Get Recruitment Ready 2026 Semester Two

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, 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

Join our GRR Bootcamp, a half-day event designed to help you understand what employers are really looking for and how to stand out throughout the recruitment process.

Hear directly from a range of employers as they share insights into their application and selection processes, common mistakes candidates make, and practical tips to help you move to the top of the shortlist. You'll also gain valuable insider knowledge about the skills, attributes and experiences that make candidates successful.

Application Masterclass

Get ready for recruitment by levelling up your job applications. Analyse a real job ad, identify the key skills and values employers are seeking, refine your CV to match, and draft a targeted cover‑letter paragraph you can use immediately.

Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
Time: 11am-12pm
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G69
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How to stand out as an applicant! What do companies really want in their grads? - with Deloitte

Find out what skills are in demand in 2026, and how you can demonstrate these throughout the application and recruitment process with Deloitte.

Date: Monday 20 July
Time: 10-11am
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G63
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Establishing your professional presence and communication with employers - with 2degrees

Join our speakers from 2degrees 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: Wednesday 22 July
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G69
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Get Ready for the Careers Expo - with CDES Consultants (Repeat Session Online)

You are going to the CDES Internship and Graduate 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 23 July
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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Unlock Your Career Potential (Online) - with Prosple

Looking for your next internship or graduate role? Join Prosple to learn how to use the platform like a pro. We'll show you how to discover opportunities tailored to your interests, research employers, strengthen your profile, and access career resources that can help you stand out. Get practical advice on navigating the graduate job market and leave feeling more confident about your next career move.

Date: Thursday 23 July
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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Get Ready for the Career Expo - with CDES Consultants

If you are going to the CDES Internship and Grad 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: Monday 27 July
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Engineering Building 401-439 Lecture Theatre
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CVs that get you interviews! - with Grant Thornton

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: Tuesday 28 July
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G69
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SEEK Workshop - Market Update and Platform Functionality (Online) - with SEEK

In this session, you will get a snapshot of the current job market, learn how to use SEEK’s tools to explore career paths and build your professional profile, and pick up practical tips to stand out to employers.

We’ll also cover SEEK’s Career Advice, how to create a strong SEEK Profile, using SEEK Pass verifications, smart job search strategies, resume and cover letter essentials, and a quick overview of SEEK Grad for internships and graduate roles.

Please note that this workshop is open to students from universities across New Zealand, and event registrations will be managed by the SEEK team.

Date: Thursday 30 July
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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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: Thursday 30 July
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G69
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AI in a recruitment process - with Deloitte

Learn about how organisations use AI and automation in the recruitment process to understand how you can best prepare your application. Recruitment professionals from Deloitte reveal their secrets and give their views on the positives and pitfalls of using AI in your job application.

Date: Friday 31 July
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G63
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Master technical Interviews (Online) - with FDM

Find out about common technical questions, and how to demonstrate your thought process when solving problems.

Date: Monday 3 August
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Online via Zoom
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Video-recorded and online Interviews - with Auckland Council

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

Date: Tuesday 4 August
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G69
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Master in-person interviews - with Trimble

Prepare for your next interview with this interactive workshop, and bring along your questions and concerns in face-to-face interviews! Lauren from Trimble will walk you through crafting effective interview answers to behavioural and competency-based questions.

Date: Wednesday 5 August
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G69
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Connections and Follow-up - with CDES Consultants

Networking isn’t just about collecting contacts. This session focuses on being intentional when reaching out, starting meaningful conversations, and following up with purpose. Learn practical ways to connect authentically, send confident messages, and stay on recruiters’ radars.

Date: Friday 7 August
Time: 2-3pm
Location: Old Choral Hall Lecture Theatre 104-G63
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