Get Recruitment Ready 2026 Semester One
This employer-led event series is here to guide you through the application and recruitment process for internships and graduate roles.
Are you graduating or looking for internships?
Our 'Get Recruitment Ready' (GRR) series will help you if you're applying for internships, graduate programmes, 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
Get Recruitment Ready Bootcamp
Date: Wednesday 25 February
Time: 9.30am-2pm
Location: Engineering Building 405-470 Lecture Theatre, 20 Symonds Street, City Campus, Auckland CBD
Participating Organisations: Auckland Counci
Register now. Spaces are limited.
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 9.30-10am | Registration |
| 10-11am | Welcome Panel one: Hiring Practices |
| 11-11.45am | Panel two: Professionalism in the workplace |
| 11.45am-12pm | Comfort break |
| 12-12.45pm | Panel three: Career Swerves (i.e. change is normal) |
| 12.45-2pm | Networking (with refreshments) |
Get Recruitment Ready workshops
We're hosting three weeks of employer- and CDES-led workshops themed around finding work opportunities and the application process. Register for as many workshops as you like!
Week 1: Getting job search fit
Week 2: Smash your applications
Week 3: Interviews intensive
Week 4: Getting workplace ready
CDEC-run workshop with CDES Consultants - 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 26 February
Time: 4-6pm
Location: General Library Lecture Theatre - Lib109-B10
Register now.
Week 1: Getting Job Search Fit
How to stand out as an applicant! What do companies really want in their grads? - with KPMG
Find out what skills will be in demand in 2026, and how you can demonstrate these throughout the application and recruitment process with KPMG.
Date: Monday 2 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
Register now.
LinkedIn profile hacks - with Accenture
Get proactive with your online networking and perfect your LinkedIn profile now! Tips and tricks from the Accenture Team on how to get the best out of your LinkedIn profile and online presence on this powerful platform.
Date: Tuesday 3 March
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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CDEC-run workshop with CDES Consultants - Get Ready for the Business and Law Expo (Repeat Session Online)
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: Tuesday 3 March
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Register now.
SEEK Workshop - 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.
This 1-hour workshop will be followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.
Date: Thursday 5 March
Time: 11.30am-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
Register now.
Week 2: Smash Your Applications
Establishing your professional presence and communication with employers - with Danone
Join our speakers from Danone 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 10 March
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 4, Room 420 (315-420)
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Cover letters covered. How to show your motivation in a cover letter! - with Auckland Council
There is an art to writing a compelling and effective cover letter and answering application questions; so learn with Auckland Council how to 'cover' what employers are looking for!
Date: Friday 13 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 1, Workshop 101
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Week 3: Interviews Intensive
Master technical Interviews - with Babcock
Find out about common technical questions, and how to demonstrate your thought process when solving problems.
Date: Monday 16 March
Time: 12.30-1.30pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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Assessment centers and group case study interviews - with the University of Auckland
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 17 March
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 4, Room 420 (315-420)
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Master in-person interviews - with Auckland Council
Prepare for your next interview with this interactive workshop, and bring along your questions and concerns in face-to-face interviews! The Auckland Council team will walk you through crafting effective interview answers to behavioural and competency-based questions.
Date: Wednesday 18 March
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 4, Room 420 (315-420)
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Demystifying talent assessments – how to put your best foot forward - with Talegent
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: Thursday 19 March
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Kate Edger Information Commons, Level 4, Room 420 (315-420)
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Video-recorded and online Interviews - with Deloitte
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: Firday 20 March
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Online via Zoom
Register now.