The School of Industrial Psychology and Human Resource Management at the North-West University (NWU) hosted a work-readiness workshop webinar for third-year and postgraduate students (honours and master’s degree) across all programmes.
On Tuesday, 12 March 2024, NWU students attended the annual work-readiness workshop on the Potchefstroom Campus. The main aim of the webinar was to equip the students with the skills and knowledge they need to successfully transition into the world of work.
Among the distinguished speakers were Mrs Olwethu Machine, manager of the early talent division at Kumba Iron Ore, and Mrs Rene Schreuder, the co-founder and managing director of Flink. Ms Nombulelo Malunga, career development practitioner at the NWU, and Mrs Telisha van der Merwe, co-founder and managing director at Flink, were the other speakers.
Ms Debbie Mtshelwane, lecturer and Human Resource Management programme leader, welcomed all the students and esteemed speakers.
Mrs Olwethu Machine spoke on the five key formulas to ensure graduate career success that would transform graduates into thriving professionals, and she said the students should be critical in navigating their career parts. “It is crucial that you approach your careers with intent. You need to be deliberate, take cognisance of what is happening and view yourself as a brand,” she added.
In addition, Mrs Telisha van der Merwe and Mrs Rene Schreuder gave an overview of Flink and emphasised how the organisation assists graduates to optimise themselves through their psychometric assessment, which will ensure they match the culture of the hiring organisation. For more information about Flink, visit their website at: https://flink-app.com/.
Ms Nombulelo Malunga presented comprehensive guidance on crafting compelling CVs and on how students can enhance their digital presence and master interview techniques.
Ms Polelo Moloi, human resource business partner at LabourNet, Mr Frans Kutumela, head of Leadership and People Development at Santam, Mrs Lesego Gwebu-Shelembe, the graduate programme manager at Nedbank, and Ms Bianca Botha, customer success manager at Wamly, were the other speakers who joined in the panel discussion. These industry experts offered valuable insight on graduate employability, industry expectations, preparation for the workplace, and insights into graduate programmes and international employment opportunities during the discussion.
Job fairs across the campuses
The following dates and locations indicate when and where the NWU will be offering job fairs:
· 9 April at the Tsebonokeng Hall on the Vanderbijlpark Campus
· 11, 17 and 18 April at the open grass area (Library grass) opposite Building E7 and F5 on the Potchefstroom Campus
· 16 April at Building N1 on the Engineering Campus in Potchefstroom
· 12 April at the Great Hall lawn on the Mahikeng Campus
Work-readiness workshops continue to be crucial in the university space, as they offer guidance on how students can navigate their careers and adapt to changes in the job market.
Collectively seeking to produce industry-ready graduates.
