CAREER SERVICES

Villa College's career services are designed to provide comprehensive support to students as they navigate their career paths. By offering personalized guidance, career counseling, skill-building sessions, and industry connections, Villa College aims to equip students with the necessary tools and resources to achieve their professional goals. Students have access to career advising sessions with experienced career advisors who can help students gain a better understanding of themselves and align their career aspirations with their academic choices. Career development sessions and events cover a wide range of topics, including resume writing, job search strategies, cover letter writing, interview preparation, networking skills, and professional etiquette. Villa College also maintains strong connections with industry professionals and employers, facilitating internship and job placement opportunities for students. Our career services portal provides a convenient careers toolkit for students to explore various career resources, access job listings, and schedule one-on-one career advising sessions with our experienced career advisors.

Corporate Access to Student Talent (CAST)

CAST is a programme specifically designed to equip Villa College graduates with the skills and talents that are in high demand within the employment sector. Through its unique offerings, CAST also enables organizations to enhance their corporate branding among Villa College graduates and gain privileged access to the rich talent pool available at Villa College. By forming a CAST partnership, organizations can enjoy unparalleled access to Villa College students and alumni, thereby enhancing their image as a top-tier employer. Furthermore, CAST can aid organizations in identifying and recruiting the most suitable candidates for their specific needs while simultaneously providing Villa College students and graduates with opportunities to engage with potential employers.

Career Fair

The Career Fair held at Villa College, is aimed at bringing employers and job seekers together real-time. As a platform for our industry partners and key employers to meet directly with our students and alumni of various programme backgrounds, it is the ideal place to showcase their companies and provide information on the numerous career opportunities available. For our students, alumni and even our prospective students, our Career Fair provides an opportunity for them to explore recruitments from potential employers and gain a better understanding of the employment landscape in their field of interest.

VC_Connect

VC_Connect is a job portal designed to offer opportunities to our students from reputable organizations in the Maldives. The platform provides a streamlined job hunting process, and in partnership with the Career Services at the College, we aim to support the employability of our students. Furthermore, VC_Connect serves as a pathway for our partner employers to connect with their potential audience. The mission of VC_Connect is to facilitate the transition from education to employment, nurturing talent and helping students pursue their career goals.

CAREERS TOOLKIT RESOURCES

The following resources presented here will help you navigate your career decisions, prepare and perform.

CAREER READINESS FRAMEWORK

This is a basic framework for assessing career readiness. There are three stages and six steps in the career readiness program:...

HOW TO WRITE A CV

Create a CV that stands out and gets you an interview....

HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER

A cover letter introduces you to an employer and asks them to think about your application. It’s a short letter, usually 3 to 5 paragraphs long....

IDENTIFYING SKILLS AND UPSKILLING

Learn what skills you have and want to develop, and how you can gain the skills you need for jobs you’re interested in....

DEVELOPING YOUR SOFT SKILLS

Soft skills are general skills that most employers look for when recruiting and are needed for most jobs. They're sometimes called transferable skills or employability skills by employers. Find out about some of the soft skills employers look for and...

NETWORKING

Networking is a great way to find out about jobs or get information, advice and support. Here’s some guidance to help you build and use your network to your advantage....

DIGITAL SKILLS TO HELP YOUR CAREER

Learn how to improve your digital skills to help you in your daily life and your career....

INTERVIEW PROCESS TRAINING

The pursuit of successful employment and a thriving career are still challenges that many adults face. The hardest part, aside from waiting for the call for an interview, is the interview itself! So many emotions surrounding that eventful day – what ...

AVAILABLE CAREER SESSION AND WORKSHOPS

Villa College offers a diverse range of career sessions and workshops designed to provide students with practical skills and knowledge in various fields, empowering them for success in their chosen professions....

CAREER ADVISE APPOINTMENTS

Get in touch if you need more support or guidance in navigating your career decisions and preparation.

You may contact the Career Services at [email protected]

Or you may make an appointment using the following link: https://forms.gle/2euXQsWErLchuaFk9