The WOW Programme
Step 1
Registration
Step 2
Seminar & Launch
Receive Executive advice!
The WOW Seminar and Launch is the official kick-off to the World of Work Programme that sets the tone for the following sessions. The session addresses the campus’ final-year student population on the expectations of the entire WOW Programme. Additionally, every year a new and exciting guest feature speaker is invited to address students on a relevant workplace preparation topic, motivating and inspiring them to be proactive and step into their role as young professionals with confidence and optimism. Students also can win prizes and hear from the programme’s generous sponsor, Republic Bank Ltd.
Step 3
Resume Writing Workshop
Learn to Prepare a Polished Resume
After the Seminar and Launch, Resume Writing is the first official workshop in the series of WOW events. These workshops are faculty-specific and are facilitated by industry HR professionals, seasoned in resume writing best practice. Students take advantage of this opportunity to learn the necessary skills to create a winning resume!
Step 4
Interview Preparation
Navigate the Interview process
This topic is comprehensively covered in three workshops where the ins and outs of mastering the interview is broken down into easy-to-understand, practical steps. These topics are Preparing for the Interview, Managing Interview Anxiety, and Dressing for Success. Attending these sessions gives students the knowledge they need to ace their next interview.
Step 5
Mock Interviews
Practice Your Interview Skills
The Mock Interview component, as the name suggests, is the practical aspect of the Interview Preparation sessions. Students are given a safe environment to practice the skills learned in the previous interview workshops. This unique event matches students to a panel of industry experts according to their programme of study and/or career interests, while receiving valuable feedback from industry professionals throughout a variety of sectors in corporate Trinidad and Tobago on areas of excellence and areas for personal improvement. The session is aimed at mirroring a real-life panel interview.
Step 6
VIP Cocktail Reception
Business networking
This session is for the cream of the crop of our WOW Student participants. Those with perfect attendance as well as the top performers in the Mock Interview are given an exclusive invitation to the VIP Networking Cocktail Reception. This business event gives students to opportunity to engage with our corporate stakeholders in a different setting allowing them to practice their networking skills. There is a learning component, where business networkers take notes and there is a pause where they provide feedback on student performance. Afterward, the event continues, giving students the opportunity to revise their approach where needed. Students should be able to successfully enter and exit conversations, distribute their business cards, and work the room while partaking in finger foods and drinks.
Step 7
WOW Recruitment Fair
Meet potential recruiters!
The recruitment fair is the final element of the WOW cycle. It allows students to meet with company officials to distribute resumes, engage in discussion about employment and internship opportunities, the labour market and trending topics. Put your best foot forward, practice all that you have learnt and make a lasting impression with recruiters!
