Career Services' video clips
Just the Job
Just the Job is a TV series that gives high school students a practical insight into a range of career paths available in New Zealand. The half-hour episodes provide informative and entertaining opportunities to help secondary school students gain firsthand experience of what happens on the job.
Career Services sponsors the distribution of DVDs of each series to all secondary schools in New Zealand. Additional copies of the DVD can be purchased from Dave Mason Productions.
- Dave Mason Productions Just the Job order form (PDF - 32KB)
- Alphabetical list of jobs featured in all episodes of Just the Job (PDF - 12KB)
Just the Job is a useful resource to inform students about different jobs and industries, and help them to start thinking about their own career pathways.
Each week students try out different future career possibilities. A mentor is on hand to provide information about the pros and cons of the job. Each episode closes with a career tip from a Career Services career consultant.
Just the Job tips - Season 4
These tips are from Career Services' career consultant Sarah McIndoe and kaitohutohu Selwyn Insley.
- Identifying your career direction
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.7 MB) - Finding out your unique skills and talents
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.2 MB) - Setting your own goals
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.0 MB) - Taking advantage of every opportunity
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.4 MB) - Finding the right job for you
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.6 MB) - What do you have to offer?
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.6 MB) - My career space
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.8 MB) - Does the job fit?
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.6 MB) - Staying positive
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.2 MB) - Where will my subjects take me?
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2.4 MB)
Just the Job tips - Season 3
These tips are from Career Services' career consultant Sarah McIndoe and kaitohutohu Selwyn Insley.
- Figuring out what you want to do
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,039 KB) - Show a willing attitude
Flash Video - 30 seconds (986 KB) - Working towards your goals
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,006 KB) - Advice for secondary students
Flash Video - 30 seconds (945 KB) - Learning about different careers
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,050 KB) - Skills for the workplace
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,082 KB) - Helping young people make decisions
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,083 KB) - Change is constant
Flash Video - 30 seconds (813 KB) - Making the right choice
Flash Video - 30 seconds (980 KB) - Writing your CV
Flash Video - 30 seconds (922 KB)
Just the Job tips - Season 2
These tips are all from Career Services' career consultant Sarah McIndoe.
- Preparing your CV
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,321 KB) - About cover letters
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,665 KB) - Interview preparation
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,765 KB) - Non-verbal communication
Flash Video - 30 seconds (2,282 KB) - Verbal communication
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,636 KB) - Promote yourself
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,686 KB) - Interviews - asking questions of your own
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,878 KB) - After the interview
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,641 KB) - Proactive job search
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,531 KB) - Attitude is everything
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,712 KB)
Just the Job tips - Season 1
These tips are all from Career Services' career consultant Sarah McIndoe.
- Gather information about a job
Flash Video - 40 seconds (1,909 KB) - Find work that matches your passion
Flash Video - 34 seconds (1,482 KB) - What style of work suits you?
Flash Video - 30 seconds (1,306 KB) - Tips for parents and influencers
Flash Video - 33 seconds (1,382 KB) - What type of work environment suits you?
Flash Video - 36 seconds (1,498 KB) - What sorts of people do you like working with?
Flash Video - 34 seconds (1,420 KB) - Things to know about job trends
Flash Video - 34 seconds (1,798 KB) - Find out about the range of jobs within an industry
Flash Video - 41 seconds (1,823 KB) - Find out firsthand about courses
Flash Video - 43 seconds (1,452 KB) - It's OK to change careers
Flash Video - 35 seconds (1,419 KB)
