Message from the Director

I warmly welcome all of our undergraduates to the Career Guidance Unit (CGU), University of Ruhuna. Beginning from your University Studentship at the University of Ruhuna, the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) is here for you to chart your path towards your First Destination upon graduation. As your bridge to the industry and what lies beyond graduation, we equip you with career-ready skills through a c ompulsory online career core module that is constantly revised over the years to suit students’ needs, as well as career and employability skills workshops. We also offer industry-specific consultations, internships in reputed organizations, company visits, industry and alumni networking sessions, in addition to recruitment events, serving as your first touchpoints to the working world. Amidst a busy student life, take time to think about the value you can bring to the world and the people around you. Your Career Counsellor can help you reflect deeper on your career interests. Explore how you can make a difference through your daily work or even incubate new ideas to make the world a better place.Be open and flexible with opportunities that come your way. Prepare yourself to seize them by mastering skills beyond your discipline and develop a genuine hunger for learning. Employers value graduates who welcome challenges and are ready to make an impact. Take responsibility for your career goals, starting from today. We wish you the best in your career journey.Welcoming all students for a life changing process!