AUK Career Services and Wellness Center Holds Professional Skills Workshop for Students

The Career Services and Wellness Center, part of Student Affairs at the American University of Kuwait (AUK), held a two day professional skills workshop for students on March 31st and April 1st. The two workshops - the first on presentation skills and the second on interview skills - were designed to help students become effective presenters and standout candidates in interviews. The two-day program was the most recent example of effective programming by the AUK Career Services and Wellness Center designed to help prepare students for professional life after university.

The first workshop, held on Sunday, March 31, was a presentation skills workshop developed and presented by Imad Mirza, Development and Training Manager, CPM (Certified Professional Manager). The workshop, held from 4-7:30pm, was popular amongst students, with 30 students engaged in learning how to become more effective presenters themselves. At the end of the workshop, they left with a certificate confirming their attendance, and a CD that included the presentation given, all the material covered, and various tools, assessments, and references needed to create their own presentations.

The second seminar, held on Monday, April 1, was also hosted by Mirza, and focused on honing students' interview skills. Turnout was high once again, with 31 students attending and completing the training. This seminar included an interactive role-playing component, where students could practice what skills they learned during the lecture, and drill each other with questions during mock interviews. These skills included learning how to impress the interviewer, and how to be a standout and memorable candidate by being honest, confident, clear and composed. Again, students were able to leave with a certificate of completion and a CD of digital resources, including all the material covered in the seminar and tips and tricks for succeeding in job interviews.

High student attendance at the two day event evidences the preparations and efforts AUK students are making in order to be successful after university, and their desire to thrive in the professional world.

The Career Services and Wellness Center (CSW) aims to promote wellness education, serve as a resource for students, staff and faculty, and provide counseling for students and alumni. Counseling follows American Counseling Association (ACA) standards which require confidentiality between client and counselor. Career services provide career counseling, professional trainings, and job readiness. Personal counseling addresses a wide range of academic, personal and social concerns. Disability services offer reasonable accommodations and assistance for students. The CSW is committed to help students learn, think and become...

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 11th April 2013