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CAREER ESSENTIALS

Providing guidance for students applying for their EAE, DSA, scholarship or job applications...

WHAT IS CAREER ESSENTIALS?

At various phases of life, you need to apply for school admissions, internships, jobs, even scholarships.

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The modular Career Essentials programme introduces foundational career-related skills to students and youth to help set them up for success, be it for school or work. 

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*Customisable based on your needs

MODULES WE OFFER

BUILDING SELF-AWARENESS

INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE

PERSONAL STATEMENT WRITING

CV/RESUME WRITING

PORTFOLIO BUILDING

1. BUILDING SELF-AWARENESS

Self-awareness is a foundation you need to have to make more informed decisions about your future. By understanding your values, strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations, you gain clarity and confidence in navigating life's complexities.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Gain awareness of personal values.​

  • ​Develop at least three potential future pathways based on these values.

2. PERSONAL STATEMENT WRITING

A personal statement is a compelling narrative that encapsulates your experiences, aspirations, and values. By investing time and effort into crafting a thoughtful narrative, you can significantly enhance your chances of success in competitive application processes.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the purpose of a good personal statement and produce one.

  • Gain insight into what tertiary institutions look for in Personal Statement.

3. PORTFOLIO BUILDING

A powerful tool to distinguish you as an individual, a portfolio is more than just a collection of work samples. It's a showcase of skills, experiences, and achievements that highlight your individual unique talents and potential. Having a portfolio not only enhance your visibility and credibility as an applicant, but also increases your chances of standing out in competitive environments.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the purpose of a good portfolio and how to make one.​

  • ​Identify relevant experiences to highlight in their portfolio.

4. INTERVIEW CONFIDENCE

Equipping yourself with the skills to effectively communicate your strengths, experiences, and aspirations, helping you realise your academic and professional goals.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the purpose of an interview and practise basic interview etiquette.

  • Gain insight into what interviewers are looking out for in an interview.

5. CV/RESUME WRITING 

Do you know the difference between a CV and a resume? One is a detailed collation of information and experiences about yourself, whereas the other is a succinct and concise highlight of the skills and experiences that are relevant to the specific application. By knowing how to sharpen your CV into a resume, you can significantly increase your chances of securing application  success, especially for private sector jobs.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the difference between a CV and resume.

  • Understand what makes a good resume and how to write one.

Let us guide you, your students or teenager in prepping for their next application for Direct School Admission (DSA) or Early Admission Exercise (EAE)!

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