# Transitioning to work

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# Transitioning to work

- [What to expect](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/)
  - [Transitioning from school to university](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-from-school-to-university/)
  - [Transitioning to New Zealand universities](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-to-nz-universities/)
  - [Transitioning to work](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/transitioning-to-work/)
  - [Returning to study as a mature student](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/what-to-expect/mature-student/)
- [Looking after your health and wellbeing](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/health-and-wellbeing/)
- [Working in groups](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/working-in-groups/)
- [Studying with Generative Artificial Intelligence](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/studying-with-generative-artificial-intelligence/)
- [Understanding marking rubrics](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/understanding-marking-rubrics/)
- [Understanding assessment tasks](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/understanding-assessment-tasks/)
- [Academic skills in your discipline](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/academic-skills-in-your-discipline/)
- [Lectures and tutorials](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/lectures-and-tutorials/)
- [Technology at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/)
  - [Software for students](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/software/)
  - [Communicating online](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/communicating-online/)
  - [Zoom at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/zoom/)
  - [Device use at University](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/device/)
  - [Canvas for students](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/canvas-for-students/)
  - [Grades in Canvas](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/grades-in-canvas/)
  - [Canvas baseline practices (CBP)](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/technology/canvas-baseline-practices-cbp/)
  - [Student IT Hub](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/student-it-hub.html)
- [Harnessing your creativity](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/harnessing-your-creativity/)
- [Campus maps](https://learningessentials.auckland.ac.nz/learning-at-university/campus-maps/)

The University of Auckland is committed to helping you prepare to enter the workforce following your degree.

## How to write a CV and cover letter

Career Development and Employability Services (CDES) help with how to write standout CVs and cover letters and navigate interviews. They also give current information and practical examples of common career questions. This is provided in the [CDES Canvas course](https://canvas.auckland.ac.nz/courses/99432).

## Where to find career workshops and events

The CDES team regularly host career-related workshops, recruitment events, and large career expos where you can meet organisations that hire students. You can browse their workshop and event listings on [MyCDES](https://studentcdes.auckland.ac.nz/) (log in with your username and password).

## **Where to get further support**

If you have more in-depth questions about your career direction or how to connect your studies with your future career, you can book a 1:1 appointment with a career consultant by logging in [MyCDES](https://studentcdes.auckland.ac.nz/). 

Find out more about how CDES can support you on [the CDES website](https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/student-support/academic-support/career-development-and-employability-services/student-services.html).

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### Workshops

See all [available workshops](https://auckland.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/tetumuherenga).

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