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Starting a new job is an exciting and challenging time. In some areas, slightly different laws apply to employees under the age of 18 compared with adult employees. Know your Rights and Responsibilities.
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The home of employment education, support and advocacy - for young workers by young workers. They are a community organisation dedicated to helping young people have empowering employment experiences and sustainable careers.
Youth Employment Success can be your first conversation and chance to get your foot in the door to learn more and explore. Find out what excites you and what doesn’t!
Youth Employment Success can be your first conversation and chance to get your foot in the door to learn more and explore. Find out what excites you and what doesn’t!
Youth Employment Success enables you to apply for opportunities/āheinga like a casual kōrero/chat or business walkthroughs with Rangatahi/Youth Friendly Employers that want to help you explore an industry, get started or maybe find a job/mahi that suits you.
Who knows, you might get your first break with them!
Find out how work experience can help you explore career ideas.
Find out how work experience can help you explore career ideas.
10 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING THE JOB YOU WANT
10 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF GETTING THE JOB YOU WANT
Start your job research early – don’t wait until you need a job! The more that you know about yourself and the opportunities on offer, the more effective your job search will be.
Gain work experience in the area you want to get into, even if it is unpaid.
Make sure that your CV is up-to-date and targeted for where you want to get a job.
Work out your point of difference.
Find associations and organisations where your future employers might belong, and get involved.
Network, network, network.
Figure out who your best referees are going to be and ask them well in advance – choose wisely!
Research the job market – it is continually changing with new jobs being invented every day.
Look at all avenues of recruitment – online, recruiters, adverts, through contacts. Don’t just stick to one.
Dedicate the time to your job search – the more time you put in, the quicker your results will be.
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