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For NZ Graduates

Fresh out of uni. Ready for your first real job.

AI writes a CV that doesn't need 5 years' experience, rehearses the interview with you, and tells you what grads actually earn — so you don't accept the first lowball offer.

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3 tools to land your first grad job

From grad programmes to your first full-time role.

Graduate CV + cover letter

AI writes a one-page CV that turns your degree, projects, internships and part-time jobs into something a hiring manager actually reads.

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Grad interview simulator

Practise the real questions grad programmes ask: "Why us?", "Tell me about a time you led a team", and the dreaded case-study. Scored out of 100.

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Grad salary check

What NZ grads actually earn in their first role, by industry and city. Walk into the offer conversation with a number, not a shrug.

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FAQ

Questions Kiwi grads ask

What should be on a graduate CV with no work experience?
Lead with your degree (include GPA if it's strong, major, final-year project). Then list group projects, internships, part-time jobs, volunteer roles, and clubs or societies where you led something. Every bullet should show an outcome: "led a team of 4", "saved 10 hours a week", "presented to 50 people". One page is plenty.
How much do graduates earn in NZ in 2026?
Rough starting salaries: business/arts grads $55-$65K, accounting/finance $60-$70K, engineering $70-$85K, tech/software $75-$95K, health sciences $65-$80K. Big-4 and government grad programmes often sit at the top of those ranges. Our Salary Calculator will narrow it down to your role and city.
When should I apply for NZ grad programmes?
Most big NZ grad programmes (Big-4, banks, government, engineering consultancies) open applications in February-April for a February start the following year. Tech and startups hire year-round. Apply as early as you can — many close by mid-year even if they say "rolling".
How do I answer "why us?" in a grad interview?
Three ingredients: something specific the company does (a product, a project, a client), why that matters to you personally, and what you bring. Avoid generic lines about "growth" or "culture". Our Interview Simulator will drill you on this until it's sharp.
Should I negotiate my first grad offer?
Sometimes yes. Fixed grad programmes often have set bands, but non-programme entry roles are almost always negotiable. Come with a number from our Salary Calculator, frame it politely, and rehearse the conversation in our Practice Simulator before you have it for real.
From the blog

Reads for NZ graduates

CV

The one-page grad CV that gets you shortlisted

What to put in, what to cut, and why the "objective" line is dead.
Interview

NZ grad programme interview questions (decoded)

The 10 questions Big-4 and government programmes really ask — with answer frameworks.
Salary

What Kiwi grads really earn in their first year

Industry-by-industry pay bands and where to push for more.

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