Making a lasting contribution
Career Development Workshop The annual Career Development Workshop for final- year students organised by the Alumni and Student Relations Officer, was held virtually over two days, April 16 and 23, 2022. Twenty-seven students participated. The workshop was conducted by an alumnus, Ms Alicia Simmons, Learning and Development Specialist with PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Treasurer of the Human Resources Association of Barbados. For the first time, the topic of Remote Work was included in the workshop. The primary aims of the Career Development Workshop are: • To assist in effectively preparing students to enter or transition to the job market • To provide practical approaches to job search and recruitment processes • To assist students in assessing their career development options
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Topics Covered included: • Job Search Strategies • The Job Application Process • The Letter of Inquiry
• Resume or CV What is the Difference? • The Objective Statement Resume/CV • Preparing for the Interview • Dynamics of the Interview • Interview Dress & Etiquette • Personal Marketing • The Thank You Letter • Building Effective Relationships in the Workplace • Career Planning & Development • Remote work
Facilitator, Ms Alicia Simmons leads the virtual career development workshop
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES CAVE HILL CAMPUS ANNUAL REPORT TO COUNCIL 2021/2022
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