About Us – Centre for Career Services

What is Career Service

Career Services are a set of services and academic supports provided to staff and students of educational institutions aimed at assisting staff in attaining and achieving their personal gaols as they strive to maximise their potentials while also seeking to achieve other goals outside academics/ side by side academics such as entrepreneurial skills, research and developmental skills, etc. For students on the other hand, it is a set of services and academic support aimed at assisting them transition from school to the workplace successfully and comfortably.

We offer customized advice and guidance to help individuals understand their career interest, and carry out honest self SWOT Analysis

We would endeavour to inculcate in individuals job search techniques such as resume writing, cover letter preparation, statements of goals or purpose and interview procedures and preparation

We build strong (Networks)connections between students, alumni, and likely employers by organising networking events like career fairs, liaising with Women in Technical Education, Town and Gown; such linkages will be both nationally and internationally.

We in tandem with our SIWES Unit, we help students get internships, job opportunities and students’ professional bodies that tally with their career directions. .

We carryout workshops and training sessions on relevant job soft skills like communication, leadership, public speaking techniques and other relevant skills.

We expose individuals to a collection of career-related resources, as well as information about industries, current job markets trends, and further educational options

We create and maintain relationships with employers to create job and internship opportunities for students and graduates

We provide continuous career support services to alumni, plus networking opportunities, career growth, etc.

We provide tools for career and personality assessment tests (PAT) to assist individuals understand self, career preferences and strengths.

We offer guidance and resources for students considering further education, including applications and program selection.

We train student leaders in students professional associations as student counsellors and mentors (SCM).

We liase with stakeholders to participate in recruitment activities and job interviews directly with employers thus helping students improve skills and understand how job selection is organised

We engage employers with a view to understudy the skills they require from the pool of potential employees and other professional requirements.

We organise and participate with our partners a career day aimed at matching graduates with employers.

We offer relevant advice and insights to individuals or corporate organisations in order to enhance career services in the institution, and to all categories of staff as well.