Wittenborg's Career-Enhancing Module: Students Invited to Register

Wittenborg is happy to announce the return of the Work Experience Preparation Module, an opportunity for students eager to boost their career prospects. Open to all students, this module takes place twice a year, with four sessions offered each in September and February. The primary goal is to equip students with essential insights into career design and the skills necessary for landing internships and achieving their dream jobs.

During the recent September academic block, Sophia Faraji, External Relations & Events Manager, underscored the essential topics covered in the module once more. These include crafting impactful CVs, writing persuasive cover letters, and optimising LinkedIn profiles. "These skills are vital during the job hunt but also play a significant role throughout one’s career journey," she said. Faraji also highlights the importance of employability, stressing the necessity of effective networking and strategic job search techniques.  

Wittenborg IBA (International Business Administration) student Alexandra Kukhtina, who is also the External Relations & Events Administrator, delivered a presentation during the module this September. "The main focus of my presentation was to share practical strategies for finding internships," she said. Alexandra covered essential topics such as effective LinkedIn usage, writing a strong CV, emerging AI trends in recruitment, and maintaining a positive mindset throughout the hiring process.

Although she has not yet started her work placement, Alexandra based her strategies on her personal experience in securing an internship, allowing her to provide students with up-to-date insights on labour market trends, employers' expectations, and the various types of recruitment assessments and interviews. She noted that students found her presentation highly useful and practical, with many becoming more active on LinkedIn and taking a proactive approach to their career paths.  

Wittenborg's Commitment to Career Development

Wittenborg's commitment to career development goes well beyond the Work Experience Preparation Module. The business school actively shares job vacancy information from various companies through the Wittenborg Connect platform, providing students with a convenient way to apply for positions. In addition, Wittenborg Connect promotes numerous networking events and activities, offering students opportunities to refine their hard and soft skills.

Furthermore, students and graduates can take advantage of Wittenborg's 'Hire Our Graduates' initiative. Through this initiative, the communications team creates and publishes profile articles that highlight individual achievements, showcasing students and graduates within the Wittenborg network. 

WUP 31/10/2024 
by Erene Roux 
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