Three tips for writing a stand-out CV

ITC Employment Consultant Cathy Alder shares three tips for writing a stand-out CV.

Imagine this: you come across a vacancy for your dream job. Your heart soars! And then it sinks… because you have to send in your CV, and you’re not sure your CV is good enough.

Does this scenario sound familiar??

So many people miss out on getting a job interview because their CV is poorly written. Don’t let that be you!

At ITC, we can help you write a CV that reflects your experience and dedication. Our employment consultants are available to guide you on the CV writing process; all you need to do is ask.

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It’s not too late to study tourism in 2018

Contact ITC today and you could have a tourism qualification by the end of the year.

Wow – April already! How did that happen? The year is flying by, but it’s not too late to study tourism in 2018.

We have courses starting in April, June, and July, meaning you could be well on your way to completing a tourism qualification by the end of the year.

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Study in Auckland: The world’s third best place to live

Auckland was recently ranked the third best place in the world to live by an international index.

If you want to study airline, travel and tourism, Auckland is the place to be. The ‘City of Sails’ was ranked the third best place to live in the world for Quality of Living, according to the Mercer Quality of Living Index.

Auckland beat cities such as Geneva, Copenhagen and Sydney to reach number three (a ranking it shares with Munich). A total of 231 cities were ranked, with Vienna and Zurich taking out the top two spots.

Political, environmental, and social factors contributed to Auckland’s high ranking, says Mercer New Zealand CEO Martin Lewington.

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Study aviation and enjoy a career in the sky

Study aviation at ITC to learn about becoming a flight attendant or working at the airport.

Imagine if your ‘office’ was 39,000 feet in the air. Imagine if you got to experience the thrill of touching down in a new place every few days and call it ‘work’. Imagine helping other people travel New Zealand or the world.

That’s what a career in the sky could offer you – and more.

If you dream of working for an airline, ITC has the qualification to get your career off to a flying start.

The New Zealand Certificate in Tourism with a Strand in Aviation Level 3 is a comprehensive introduction to the world of aviation.

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Five tips for study success at ITC

ITC is like one big family, so make the most of the fun and friendly atmosphere while you study.

If you want to pass your tourism qualification with flying colours (and have plenty of fun along the way), this blog post is for you.

Here are five tips for study success from an ITC graduate. Print these out and stick them on your wall so they serve as a daily reminder to keep you on track.

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4 ways studying at ITC prepares you for the ‘real world’

Love travel? Studying at ITC is an excellent way to prepare yourself for a career in the airline, travel and tourism industry.

One of the things that makes ITC a great place to study is how the College takes great care to prepare you for a ‘real job’ in the industry.

At ITC, you get so much more than a qualification – you also learn practical skills that will help you excel in the workforce.

Here are four ways ITC prepares you for a ‘real job’.

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Five ways to make more time for study

Feel like you’re running out of time to study? Here are five tips to get you back on track.

If you’re struggling to find time for study, this blog post is for you. We know how hard it can be to juggle study with part-time work, family commitments, not to mention your social life.

Fortunately, with a little bit of forward planning – and some short-term sacrifices – there are ways you can make more time in your life for study.

Here are five tips to help you get more study done, so you can complete your tourism qualification on time and kickstart your career in this exciting industry.

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Supercharge your tourism career with the NZ Diploma in Tourism Level 5

Take your tourism career to the next level with the Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Tourism.

Are you looking for a qualification that will help you take your tourism career to the next level?

Do you aspire to work in tourism management, get a promotion, or even own a tourism business one day?

Are you ambitious, motivated, great with people, and interested in leadership and personal development?

If you’re reading this and thinking “yes, this is me!”, then you might like to know more about our Level 5 New Zealand Diploma in Tourism.

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A low-stress approach to achieving your goals

Follow our tips for low-stress goal setting to achieve your dreams without losing sleep.

Do you find goal setting stressful? Do you feel anxious about achieving your goals – and guilty when you inevitably trip up?

If you’re nodding your head, this blog post is for you.

Follow this low-stress approach to achieving your goals to turn your anxiety into ambition.

We hope these tips help you achieve your airline, travel or tourism qualification in 2018.

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Explore Group engages ITC for staff training

Some of the Explore employees at ITC’s City Campus. Explore Auckland General Manager Alyson Curran says ITC was the “obvious choice” for staff training.

Late last year, the International Travel College of New Zealand (ITC) delivered a workshop for Explore Group to help prepare Explore’s staff for what might be the busiest summer on record.

With 22 years of tourism training experience, ITC is passionate about delivering training to students and tourism businesses. All of ITC’s staff are qualified trainers with practical tourism experience.

“Before our tutors became teachers, they were tourism professionals. They worked in airline, travel, and tourism, and have first-hand experience of the unique skills required to thrive in this growing industry,” says Claire Huxley, ITC Marketing Director.

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