Get Recruitment Ready 2024 Semester Two
This employer-led event series is here to guide you through the application and recruitment process and to help you land your dream role.
Are you graduating or looking for internships?
Our 'Get Recruitment Ready' (GRR) series will help you if you're applying for internships, graduate programme, and other roles.
This series kicks off with a half-day bootcamp (aimed at mid and final year students in Arts and Science), where a wide variety of employers will talk about their application process, how you can get to the top of their 'yes' pile, and give you inside information on the types of candidate they look for.
We'll be hosting several employer-led workshops following our bootcamp, which are open to all students. These workshops will focus on topics relating to the application and recruitment process.
By the end of the series, we hope you have:
- A better understanding of the graduate and internship recruitment process
- Increased your confidence when it comes to applying (e.g. knowing what you should/shouldn’t include on your application)
- Better awareness of the capabilities that employers look for in their new grads/interns
- Expanded your professional network and learnt about a variety of career paths
Get Recruitment Ready Bootcamp
Date: Tuesday 9 July 2024
Time: 9am-2pm
Location: Building B201-440, 10 Symonds Street, City Campus
The Get Recruitment Ready bootcamp is aimed at mid and final year students in Arts and Science.
Organisations attending the bootcamp include 2degrees, Air New Zealand, Auckland Council, EY, Fisher and Paykel Healthcare, Foodprint, KPMG, MediaWorks, Ministry of Social Development (MSD), New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), Pfizer, Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ), Service Foods, Tonkin & Taylor, Watercare and WSP.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8.30-9am | Registration |
| 9-10.15am | Welcome Panel One: Shine your light in the workplace in 2024! |
| 10.15-11.15am | Panel Two: What employers really look for in the recruitment process - tips and tricks |
| 11.15-11.30am | Comfort break |
| 11.30am-12.30pm | Panel Three: Attendees can choose one of two streams for this panel session. Stream One: Arts panel Stream Two: Science panel |
| 12.30-2pm | Networking and pizza |
Get Recruitment Ready: Employer-led workshops
All students are welcome to attend these employer events, you can attend as many as you like.
Due to room size limitations, we may need to limit registrations for some of these events. Please register as soon as possible for your preferred event to secure your spot!
Week 1 (15-19 July): Getting job search fit
Establishing your professional presence and communication with employers
Join our speakers from Datacom to learn more about presenting yourself to employers through LinkedIn, networking, and building on various communication skills. Pick up a few tips and tricks to shape your professional brand in a way that conveys who you are and what you have to offer.
Date: Tuesday 16 July
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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LinkedIn Profile hacks
Get proactive with your online networking and perfect your LinkedIn profile now! Hear tips and tricks from the the team at Accenture on how to get the best out of your LinkedIn profile and online presence on this powerful platform.
Date: Wednesday 17 July
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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Get Ready for the Internship and Graduate Expo with Liudmyla Beraud
You are going to the I&G expo – good for you! You might have attended a few employer events in the past, or this might be your first one. Regardless of your level of experience with employer events, join us for this interactive workshop to learn what to expect, how to prepare, and how to turn conversations at the expo into meaningful connections. In this workshop, we will give you practical tips and provide plenty of opportunities to develop an approach to the expo that is aligned with who you are while also demonstrating the capabilities and attitudes that employers are after.
Date: Wednesday 17 July
Time: 2.30-4pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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SEEK Workshop: Market Update
Learn about the New Zealand employment market and SEEK’s unique role insights tool to gain real-world knowledge on the future of work. Whether you're looking for a placement, grad role, entry-level role, or part-time job while you’re studying, it’s important to think about how you’re seen by employers.
Date: Thursday 18 July
Time: 11am-12.30pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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How to stand out as an applicant! What do companies really want in their grads?
Find out what skills are in demand in 2024, and how you can demonstrate these throughout the application and recruitment process with KPMG.
Date: Thursday 18 July
Time: 2.30-3.30pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Week 2 (22-26 July): Ace your applications
Cover letters covered. How to show your motivation in a cover letter!
There is an art to writing a compelling and effective cover letter and answering application questions; so learn with Nicole from 2degrees as she 'covers' what employers are looking for!
Date: Monday 22 July
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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CVs that get you interviews!
Applying for internships, graduate or work opportunities? Learn how to target and customise your CV for the job you want and get your CV to the top of the pile!
Date: Monday 22 July
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Mastering CVs for Science students
Are you a Science student aiming to stand out with your CV and cover letter? Join this workshop and gain insights from Chris Webster, MetService, who has reviewed hundreds of applications. Learn how to highlight your analytical skills, technical proficiency and research experience.
Date: Wednesday 24 July
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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AI in the recruitment process
Learn about how organisations use AI and automation in the recruitment process to understand how you can best prepare your application. Recruitment professionals from the University of Auckland reveal their secrets and give their views on the positives and pitfalls of using AI in your job application.
Date: Thursday 25 July
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Week 3 (29 July - 2 August): Interviews intensive
Assessment centres and group case study interviews
Whether you’re looking for a role in the private or public sector, assessment centres/group case studies are becoming more and more popular with employers to use as part of their interview process. But what are they, and how do you prepare for them?
Date: Monday 29 July
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Room 420, Level 4, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Master in-person interviews
Prepare for your next interview with this interactive workshop, and bring along your questions and concerns in face-to-face interviews! Madi Barnette from Deloitte will walk you through crafting effective interview answers to behavioural and competency-based questions.
Date: Monday 29 July
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Demystifying psychometric assessments – how to put your best foot forward
Why do employers use psychometric tests? What tests are being used now – and what’s on the horizon? Come along to this workshop with the team from H2R Consulting, to learn about how to prepare and improve your performance.
Date: Tuesday 30 July
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Video-recorded and online Interviews
Prepare for your next video-recorded and online interview with this interactive workshop. Teresa Toelau from Grant Thornton will walk you through crafting effective interview answers – even for those unusual or unexpected questions.
Date: Wednesday 31 July
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Room 420, Level 4, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Master technical Interviews with FDM
Find out about common technical questions, and how to demonstrate your thought process when solving problems in an interview and the recruitment process.
Date: Wednesday 31 July
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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SEEK Workshop: Professional Profile
We’ll show you the value of a professional brand and share tips for creating a quality profile to help you stand out from the crowd. Get top tips on how to ace your interview. Learn how to prepare, research, sell yourself, navigate virtual interviews, ask for feedback and learn from rejection. Gain access to our free interview builder and learn strategies for effective networking.
Date: Thursday 1 August
Time: 2.30-4pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Week 4 (5-9 August): Getting workplace ready
Thriving in an internship/Graduate role - etiquette do’s and don’ts for newbies
How to make a great first impression, develop a strong relationship with your manager, understand the most sought-after behaviours and learn about some of the etiquette around the office.
Date: Monday 5 August
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Room 420, Level 4, Kate Edger Information Commons
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How to navigate inter-generational and inter-cultural communication at work
Join us to find out about how you can navigate the workplace, and communicate effectively, with your colleagues across generations and cultures.
Date: Tuesday 6 August
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Workshop 101, Kate Edger Information Commons
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Personal Branding and looking for a job that aligns with it
What are your passions, goals and purpose in the professional world? And how do you tell this story to your prospective employers?In this mini-workshop, we will talk about preparing for a job search beyond just getting your CV right and telling that story. As well as figuring out how to find jobs that align with your values.
Date: Wednesday 7 August
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Register now.