SUNDAY 8TH MAY, 2016 – UWI TODAY
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CAMPUS NEWS
TheWorld of
WORK,WORK,WORK
GETREADYFORWORK:
Afinal year student speaks with
a corporate representative during this year’s World of Work
(WOW) Recruitment Fair. The Fair which took place on
April 7-8 at The UWI Sport and Physical Education Centre
provided the opportunity for final year students to meet
recruiters from a variety of organizations. This event is of
utmost importance for final-year students seeking vacation
and graduate employment.
PHOTO: ANEEL KARIM.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT:
This WOW participant
captivates an interviewer during the WOW Interview
Sessions on March 5 and 12, 2016, at The UWI Sports and
Physical Education Centre. The Mock Interviews are a
critical component of the World of Work Programme as
it gives students the chance to practice interviewing skills
learnt during theWOW Interview PreparationWorkshops.
Additionally, students who participated in the WOW
programme were exposed to the importance of dressing
for success, financial planning and entrepreneurship during
the WOW Seminar. During the Mock Interviews, students
interacted with HRmanagers and recruiters from local and
international companies.
PHOTO: ATIBA CUDJOE.
PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS:
The WOW programme is geared
towards equipping final year UWI Students with the
necessary tools for succeeding in today’s work environment.
About 1500 students benefit from the programme every
year. Republic Bank Limited has been the main partner in
this initiative for the past 14 years. The programme not only
helps students but gives corporate entities, organizations
and government agencies the chance to groom the next
generation of young professionals.
PHOTO: ANEEL KARIM.
The WOW programme is
geared towards equipping
final year UWI Students
with the necessary tools
for succeeding in today’s
work environment.
The Mock Interviews are a
critical component of the World
of Work Programme as it gives
students the chance to practice
interviewing skills learnt
during the WOW Interview
Preparation Workshops.
About 1500 students benefit
from the programme every year.
Republic Bank Limited has been
the main partner in this initiative
for the past 14 years.
