How do I apply for a job on Student Job Search?

Updated 2 years ago

Once you're signed in to SJS there are four steps to applying for a job.

  1. Search for a job 
  2. Click Apply Now at the bottom of the listing
  3. Upload any required documents such as your CV and cover letter and answer any employer questions
  4. Review and submit

Step 1 Search for a job

You can search for a job by visiting www.sjs.co.nz/search/jobs and applying the relevant filters such as location, job type, pay rate and more.

Step 2 Apply Now

Once you've carefully read the job listing and are sure that you would like to apply, click apply now at the bottom of the lisiting.

Step 3 Upload documents and answer questions

Every employer will require slightly different things of you, so make sure to read the instructions carefully.

Your CV
You can select a CV stored on SJS or upload a new one by selecting Choose File. A PDF (.pdf) is best but you can also upload a Microsoft word document (.doc or .docx).

Need help with your CV?

Your cover letter

An employer may ask for a cover letter, which you can type out in the box provided. 

Need help with you cover letter?

When you find a job on our website that you're interested in, click Apply Now and fill in the application form.

If the employer has specified any basic requirements for the job, our system will check your application against those at this stage.


Step 4 Review and submit

Before you submit your application, check you have attached the right documents and confirm all the information is correct, then click submit. Your employer may leave additional instructions for you at this stage, so take care to read and follow these.

Did this answer your question?