Our services

Our team is dedicated to helping you bridge the gap between your studies and your future career. Whether you're just starting out or preparing to graduate, we're here to assist you in identifying your strengths, developing your career management skills, and connecting you with potential employers.

Our support is available to you at no cost throughout your time at university and for up to three years after you graduate. Explore the types of support we offer and how you can access them below.

Creating a CV or cover letter

Learn how to craft a standout CV and cover letter, tailor them to any job, and land your dream career with our free modules on Canvas.

Online CV check with CV360

Check your CV with CV360 and receive instant tailored feedback and tips on how to improve it. CV360 will score your CV against more than 50 checks which commonly trip up an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and give you feedback on presentation, structure, content and language. You should aim to get your CV into the 'green zone'. You'll then be prompted to submit the CV to a career consultant for a final check.

Please note that online reviews may take up to 5 working days. CV360 will allow each user a maximum of 10 CV uploads.

Online cover letter check

Access via MyCDES.

Upload your cover letter under 'My Documents'. Label it with your name, Student ID, and 'cover letter'. Click 'Cover Letter' (not CV), upload as a Word document, and click 'Submit'.

Please note that online reviews may take up to 5 working days.

Drop-in

Attend our drop-in for a 10-minute CV OR cover letter check with a career consultant. No appointment needed.

During busy periods or times when we are understaffed, please understand that we may only be able to accommodate a limited number of students per drop-in session and that you may be turned away if we are at full capacity.

Our drop-in takes place during the times below (apart from when the University is closed, such as on public holidays, or on days when the CDES team are hosting Career Expos). 

CDES Canvas course

Learn how to write effective CVs and cover letters, network with employers, prepare for interviews, and look for work opportunities in our Canvas modules.

CDES workshops and programmes

Attend our practical weekly workshops covering various career development topics such as LinkedIn tips, networking practice, or CV and cover letter peer review. These are a great next step after completing our Canvas modules. Register via MyCDES.

Enhance your employability with MyCareer Check

Assess your career confidence and receive tailored tips and resources to improve your employability. The MyCareer Check self-assessment tool lets you track your progress and offers personalised learning opportunities.

MyCDES+ online resources

Access our 24/7 online library of e-learning courses and career resources on MyCDES+. Topics include self-management, teamwork, problem-solving, and more.

Options for finding work experience

Learn about different kinds of work experience and the resources we have to support you, including a list of trusted international internship providers. Take a look at this information on our work experience webpage.

Employer recruitment events

Each semester we host employers eager to recruit University of Auckland students for internships or graduate roles. Visit our recruitment events webpage to see the full list of recruitment events.

Career expos

Join us at our career expos where numerous employers gather on campus to meet you. We offer pre-event workshops to help you approach employers confidently. Check our expo dates on our events webpage.

NZUni Talent jobs board

Explore student and graduate opportunities from top employers on the NZUni Talent jobs board. Find graduate and internship positions, full and part-time vacancies, scholarships, and volunteering roles conveniently in one place.

One-on-one appointments

Book an appointment with a career consultant to discuss any career-related issues you're facing directly through MyCDES. Follow these steps to make a booking:

• Select 'Career Appointments All Students' from the drop-down box
• Ignore the filters, navigate to the end of the page and click 'Check Availability'
• Choose the date and time that suits you best and click on the consultant's name
• Complete the questions and click 'Submit'

Please note: Appointments are not for CV, cover letter, or LinkedIn checking. Please use our drop-in or online CV check service for this.

'Navigating interviews' Canvas module

Learn how to manage interview preparation, performance and follow-up intentionally and efficiently with our self-directed online module available free to all students.

Interview360 tool

Practice answering tailored interview questions and receive instant feedback using Interview360 on MyCDES+. It provides feedback on your body language, communication, camera position, and video quality. Ideal for preparing for video interviews.

Watch this video on how to use Interview360

Māori and Pacific students

For information on tailored programmes, workshops, and events, visit the CDES Māori and Pacific student webpages.

International students

For details on support designed specifically for international students, visit the CDES international student webpages.

Postgraduate students

For tailored events and resources that we have created for doctoral candidates and other postgraduate students, visit our postgraduate student webpages.

We are located:
Room 151, Level 1, Kate Edger Information Commons
2 Alfred St
Auckland Central

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our services or anything else, please email us at careers@auckland.ac.nz.