Career day!

Career Day was held in my campus today. Enjoyed myself very much with my friend Wei Yeong. We visited many booths and asked many questions. Gain many valuable information which is very useful for both of us in the future. Enjoyed chating with other fellow friends and Utar staff in Uni too. It's so nice to know many kind and friendly people.

There are a few things which I would like to share, something which I think students are lacking in gaining information during the career day:

1. Do not be shy: I noticed students need friends to accompany them visiting booths to ask questions. Some did not approach some of the booths just because their friends do not like it. Well, you need to ask yourself one question...

Q: You are there for Career Day to gain information or to hang around with friends, what is your main purpose? I guess by asking yourself this question, you know what is your role then.

2. Ask many questions: Students should ask as many questions as possible. It's time for you to gain more valuable information and to clarify things. It's time for you to clear your doubts. Here are a few questions which I think a student must ask:

(a) What is your company core business? - So you know what is the company main operations and you may then ask yourself whether you are interested and could contribute positively to the company. You need to be interested and be passionate in the work you are doing to produce GOOD results.

(b) What jobs are available? - You will know whether the jobs suite you or not. If you are not clear about the jobs mentioned, do ask the company representative on the spot to clarify your doubts.

(c) Any good opportunities for fresh grads like me? - You will know whether the company provide any opportunities for you if you really be their employee. Do think about the long term and your future.

3. The right mindset to learn : I found out that many non-final year students are not so interested to participate in the career day. If you think that you are just wasting your time visiting booths to ask questions since you are not a final year student, I would like to say that you have lost something valuable in life.

It's about having the passion to learn and gain knowledge, to be well prepared for the future, to know what companies are looking for when they hire someone, to prepare and meet those targets while studying in Uni, to explore and be a better person...you missed all the valuable things in life. Well, if you think carefully about it, I think you should be actively involve in any Carreer Day or Career Fairs in the future.

All the best in life! You may ask me questions if you have any doubts or need advices.

email : georgeltl@hotmail.com

Have fun in life...sky's the limit!

Chi Wei