Careers Info

Year 13 Careers Info

Year 13 careers info

Decision time!

Research thoroughly

Talk to loads of people

Attend Tertiary liaison talks

Visit Tertiary Open Days

Check entry criteria at all Universities

If you are leaving to go into work then consider Gateway

“Career development is a process” Think

Talk

Read

Research

Who are you?

What are your goals, strengths, passions, values, traits? What do you most love to do?

What is important to you? What are your dreams?

Do the research Look at job seeker websites to get a clear idea of job descriptions and the qualifications required.

Visit University and Polytechnic websites to check out their courses and entry requirements.

There are also numerous Private Providers as well eg Whitecliffe College of Art. Talk to people who are working in an industry that you may be interested in. Arrange a visit if possible to the work place. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Develop transferrable skills Get a part time job while studying. The skills you gain from this may be useful in your chosen profession.

Do volunteer work. This looks great on your CV.

Be prepared for lifelong learning The first study or training you do is just the start. You may not get your dream job initially so keep developing your skill set.

Be versatile and keep your options open Most research shows the higher your qualification, the more career options you have. If you don’t have a specific career in mind it is ok to start with a general qualification, that way, you have career options if there is a downturn in a particular sector, or if you wish to change jobs.

What are my options?

More study Study full-time or part time in NZ or overseas. You are classified as a domestic student in Australia which means you will not pay international fees.

Check out www.careers.govt.nz for information on all courses and all tertiary providers.

Loans and Allowances are available for all certified courses. Check out www.studylink.govt.nz. Studylink will be in school Term 2 for an information session and again in Term 4 for you to apply online which requires you to bring along a verified copy of your Birth Certificate or Passport, evidence of your IRD number, your Bank Account number and a current email address.

A verified copy is a copy of the original document which must be stamped and signed by a Justice of the Peace. These are listed in the Yellow pages of the phone book.

Scholarship information is available from tertiary websites and from the careers room. A full database of scholarships can be found on the Breakout website which is available at the main Tauranga library. There are also generic scholarships which apply to all tertiary providers as well as some which may be specific to an ethnic group or to a specific field of study. Closing dates for these can be from July this year.

Straight into the workforce Full time work may come out of a part time job. Door knocking, word of mouth, daily newspapers and a lot of persistent job searching can help you find a job. You may have to be prepared to have two or more part time jobs in order to earn enough to survive in the economic climate at the moment. Employment agencies (all listed in the yellow pages) can be really useful and they don’t charge you.

Check out websites such as www.seek.co.nz, www.jobs.co.nz, www.trademe.co.nz/Jobs, www.careers.govt.nz, http://jobs.nzherald.co.nz.

Earn while you learn Apprenticeships Study a career while working, learning and earning on the job in a structured programme.

Visit www.modern-apprenticeships.govt.nz

Job Finders, 75 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga is the local agent for Modern Apprenticeships and they will help you get an apprenticeship, although these are not easy to get.

University Approved Subjects 2013 Biology

History

Business Studies

History of Art

Chemistry

Japanese

Classical Studies

Mathematics with Calculus

Computing

Mathematics with Statistics

Dance

Mathematics

Design & Visual Communication

Music Studies

Digital Technologies

Physical Education

Drama

Physics

Economics

Practical Art (Design)

English

Practical Art (Painting)

Film & Media Production

Practical Art (Photography)

Food & Nutrition

Spanish

French

Te Reo Maori

Geography

Textiles Technology

University Entrance for next year 42 credits at Level 3 14 credits in one “approved subject” domains

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14 credits in one “approved subject”

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14 credits from no more than 2

+ 8 credits Level 2 in English or Te Reo (4 in reading, 4 in writing) 14 credits in Level 1 Mathematics

University Entrance will gain you entry into all Universities. However, almost all

have additional requirements.

Waikato University

almost all courses (some require a specific number of L3 credits in specific subjects)

AUT

almost all courses (some require a specific number of L3 credits in specific subjects)

Lincoln University

all courses

Auckland, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury and Otago Universities have preferential/ guaranteed entry based on a rank score.

At each University the rank score will be calculated by:    

Identifying your best 80 credits at Level 3 or higher over a maximum of 5 approved subjects.

NCEA credits gained in previous years may be counted towards the best 80 credits used for ranking purposes.

You are strongly advised to take achievement standards.

The rank score will be calculated by awarding the following points for up to 24 credits in each approved subject taken at Level 3.

Excellence Merit Achieved

4 points 3 points 2 points

Auckland University has different rank scores depending on the degree: eg Bachelor of Arts 150 Bachelor of Science 165 for most majors Bachelor of Engineering 250 with 18+ credits in each of Physics and Maths with Calculus Bachelor of Pharmacy 220 with 18+ in each of Biology and Chemistry Massey University rank score for all their degrees is 120 Victoria University rank score is 150 for all their degrees except Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Building Science which have 180.

Canterbury University rank score is 120 Otago University preferential entry is by gaining NCEA Level 2 with Excellence or Merit or by achieving a rank score of 140 

As well as rank points many degrees require a specific number of credits in a particular subject at Level 3. Visit University websites or the Careers room for more information.

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Universities may change these rank scores for next year so keep checking these details.

Top 10 tips for first years

1

Attend orientation week – it’s the best way to prepare for your first year.

2

Attend any Orientation workshops. You may think you know how to use a library but a modern library is more than taking out books. The librarians will stun you with their knowledge.

3

Be brave. Step outside your comfort zone and make social connections.

4

Look for groups who can assist you, Maori and Pacifica groups, international student groups.

5

Join a club…….or create one. The range is enormous - a Meat eater’s club, Fire and Circus club, Flying Disk enthusiasts, Cantores choir, Amnesty International as examples.

6

Apply early for hostel accommodation. Applications open on 01 August. Check Uni websites for specific information on application process.

7

Use advisors, Uniguides, student services and First Year Experience mentors.

8

If you are falling behind, contact your tutor or advisor well before the assignment due date. Get tips from a mentor or student services about how to manage your time. Ask for help!!!

9

Use Targeted Learning Sessions, Tuakana workshops, the Flying Start programme.

10

If possible try not to take on too much paid work hours. It may not be worth the pressure you find yourself under trying to complete your coursework and studying for exams.

Overseas experiences

Lattitude www.lattitude.org.nz Placements are from 3 months to 12 months and can be in Schools, Community and Care centres, Outdoor Education Centres, Sports coaching and as an Assistant Teacher of English as a foreign language.

The countries involved are: UK/Ireland, Canada, Poland, Vietnam, China, South Africa, Vanuatu, Malawi, Argentina, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Japan, Ecuador and India.

All Lattitude placements include accomodation and food and in some cases, a small amount of pocket money. There are prior costs involved, such as return airfares, administration costs, visa, insurance and these range from about $4000 - $8000.

Applications close on 15 April this year. You must be between 17 – 25 years old.

Summer camps www.campamerica.co.nz, www.ccusa.com Generally 3 months work in a camp with free meals and accommodation. Small salary.

You leave at the end of May. You must be 18 years old when you leave NZ.

ARK International www.ark-international.co.nz 12 months living with a host family in either America or Germany and helping look after their children.

Full board, own room, tax free allowance of US$195 as well as a US$500 study/travel allowance if you are working in America.

International Cultural Exchange www.icyenz.org or ph 0800 ICYE NZ Short or long term voluntary work in African, European, Latin American and Asia-Pacific countries. You must be 18 years old when you leave NZ. Social work projects such as working for human rights organisations, peace associations, ecological projects, hospitals etc.

2013 dates Tertiary visits to TGC 06 March 12 March

Waikato University Auckland University (Maori health careers)

1.30 11.30

13 March 18 March 27 March 03 April 10 April

Otago University Canterbury University Auckland University AUT Massey University

1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.30

Waikato University Auckland University

All day 1.30

Planning sessions 28 August 09 September

Open Days 26 April 13 May 17 May 18 May 24 July 07 August 30 August (Wellington campus)

Canterbury University Dunedin Tertiary Open Day (Otago Uni & Otago Polytechnic) Waikato University (TGC will be taking a bus to this) Massey University (Albany campus) Lincoln University Massey University (PN campus) Victoria Uni Open Day and Massey University

31 August

Auckland Uni Courses and Careers day (free bus from Tga)

Other important events 15 May 02 July 09 July 09/10 August

Otago University On Campus experience for Maori students Waikato Information Evening for parents and students Victoria Uni Info Evening for students and parents Tauranga Tauranga Careers Expo

Compiling a CV Your CV is to present you as a special person. Concentrate on showing yourself in a positive way and don’t undersell yourself. www.careers.govt.nz has an interactive CV4me template.

Before you begin    

Jot down everything you can about your qualifications, experiences, skills, interests, work experience etc.

Collect all your personal information, certificates and educational documents and store them in a folder.

Assess your personal skills and abilities.

Select headings and arrange the in the best way possible to suit your career objective.

Presentation of your CV          

Use your imagination and be innovative.

Keep your CV brief, no more than 2 pages.

Present your CV attractively.

Make it easy to read- well spaced text is suitable.

Have it typed or laser printed.

Highlight headings or important points with bold or italic.

Use bullet points.

Make sure grammar and spelling are correct.

Use quality A4 paper and present your CV in a folder.

Always tell the truth.

Sending your CV   

Never send or leave your original CV with an employer.

It is a good idea to take in your CV and hand it over to the person dealing with the job vacancy.

Your CV must be accompanied by a covering letter or application form addressing the job or course for which you are applying.

Personal details Essential

Name Address

In full Home address

Contact Home phone number/cell phone/email (Only include optional personal details like nationality, date of birth if you think they are going to be to your advantage)

Specific skills and personal statement This is the most important part of your CV. It is what the employer is looking for and should be highlighted in some way.

You can write a Personal Statement, i.e. a statement that summarises all those skills in paragraph form or you can list your skills and experience under specific headings e.g.

Personal Qualities, Clerical Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership skills.

N.B. If applying for a specific job or course tailor this skill information to the job description.

Education  

Give details of schools and years attended. Begin with the most recent.

List subjects you are currently studying, examination results and grades(if to your advantage)

Other Achievements 

List awards, prizes, trophies under subheadings – Academic, Sporting, Cultural.

These will include leadership, responsibilities etc.

Work experience    

Include employers name and time and length of employment.

Start with your most recent employer.

List key tasks or duties and job skills.

You can include voluntary work.

Leisure activities/ interests 

Include these if you wish.

Referees    

Aim for a good mix and include those who know you well – not relatives.

Give 2 or 3 referees.

Aim for referees who suit the job.

For each referee give his/her name, title at work, address and contact details.

Job hunting tips Stay positive

You can expect to sometimes have negative emotions when it is taking a long time to find one. Keep your spirits up.

Be adaptable

Your next job might be 2 or 3 part time jobs or contract work.

Stay open to new ideas, think creatively and take risks.

Be patient

One of the main reasons that people don’t achieve their career objective is that they give up too early. Job searching is hard work. Contact the employer if you haven’t heard back. They will then know that you are keen to get the position.

Keep focused

Be willing to explore and pursue every job lead, but focus your time and effort on quality leads. If your search is not producing the results you want, avoid blaming yourself and try a different way of doing things.

Develop a routine

Work out a job search routine and stick to it. It will help you to remain motivated and focused.

Plan your week

Set aside certain hours of the week for job searching. Write “to do” lists to keep you on target.

Set goals

Identify what you plan to accomplish, eg, if you set 4-6pm on Monday nights to respond to advertisements, your goal could be to write 3 letters of application.

Be realistic

Be realistic, but challenge yourself. When you set a schedule make sure it is one that can be achieved.

School leavers These are the subjects I’m good at.

What can I do with them???? Here are some examples.

School Subjects

Linked career areas

Social work, counselling, community work, nursing, History, Geography, Sociology, community education, teaching, public policy, resource Classical Studies management, travel and tourism, law, journalism, researcher, archivist, geologist.

Communications, public relations, video production, script English, Media studies, writing, directing, production management, sales and Journalism promotions, technical writing, events management, journalism, education, human resources, publishing.

Tikanga, Maori fibre-weaving (toi mahi raranga) kohanga reo Te Reo Maori teaching, maori media, tourism business, research, Iwi, Pacific development.

Agriculture, land management, veterinary science, resource management, engineer, health science, geneticist, Chemistry, Physics, Biology meteorologist, microbiologist, food scientist, nutritionist, marine scientist, neuroscientist, pharmacist, horticulturist, chemist.

Engineer, quantity surveyor, accounting construction Mathematics, Statistics, Calculus, manager, banking and finance, project management, Accounting systems analysis, systems programming.

Landscape architecture, architecture, product designer, Art History, Sculpture, Painting, graphic designer, curator, multimedia, illustrator, innovation Print Making, Design, management, costume designer, set designer, interior Photography, Graphics, Design designer, photographer, furniture maker, craft, painter, Technology animator.

Acting, dancing, television production, set design, lighting, Drama, Music, Musicianship sound, composition, teacher.

Computing, word processing, office administration, desktop Computing, Computer Science publishing, data entry, systems analysis, systems programming, software development, web design.

Production sound and lighting, film making, production/set Graphics and Design, Design design, landscape design, architectural technology, graphic Technology, Film and Television design.

Sports coaching, sports management, events management, Physical Education fitness training, sports and leisure co-ordination, event management, teaching.

Japanese, French, German, Foreign affairs and Trade, Tourism and Treasury, Chinese, Korean, Spanish management, translation, teaching, interpreting.

Hotel and resort management, outdoor leisure Tourism and Travel management, travel agent, tourism operations management, event management, flight attendant.