World of Work 2012

About World of Work

Welcome to the World of Work!

The University of the West Indies (UWI) and Republic Bank World of Work (WOW) programme is an initiative geared primarily toward equipping final year UWI students with the necessary tools for succeeding in today’s work environment.

Since its inception, WOW has attracted an ever increasing number of participants over its twelve years of existence. More than 1,300 final year students participated in WOW 2010, with several students obtaining interviews and job offers. Come to World of Work 2012 to get advice from employers and leading experts, practice your interviewing skills and meet recruiters from international and local organisations.

WOW: A Five Part Programme

WOW 2012 will be a five-part programme consisting of the following:

Interview Preparation & Networking: Thursday February 9th, 2012
Seminar: Saturday February 11th, 2012
Mock Interview Session: March 3rd and 10th, 2012 Networking: March 15th, 2012
WOW Recruitment Fair: March 22nd – 23rd, 2012

Recruitment Opportunities for All Students

The precursor to the WOW programme is the Career Advice Programme (CAP), which helps UWI students identify and embark on their career paths. The WOW programme is also highly anticipated by first and second year students, who have the opportunity for vacation employment with companies who attend the Recruitment Fair.