Opportunities & careers
Whether you’re looking to develop your employability skills, want to network with industry contacts or are interested in going overseas as part of your studies, AUT offers lots of ways you can gain valuable experiences for your CV while you're studying with us.
Find out more about the different opportunities you have as an AUT student - from employer events to sustainability programmes and going on a student exchange.
In this section:
- Employability and career support
- Leadership and volunteering
- Shadow a Leader programme
- AUT Global: student exchange programme
- Study and work in Spain: Spanish Overseas Experience
- Beta Gamma Sigma: honour society for business alumni
- AUT Blue Awards: celebrating students who excel
- AUT support for entrepreneurship
Meet potential employers while you're studying
At AUT you’ll have lots of opportunities to network with industry experts, AUT alumni and potential employers.
Some of these include:
Want tips for landing that job? Read our blog
From how to write the perfect CV to how to stand out in the employment market, check out our employability blog for great tips and advice to help you land your dream job.
Watch: Why you should go on a student exchange
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Make a positive impact
Do good while developing valuable employability skills by joining our Green Impact sustainability programme or taking part in volunteering activities:
See the world as part of your degree
Studying overseas on a student exchange is an experience that will change your life - a great way to meet new people and gain international experience before you graduate.
Download the AUT App
Stay up to date with what’s happening at AUT and download the AUT App. The app contains everything you need, including the latest news and upcoming events. You can download the app as soon as you receive your AUT network login.
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