Te Manawa (the heart) is a fantastic new facility in Westgate featuring a community hub and library. As a resident of North West Auckland, it was a thrill to watch it being built over the past year. I am in the midst of completing my Masters and have hit a flat patch over the past…
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Learning is fluid (and doesn’t need to stop)
Last year I wrote about commencing my Masters studies and how nervous, excited and challenged I was, especially as I was juggling a full time job and other commitments. You can refer to those posts here… https://careercoffeechats.wordpress.com/2017/04/09/blending-work-with-study/ https://careercoffeechats.wordpress.com/2017/07/27/the-highs-and-lows-of-study/ During my studies, I came across an unexpected turn of events in mid-2017 and ended up leaving…
Pleased to meet you
The idea of speed networking is not new, but can be very overwhelming and scary for many. Imagine trying to make a great first impression in the space of a few minutes? On Monday I took group of year 13 students to the Got a Trade! SpeedMeet event at Glenfield College, where students got to…
Building a pathway to success #tradesforme
Carpentry. Painting and decorating. Brick and block laying. Aluminium joinery. Furniture and cabinet making. Concreting. These are a few of the trades that secondary school students got to experience during the BCITO #tradesforme School Activity Day last week. Held at the grounds of Alexandra Racecourse and featuring students from all over Auckland, the purpose was…
Day 15: Reflect on your work successes
As we head towards Christmas, it useful to look back on the year and to reflect on your work challenges and successes. Not only does this give you a sense of what has been achieved over a significant period of time, but it also allows you think about opportunities you may wish to grow and…
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…
A global student is every student
Yesterday Unitec had it’s Open Day and it was so exciting to show members of the public our new working space, Te Puna. Along with amazing Student Support Team Leader Helena Finau, our role was to co-ordinate a group of student “Connector” volunteers. The Connectors are a group of International students who engage in organised…
The highs and lows of study
Earlier this year I began my Masters study journey. At that time I was nervously excited about tackling this long-time goal, but was also conscious on the impact it would have on my work-life balance. I had three months to complete my first paper and was assisted by my awesome facilitator Trish, who had regular…
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…
Career Coffee Chats 