Next to unemployment, being tongue-tied in a job interview is probably any graduate’s worst nightmare. Knowing this, the NWU does not leave its students out in the cold after graduation.

 

Indeed: the recent career day that the Alumni Office and the Career Centre hosted on 10 October 2018 confirmed that a relationship with the NWU is a relationship for life.

 

The event was designed to equip the alumni with the tools to assist them in their search for employment.The first part of the day focused on CV writing and interview skills, with workshops that NWU career consultant Dr Peet Roos presented.

 

During the second part of the day, unemployed NWU graduates met prospective employers who shared their views on what employers look for in prospective employees. Speakers were from the private and public sectors and represented institutions such as FNB, Masithuthuke Holdings, Department of Labour and the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA).

 

The NYDA’s Mr Ntoma Sebayane encouraged alumni to explore entrepreneurial opportunities, applying the skills they acquired through their qualifications. He also suggested they visit the NYDA.