"I am a new immigrant in New Zealand. I moved to Auckland in February 2019. I had previous healthcare work experience in Fii. / studied a Bachelor of Nursing at MIT as a full-time student.
I had been applying for part-time jobs in healthcare since having arrived in the country with no success what so ever. Although I have other Bachelors level and Postgraduate level qualifications yet something was not right. Since being in touch with the MIT Careers and Employment Solutions (CES) team, my efforts in search of a part-time job took a positive turn. I have managed to find a part-time job as a community support worker. I strongly believe that the ongoing support and guidance of the CES team led to me being able to find a job.
The CES team picked up the first mistake in my efforts for job search which was an inappropriate resume. They helped me tidy up my resume to suit employer preferences in New Zealand. They assisted by vetting my job application documents being resume and cover letter and forwarded it to an appropriate employer with recommendations. The fact that my lecturers who are great teachers agreed to be my referees was a bonus as well. The CES team gave me tips on preparation for the interview process. The CES team continued to follow up on the outcome of the interview with me. I also had a warm and welcoming approach with the employer that I was referred to. The moment I walked into that door, the attitude of staff gave me the feeling of being respected, valued and accepted.
I think that the CES team is doing an excellent job and I recommend the services to all MIT students searching for jobs."