Rewarding IT careers at NZSE
The information technology industry offers fantastic potential for a rewarding career. But what does it take to be noticed if you are seeking employment?
Rhodes Pilimon, the Career Services Manager at the New Zealand School of Education (NZSE) – one of the largest information technology education providers in the country – says the industry is looking for workplace ready graduates with industry recognised qualifications and communication skills.
‘‘At NZSE we make sure our students have strong foundations,’’ Rhodes says.
‘‘We achieve this through a variety of learning methods.’’ These methods include: CV workshops Employment preparation workshops Mock interviews One-to-one coaching Internships Engagement with relevant ICT stakeholders
NZSE develops highly capable graduates through its hands-on practical approach to information technology. Students are trained and equipped with the skills and knowledge required to enter not just the workplace but the industry with confidence.
Career Services at NZSE looks to offer end to end and continued support to students throughout the students’ journey. The entire focus of the Career Services department is to help make the students workplace ready so that upon completion of their course they feel confident about approaching employment opportunities.
This is significant because information technology is a vast and constantly evolving field with multiple career streams.