Introduction
The Careers Capability Program is a flexible non–credit program comprising career education workshops, and work related activities. Students completing the program will be awarded a University Certificate of Participation, and may receive employer prizes. The program is recommended for all students, no matter what their degree disciplines and career interests.
Program Aims
To help students improve their competitiveness in the graduate job market by:
- Better understanding themselves, and their capabilities;
- Developing the knowledge, self reliance, key skills and other capabilities essential for a successful working life;
- Gaining useful vacation experience.
Program Structure
The Careers Capability Program has two parts; the core must be completed by all students, the optional second part, comprises skills enhancing workshops.
1 Core Program
Section A - Students must successfully complete the tasks indicated below:
- Write a C.V., a cover letter; and complete a sample application form;
- Submit three job descriptions related to their field of study;
- Practise/attend a mock interview.
Section B - Students must complete three of the following tasks:
- Work experience - as part of an academic degree program (an internship);
- Work experience - a formal vacation scheme with an employer (may be voluntary work);
- Work experience - on the University campus;
- Study of a foreign language or computing skills during the summer vacation;
- Writing an original essay about the labour market;
- Writing an original essay about transferable/personal (graduate) skills.
2 Optional Program
Students may participate in any of the workshops and seminars indicated:
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Civil Service Law
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C.V. & Covering letters
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Communication Skills
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Group Dynamics
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How to find a Job
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Leadership
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Interviewing Techniques
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Omani Labour Law
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Job Applications
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Presentation Skills
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Meetings Management
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Time and Task Management
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Problem Solving
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Types of Correspondence
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Plus many other activities, including on-campus employer presentations.
Getting Your University Certificate of Participation
Each program element is worth a number of points; students must achieve at least 100 points to be awarded their certificate. The table indicates the points breakdown:
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Element
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Points
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Core section A - For writing a good C.V., covering letter, and completing a sample application form.
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15
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Core section A - For three job descriptions.
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15
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Core section A- For a practice interview.
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5
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Core section B – For each element.
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10 (max 30)
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Optional - Each element completed.
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2
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Optional - Each meaningful visit to the CCG.
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1 (max 5)
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Optional - Membership in any Student Society points
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5 (max 10)
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Optional - For answering the labour market quiz.
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5
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Optional - Any essay on the labour market.
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5
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Optional - Any essay on graduate skills.
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5
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Students shall receive employer sponsored prizes, in multiples of 30 points.
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