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Articles Videos Self development and Education Websites The Career Maze www.thecareermaze.com - access to books and a variety of career tools from Dr Heather Carpenter, a NZ career specialist. New Zealand Apprenticeships www.modern-apprenticeships.govt.nz - Finding and selecting apprenticeship opportunities in New Zealand. Escape the City If you are in a corporate or professional role and are seeking a different lifestyle then go to www.escapethecity.org. Based in London this business facilitates innovative career change programmes and advertises interesting and different job opportunities and great stories each week. Escape have recently surveyed 1000 professionals in order to diagnose job dissatisfaction. Download the full report here for insights into job dissatisfaction and key trends at the core of the shift in the way we work. Also read the link - A Letter to Corporates. Both are on http://www.escapethecity.org/21st-century-career Jobs 2030 Wondering about the future? Jobs for 2030. This Canadian site gives us some great insights on careers that are starting to develop or may soon emerge. O*Desk Future of Work blog A great weekly blog to stay in touch with - link Job Hunters Bible – Dick Bolles www.jobhuntersbible.com Dick Bolles resource site for students and adults. Under “For Career-Changers” go to Online Personality & Traits Tests and/or Online Careers Tests. Sean Gourley and Quid.com http://seangourley.com/about/
Rebilder www.rebilder.com Rebilder is a peer-to-peer mentorship network that connects skilled locals and enthusiasts with aspiring learners of every discipline. Learners get a hands-on, personal learning experience while mentors can either get a helping hand with their projects or monetise their time spent mentoring Articles The Work Ready Graduate http://tedxtalks.ted.com/video/The-Work-Ready-Graduate-conundr Career Dynamic coach their student clients to start their job search preparation on the first day that they start studying. Mike Grey is a Lead Consultant for Gradconsult managing large scale employability initiatives. He contends that higher education graduates need to focus on becoming work ready prior to graduation. Mike lays out an ideal balance between employees and graduates and offers ideas that can make it happen 80% of Jobs are Not Advertised – Fact or Fiction. NZ Herald http://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11473584 How to tap into the hidden job market, estimated to be around 80 per cent of jobs available. In a recent Randstad survey of 7000 New Zealand workers, 20 per cent said they were looking to make a move in the next 12 months. By becoming focused on their career direction and building up trusted relationships with recruiters and contacts, jobseekers could save everyone including employers wading through hundreds of scattergun approaches a lot of time and effort. The Importance of Degrees. NZ Herald http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11594926 In an uncertain world, how do you advise your children about the best university course for them when you no longer feel certain that traditional jobs will be around in 10 years’ time? This article discusses the reality that "many jobs will have disappeared in 10 years’ time and people will be doing work that doesn't yet exist." In light of the changing world several experts provide advice for modern university undergraduates. 20 Intriguing Predictions from Career Thought Leaders This list covers trends in careers, resumes, job search, hiring, recruiting, and much more - link You’ve gotta find what you love - Steve Jobs - Founder of Apple. This is his speech to graduates - pdf Creative industry resources A Career Dynamic document that outlines the creative industry and e-marketing document Herald articles Always a great range of topics to peruse in the NZ Herald Employment Archives
Dying Professions: Jobs at Risk http://www.9jumpin.com.au/show/today/videos/4450085506001/ A recent video from Australia discussing predictions around the changing workforce. Very relevant to young people starting their careers and older workers needing to remain employable. ASB Business Ambition Series - The All Blacks Perspective https://www.asb.co.nz/ambition-series/ 5 informative and inspiring interviews designed to provide business insights from the team behind the team and apply their thinking to your career or business. Future of Work Engaging 6 min video which is an excellent resource for anyone under 25 years and their parents - link SELF DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION CAPABLE NZ (Otago Polytech) – Assessment of Prior Learning www.capablenz.co.nz/about-us/capable-pathways/assessment-of-prior-learning Enables those without qualifications to have their knowledge and skills assessed against under and post graduate qualifications. Excellent for those with workplace experience and no related tertiary qualifications. Holland's Career Theory RIASEC - link A theory of careers and vocational choice based upon personality types this Career Key test will help you choose the careers or majors that best fit your personality. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs One of the best known descriptions of layered needs portrayed in the shape of a pyramid with the largest, most fundamental levels of needs at the bottom and the need for self-actualization at the top - download Planned Happenstance A theory that values chance, luck and serendipity and builds on the five skills of curiosity, persistence, flexibility, optimism and risk taking. The theory supports the belief that ”If you know what you want in life and declare it to the world then opportunity is more likely to find you - link Authentic Happiness Website University of Pennsylvania, USA, Department of Positive Psychology
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