From Student to Professional: How to Stand Out Before You Graduate
- Start: 5:00pm
- End: 7:00pm
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Category: Network Events
- Region: Canterbury
- John Britten Building, University of Canterbury
- 69 Creyke Road
- Ilam
- Christchurch 8041
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This is an in-person Student focused event
Join HRNZ and 180 Degrees Consulting Canterbury for an evening designed to help students build confidence, strengthen their employability, and better understand the transition from university into the professional world.
This event will bring together experienced people and business professionals to share practical insights on what helps students stand out beyond their degree. Speakers will discuss employability, networking, internships, graduate roles, career confidence, and how students can make the most of their university experience to prepare for future opportunities.
Whether you are interested in HR, consulting, business, management, people-focused careers, or simply wanting to feel more prepared for life after university, this event is a valuable opportunity to learn from professionals, ask questions, and connect with others who are also thinking about their next step.
The evening will include a panel discussion, networking opportunities, CV and LinkedIn profile checks, and professional headshots, giving students practical support to strengthen their professional presence and feel more confident taking their next step.
Pricing
⦁ HRNZ Student Member = FREE
⦁ Non-Member Student = FREE
⦁ HRNZ Member = FREE
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Cancellations
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Presenter Details
Ketki Ghandi, Korn Ferry
Ketki is a human capital professional at Korn Ferry with a background in people, organisations and workplace development. She brings valuable insight into what helps students stand out as they transition from university into the professional world, including confidence, self-awareness, and building meaningful employability skills.
Jessica Key, Findex
Jessica is a Human Resource Consultant at Findex, where she supports businesses and people through practical HR advice and workplace support. Jessica brings a strong understanding of what employers look for in emerging professionals and will share insights on how students can build confidence, capability, and readiness for the workplace.
Caitlyn Lawn, HamiltonJet
Caitlyn is a People & Culture Advisor at HamiltonJet with experience supporting people, workplace culture, and early-career development. As a University of Canterbury graduate, Caitlyn brings a relatable perspective on the transition from student life into professional work and what helps students stand out when taking their first career steps.
Sponsor Details
180 Degrees Consulting
With thanks to our event sponsor 180 Degrees Consulting Canterbury
180 Degrees Consulting Canterbury is a student-led consultancy that works with social impact organisations to provide practical, meaningful consulting support. As an event partner, 180DC is supporting this event by helping connect students with professional development opportunities, employability insights, and real-world perspectives on how to stand out beyond the classroom.
