UFS Career Week: Economic and Management Sciences
PDF: Career Week Programme 
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LISTEN: Article recording of Economic and Management Sciences Career Week 2023.
From 6 to 10 March 2023, UFS Career Services hosted its annual Economic and Management Sciences (EMS) Career Week. The world, and especially South Africa, is in dire need of minds who think sustainably about money matters, and people who are skilled at growing the economy.
Attendance at the Career Week was mostly in person, with some opting for the online stream. Attendees largely comprised final-year and postgraduate students preparing to launch their careers. Accordingly, they flocked to the CV and LinkedIn course, which is always a firm favourite and the session that kicked off the career week.
The rest of the programme was packed with informative sessions on entrepreneurship, banking, management, finance, interview skills, and how to search for a job. On the second to last day, students could attend the EMS Career Fair in the Callie Human Centre where they interacted with potential employers.
"The world, and especially South Africa, is in dire need of minds who think sustainably about money matters, and people who are skilled at growing the economy."
Most students expressed the need for more such events on campus and appreciated the opportunity to make connections in the world of work. “This was the best event!” one noted, elaborating that it was an enlightening experience. Students also said that they would like to see more companies at the Career Fair, which is a great platform for talent and employers to meet. Look out for more communication from UFS Career Services to join the next event.
We would like to thank the following participants:
Mbulelo James, Fumane Khutlane, Pulane Shabe, Likeleli Monyamane, and Venessa Mkhonto.