Job Hunter
Job Hunter is a free weekly workshop for students studying at Campbell and seeking work in New Zealand. It is ideal for students on a Working Holiday Visa or a Student Visa and who meet the criteria for work rights (ie full time study for a minimum of 14 weeks).
Job Hunter is held each Thursday after regular classes have finished and is open to students with intermediate English and above.
General Overview: This is a course designed to provide students with the basic skills and the confidence to find and apply for a job while staying in New Zealand.
Outcomes
At the end of the course the students will have:
- A complete professional looking CV
- A professional cover letter that they can adapt for different applications
- The skills and language ability to approach businesses and enquire about jobs
- Developed their awareness of interview skills and behaviour
- A knowledge of common employment specific vocabulary
Example course outline – this may be adjusted depending on students’ needs. Students may attend as many sessions as they wish while they are studying at Campbell.
Unit 1: Finding a Job
- Types of jobs
- Where to look for a job
- How to discuss your skills, experience and attributes in English
- How to write a CV
Unit 2: Cover letters
- How to write a cover letter
- Using the right language to respond to a job advertisement
- CV feedback
Unit 3: Job interviews
- Job interview questions
- How to make a good first impression
- Job interview practice
- CV feedback and development
Unit 4: Conclusion
- Job finding methods
- Job interview practice
- Developing a job hunting plan
- Wellington
Start dates: Every fourth Thursday. Contact us for exact dates.
English Level: Intermediate and above
