#EmployerMeets - Interview with Amy from Wakefield Lawyers

Recently we had the pleasure to sit down with Amy Webster a Senior Associate at Wakefields Lawyers who attended the Work Ready Kāpiti #EmployerMeets last year to hear about her experiences as an Employer at the event!

• What interested you in attending the #EmployerMeets events?
  My main motivation was to use my knowledge/expertise to help the community. At Wakefields Lawyers, we advise a lot of local employers, so I have a good understanding of what they look for in their staff and helping young people with their interview technique seemed like a good way to use this knowledge to help out. In my line of work, I unfortunately sometimes see young people who aren’t treated very well at work, so I was also keen to get involved so I could share some of my knowledge about minimum employment rights.

• Did you meet anyone who inspired you into looking into youth as an employment option?
  I was actually really impressed by the calibre of students who attended the #EmployerMeets last year. We have since had two students through Wakefields Lawyers on work experience to find out about all the different roles in a law firm, which has been great.

• Was it beneficial to be able to talk to people from a wide range of backgrounds?
  Yes, a lot of young people seem to think you have to be a lawyer to work at a law firm, so it was great to have some “wildcard” matches as it led to some really interesting discussions about other roles in the legal profession.

• Would you recommend attending to future employers?
  Absolutely, you might meet your next apprentice or inspire someone to explore a career they hadn’t even thought of. If nothing else, the food is great and you will get to practice your interview skills!

Sounds like a bit of you? Want to get involved in our upcoming #EmployerMeets as an Employer? Have a look at the dates below and send an email to quinn@workreadykapiti.co.nz to get your name down!

Paraparaumu College - 26th August

Ōtaki College - 16th September

Community Event - 30th September