The Official Careers Fair of the University of Moratuwa, ‘Are You Ready?’, that was held for the 19th consecutive time concluded on the 29th of December 2014. This event that claims a prominent place in the university calendar, was organized by the Career Guidance Unit in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of University of Moratuwa and was attended by an approximate 800 undergraduates and 60 companies with 80 interview panels. The prime objective of ‘Are You Ready?’ is to bridge the gap between the soon-to-be graduates and the corporate sector. While improving professionalism of the undergraduates and preparing them for recruitment in the industry, it also gives an opportunity for the corporate sector to avail themselves of the talent that the University of Moratuwa has to offer.

The event spanned from the 4th to the 29th of December and was tailored to encompass all areas critical for the success of an undergraduate through its five sessions; The Resume, The Careers Forum, YOUTM, The Exemplar and The Dining Etiquette and Grooming Workshop. The highlight of the event was the Flagship Day held on the 19th of December where an approximate 800 final year undergraduates were interviewed by companies for recruitment.

The first session of ‘Are You Ready? 2014’, The Resume, was held on the 4th of December, its objective being to offer proficiency in the preparation of a CV that sets them apart from the crowd. The session was a huge success with over 400 participants. The second session, The Careers Forum, featured a panel discussion by two leading figures of the corporate sector on the current trends of the field of engineering. The third session YOUTM focused on Personal Branding and Professional Networking. The Exemplar is the session focused on educating the participants on how to face an interview and professional behavior that is expected of them once they’re involved in the corporate sector. The series of sessions concluded on the 29th of December with The Dining Etiquette and Grooming Workshop at the Hilton Residencies. The last session’s focus was on improving the professional image, poise and confidence and consisted of a four-course dinner tutorial as well as an illuminative session on professional grooming.

With the recognition of the corporate sector, the acclaim of the Rotaract District and ten consecutive winnings of the Rotaract District award for the ‘Best Professional Development Project” to recommend it, ‘Are You Ready?’, has now reached a stage where it is a name synonymous with quality, effectiveness and professionalism.