AUT Employability and Careers

19/05/2025

Yes, it is hard to find a job right now – here are ways to be proactive and build skills and experience while job hunting.

Yep, it is a tough out there. Graduating into a tight market is disheartening. The key is not to wait for the perfect job to appear - instead think outside the square. Look at every opportunity as a way to keep building skills and connections.

25/03/2025

Discover exciting career paths available in architecture! Attend our Architecture Career Expo this Thursday and meet leading firms, industry professionals and recent graduates who are keen to tell you all about the options ahead of architectural students.

25/03/2025

Take advantage of ICT and Engineering employers coming on campus this Thursday at the ICT Engineering Career Fair. Register now at elab.aut.ac.nz

18/03/2025

Did you know 2026 internships applications are open? Yes, for 2026! Lots of employers are coming on campus to present their internships. Why do one? See why Hannah did THREE!

11/03/2025

Join us this Thursday for our Annual Business Expo! Don’t miss this chance to maximise your opportunities this recruitment season! 🔗 Register now & check out the full industry list – link in comment!

11/03/2025

📢 Calling all Law Students! 🏛️⚖Looking to kick-start your legal career? We’ve got a fantastic lineup of top law firms ready to meet you! Come chat with recruiters, explore career opportunities, and take the next step toward your future in law.
🔗 Register now & check out the full industry list – link in comment.

07/03/2025

A packed week of opportunities to meet employers. Make sure you’re ready by signing up to one of our many Expo Prep workshops. Register at elab.aut.ac.nz

04/03/2025

Hey, March is a big month for you all with 3 career expos and loads of events bringing employers on campus to meet you. Come see what they have to say. Prepare by attending CV and networking workshops. Check out our blog for top tips for Career expos.

Wondering how to meet employers? Then make the most of the opportunity to meet a large number of employers on city campus at AUT by attending the upcoming career expos this semester. Are you ready to shine like a peacock at the next career fair? Here are tips on how to put your best foot forward.

03/03/2025

Welcome! Come to this week’s internship and graduate role events, then book into workshops to help prepare through elab.aut.ac.nz

25/02/2025

Not sure you’re in the right course? Keen to build up good employability skills? Just want to chat about job stuff? Visit us at the Employability Lab WA202 or online at elabonline.aut.ac.nz. We’re keen to catch up.

23/02/2025

Come find us at the Employability Lab WA202 for help with employability and careers. Here are some of the highlights running this week. Book in on elab.aut.ac.nz

18/02/2025

Want your CV to stand out?
Tip 3: Sign up for the Employability Award and gain lots of great experiences and skills to expand your CV. These guys did!

Volunteering opens up many opportunities. Not only does it provide ways to help others, but it also helps you develop new skills, including communication and networking skills. It’s a win, win. Read about three students who approached volunteering with some trepidation but have ended up huge advoc...