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Then it’s time to meet with your Career Centre Coordinator (CCC).
During this meeting we will use the time to understand your
expectations, support you where you need it, talk about how you intend
meeting your career objectives and answer questions that will assist in
identifying your strengths and weaknesses as a potential employee.
Second Step:
Throughout the year you will be invited to participate in interactive
workshops offered either by industry experts or by the CCC, with
the aim of equipping you with work readiness skills and appropriate
industry knowledge. These workshops may cover topics such as
interview techniques, designing a CV that reflects your capabilities,
emotional intelligence, conflict in the workplace, specific industry
knowledge and the transfer of skills. Join us at our Careers Evening,
Careers Fair and part-time work Expos and meet with corporates that
you may be interested in working for.
Now you are ready to go. Students are encouraged to gain work
experience through part-time work. Obtaining work experience is
vital for creating a CV that will support you in a competitive graduate
environment later on. Gaining skills that complement your studies is
invaluable, but remember, all work experience is important. No jobs
are guaranteed, but we will support you with all the steps involved in
looking for and obtaining part-time work.
Lastly:
The final step on your ‘career under construction’ path is entering the
workplace as a graduate. It is here that we assist successful students
with full-time work opportunities, by actively engaging with a wide
range of corporate companies and small to medium size businesses.
Mentoring you through the application process is critical. Students
who successfully complete their qualifications are eligible to apply for
full-time internships/learnerships, graduate programmes or
permanent positions.
As a member of the South African Graduate Employers Association
(SAGEA), Varsity College has access to more than 200 members,
representing over 120 corporate companies from Barloworld Logistics
to Tsogo Sun, all of whom are potential employers. This is where your
engagement with the Career Centre really pays off. The Career Centre
supported over 850 students/graduates with securing part-time and
full-time employment during 2016.
Find out more about the Varsity College Career Centre
from your campus Career Centre Coordinator.
To read about our successful VC Alumni in industry,
go to Alumni profiles:
https:/ /www.varsitycollege.co.za/alumni.aspx