The Career Development Office (CDO) supports students throughout their career development life cycle, from developing their talents and strengths and developing essential professional competencies, to shaping their unique identity point and presenting themselves professionally to prospective employers.

CDO helps students put together a Career Development Plan for the duration of their studies and works with them to assess progress made in achieving various competencies. Based on their plan, students attend career development workshops each semester; topics include interpersonal communication, time management, networking, goal setting and action planning, among others.

Working with the CDO, students build their own Unique Identity Point and learn how to consistently and professionally communicate this to future employers. The Office also aids in CV & cover letter writing and administers mock competency-based selection interviews.

The Career Development Office also conducts employability research, collecting and providing information about labor market trends and employers’ skills demands, at a national and international level. The Office networks with potential employers to develop internship opportunities and career placements for students and graduates.