Check out the latest Career Coffee Chat episode! University student Raksha Tiwari arrived in New Zealand from India with her parents at the age of 7, coming with the intention of building a great life. After excelling during her schooling years at Lynfield College, she entered University and discovered how career directions are never predictable….
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Recruiter tips and insights for job seekers
Yesterday I attended a CDANZ breakfast panel discussion entitled “Applying for a Job” What do candidates need to know about the recruitment process? The panellists included recruitment specialists Katy Lloyd (Talent and Culture Manager, Accor Group), Holly Sheldon (Recruitment and Talent Advisor, Foodstuffs) and Jacqui Shore (People and Performance Advisor, Delegats Wines). The three specialists…
Show gratitude towards others at work (everyday!)
I absolutely adore this quote. It represents the hope in our lives, providing the energy that keep us connected, grounded and kind. Showing gratitude puts you in a state of reflection where you see things, actions, people and memories in an appreciative way. When you express gratitude towards others, your face softens and you become…
Pacific perspectives on career development
Talofa lava, Kiaorana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo ni, Kia ora koutou and greetings. Last week a panel discussion focusing on the Pacific Perspectives on Career Development featured at the CDANZ National Symposium in Auckland. The panelists included: Fa’anānā Efeso Collins (Samoa, Tokelau) , Councillor – Auckland Council Dr Jemaima…
Happy 20th birthday CDANZ!
What do you when the main professional body for career development in New Zealand (yes, that would be CDANZ) celebrates their 20th birthday? Well… you think about the chef who bakes the cake, the event planner who organises the party, the emcee who facilitates and hosts the event, the writers who construct the speeches, the…
So what’s your coffee of choice?
Okay peeps. Finally a blog post about coffee! This morning I woke feeling more tired than usual (must be all that weekend sunshine) and my first instinct was to get a coffee when I got to work. Habit, or something more you ask? Some argue that there are scientific health benefits relating to caffeine consumption:…
A new chapter begins for you dad!
A year ago I blogged about my dad and how he turned 65. At that stage he was so adamant that he wasn’t ready for retirement. He wanted to save a bit more money for projects to do around the house (ie. create mum’s dream kitchen). Flash forward to 2017 and last Friday he officially…
Awesome (yet arduous) August
Goodbye August. Boy, what a hard, challenging month you were! You put me through the wringer, tested my patience, made me confront myself, and took me on a rollercoaster of emotions. Despite going through this arduous process, I made the bold decision to leave my workplace after 5.5 years. Yup! Time for a new start…
Unitec Student Connectors
This week we officially launched the International Student Connectors programme at Unitec. The purpose behind this programme is empower and guide International students to support other students during their study journey. This can be through volunteer opportunities, peer-to-peer support activities, to participating in on-campus events. We will also provide the students with ongoing professional and…
Volunteering IS meaningful #NVW2017
Happy National Volunteer week! ‘Live, laugh, share – volunteer’ is the theme this year, which helps capture the heart-felt appreciation we feel when people come together to build stronger, more vibrant communities through volunteer service. I love this wee blurb from the SEEK website: According to research, volunteering can quite literally make you live longer,…
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