Employability and career support

All that effort you're putting in? We're here to make sure it opens doors. From day one, you can work with our career specialists to build skills employers actually want. Get your CV sorted, practise interviews, meet industry contacts and learn how to turn your degree into your dream role.

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Browse resources, workshops, and events online

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Log into Employability Lab Online where you can book into workshops, appointments and events, download resources, and click through to external job boards.

It’s easy to log in – just choose ‘Current student’ and enter your AUT student ID number and password.

Log in to Elab Online

Watch: students talk about how our services helped them

What our students say

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Sithum Nanayakkara

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics Engineering
“AUT’s Employability Lab is one of the must-visit services to improve your CV or get help writing cover letters. Their regular employer info sessions also provide a good opportunity to meet the industry and talk to your future employers.”
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Angie Sun

Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution
“The employability and careers service was amazing. They have tips on writing CVs, how to find work, interview tips and will even look through your CV for you. It was an excellent service to help students transition from learning to building a career.”
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Nea Steiner

Bachelor of Business in Management and Finance
“The AUT Edge Award is a great way to stand out to employers, and I’ve attended multiple employability workshops throughout my degree. AUT’s Employability Lab is a great way to get help in becoming more employable.”
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Shaina Imbo

Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Bachelor of International Hospitality Management in Event Management
“Through the AUT Edge Award I’ve gained new skills and knowledge, and have become more confident, courageous and adaptable. I’ve learnt about the importance of networking and not giving up after rejection.”
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Lavenia Ana Taliai-Mataitini

Bachelor of Arts in Conflict Resolution
“I appreciated the availability of employability support and volunteering opportunities. I chose to do the AUT Edge Award because I felt like it was a great foundation for my career path and from the experiences I’ve gained friendships and more confidence.”

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Looking for a job, internship, or placement?

Get support with finding opportunities, building your network, and standing out in recruitment processes. While we don't arrange jobs, we can help you put your best foot forward.

Contact us

WA202 Employability Lab Entrance

Drop into the Employability Lab or email us:
employability@aut.ac.nz

Locations on campus

Visit the Employability Lab at the City Campus in WA202.
Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm & Thursday, 10am–5pm

North Campus – AF Building by café
Monday to Thursday, 9am–4pm

South Campus – MB Reception
Monday to Thursday, 9am–4pm

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AUT Rainbow - Career mentorship programme

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The AUT Rainbow Career Mentorship Programme connects you with industry mentors to help you build confidence and expand your professional network in a supportive environment.

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Best university careers service

The AUT Employability and Career Services team took top honours in the NZ Association of Graduate Employers (NZAGE) Awards, winning the NZAGE Best Careers Service for 2022.

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