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WHAT IS THE
CAREER CENTRE?
Varsity College offers on campus Career Centres that
provide you with interview and workplace experience
to compliment your academic qualification, giving you a
marketable industry edge. After all, preparation is key in
taking life to the next level.
HOW DO I HEAR ABOUT
THE ACTIVITIES OF
THE CAREER CENTRE?
Arrange a meeting with your Career Centre Coordinator
for an initial consultation, register on our website and
check it regularly.
BENEFITS OF
PART-TIME WORK:
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You get a chance to apply the knowledge and skills you
have gained at Varsity College to the real world of work.
Experiencing the practical side of what you are
studying in class makes learning it a whole lot easier.
Connect with important referees who will support you
when you apply for a job after graduation.
You will develop practical skills that can’t be learned in
the lecture room.
Contributes towards developing an impressive and
credible CV.
Employers want a mix of work-based and academic-
based learning and will be impressed by the fact that
you’ve shown initiative and stepped into the
workplace already.
You will be exposed to non-traditional companies and
potential jobs within your area of qualification that you
may never have thought of.
Working will help you create a strong network of
contacts that you can use for further work experience,
and finding a job after graduation.
Earning money is your first step towards independence.