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15/10/2024

October 2024 Update: the tech jobs landscape is shifting fast for juniors, and it’s not (yet) good news

15/10/2024

2024 has seen huge student engagement, a super-sized volunteer crew, and very low job numbers. We took a deep dive into the data for our first 100 placements this year, showing markedly different hiring trends for new tech talent.

15/10/2024

3/09/2024

Growing Great Interns, Grads (+ beyond)

3/09/2024

80% of New Zealand graduates have little or no confidence in their job prospects, according to a recent survey. What a waste of talent, potential, and social investment. Under-investing in interns and grads will have ripple effects for decades to come, NOW is the time to grow our future.

3/09/2024

30/04/2024

The Place Where Talent Wants to Live? The Tough Terrain of Entry-Level Tech Jobs in 2024

30/04/2024

Navigating the tough terrain of entry-level tech jobs in Aotearoa in 2024. There are more candidates, especially graduates seeking their first role. Low employer engagement so far. Tips for industry, Volunteers and Candidates to make the best of a tough job market.

30/04/2024

Candidate resources

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Which bootcamps should I attend?

We have a range of bootcamps across various topics, so it can be a little daunting to figure out which one to attend. Bootcamps will teach you to be successful when you start your first job.

What key skills employers are looking for?

Want to know what skills employers think are important? We’ve looked at and listed all the key skills across all the jobs from 2022.

Why should you attend Summer of Tech bootcamps?

Four reasons why you should attend bootcamps. Here are four reasons why you should attend Summer of Tech bootcamps.

Ruth McDavitt 25/08/22 Ruth McDavitt 25/08/22

4 Top Tips for Employers Recruiting in September 2022

We have amazing candidates for intern and grad roles, but you’re going to have to work harder to get their attention and get them through your hiring process. Here are our top tips for employers:

Ruth McDavitt 20/07/21 Ruth McDavitt 20/07/21

Top 3 reasons for accepting an internship or grad role offer

At Summer of Tech, we do a lot of coaching and career clinics with students and graduates. By Offers Day, many of our top candidates are deciding between a handful of roles. Here are a few categories of thought that can drive students and graduates to say YES to an offer.