Courses to help you get a job

These courses help with things like:

• finding a job that's right for you
• CV and cover letter writing
• preparing or practicing for interviews.

The courses are run by organisations we partner with. They're all free and you can do them online. Some courses also offer services over the phone.

To do one of these courses you need either a smart phone, tablet, laptop or computer. You also need an internet connection or data.

How to apply

You can sign-up to any of these courses in MyMSD. You can sign-up if you've been getting Jobseeker Support or Sole Parent Support for less than 12 months.

To sign-up, log in to MyMSD and select the 'Free online courses' tile.

Once you sign-up to a course the organisation will contact you to talk about how they can help you.

Choosing a course

There are 4 courses to choose from, depending on your situation and what kind of help you need.

Getting started

If you've never had a job before, or only worked in a few jobs, you can do Good to Go. This course is run by the Development Hub. The course focuses on:

• developing your confidence
• writing a CV and cover letter
• interview practice
• finding jobs you're interested in
• setting goals for your career
• supporting you to keep the job once you've started.

Good to Go is available online or over the phone.

Don't know where to start

If you're a bit nervous or unsure about getting a job, you can do the learning modules in the Work Assist app. You can chose which modules are the most useful for you, or complete them all.

The Work Assist app is run by APM Workcare. The modules focus on:

• personalised job planning
• interview skills
• motivation and confidence to look for a job
• help with your wellbeing.

The Work Assist app is fully online.

Looking for your next job

If you're looking for a job, even if you've worked before or have never had a job, you can do the Inwork Online course. It's run by Inwork New Zealand.

The course focuses on:

• preparing to look for jobs
• figuring out which jobs are right for you
• interview skills.

Inwork Online is fully online and has online chat support.

Thinking of a new career

If you're thinking about a new career, or trying something you've never done before, you can do the Build my CV course. It's run by the Auckland Business Chamber.

The course focuses on:

• help to write or rewrite your CV and cover letter
• expert advice from specialists about what career to take, and how to get there.

Build my CV is offered either online or over the phone.

Other help to get a job

We can still help you find a job even if you can’t access these courses. Call our Job Search line on 0800 779 009 to talk to us about other ways we can help you get ready for or find a job.