Otago Careers Festival 2014
Events for Term 2, Week 2 (12th – 18th
May)
Monday 12 May:
9:30am - 3.30pm
Dunedin Tertiary Information Day
University of Otago, Dunedin Campus
Aimed at both students and parents, as this is term time, it allows
visitors the opportunity to experience the uniqueness of the Otago
campuses, to attend special presentations and tours, and to visit the
Residential Colleges.
Enquires: Claire Cook, Promotions and Events Manager, 03 479
8098, 0800 80 80 98, claire.cook@otago.ac.nz
9am – 3pm
Aoraki Information Day
Aoraki Polytech
Meet the tutors, tour the campus and take part in Media, Beauty,
Hairdressing and Early Childhood Information Sessions.
Enquiries: 0800 426 725, study@aoraki.ac.nz
Tuesday 13 May:
Students Exploring STEM Careers - Engineering And Manufacturing
Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) based
jobs and industries are critical to the economic future of Dunedin
and New Zealand. Students from Dunedin and surrounding district
secondary schools will visit local engineering and manufacturing
companies to learn about the range of career opportunities related
to these industries and the skills and qualities needed by
employers.Students will be invited to participate through their
schools.
Enquiries: Tess Livingstone, Tess.livingstone@careers.govt.nz, 03
477 5396
9am – 3pm
Career Guidance
Downes Room, Mosgiel Library, Hartstronge Avenue,
Mosgiel
Free career guidance with Otago Polytechnic Year 3 career guides,
Anthea Pryde and Megan Webster. For free career advice on your
career development, career decision making, help with life choices
and employability. Whether planning to work or study, make an
appointment to talk to our career consultants about ‘where to from
here.’
Enquiries & Bookings: 0800 762 786, career.guides@op.ac.nz
12noon - 1pm
Negotiating Your Job Offer
St David’s Seminar Room 2 (limited to 60 people),
University of Otago
Professor Alan Geare will talk about successful strategies for
negotiating your first job offer. Professor Geare Alan teaches papers
in employment/industrial relations. His research interests are in
employment/industrial relations, industrial law and aspects of
human resource management, and has authored a dozen books and
over fifty articles in these areas. He has published in such journals as
Academy of Management Review, International Labour Review,
International Journal of Human Resource Management and
Personnel Review. He has worked as a consultant to many
organisations and unions and was an adjudicator and mediator
member of the Employment Tribunal. All students welcome.
Enquiries: Robyn Bridges, 03 479 8372
12.05pm – 12.55pm
Ever Thought About Joining The Police?
Otago Polytechnic, G106, Cnr Union Street & Harbour
Terrace
Ever thought about doing a job where you could highly influence the
lives of many people? One where you may need to make tough
judgment calls, establish strong personal relationships as well as
build community networks, and instil confidence in the wider
community? Well, if you are over 18, community-minded, fit and
healthy, you may be eligible to join the Police. Want to find out
more? Then come along to this lunchtime presentation. To better
reflect New Zealand’s growing diversity, we are actively seeking
applicants with an understanding of different languages and
cultures. We welcome applications from everyone who has what it
takes, regardless of their culture, faith, gender or sexuality.
Enquiries: Catherine Hendry, Catherine.Hendry@police.govt.nz , 03
471 4873
9am – 2pm & 5pm – 7pm
Young Children Are Our Future. Is Teaching Them Yours? Te Tari Puna
Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare
Level One, Bracken Court, 480 Moray Place
Open Days and Evenings to find out about our Bachelor of Teaching
(Early Childhood Education) and Postgraduate Leadership (Early
Childhood Education) programmes. Find out about Early Childhood
Teacher Training and why to study with us?
Enquiries: Lorraine Cooper, 03 477 8511,
lorraine.cooper@nzca.ac.nz
Wednesday 14 May
9am – 2pm & 5pm – 7pm
Young Children Are Our Future. Is Teaching Them Yours? Te Tari
Puna Ora o Aotearoa/NZ Childcare
(see above)
9am – 12pm
CV And Job Search Workshop
Downes Foyer, Mosgiel Library, Hartstronge Avenue,
Mosgiel
Is your CV up to scratch? Are you able to locate job vacancies on the
web and submit your CV and cover letter? Come along to a CV and
job search workshop. We will help you to create your CV and cover
letter and give you some great tips on interview skills.
Enquiries: 03 484 7540
10am – 2pm - Information tour on the hour
Sir George Seymour National College Of Airline, Travel &Tourism Open
Day
SGS College Campus, Level 3, 9 Moray Place
Kick start your dream career in Airline, Travel and Tourism! Wanting
a career in an exciting industry? We specialise in airline, travel and
tourism courses. Whether you are just about to leave school, are
thinking about a career change or returning to work, travel and
tourism can offer you a challenging role in an exciting industry!
Enquiries: Nikki Ford, 03 477 6825, nikkiford@sirgeorge.ac.nz
9am – 3pm
Free Career Guidance
Otago Polytechnic (S105), S Block , Cnr Union Street
and Harbour Terrace
Free career guidance with Otago Polytechnic Year 3 career guides,
Wayne Green and Rowan Kain. Bookings essential.
Enquiries & Bookings: 021 084 02022, 0800 762 786,
career.guides@op.ac.nz
5.30pm
‘Students Today Have Never Had Better Career Prospects’ – The Great
Debate!
Moot Court, Richardson Building, University of Otago
City and Industry Leaders v University of Otago Debaters Chaired by
the Dunedin City Mayor, Dave Cull Myth, fact or otherwise! Hear the
views of those who think they know in this public debate that
promises to be lively and stimulating.
Enquiries: Jackie Dean, 03 479 8243, jackie.dean@otago.ac.nz
Thursday 15 May
12.05pm – 12.55pm
Ever Thought About Joining The Police?
(see above)
12.15pm – 1.15 pm
The Art Of Networking: How To Create A Good Impression
University of Otago, Centre of Innovation, 87 St David
Street
Have you ever gone along to a career networking event too nervous
to make a good impression? Do you become anxious and tongue
tied when you approach a potential employer? Then this workshop
is for you! Hone your interpersonal, communication and networking
skills in this practical and interactive workshop. Facilitators: Brian
Johnston, Personal Performance and Development Coach, University
of Otago. Petra Hass, Career Adviser, Career Development Centre,
University of Otago. Early bookings recommended as places are
limited.
Enquiries & Bookings: Petra Hass, 03 479 5354,
petra.hass@otago.ac.nz
Friday 16 May
12noon – 2pm
Making Art Work: Seminar Series
Dunningham Suite, Dunedin City Library
This seminar will look at a model for creative careers development,
taking the process to design and produce work into a model for
employment and self-employment. Each session includes question
and answer time. Manager of Artist Development Agency, Antony
Deaker, has been working with artists, designers, musicians etc. in
Dunedin since 2001 to support their development of sustainable
employment and self-employment. He has mentored and supported
hundreds of creative people who have gone on to launch and
sustain successful businesses, self-employment and employment.
Enquiries: Antony Deaker, antony@artistdevelopment.co.nz, 03
477 2614
Time TBC on registration
Open Doors For Others – Become A CV Champion
Brockville Community Church
A good CV is the difference between getting an interview or not.
Crafting a winning CV can be challenging for many people. If you
would like to be able to help others (friends, family or community
members) present themselves successfully in their CV – this
workshop is for you. Spend two days becoming familiar with what
employers look for in CVs, learning how to use professional CV
templates and practicing writing about skills and achievements. Find
out about other ways people can promote themselves to employers,
including through social media sites like Linked In. This workshop is a
joint initiative of the Brockville Community Development Project
and Careers New Zealand.
Enquiries: Stacey.gullen-reynolds@careers.govt.nz