May 2013
3 posts
Our Featured Employer is ANZ
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....
Questions to ask in an Interview
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...
Our Featured Employer is Beca
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...
April 2013
6 posts
Our Featured Employer is Opus
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...
GradConnection has joined Pinterest!
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!
Our Featured Employer is The New Zealand Defence...
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. ...
Our Featured Employer is Mainfreight!
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)!!
Our Featured Employer is TeachFirst NZ
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...
Our Featured Employer - SLI Systems
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...
March 2013
7 posts
Our Featured Employer - Orica
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.
...
Happy Easter!
If you are a chocolate lover then our current competition is right up your alley!
All you have to do is go on a little Easter Egg Hunt around our site.
Everyday we will be hiding a different egg somewhere on our site - keep an eye on Facebook for the daily hints - the more you find then the more entries you have!
What do you win I hear you ask well only 100 Cadbury Creme Eggs are up for grabs.
...
Our Featured Employer - Fonterra
Fonterra have applications open until this Sunday - the 24th of March.
Whether you are a Business or Technical Graduate, Fonterra’s Graduate Programmes offer an opportunity to have a range of diverse experiences before you settle on a particular role that suits you best.
This gives Fonterra Graduates the chance to utilise their degrees, learn new skills, meet new people and find a job they...
Featured Employer - DLA Phillips Fox
DLA Phillips Fox are known for their flexibility and individuality in their culture and working environment. They have a genuine commitment to balancing people’s commitment to the firm with their life outside work.
If you are looking for a Summer Clerk role where you can be yourself - then have a look at DLA Phillips Fox today.
- View GradConnection profile -
Applications close this...
Featured Employer - Bell Gully
If you haven’t had a chance to check out Bell Gully’s new GradConnection profile then now is the time!
Applications close Thusday the 21st of March.
Click here to find out more »
It's Competition time!
If you want to win a Barkers Suit (for the boys) and a Max Voucher (for the girls) then have a read to find out how!
Follow the directions and then email me - kellys@gradconnection.co.nz - your screen shot and you are in the draw!
As easy as that - Good Luck…
Thank you Max and Barkers for these wonderful contributions!
To view this on our site click here
Featured Employer - KPMG
Our Featured Employer is KPMG.
KPMG has a unique applications process know as ‘Ace the Case’ this gives you as students the opportunity to demonstrate how you would go about solving problems and critically analysing information, as well as offers the opportunity to show how you perform under pressure and work as part of a team.
For more information have a look at KPMG’s...
February 2013
6 posts
Jack Coleman - January Outward Bound Scholarship...
I am extremely fortunate to have had the chance to complete the 21 day Outward Bound course for January 2013. Other than the odd story from a ‘friend of a friend’ I had no idea what to expect. My expectations were simply blown away, the course gave me more experiences and lessons than I could have possibly imagined. Having recently competed it I can truly say that it was the best thing I have...
Employer of the Week: The Warehouse
Our Employer of the Week is The Warehouse!
The Big Red Shed offers an exciting grad programme - one that will see you end up running a store!
To learn more have a read of their profile - www.gradconnection.co.nz/the-warehouse/ or join them for their Live Chat this Thursday from 12-1pm!!
Emmeline's OB Adventure!
Outward Bound December 2012!
Kia Ora koutou katoa My name is Emmeline Maraea Croft. I am 25 years of age & am of Ngati Hine, Nga Puhi & Tainui descent. I am the oldest of 3 children to my mum, Ena Croft and my dad, Richard Croft. I have twin brother & sister, Heeni & Richard-Mau. I am a fourth year student at the University of Auckland, studying towards a Bachelor of Law,...
March Live Chats
Upcoming Employer Live Chats
Are you enjoying the Live Chats?
Well good news for you - here is the calendar for more upcoming Employer Live Chat sessions - keep an eye on this as things tend to change and we are still getting Employers confirming dates!
Make sure you use this amazing opportunity to ask your questions directly to the Employers!
Employer of the Week - Ernst & Young
Give your career a great start
From day one at Ernst & Young, you’ll enjoy early responsibility, rewarding challenges and exposure to a variety of businesses across a range of sectors.
Ernst & Young have both Intern and Graduate Programmes and… both are now open for applications!!
Intern Programme
Gives you a real taste of working life for 12 weeks in your summer holiday. At...
Upcoming Live Chats!
Hi Everyone!
So we are in the lead up to a busy few months.
To help you out with regards to when Live Chats are taking place and with whom. We have created the following calendar - this will be updated should anything change - so keep an eye on it!
March Live Chats will be released next week.
When it is time just follow this link log in to our site and ask the Employer your question!
January 2013
1 post
What Questions to Expect in an Interview
Happy New Year everyone!
We hope that everyone had (or to those still on holiday!!) or are having an amazing holiday and that you are making the most of your break and took some of our advise for the holidays.
However now is the time to look to the year ahead - if you haven’t done already. What do you want to achieve this year?
If to ace a job interview is your answer then here is the...
December 2012
4 posts
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
It’s that time of year again! The ‘eat, drink and be merry’ one!
From all of us here at GradConnection have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
Get out and about and enjoy the wonderful weather (that is meant to be gracing our shores)!
Here are a few tips for things you might want to do!
Catch up on some much needed sleep.
Relax!!
Get outside!!
Use the time to make your New...
Employer of the Week: Aimia!
Today’s crowded marketplace in which companies are constantly competing for the same customers, makes it very hard to stand out. Made even worse by the ever changing consumer definitions of value and loyalty.
Aimia works with companies to help them over come these obstacles by defining and executing customer loyalty management.
To learn more about the opportunities they have available then...
Employer of the Week: Airways!
Airways offers many different roles for Graduates with a background in Aviation, Law, Communications and Business and Commerce.
Based down in Christchurch but with opportunities for placement all around the country.
Sound interesting? Go to their profiles to read more…
Employer of the Week: The Warehouse
The Warehouse is New Zealand’s largest General Merchandise retailer and they are still growing!
With a Store Manager Development Programme (SMDP) in place they are always looking for management talent to join their team.
The SMDP means that in a short space of time you could be managing your own BIG RED SHED and be part of this true Kiwi success story.
Every member of the SMDP is viewed as a...
November 2012
9 posts
How to Prepare for a Job Interview
So the holidays are here and the post exam hype is slowly (very slowly) wearing off! You now have the whole summer in front of you – exciting!!
Here is a tip from all of us at GradConnection
“use the time in a way that will benefit your future.”
We recently came across this Infographic about the ‘Anatomy of a Job Interview’ it offers some great tips and interesting facts like – ‘It takes...
Employer of the Week: Compac Sorting Equipment!
Our Employer of the Week - Compac Sorting Equipment provides recent graduates with the opportunity to be apart of their successful growing international company.
Compac Sorting Equipment offer unlimited career potential to their employees and promotes the need for a healthy work/life balance, as well as a flexible and friendly working environment, with collaborative efforts resulting in a fun...
Meet GradConnection's 'Is OB on your CV'...
Kia Ora fellow university students,
Wow, another academic year done & dusted. As post-exam fever sets in & we wait anxiously for exam results to come in summer is upon us & yes this will be a summer to remember.
I applied for the GradConnection’s ‘Is OB on your CV’ Scholarship immediately after receiving an email. Applying for the scholarship was an easy...
Employer of the Week: Mainfreight
Mainfreight is looking for students of all backgrounds to join their Grad Programme! It doesn’t matter what you studied, at Mainfreight it’s all about a good attitude and your drive to get stuck in.
Mainfreight is well known for their innovative Grad Programme – all grads start their career on the floor to get a real understanding of what Mainfreight is all about.
Many of Mainfreight’s...
Guest Post from a CRCC Asia Intern
Hey there fellow adventurer, I am Denis Tyur’kov - your guide for today, and will tell you more about my experience with CRCC Asia doing ‘Joint Chinese & Internship Program’. However, firstly, I will blabber about my background a bit. I finished accounting & finance, as well as innovation & entrepreneurship, at the University of Auckland at the end of 2012. I also have a graduate...
And the 'Is OB on your CV' scholarship recipients...
Yah! We received a number of amazing applications for our ‘Is OB on your CV’ Scholarship and finally the lucky two have been chosen!
Emmeline Croft from Auckland University is heading down to Anakiwa in December to complete the December Classic Course.
While the January Classic Course will now be attended by Jack Coleman from Otago University!
The lucky two recipients are extremely...
Employer of the Week: CRCC Asia!
Our Employer of the Week gives students and recent graduates the opportunity to complete an internship in China.
This amazing experience allows students from a variety of backgrounds to work in China for one, two or three months.
To learn more about what CRCC Asia has to offer have a look at their profiles.
Keep Your Brain Ticking!
So with the end of the week drawing near here at GradConnection we found ourselves struggling a little bit with ‘procrastination’ today.
We thought we would help those of you who are looking for something to give you a break from study while still keeping your brain ticking!
We discovered Stuff’s online quizzes. These great general knowledge questions provided great...
Employer of the Week: Back In Motion!
This Australian Employer is currently looking for a Physiotherapist to join their team.
They value strong commitment to quality client care while maintaining a contagious energy and enthusiasm for the physiotherapy profession as well as their other services of Pilates, massage and personal training!
Back In Motion are proudly Australia’s largest recruiter of physio graduates, and as such,...
Productivity!
Following on from last week’s procrastination post we thought we would offer 5 ways to be more productive!
Perfect timing for the middle of exams when you just want everything to be over and becomes just about all you can think about!
No matter how good the intentions are sometimes it is just too hard to keep on task.
Hopefully Ragan’s PR Daily 5 tips can help;
1. Eat more...
October 2012
10 posts
Employer of the Week: Gentrack!
Our Employer of the Week is …Gentrack!
Gentrack delivers specialised billing and customer management software to energy and water utilities, and to airports all around the world.
Gentrack are known for their amazing culture of hiring and developing their graduates.
Why not visit their Gentrack Grads Facebook page to see all the excitement they get up to or have a look at their...
Procrastination! Is it happening to you?
It even happens to us … hence the late post this week!
Well we thought we might help you out with that.
Why is it that at this time of year suddenly everything else becomes so much more important than studying? Do you feel the sudden need to clean your room/house – when it hasn’t been done all year, or perhaps you have just remembered that you forgot to do that really important thing –...
Employer of the Week: Airways!
With Graduate Jobs for Aviation, Law, Communications, Business and Commerce students they are not just about Air Traffic Controllers!
Read more about Airways here
Applications close on the 31st of October
What Kind of Learner Are You?
Exam’s are very nearly here.
So here at GradConnection we thought it was very important that you knew what kind of learner you are, as it affects how you study and how much you actual take in!
Are you visual, auditory, tactile (also known as kinesthetic) or a bit of everything?
Everybody is different and therefore it is beneficial to know what works best for you. Not just to help with studying...
Employer of the Week: Accor Hotels!
Accor Hotels have Graduate Management Traineeships in both New Zealand and Australia!
Applications are currently open for the next programme intake in January 2013!
The programme includes:
12 month programme in one location
Takes place in one hotel or region
To reflect your existing practical experience
Designed specifically for YOU and our business
Reports and reviews to be written
...
Want a Hug?
If you’re far from home and find yourself missing hugs, there is now an easy solution - thanks to MIT scientists!
All you have to do is wear this very stylish vest!
The ‘Like-A-Hug’ vest prevents distance from getting in the way of human contact. The vest creates a man-made alternative by inflating when your Facebook friends ‘Like’ any of your posts.
So how it works is that when it inflates and...
Employer of the Week: Robert Walters
And the employer of the week is… Robert Walters!
This amazing company is one of the world’s leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 51 offices in 23 countries.
If you are an ambitious graduate with a passion to succeed, a career in recruitment offers an exciting step into a fascinating and richly rewarding professional environment.
For more information and...
Challenge Yourself, Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Recently we found a blog that contains this diagram and it got us thinking is it better to extend your comfort zone slowly or all at once?
The first step is always the hardest, so doesn’t it make sense that our first step should be the biggest? Then the steps that follow are much simpler both in the beginning and over time.
Many times in life we are faced with things that scare us, but why do...
Is 'OB on your CV'?
GradConnection’s ‘OB on your CV’ Scholarship is now in its second year!
To be one of two lucky recipients simply follow the link to Apply Now!
September 2012
9 posts
Employer of the Week: Frucor!
With such an amazing range of drinks it is not surprising that most of Frucor’s brands are household favourites in New Zealand and Australia.
We are sure you have heard of some of their drinks if not all of them: ‘V’, Just Juice, Fresh-up, McCoy, Citrus Tree, Simply Squeezed, Arano, H2Go, NZ Natural, G-Force, Supplement Water, Mizone, Moccona, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, 7Up and Frank.
Frucor’s...
Why not to yell at your boss when you resign!
We know that it is so very tempting to get all that pent up anger out, but maybe directing it at the person who would write you a reference and potentially be a referee on your CV, is not such a good idea.
Especially if they have no idea how you feel!!
Why not? I hear you ask. Well as pointed out by Brett McKenzie (from Flight of the Conchords) recently…
“New Zealand’s the sort of...
Employer of the Week: Opus!
Opus are a leader in the international multidisciplinary consultancy field and with a well - earned reputation for being professional, caring and trustworthy towards employees and clients - why wouldn’t you apply to do an internship there?!
Do Your Thing!
Ever had a great idea but were too scared to follow it through?
Or maybe you never got around to it!
Whatever the reason your idea never made it to life, even though you knew or still know that it is an amazing idea!
Well maybe Pat Shepherd can give you the courage to follow your next idea.
Pat has entered the AMP 2012 People’s Choice Awards ‘Do Your Thing!” for his idea to inspire...
