Here are some websites and books you may find useful when exploring career-related issues and making career decisions:
Researching Occupations
Here are a few sites that will help you find out more about specific occupations:
http://www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/careers/resources /career_publications/index.aspx
What are Vocational Pathways:
http://youthguarantee.net.nz/vocational-pathways/
Specific Career Fields:
Agriculture: http://www.getahead.co.nz/
Apprenticeships: http://www.tec.govt.nz/Learners-Organisations/Learners/Learn-about/Apprenticeships/
Construction: http://www.dol.govt.nz/publications/lmr/occupational-outlook/career-prospects-in-the-construction-industry.pdf
Health: http://www.healthcareers.org.nz/
Law: https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/for-the-community/thinking-of-a-career-in-law
Military: www.militarycareers.mil.nz
Science, technology & engineering: www.futureintech.org.nz
Researching the Labour Market
http://www.dol.govt.nz/publications/lmr/occupational-outlook/careers-with-stem.pdf
http://www.careers.govt.nz/jobs-database/whats-happening-in-the-job-market/the-future-of-work/
http://www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/employment-skills/labour-market-reports/occupation-outlook
http://skillshortages.immigration.govt.nz/
Books:
The Career Maze – Dr H Carpenter
Your 21st Century Career – Dr H Carpenter
What Colour is Your Parachute? – R Bolles
What Colour is Your Parachute for Retirement? For Retirement – J Nelson & R Bolles