Career Leaders

Career Leaders is a Business School club working with the University of Auckland Business School Careers Centre.

Services

Career leaders are trained by the Business School Careers Centre. We help students develop career and employability skills alongside mentoring and providing career advice. Specifically we:

  • Provide CV, cover letter, application form and LinkedIn profile checks (either in person at drop-in, or through our online check service)
  • Promote connections between students and potential employers by organising and facilitating employer engagement activities, including networking events
  • Host inclusive events cultivating employability skills for students across all academic levels, from undergraduates to PhD candidates
  • Market and promote the Business School Careers Centre to students  through targeted outreach, informative campaigns, and engaging activities

Location

You can find us in Careers Centre reception, on level 1 of OGGB (room 133). We are open during the semester, Mondays to Fridays from 12 to 2 pm. No booking is required, just drop by and see us!
 

Alternatively, you can use our online check service. We will review your documents and then email you feedback.

Organisational Structure

In late 2019, we established the Career Leader structure to enhance the efficiency of the club, thereby optimising the team's potential. Roles have evolved to meet team needs, fostering transferable skills for Career Leaders including leadership, teamwork and communication. 

Executive

Chief Executive Officer

  • The CEO is responsible for strategic coordination across the executive team and oversees the wider Career Leaders team.
  • They lead the development of both short and long-term club plans, as well as actively engage in succession planning to ensure smooth transitions within the organisation.
  • The CEO plays a key role in liaising with internal and external stakeholders, seeking opportunities for Career Leaders and fostering relationships that benefit the club's objectives.

Data and Analytics Senior Career Leader

  • The DA Senior Lead manages the analysis of Business Careers Centre projects and leads, mentors and upskills the DA Career Leader team.
  • They are primarily involved in project management and supervising the data cleaning, qualitative and quantitative analysis, writing and editing of reports. Projects include: Drop-in Analysis, Recruitment Survey, Passport to Business Survey, other student feedback surveys and other developing projects.
  • They are to ensure the data analysis and reports are accurate so as to produce high quality insights benefiting the Business School Careers Centre and relevant employers.

Events Senior Career Leaders

  • The Events Senior Lead is to lead the planning and facilitation of events run by Career Leaders and the Business Careers Centre.
  • The primary focus of the Events Senior Leads is to foster a collaborative and supportive faculty environment, aiding fellow students in acquiring career-related information and promoting an atmosphere of enjoyment and engagement.
  • Some of the events we run include Fast Friends Friday, the annual Commerce Race, Speaker Panel Sessions and help facilitate Speed Networking Events throughout the semesters.

Human Resources Senior Career Leaders

  • The HR Senior Leads cultivate a supportive team culture, strengthen team relationships, and promote collaboration. 
  • They play a key role in recruiting and managing the Junior Career Leader team, focusing on enhancing the team's volunteer experience and productivity.

Marketing Senior Career Leaders

  • The Marketing Senior Leads primary goal is to expand the Career Leader student reach and cultivate strong relationships with university staff, students, and employers.
  • They are dedicated to promoting Business Careers Centre support services and activities to students across all levels and increasing student engagement. 
  • They achieve this through strategic advertising, social media initiatives, and various on-campus activities.

Operations and P2B Career Leaders 

  • The Operations and P2B Career Leads play a privotal role in facilitating the Online Checks service and the Passport to Business programme.
  • They also have the responsibility of organising and overseeing the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
  • These Career Leads also provide essential secretarial and administrative assistance to the Career Leader Executive Team and Careers Centre.

Junior Career Leader Teams

Junior Career Leaders are an integral part of the Career Leader team. There are three teams that volunteers can apply for and join: 

  • Data and Analytics
  • Marketing
  • Events

Not sure which team best suits you? Join Career Leaders as a volunteer and contribute without being assigned to a specific team!

Regardless of your position, you will get the opportunity to participate by volunteering for Special Events, Drop-in and Online Checks.

Why should you join Career Leaders?

Co-Curricular Recognition Programme

Volunteering as part of the Career Leaders can be credited towards one of the Co-Curricular Programme Paths. These awards formally recognise a student’s involvement at university and are recorded on the university transcript. There are four pathways available:

  1. Leadership
  2. Community Engagement
  3. Global Citizens
  4. Innovation

Career Leaders can be credited in either Leadership or Community Engagement.

Students who have completed more than two pathways are awarded a Distinguished Graduate Award. More information is available on the award page

Hear from some of our Career Leaders about their experiences

"Being a Career Leader is truly an amazing experience. Of course I get to help students with the application process including checking their CVs and cover letters, but it is so much more than that. Students often feel isolated and nervous about the application process and it is fulfilling to be able to support and encourage them any way I can.” - Prerna

"Being a career leader has been an invaluable experience where I’ve not only gained many transferable skills but have also met some amazing people. Being a part of the events team has given me a chance to experience the behind-the-scenes of the many events the business centre runs and has taught me essential organisational and facilitation skills.” - Raeesah

“Being a Career Leader has been a priceless experience where I've not only found a community but also have learnt invaluable skills about the workplace and built my confidence” - Jeeny

“Career Leaders not only helped me learn many new skills but has also let me help other people who also needed it” - Angeline

“Being a Career Leader has expanded my knowledge around job applications and the real-life workforce. Furthermore, my leadership skills have developed through checking students resumes, cover letter & linkedin profiles” - Joanna

“Being a Career Leader has helped me step out of my comfort zone and get more involved within the business school. It’s provided me an opportunity to gain valuable skills such as giving constructive feedback and a chance to meet more new people” - Nicole  

Join us! Send us your application today

Eligibility criteria

Passion for Success: Fuel your career aspirations with a burning passion for personal and professional growth! We are seeking students who are driven, ambitious and ready to conquer the business world. 

Collaborative Spirit: At Career Leaders, teamwork makes the dream work! You're the perfect fit if you love working alongside like-minded peers, sharing ideas and building lasting connections. 

If you would like to volunteer as a Career Leader for the Business School, please fill out the application form and attach your CV.  

Recruitment Important Dates

  • Applications open: TBC
  • Applications close: TBC
  • Interviews: September - exact dates TBC

Questions?

For any queries please contact: uoacareerleaders@gmail.com. Address your query to Human Resources Senior Career Leaders.

We look forward to receiving your application!