The Careers’ Office prepares students to enter the world of work successfully.
Services include training and workshops in different categories of job-hunting such as job search techniques, CV-writing with Cover Letters and interview skills.
A new service is being offered where group training includes an Employability Skills Course and “Linked-In 101” to assist graduates in developing an online profile professionally.Services include:
- Mock Interviews with a new aspect of online etiquette and video montage
- Career Fairs on both campuses
- Company presentations
- Careers’ Library with job-related information and CV and covering letter templates
- Job adverts on notice boards
- CV database: Students looking for employment are welcome to send a complete CV to careersoffice@cut.ac.za to be distributed to departments and employers offering employment (One PDF file that has: CV, ID, Matric Certificate, Full statement of results, Driver's licence, Qualification certificate).
The following services are available to all enrolled CUT students and graduates:
- Career development training as part of formal class periods, as lunchtime presentations, and on a one-to-one basis on both campuses.
- Mock interviews to improve interview skills
- An updated student CV-database
- Employer database
- Company presentations
- Career Fairs on both campuses
- Entrepreneurial day
- Careers Library
- Distribution of handouts, booklets, career magazines, job opportunities, and other career-related information.
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careersoffice@cut.ac.za
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rrhode@cut.ac.za
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Employability Skills
- How to Network while at University/College (10+ Networking Tips)
- Part-time employment
- A degree and a deep desire to work isn’t always enough in South Africa
- The most desired skills for student candidates
- Top Skills employers are looking for
- Online Ready for Work Programme
Entrepreneurship
The Search
- What is the difference between Job Hunting and Career Search?
- Industry Trends in South Africa | Salary Trends
- Job search strategies
- Potential sources of employment opportunities
- Websites for jobseekers
- Leverage LinkedIn to find a career
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Resume
- 5 Critical steps in writing your CV
- CV vs Resume: What is the Difference? When to Use Which
- Will employers check your references?
- CV Format
- e-CUT Portfolio
Interview
- Convince the employer
- The elevator pitch
- 10 Common interview questions and answers
- Are you the best candidate for the job?
- Dress for success
- Virtual interview
Recruitment and the Workplace
- Psychometric tests as recruitment method
- Your first day in a new job
- How to write a professional e-mail
- Tips on office etiquette
- Overcome procrastination
- How leaders should plan their career
- How to set and achieve goals
- Cornerstones of building a successful team
- Different types of workplace training
- Career Fair Success
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