Moving to a new country can be hard enough but trying to navigate the world of job hunting in a different culture can be even more daunting.
In a bid to make it easier for new migrants to find work in Rotorua, a workshop is planned for next week. It
Migrants will learn how to land a job
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A workshop has been planned to teach migrants how to find work.
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"It will cover the "Kiwi" approach to finding and applying for jobs - how to develop a network of useful contacts in New Zealand, how to create a New Zealand style CV, finding and following job leads, preparing a cover letter - and more."
She said it was aimed at those looking to find work in Rotorua, and would be presented by Brendon Gardner of the Settlement Unit, Immigration NZ and Tina Mischewski, Careers NZ to facilitate this seminar."
She said the approaches to writing CVs and what to include were quite different in different cultures.
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"One of the most common enquiries we receive from new migrants is how to find a job - so this seminar is very topical, and will provide valuable information and tips for migrant job seekers."
Rotorua Chamber of Commerce chief executive Darrin Walsh believed the seminars would be beneficial.
He said ways of finding jobs could be different, as could the requirements of the CV.
"CVs are the first thing an employer sees. They are the first impression."
The workshop will be held on April 29 at midday. People are encouraged to register through the Citizens Advice Bureau as soon as possible.