up to 3 years after graduation).
Workbridge employment consultant
Workbridge is a specialist employment service focused on supporting people with all types of disability, injury or illness. A Workbridge employment consultant is available to meet students with the aim of connecting them with prospective employers. The employment consultant provides one-to-one career counselling, including:
- Career direction and options
- Skills identification
- Writing a good CV and cover letter
- Job and internship search skills
- Interview preparation
- Advice on possible barriers to obtaining employment
- Advice on disclosing/ not disclosing a disability
Contact Katy Hetherington, Regional Service Manager (Auckland) to find out more:
Email: KatyH@workbridge.co.nz
Web: www.workbridge.co.nz
Mobile: +64 21 190 1777
Phone: 09 918 8925