Blog entries tagged 'Career'

Christchurch Dream Job - Nikki Taylor - Recruitment Company Owner

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� What do you do?

I run a successful Boutique recruitment company specialising in Commerical recruitment � eg: Data Entry, Receptionist � Personal Assistants,Store Managers, Sales and many more positions

� What qualifications do you need to get this job?

I believe good Life Skills and ability to understand [...]

Christchurch Dream Job: Ellen Field, Professional Surf Lifeguard

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What do you do?

I am currently studying at the Canterbury University College of Education. I completed my B.A last year and am now doing a 15month graduate course at teachers college. My summer job is Professional Surf Lifeguard and Beach Education instructor

What qualifications do you need to get this job?

To become [...]

Christchurch Job of the Month: Amy, Part-time dancer & promo talent, 20

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• What does your job consist of?

I am represented by a talent agency in Christchurch that has a number of clients whom use myself and others to promote their product or company in some way. This usually consists of being hired to work at a promotional gig or be a dancer at an event or for media purposes.

• [...]

Christchurch Career of the Month: Chantelle

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• What do you do?

Client Support Administrator @ e2Media web development company.

• What qualifications do you need to get this job?

Mostly just a brain, but it helps to have experience in administration so you are familiar with the basics. Oh…and people skills count for a lot of it.

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Christchurch Dream Job of the Month - Kate Grimshaw, Hairdresser

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Why did you choose hairdressing - was it a childhood dream or just one you "ended up in"?

Hairdressing wasn’t a childhood dream of mine but I had always been interested in fashion and beauty. When I moved to Sydney at the age of 16 I started to look into what was involved in training to be a hairdresser and also makeu [...]

Christchurch Dream Job: Emily Reid, 30

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• What are your dancing achievements to date?

- Director of Rhythm Nation Dance and Theatre Company

- Head Judge for the New Zealand dance qualifying championships

- Agent for professional dancers and promotions

- “Dance Master” of Bollywood films (over 30 films)

- Manager of the South Island ‘Tui girls&rsquo [...]

Christchurch Dream Job of the Month - Holli Hamlin, 25

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What do you do?

I work at R&R Sport (Surf, Skate and Snow) dealing with a with a wide range of people from across the globe. I also am involved in the buying of fashion clothing for the store.

Do you work with a social group? Many Drinkees?

We're all a social bunc [...]

Dream Job - Kerry O�Connell, 25

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• What do you do?

I am a research assistant in the Marine Ecology Research Group at the University of Canterbury. That means I spend a lot of time doing field research at the beach, estuaries, and streams around the South Island. When I’m not in the field I work in a laboratory, assist students, and perform various organisational tasks.

Christchurch Dream Job - Sameena Gill, 24

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What do you do?

Own my own indian boutique called sameena - on the corner of New Regent and Gloucester Sts in Christchurch.

What qualifications do you need to get this job?

Anyone can start their own business if the have the drive and ambition and of course capital. I did a BA at Otago University which has given me great practical and organisationl [...]

Dream Job - Brenna Ogier, Quantity Surveyor

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Was it a childhood dream or just something you just ended up in?

I always wanted to know how things were built so I started studying through CPIT for the National Diploma in Quantity Surveying. If you study fulltime this takes about 2 years to complete and requires a commitment of around 40-45 hours per week. I currently work in the industry while I complete my diploma w [...]

Dream Job - Desiree Louise Davidson

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My dream career:

I work as an In-flight Service Manager for Air New Zealand on the Airbus 320. I am responsible for the consistent delivery of all aspects of in-flight service from passengers and associated duties to maintenance of discipline, standards of dress, behavior and operational performance of the cabin crew.

What qualificati [...]

Dream Job - Kate Baxter

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What do you do?

Sponsorship, Events & Marketing Manager for Canterbury Hockey

What qualifications do you have to get this job?

I graduated from University of Otago with a Bachelor of Commerce - majoring in Marketing Management and a Bachelor of Physical Education

How do you get your foot in the door?

I struggled to get a jo [...]

Dream Job - Rebecca Glasson, ZM

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tions do you need to get this job?
I was a student at the New Zealand Broadcasting School 06, start of 07 and now I am currently in the internship stage of the course. I will have my degree next year.
A Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications majoring in radio.

• How do you get your foot in the door?
I had been working part time at the Radio Network for the past 2 years so moving into a full time position was an easy transition as all the aspects of the job we [...]

Christchurch Dream Job - Natalie Heath

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• What do you do?

Sell cars for Holden

• What qualifications do you need to get this job?

I have lots of customer service certificates from the training Holden has supplied. Knowing the product well definitely helps. Lots of studying up on the oppositi [...]

Christchurch Dream Job - Rachael Stokes

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•   What do you do?

I’m a Support Consultant for Chambers PR

•   What qualifications do you need to get this job?

You need to have a Communications degree or similar plus a passion for the industry.

•   How do you get yo [...]

Christchurch Dream Job - Bobby Jeffery

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• What do you do?

I'm the Assistant Manager at Country Road

• What sort of training do you need to get this job?

No real training required you just find yourself working your way up through the ranks over time. Although you must be a 'people person' a [...]

Dream Job - Niki Cox

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• What do you do?

I’m a professional Surf Life Saver and Iron-Woman and I’m also a full-time student at the University of Waikato.

• How did you become a professional Surf Life Saver/ Iron Woman?

My first taste for Surf Life Saving was at the ag [...]

Christchurch Dream Job - Kristen Vaughan

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What do you do?

Own and manage Frankie Clothing

How do you get your foot in the door?

With a big smile, loads of enthusiasm and some financial capital

What hours do you do?

Lots! I work six days per week in the shop – approx 50-60 hours per week - Monday to Saturday, only Su [...]

Christchurch Dream Job - Emma Prendergast

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What do you do?

HR Advisor – University of Canterbury

What qualifications do you need to get this job?

The minimum requirement for this particular role is a bachelor degree and they were looking for someone who had a post grad qualification too but my B.Com in HR was enough

How do you g [...]

Christchurch Dream Job - Bianca Punt

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What do you do?

Managing Director of Marocka Jewellery and Artwork

What sort of training do you need to get this job?

No set up training as such. Just linked ourselves with the people that started the first Marocka store, set our own up (my partner and I), and learnt off other business people &a [...]