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Student Stories

Sam, LLB | BA

My CV and interview skills helped me get the summer clerkship at Chapman Tripp

Xueyao, BCom

Being involved in UC clubs is a good way to network and build your industry connections

Alex, BCom

Start building your network early by going to industry seminars and meeting like-minded people

Julia, MAFE

LinkedIn is such a great way to connect with future employers and professionals in your field

Liam, Law

The Māui Lab gave me real-life exposure to the skills while deepening whanaungatanga

I came to UC Careers wanting a bit of direction. What I received was so much more.
Emily | BA Māori and Indigenous Studies

Careers gave me the confidence to prepare early for the Aotearoa New Zealand job market
Mengping | PhD in Education

Practising my interview skills with the team and the Interview360 tool helped me get the summer clerkship
Sam | Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts

I benefited the most from the drop-in sessions to discuss CV/Cover Letters.
Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) | Bachelor of Arts in English and French

There are many cool tools available to boost your skills, like Interview360. And get involved with career fairs; it's how I met my current job's HR!
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science

Careers, Internships & Employment
Level 1, Jane Soons Building
University of Canterbury

Office hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday | Phone: +64 3 369 0303 | Email: careers@canterbury.ac.nz

Looking to recruit a student or graduate? Please contact the Employment Coordinator at robyn.cummins@canterbury.ac.nz

Career Fairs 2023 - Save the date!

Business and Arts Careers Fair | Tuesday 14 March 2023 | 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Engineering Core
Law Recruitment Evening | Tuesday 14 March 2023 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Engineering Core
STEM Careers Fair | Wednesday 3 May 2023 | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm | Engineering Core
Volunteering Expo | Wednesday 2 August 2023 | 11:30 am – 2:30 pm | Undercroft