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  • From shy and unsure to confident and determined

From shy and unsure to confident and determined

Career Ready2024-03-18T13:13:23+00:00Monday 02 October 2023|

  • Eden standing in front of her red presentation slide
    My unforgettable experience interning at Aircon Group

My unforgettable experience interning at Aircon Group

Career Ready2024-03-18T13:13:51+00:00Wednesday 27 September 2023|

  • Odelia standing with two colleages in front of her presentation slide
    I’m now more assured of the corporate world and confident in myself

I’m now more assured of the corporate world and confident in myself

Career Ready2023-09-27T07:37:14+00:00Wednesday 27 September 2023|

  • sara standing in front of a dark grey screen holding a certificate
    I’ve grown and developed more than I could have imagined

I’ve grown and developed more than I could have imagined

Career Ready2023-09-21T11:54:39+00:00Thursday 21 September 2023|

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    I’m more optimistic about my future now

I’m more optimistic about my future now

Career Ready2023-09-06T11:26:04+00:00Wednesday 06 September 2023|

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    This experience has given me the confidence to pursue my dreams

This experience has given me the confidence to pursue my dreams

Career Ready2023-09-04T08:37:23+00:00Wednesday 30 August 2023|

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    I’m capable of so much more than I thought

I’m capable of so much more than I thought

Career Ready2023-08-29T16:30:48+00:00Monday 21 August 2023|

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    My internship hugely boosted my confidence

My internship hugely boosted my confidence

Career Ready2023-08-16T08:29:01+00:00Wednesday 16 August 2023|

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    A stepping stone into the real world

A stepping stone into the real world

Career Ready2024-10-08T12:56:39+00:00Thursday 13 July 2023|

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