Postgraduate Bootcamp

Date: 29 June
Time: 10am–1pm
Location: OGGB 260-040B

This workshop helps you start shaping a clear and meaningful career direction by connecting your personal motivations with real-world opportunities.

You will explore career possibilities across both academic and non-academic pathways. By the end of the workshop, you will have greater clarity on what drives you and a practical starting point for exploring career pathways aligned with your skills, values, and aspirations.

Note: You must be logged in with a UoA account to access this link.

Date: 1 July
Time: 10am–1pm
Location: B201-440, 10 Symonds Street, City Campus

This workshop helps you build the connections, visibility, and practical tools needed to strengthen your career opportunities in today’s job market.

Topics covered include:

• The NZ job market context and how career opportunities are accessed in a competitive environment
• How to build and use networking opportunities effectively
• Personal branding and communicating your PhD, Master's and PG diplomas’ impact and transferable skills to different audiences

You will also develop practical career preparation tools, including:

• Analysing job adverts, researching roles and organisations, and tailoring applications
• Writing tailored CVs and cover letters
• Understanding LinkedIn and how to use it strategically

By the end of the workshop, you will have a clearer understanding of how to position yourself, communicate your value, and actively increase your career opportunities.

Note: You must be logged in with a UoA account to access this link.

We encourage you to attend both sessions to gain the full benefit of the bootcamp series.