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When applying for jobs and internship opportunities, it is not only important to have a professional resume, cover letter and email address, but also an excellent telephone manner. Learn how you can prepare a voicemail that gives the right first impression.

Your resume is the first thing a potential employer sees. What first impression do they get? Are your achievements clearly listed? What font and layout should you use? Find out how to create an effective resume that will give employers a good impression of you and how you suit the role you are applying for.

Thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task is a key skill employers are looking for. Here are some tips on wow can you demonstrate and develop your attention to detail.

Why is it important to include extra-curricular activities on a resume? For recent graduates with little or no work experience, extra-curricular activities can demonstrate important transferable skills that are highly valuable in the work place.

It is very common for recent graduates to say, “I only want to work for a large company when I start my career.” There is a misconception that graduates think BIGGER is better. Although there are many benefits of working for a large company, there are some great reasons to consider smaller companies too. Find out what those are.

Volunteering is an excellent way for students or those with limited work experience to develop their skills, start building a professional network and to make their resume look more impressive to future employers. 

LinkedIn is an extremely useful tool for graduates and professionals seeking to increase their network and make connections to enhance their career prospects. However, much like real life, there's an art to connecting with people on the platform.

Whilst attending an interview for a job or an internship you have a perfect opportunity right at the end of your interview to impress your interviewers and show them how enthusiastic and motivated you are for this role. You should prepare some questions - but what questions should you ask?

An IT Manager from one of our host companies gives the five top qualities employers look for when selecting an intern and explains why excellent transferable skills are far more valuable than technical skills. 

It is okay to end up with a job that isn’t your passion because true happiness does not lie in the job that you do, but in your outlook on life. Greatness lies outside of your comfort zone so you will need to go and fish for it. Remember, if you aren’t happy there are always other options. 

What does it mean to be a mentor? Some tops tips that will help you to support, lead and coach a mentee.

Making a strong first impression is critical in connecting with your interviewer and achieving interview success. Learn how you can best prepare for an interview with some of our most common interview questions. 

Feeling the nerves? No need to panic! Here are 5 top tips for taming those nerves in a job interview. 

What makes a good sporting team? What makes a good team in the workplace? There are so many overlapping elements between these two groups. Learn how you can incorporate the All Blacks practices and values to the workplace.