Year 13 careers

info

Decision time!

Research thoroughly

Talk to loads of people

Attend Tertiary liaison talks

Visit Tertiary Open Days

Check entry criteria at all

Universities

If you are leaving to go into

work then consider Gateway

Year 13 Careers Info

“Career development is a process”

Think Talk Read Research

Who are you? What are your goals, strengths, passions, values, traits? What do you most love to do? What is important to you? What are your dreams?

Do the research Look at job seeker websites to get a clear idea of job descriptions and the qualifications required. Visit University and Polytechnic websites to check out their courses and entry requirements. There are also numerous Private Providers as well eg Whitecliffe College of Art. Talk to people who are working in an industry that you may be interested in. Arrange a visit if possible to the work place. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.

Develop transferrable skills Get a part time job while studying. The skills you gain from this may be useful in your chosen profession. Do volunteer work. This looks great on your CV.

Be prepared for lifelong learning The first study or training you do is just the start. You may not get your dream job initially so keep developing your skill set.

Be versatile and keep your options open Most research shows the higher your qualification, the more career options you have. If you don’t have a specific career in mind it is ok to start with a general qualification, that way, you have career options if there is a downturn in a particular sector, or if you wish to change jobs.

What are my options?

More study

Study full-time or part time in NZ or overseas. You are classified as a domestic student in Australia which means you will not pay international fees.

Check out www.careers.govt.nz for information on all courses and all tertiary providers.

Loans and Allowances are available for all certified courses. Check out

www.studylink.govt.nz. Studylink will be in school Term 2 for an information session and again in Term 4 for you to apply online which requires you to bring along a verified copy of your Birth Certificate or Passport, evidence of your IRD number, your Bank Account number and a current email address.

A verified copy is a copy of the original document which must be stamped and signed by a

Justice of the Peace. These are listed in the Yellow pages of the phone book.

Scholarship information is available from tertiary websites and from the careers room. A

full database of scholarships can be found on the Breakout website which is available at the main Tauranga library. There are also generic scholarships which apply to all tertiary providers as well as some which may be specific to an ethnic group or to a specific field of study. Closing dates for these can be from July this year.

Straight into the workforce Full time work may come out of a part time job. Door knocking, word of mouth, daily newspapers and a lot of persistent job searching can help you find a job. You may have to be prepared to have two or more part time jobs in order to earn enough to survive in the economic climate at the moment. Employment agencies (all listed in the yellow pages) can be really useful and they don’t charge you.

Check out websites such as www.seek.co.nz, www.jobs.co.nz, www.trademe.co.nz/Jobs,

www.careers.govt.nz, http://jobs.nzherald.co.nz.

Earn while you learn Apprenticeships Study a career while working, learning and earning on the job in a structured programme. Visit www.modern-apprenticeships.govt.nz

Job Finders, 75 Elizabeth Street, Tauranga is the local agent for Modern Apprenticeships and

they will help you get an apprenticeship, although these are not easy to get.

University Approved Subjects

2013

Biology History

Business Studies History of Art

Chemistry Japanese

Classical Studies Mathematics with Calculus

Computing Mathematics with Statistics

Dance Mathematics

Design & Visual Communication Music Studies

Digital Technologies Physical Education

Drama Physics

Economics Practical Art (Design)

English Practical Art (Painting)

Film & Media Production Practical Art (Photography)

Food & Nutrition Spanish

French Te Reo Maori

Geography Textiles Technology

University Entrance for next year

42 credits at Level 3

14 credits in one + 14 credits in one + 14 credits from no “approved subject” “approved subject” more than 2

domains +

8 credits Level 2 in English or Te Reo (4 in reading, 4 in writing)

14 credits in Level 1 Mathematics

University Entrance will gain you entry into all Universities. However, almost

all have additional requirements.

Waikato University almost all courses (some require a specific number of L3 credits in specific subjects)

AUT almost all courses (some require a specific number of L3 credits in specific subjects)

Lincoln University all courses

Auckland, Massey, Victoria, Canterbury and Otago Universities have preferential/ guaranteed entry based on a rank score.

At each University the rank score will be calculated by:

Identifying your best 80 credits at Level 3 or higher over a maximum of 5 approved subjects.

NCEA credits gained in previous years may be counted towards the best 80 credits used for ranking purposes.

You are strongly advised to take achievement standards.

The rank score will be calculated by awarding the following points for up to 24 credits in each approved subject taken at Level 3. Excellence 4 points Merit 3 points Achieved 2 points

Auckland University has different rank scores depending on the degree: eg Bachelor of Arts 150 Bachelor of Science 165 for most majors Bachelor of Engineering 250 with 18+ credits in each of Physics

and Maths with Calculus Bachelor of Pharmacy 220 with 18+ in each of Biology and

Chemistry

Massey University rank score for all their degrees is 120

Victoria University rank score is 150 for all their degrees except Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Building Science which have 180.

Canterbury University rank score is 120

Otago University preferential entry is by gaining NCEA Level 2 with Excellence or Merit or by achieving a rank score of 140

As well as rank points many degrees require a specific number of credits in a particular subject at Level 3. Visit University websites or the Careers room for more information.

Universities may change these rank scores for next year so keep checking these details.

Top 10 tips for first years

1 Attend orientation week – it’s the best way to prepare for your first year.

2 Attend any Orientation workshops. You may think you know how to use a library

but a modern library is more than taking out books. The librarians will stun you

with their knowledge.

3 Be brave. Step outside your comfort zone and make social connections.

4 Look for groups who can assist you, Maori and Pacifica groups, international

student groups.

5 Join a club…….or create one. The range is enormous - a Meat eater’s club, Fire

and Circus club, Flying Disk enthusiasts, Cantores choir, Amnesty International as

examples.

6 Apply early for hostel accommodation. Applications open on 01 August. Check

Uni websites for specific information on application process.

7 Use advisors, Uniguides, student services and First Year Experience mentors.

8 If you are falling behind, contact your tutor or advisor well before the assignment

due date. Get tips from a mentor or student services about how to manage your

time. Ask for help!!!

9 Use Targeted Learning Sessions, Tuakana workshops, the Flying Start

programme.

10 If possible try not to take on too much paid work hours. It may not be worth the

pressure you find yourself under trying to complete your coursework and

studying for exams.

Overseas experiences

Lattitude www.lattitude.org.nz

Placements are from 3 months to 12 months and can be in Schools, Community and Care centres, Outdoor Education Centres, Sports coaching and as an Assistant Teacher of English as a foreign language.

The countries involved are: UK/Ireland, Canada, Poland, Vietnam, China, South Africa, Vanuatu, Malawi, Argentina, Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Japan, Ecuador and India.

All Lattitude placements include accomodation and food and in some cases, a small amount of pocket money. There are prior costs involved, such as return airfares, administration costs, visa, insurance and these range from about $4000 - $8000.

Applications close on 15 April this year. You must be between 17 – 25 years old.

Summer camps www.campamerica.co.nz, www.ccusa.com

Generally 3 months work in a camp with free meals and accommodation. Small salary. You leave at the end of May. You must be 18 years old when you leave NZ.

ARK International www.ark-international.co.nz

12 months living with a host family in either America or Germany and helping look after their children.

Full board, own room, tax free allowance of US$195 as well as a US$500 study/travel allowance if you are working in America.

International Cultural Exchange www.icyenz.org or ph 0800 ICYE NZ

Short or long term voluntary work in African, European, Latin American and Asia-Pacific countries. You must be 18 years old when you leave NZ.

Social work projects such as working for human rights organisations, peace associations, ecological projects, hospitals etc.

2013 dates

Tertiary visits to TGC 06 March Waikato University 1.30

12 March Auckland University (Maori health careers) 11.30

13 March Otago University 1.30

18 March Canterbury University 1.30

27 March Auckland University 1.30

03 April AUT 1.30

10 April Massey University 1.30

Planning sessions 28 August Waikato University All day

09 September Auckland University 1.30

Open Days 26 April Canterbury University 13 May Dunedin Tertiary Open Day (Otago Uni & Otago Polytechnic)

17 May Waikato University (TGC will be taking a bus to this)

18 May Massey University (Albany campus)

24 July Lincoln University

07 August Massey University (PN campus)

30 August Victoria Uni Open Day and Massey University (Wellington campus) 31 August Auckland Uni Courses and Careers day (free bus from Tga)

Other important events 15 May Otago University On Campus experience for Maori students

02 July Waikato Information Evening for parents and students

09 July Victoria Uni Info Evening for students and parents Tauranga

09/10 August Tauranga Careers Expo

Compiling a CV

Your CV is to present you as a special person. Concentrate on showing yourself in a positive

way and don’t undersell yourself.

www.careers.govt.nz has an interactive CV4me template.

Before you begin Jot down everything you can about your qualifications, experiences, skills, interests,

work experience etc.

Collect all your personal information, certificates and educational documents and

store them in a folder.

Assess your personal skills and abilities.

Select headings and arrange the in the best way possible to suit your career

objective.

Presentation of your CV Use your imagination and be innovative.

Keep your CV brief, no more than 2 pages.

Present your CV attractively.

Make it easy to read- well spaced text is suitable.

Have it typed or laser printed.

Highlight headings or important points with bold or italic.

Use bullet points.

Make sure grammar and spelling are correct.

Use quality A4 paper and present your CV in a folder.

Always tell the truth.

Sending your CV Never send or leave your original CV with an employer.

It is a good idea to take in your CV and hand it over to the person dealing with the

job vacancy.

Your CV must be accompanied by a covering letter or application form addressing

the job or course for which you are applying.

Personal details Essential Name In full

Address Home address

Contact Home phone number/cell phone/email

(Only include optional personal details like nationality, date of birth if you think they are

going to be to your advantage)

Specific skills and personal statement This is the most important part of your CV. It is what the employer is looking for and should

be highlighted in some way.

You can write a Personal Statement, i.e. a statement that summarises all those skills in

paragraph form or you can list your skills and experience under specific headings e.g.

Personal Qualities, Clerical Skills, Communication Skills, Leadership skills.

N.B. If applying for a specific job or course tailor this skill information to the job

description.

Education Give details of schools and years attended. Begin with the most recent.

List subjects you are currently studying, examination results and grades(if to your

advantage)

Other Achievements List awards, prizes, trophies under subheadings – Academic, Sporting, Cultural.

These will include leadership, responsibilities etc.

Work experience Include employers name and time and length of employment.

Start with your most recent employer.

List key tasks or duties and job skills.

You can include voluntary work.

Leisure activities/ interests Include these if you wish.

Referees Aim for a good mix and include those who know you well – not relatives.

Give 2 or 3 referees.

Aim for referees who suit the job.

For each referee give his/her name, title at work, address and contact details.

Job hunting tips

Stay positive You can expect to sometimes have negative emotions when it

is taking a long time to find one. Keep your spirits up.

Be adaptable Your next job might be 2 or 3 part time jobs or contract work.

Stay open to new ideas, think creatively and take risks.

Be patient One of the main reasons that people don’t achieve their career

objective is that they give up too early. Job searching is hard

work. Contact the employer if you haven’t heard back. They

will then know that you are keen to get the position.

Keep focused Be willing to explore and pursue every job lead, but focus your

time and effort on quality leads. If your search is not producing

the results you want, avoid blaming yourself and try a different

way of doing things.

Develop a routine Work out a job search routine and stick to it. It will help you to

remain motivated and focused.

Plan your week Set aside certain hours of the week for job searching. Write “to

do” lists to keep you on target.

Set goals Identify what you plan to accomplish, eg, if you set 4-6pm on

Monday nights to respond to advertisements, your goal could

be to write 3 letters of application.

Be realistic Be realistic, but challenge yourself. When you set a schedule

make sure it is one that can be achieved.

School leavers

These are the subjects I’m good at.

What can I do with them???? Here are some examples.

School Subjects Linked career areas

History, Geography, Sociology, Classical Studies

Social work, counselling, community work, nursing, community education, teaching, public policy, resource management, travel and tourism, law, journalism, researcher, archivist, geologist.

English, Media studies, Journalism

Communications, public relations, video production, script writing, directing, production management, sales and promotions, technical writing, events management, journalism, education, human resources, publishing.

Te Reo Maori Tikanga, Maori fibre-weaving (toi mahi raranga) kohanga reo teaching, maori media, tourism business, research, Iwi, Pacific development.

Chemistry, Physics, Biology

Agriculture, land management, veterinary science, resource management, engineer, health science, geneticist, meteorologist, microbiologist, food scientist, nutritionist, marine scientist, neuroscientist, pharmacist, horticulturist, chemist.

Mathematics, Statistics, Calculus, Accounting

Engineer, quantity surveyor, accounting construction manager, banking and finance, project management, systems analysis, systems programming.

Art History, Sculpture, Painting, Print Making, Design, Photography, Graphics, Design Technology

Landscape architecture, architecture, product designer, graphic designer, curator, multimedia, illustrator, innovation management, costume designer, set designer, interior designer, photographer, furniture maker, craft, painter, animator.

Drama, Music, Musicianship Acting, dancing, television production, set design, lighting, sound, composition, teacher.

Computing, Computer Science Computing, word processing, office administration, desktop publishing, data entry, systems analysis, systems programming, software development, web design.

Graphics and Design, Design Technology, Film and Television

Production sound and lighting, film making, production/set design, landscape design, architectural technology, graphic design.

Physical Education Sports coaching, sports management, events management, fitness training, sports and leisure co-ordination, event management, teaching.

Japanese, French, German, Chinese, Korean, Spanish

Foreign affairs and Trade, Tourism and Treasury, management, translation, teaching, interpreting.

Tourism and Travel Hotel and resort management, outdoor leisure management, travel agent, tourism operations management, event management, flight attendant.