Get Recruitment Ready 2025 Semester One

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 penultimate and final year students), 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

How to stand out as an applicant! What do companies really want in their grads?

Find out what skills are in demand in 2025, and how you can demonstrate these throughout the application and recruitment process with KPMG. 

Date: Monday 3 March
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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LinkedIn profile hacks with 2 degrees

Get proactive with your online networking and perfect your LinkedIn profile now! Tips and tricks on how to get the best out of your LinkedIn profile and online presence on this powerful platform.

Date: Wednesday 5 March
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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Seek market update and platform functionality 

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 6 March
Time: 11.30am-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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Get ready for the Business and Law Expo

You are going to the CDES Business and Law 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: Thursday 6 March
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Library lecture theatre Lib109-B15
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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: Monday 10 March
Time: 12-1pm
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 PWC reveal their secrets and give their views on the positives and pitfalls of using AI in your job application.

Date: Monday 10 March
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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Māori and Pacific students: Get recruitment ready with the Big 4! 

We will be hosting the Big 4 recruiters and their Māori and Pacific grads, followed by networking and food. Come and find out what jobs are coming up (graduate roles and summer internships) and find out where your degree can potentially take you within these fantastic organisations! 

The Big 4 are open to all disciplines of studies and would love to meet more Māori and Pacific students, so please take advantage of this session, come along for a listen, and bring any questions you may have.

Date: Tuesday 11 March
Time: 3-4.30pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 4, Cultural Space (C-Space)
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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 Shivani from UoA how to 'cover' what employers are looking for!

Date: Wednesday 12 March
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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Your professional profile with Seek

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: Wednesday 12 March
Time: 1-2.30pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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CVs that get you interviews with EY

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: Thursday 13 March
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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Demystifying talent assessments – how to put your best foot forward

Why do employers use talent assessments and psychometric tests? What tools are recruiters using now for grad roles – and what’s on the horizon? Come along to this seminar with the team from Talegent, to learn about how to prepare and improve your performance.

Date: Monday 17 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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Assessment centres and group case study interviews with UoA

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: Tuesday 18 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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Interview process for Māori and Pacific students

Māori and Pacific students, the recruitment season is upon us! Come and hear top tips for interviews from the Tupu Toa team.

Date: Wednesday 19 March
Time: 2-3.30pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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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! The KiwiRail team will walk you through crafting effective interview answers to behavioural and competency-based questions.

Date: Thursday 20 March
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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Video-recorded and online interviews

Prepare for your next video-recorded and online interview with this interactive workshop.  Madi from Deloitte will walk you through crafting effective interview answers – even for those unusual or unexpected questions.

Date: Friday 21 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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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 with Accenture, 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: Monday 24 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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How to navigate inter-generational and inter-cultural communication at work 

Join the Deloitte team to find out about how you can navigate the workplace, and communicate effectively, with your colleagues across generations and cultures.

Date: Tuesday 25 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 4, Room 420
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Thriving in graduate roles: Etiquette do’s and don’ts for newbies with Accenture

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: Wednesday 26 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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Financial literacy for students

Understand the basics of personal finance, including budgeting, investing, and managing student loans. This workshop aims to equip students with the knowledge to make informed financial decisions.

Date: Thursday 27 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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