Dear Editor,
While job security and employment opportunities are important for the country’s economy to grow, job seekers must be gainfully informed about the steps needed to secure their spot at companies.
I commend the University of Guyana for its approach in providing job seekers with the platform to interact with companies and agencies within the public and private sector with the aim of promoting employment. On March 7 and 8, and 12, the University hosted its Open Day and Career Fair at the Turkeyen and Tain Campuses, respectively.
At first glance, one would think this activity would be to promote the programmes and courses offered at the University. But the fair holds more opportunities than just studies. Businesses, established companies that have opened offices in Guyana to support the buildout of the nation’s oil and gas sector and local agencies from the many sectors that play a role in national development had a presence there.
Bustling with young persons at secondary and tertiary level institutions, the fair provided career guidance, a crucial factor when embarking on a job hunt as it sets one ahead with knowledge of the skills, certificates, duties and opportunities that lie in each sector. The access to company representatives, including the Human Resource Managers who were on the ground, set the tone for one-on-one interacts that gives clear understanding of vacant positions at the companies and requirements for one to be selected for the role.
The country’s young minds can get a head start by attending events such as the career fair. It is a great initiative and while many Universities worldwide host career fairs, this approach to allow companies and job seekers the opportunity to speak directly is necessary for the progression and preparedness of young people as they gather the relevant skills for their career of choice.
Yours sincerely,
Greg Lynch
