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How to get a job after prison or a criminal conviction

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Tips for finding work if you have a criminal record.


5 surprising careers in construction

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Here are five jobs in construction that could change your ideas about the industry.  


Career skills you learn as a parent

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Employers value parenting skills.


From parent to worker – how to manage the change

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Tips on how to return to work after time spent parenting.


How to get a job with gaps in your CV

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What to do if you’re applying for a job but have breaks in your paid work.

 


NCEA compared with School C and Bursary

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How is NCEA different from School Certificate and Bursary qualifications?


Help your young person improve their literacy and numeracy skills

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Young people with good literacy and numeracy skills have more career options when they leave school.


How to ace a video job interview

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Tips on how to prepare for a video interview and get the job.


What to wear to a job interview

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Here's what to wear at any kind of interview.


Transitioning from school for young people with autism

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How to help your young person with autism move from school to study or work.