Check out the latest Career Coffee Chat episode! Pepe Afeaki is an Auckland-based careers and employability coach who balances work with motherhood, community volunteering, family responsibilities and study. In this episode we have a frank discussion on the trials and tribulations of juggling personal and professional interests, and explore how her natural forte for serving…
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Travel Diaries: Wonderful Copenhagen
This week I went back to work, so I’ve been slow to finish off the travel diaries from my recent trip! But better later than never, right? Copenhagen Be still my beating heart… As Denmark’s cool Capital city, Copenhagen is my idea of perfection; gorgeous and green, clean air, lovely old buildings, an effective transport…
Travel Diaries: Cruising the Greek Islands
If you only have a short amount of travel time but want to explore some of the amazing Greek islands, then I highly recommend going on a cruise ship. Cruising makes it easier to access different islands without the hassle of flying and having to organise multiple connections and transfers. Along with my partner and…
Travel Diaries: Athens
Kalimera! Oh how I loved hearing this vivacious greeting each morning in beautiful Greece, where the food is divine, the weather wonderfully Mediterranean, and the people relaxed and laid-back. As we drove from the airport into the city of Athens, I couldn’t help but notice and the hills and abundance of olive and fruit trees. …
Travel Diaries: London
I recently came back from a holiday with lots of content and ideas in my head. I hope you don’t mind (bugger it, I’m going to do it anyway) but over the coming week you will see lots of travel writing in ‘Coffee and Career Chat’. Enjoy as you sip on your flat white or…
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Today is about remembering those who have passed away. Today is about acknowledging the importance of connection. Today I remember my friend Heather. Heather was the type of person you couldn’t help but like. She was effervescent, engaging, kind, and pretty cool. The year was 2004 and we were…
The Apprentice… You’re hired!
As a careers advisor in a high school, I am privileged to have conversations with students about their future goals and aspirations. What became clear to me is that many students are still unfamiliar with trades and the concept of an apprenticeship. According to Fiona Kingsford, CEO of industry training organisation Competenz, whilst around 60,000…
Kai and Kōrero: Next event on 16 August
The Māori and Pasifika Careers Network are pleased to host our next Kai and Kōrero event on Thursday 16 August. This month’s focus is on the issue of race and diversity. New Zealand, and in particular Auckland, is a wonderfully multi-cultural place and Māori and Pasifika people make up a significant part of the cultural…
What songs ‘sing’ to your career?
I’m feeling a tad whimsical so I got thinking about the songs that capture the essence of my career journey to date. Rather than think about the lyrics and hidden meanings, I’ve simply focussed on song titles. Can you relate? Or what other songs sing to your career?!
Say no to plastic #PlasticFreeNZ
This month is Plastic Free July and here are eights ways I will show my support for this important movement and cause… I will use reusable bags for groceries (must remember to leave a stash in my car). #banthebag I will use a reusable cup for my daily coffee. Personally I love ‘KeepCup’ as I…
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