Every great journey starts with the right map.

ANZ will give you experiences and guidance to help you find the career path that’s right for you.

ANZ understand that you might not be sure where you see yourself in 3, 5 or 10 years. That’s why they help you get clarity by giving you a range of experiences—from working with different teams to presenting projects to senior management.

http://www.gradconnection.co.nz/anz/

It’s that busy time of year for interviews and as they can be very stressful and nerve racking we thought we’d help you out.

Here are some of Forbes’ (and our own) suggestions about what questions you may want to ask during the interview to help show that you have done your homework on the organisation and that you have been concentrating in the interview.

Forbes’ are a bit straight to the point so make sure you feel comfortable asking them - if not then perhaps our suggestions are more suited to you!

These questions also have a benefit for you - don’t forget your are also trying to find out if this is the position for you!!

Here are Forbes’ suggestions….

1. “Is There Any Reason Why You Wouldn’t Hire Me?”

2. “As an Employee, How Could I Exceed Your Expectations?”

3. “How Could I Help Your Company Meet Its Goals?”

4. “What Excites You About Coming into Work?”

And here are our suggestions….

1. What are the career development/progression opportunities within the company?

2. Does your company provide employee training opportunities? If so does this include both technical and soft skills training?

3. Can you describe the company’s culture?

4. What is the company’s strategy for continued growth and success?

Have a read of their blog for the reasoning behind these - http://www.forbes.com/sites/investopedia/2012/10/04/4-essential-questions-to-ask-at-the-end-of-a-job-interview/

If you are looking to kick-start your career with a company that gives you options throughout your career, Beca could be it.

Beca are looking for well-rounded graduates, who have a knack for problem-solving and a ‘can do’ attitude. If you’re part of the next generation at Beca, you’ll be continually presented with all kinds of opportunities that combine to create the career you want to have. All you have to do is grab them!

Have a look at Beca’s GradTV episodes to see what their grads think…
http://www.gradconnection.co.nz/beca/

Opus is a leading international multidisciplinary consultancy. With a network of offices in Australia, Canada, NZ, the UK and the USA, they have both the global reach and local know-how for everyone’s project needs. From conception to completion, the Opus name is synonymous with client-focused excellence.

They’re dedicated to enhancing the consulting professionals of the future. This means their efforts go into developing emerging young talent today. They are committed to developing the best to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Sound like you?

- http://www.gradconnection.co.nz/opus/ -

Have a look at our ‘brand new’ Pinterest page! - GradConnection on Pinterest -

We have two boards at the moment, showcasing all of our Featured Employer Infographics and GradTV Episodes.

Follow us to find out what we will be pinning next!

They represent our Navy, Army and Air Force – three Services, one force.

They protect New Zealand, its resources and its interests. This could mean fighting alongside our allies in a combat zone, helping keep the peace in a war-torn country, going in after a natural disaster and helping save lives and rebuild communities, it could be doing search and rescue or boarding a suspected pirate ship.

It’s impossible to detail everything because it’s so varied. That’s why it’s so rewarding.

http://www.gradconnection.co.nz/the-new-zealand-defence-force/

Mainfreight’s unique Graduate Programme has all of their graduates starting on the floor so they can get a real understanding of what Mainfreight is all about - it’s all about learning the business from the ground up!

If this sounds like you, then have a look at their profile - applications close this Friday (the 19th of April)!!

Teach First NZ is an innovative not-for-profit organisation that engages New Zealand’s top graduates in contributing to tackle one of our country’s most pressing challenges – educational inequality.
Teach First NZ is a two-year commitment, however your involvement with the mission and our community has the potential to be life-long.

Want to try something a little different after uni?
Then have a look at their profile…

https://www.gradconnection.co.nz/teachfirstnz/

They look for talented, out the box thinkers.

Do you have passion and energy, creativity and innovation?

SLI Systems place a huge emphasis on interpersonal relationships, teamwork, peer review and high personal expectations.

They have a globally handpicked team which is a melting pot of different life experiences, people and skills and aim to create a balance between your personal goals and team requirements.

They are genuinely committed to and actively involved in your skills development.

Apply today - SLI Systems doesn’t provide a job, they provide an opportunity.

For more information visit their profile - www.gradconnection.co.nz/sli-systems/

If you have ever dreamed of having a job where you are allowed to blow things up - then you must check out Orica.

This amazing company is the largest provider of commercial explosives and blasting systems to the mining and infrastructure markets. They are a global leader in the provision of ground support in mining and tunneling, and the leading supplier of sodium cyanide for gold extraction.

Sounds like an exciting company to work for!

To find out more have a look at their profile.

Applications close Sunday the 31st of March.