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Career Development

Orientation Seminars

Orientation Seminars

These seminars are specifically organized for first year students.
They are designed to help them become aware of the career opportunities related to certain academic majors and to link subject choices with their career objectives.
 
 

These seminars are specifically organized for first year students.
They are designed to help them become aware of the career opportunities related to certain academic majors and to link subject choices with their career objectives.
 
 

Career Portfolio

Career Portfolio

The Office of Placement & Career Services will guide you in the preparation of your career portfolio.  Your Career Portfolio should contain a copy of the following documents:  Résumé and Cover Letter, Transcript of Grades, List of References (contacted and confirmed), SIGI³ (Self-Assessment R

esults), Possible Career Choices, Career Development Information, Qualification documents (degrees, CAPE, CSEC) - original and at least 1 copy of each - examination certificates/certificates/degrees; sample of work (where possible); Special awards certificates; Employment Credentials (where applicable), Skills and Competencies, Copies of Letters of Recommendation, Copies of Competency Exam Results,. 

In addition to gathering the above information, students will have the opportunity to chart their educational path and co-curricular involvement. They will be able to identify careers being considered as well as possible places of employment. Church and community activities, work-study experience as well as workplace experience will be itemised. 

For further information on this programme, please contact Placement and Career Services, upstairs the Office of Graduate Studies and Research; Tel: 927-1650, 935-8224; Email: placemnt@uwimona.edu.jm.

 

 

 

Career Awareness Month Activities

Career Awareness Month Activities

Dress for Success Seminar and Workplace Ethics Seminar

This seminar places emphasis on appropriate attire for the working environment, the job interview and other work related occasions. Additionally, issues associated with workplace ethics are adressed.

Dress for Success Seminar and Workplace Ethics Seminar

This seminar places emphasis on appropriate attire for the working environment, the job interview and other work related occasions. Additionally, issues associated with workplace ethics are adressed.

Mock Interviews

These interviews are specially organized to assist finalizing students to develop needed interviewing skills and techniques which are necessary for a successful job search.

Career Exposition & Job Fair

The Exposition is held over a two day period during which a wide cross-section of private and public sector organizations mount displays on a range of career areas. The exposition will expose students to a variety of possible career opportunities and widen their knowledge of various organizations. Students will also be able to network with key Human Resource Personnel.

On day 2, a Job Fair is held in conjunction with the expo. This is an opportunity for final year students to network with prospective employers/boothholders and to attend structured or walk-in interviews.

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System for Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI)

System for Interactive Guidance and Information (SIGI)

This is a computerized career counselling  information package. It is designed to help students decide what employment areas would best suit them depending on their interests, values,  skills and  abilities.

This is a computerized career counselling  information package. It is designed to help students decide what employment areas would best suit them depending on their interests, values,  skills and  abilities.

Peer Career Advisor Programme

Peer Career Advisor Programme

Peer Advisors are selected second, third year and postgraduate students who are trained by the Office of Placement & Career Services to assist their fellow peers with career development decisions.

They assisted the office to market its programmes as well as to do follow-up activities for some of its programmes. They also advised peers on career issues and made referrals to the department.

The Programme was designed to provide participating students with leadership opportunities as well as to serve the growing number of students seeking assistance with career-related decisions, many of whom would not normally visit the office.

So, if you prefer to discuss your career development with one of your peers you are always welcome to visit Room 6 at the office and talk with our Peer Advisors. They are trained to assist you and to make referrals when necessary. They can be identified by their gold peer advisers buttons or blue Peer Advisor Shirts; look out for your Peer Advisers as you move around campus!

Peer Advisers are selected and trained at the beginning of each academic year.

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