Careers
Information and Assistance
What happens when you meet with the Careers Advisor?
Spend time discussing:
Subject options
Tertiary and employment options
Tasks to complete in order to help you solve your career uncertainties eg: Careerquest computer programme
Research options for career ideas eg: www.kiwicareers.govt.nz
Available to you and your parents/caregivers
Individual career counselling for career uncertainty and/or decision-making
Some testing, to help you find suitable career options
Information about careers and training providers
Career library of books, DVD’s and videos
On-line information and career tools
Work experience placements
Courses to help you make decisions such as Gateway, Individualised Career Programme, STAR courses
Assistance with CV preparation
Interview preparation
Assistance with job applications, scholarship applications
Individual career programme classes in Years 12 and 13
Appointments
Please see Mr Walker in the Careers Office (beside the Library) to make a time.
Make sure that you are not missing any tests, trips or important lessons when you make a time. Parents are welcome but sometimes it is a good idea for you to sort out your ideas first and then discuss it in detail with your parents.
Contact Details
Career Advisor – Mr Stephen Walker
Administrative Assistant - Mrs Fiona Smeaton
Phone: (03) 489 3823 Ext 139
Email: careers@taieri.school.nz