Careers Assistance

BE STRONG ENOUGH TO STAND ALONE, SMART ENOUGH TO KNOW WHEN YOU NEED HELP, AND BRAVE ENOUGH TO ASK FOR IT . - Ziad K.Abdelnour

The Careers New Zealand website is a recommended website which may assist you with your career decision making. Use the tools below to get career ideas, explore study options and make a CV.

1. Know yourself

Take a quiz to find out how well your career planning is going.

Take a quiz of your interests and find job ideas.

Find out how to identify your skills.

To build the right foundations for your future you need to make good subject choices throughout your secondary school. This tool will help you with those confusing choices.

2. Get career ideas

This database has all the information you'll need to discover career possibilities and explore the job market.

Find out how to build on the skills you already have and figure out your next steps.

Get job ideas based on your skills.

Get job ideas based on your school subjects.

Compare earning and employment information across different study areas.

Follow these three steps to help find the right career for you.

School Leavers' Toolkit

Advice and resources for finding your way once you leave school

3. Take action

Create your CV online.

Find out how to write your CV and cover letter.