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Look beyond the top 10 jobs

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Discover more than the top 10 jobs on careers.govt.nz.


Spotlight on Gottfredson’s career theory

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Use Gottfredson’s theory to help people broaden their career options.


Spotlight on the chaos theory of careers

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Help clients balance planning and action with accepting uncertainty and change.


Improve the world around you with a construction career

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Want to make a difference in the world? Choose a construction career.


5 jobs created by climate change

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Find out about jobs that help us understand and deal with climate change.


Spotlight on Parsons' trait and factor theory

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Use Parsons’ trait and factor theory to guide clients towards a fulfilling career.


Why employers need to engage with school learners

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Talk to schools to find future workers before you get short staffed.


Spotlight on Bandura’s social learning theory

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Understand Bandura’s social learning theory and help your clients find positive role models and gain confidence. 


Spotlight on Super’s self-concept theory

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Super’s theory of self-concept can help your clients at different stages of their career development. 


Career lesson plan: School subjects and careers

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A lesson plan to encourage Year 9-10 learners to think about careers when choosing NCEA subjects.