Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) students looking to enter the job market have enjoyed the benefit of a series of workshops at CIT Reid, aimed at readying them for the challenges of employment.
Liaison Librarian at CIT, Nicole Gammie said the two workshops, organised by staff from CIT Libraries and the Accounting and Project Management Department, covered a range of topics, including writing a resumè and preparing for interviews.
“The idea behind these workshops was to give students a chance to learn more about the intricacies of the Australian job market,” Ms Gammie said.
“We covered everything from how to best introduce yourself, what to wear to a job interview, the importance of being punctual and the risks of social media,” she said.
“We also conducted mock interviews to give students a feel for the sorts of things to expect in that situation, and to practise the responses before the real thing.”
Ms Gammie said that while the workshops were open to all students, the majority of attendees were international students.
Student at CIT, Amy Sengsouliya said the workshops were helpful in preparing for future interviews and a new job.
“Sometimes trying new things can be challenging, but these workshops really helped – they were great practice,” Ms Sengsouliya said.
