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How to ask for a pay rise

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The best way to ask for more money and why this is important for women.


Negotiate your pay before you take a job

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How to discuss your pay offer and why this is important for women.


Four ways volunteering can advance your career

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Find out how volunteering can help you get work.


Is a video CV right for you?

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How to tell if a video CV will be best for you.


Te Tiriti o Waitangi in work

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Find out how Te Tiriti o Waitangi shapes workplaces in Aotearoa New Zealand.


Free career advice service changes lives

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Increase your confidence with a career advice session


Great results from the Direct Career Service

Infographic: survey on direct career service pop-ups, overall experience rated 4.8 stars out of five, 96% of people found it easy to access support

Job seekers are finding success with free advice from career experts.


Progress your career in aquaculture

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Find out about career possibilities and pathways in the aquaculture industry.


How to become a teacher

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Study to become a teacher and share knowledge with future generations.


Improving forestry through innovation

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Technology is creating exciting opportunities in New Zealand’s forestry sector.