Student Information
Career Development
Background
The Career Development Unit is part of the Counselling and Career Development Services which will form part of the proposed Centre for Higher Education Teaching and Learning (CHETL).
Services offered
1) Career Guidance/Information
- Career guidance interviews at which students discuss their career plans with a career counsellor/ advisor
- Students acquire career information concerning their degree programmes
- Student brochures/calendars of other tertiary institutions in the RSA
- Psychometric testing programme detailed feedback with recommendations on suitable study and career options.
2) Assisting students with job search skills such as:
- CV and covering letter writing
- Preparation for job interviews
- Networking with job markets/employers
3) Academic support skills such as:
- Study Skills
- How to increase your motivation
- Time management skills
- Effective examination skills
- How to improve concentration
4) Graduate Recruitment Programme (GRP)
- The purpose of the GRP is to allow employers to come and make presentations to final year and post-graduate students about the available careers or job opportunities.
For information on career related issues click here.
Consultation Hours
Mondays – Fridays
0800hrs – 1300hrs and 1400hrs – 1645hrs
Contact
For more information about the Career Development Unit contact:
Mr T.D Sikhwari (Student Counsellor)
Office No 024, Student Affairs Building
Telephone: +27 15 962 8466
Email: tshimangadzo.Sikhwari@univen.ac.za
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