{"id":35,"date":"2025-05-13T12:15:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T16:15:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/ossd\/working-in-a-remote-world\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T16:03:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T20:03:29","slug":"working-in-a-remote-world","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cavehill.uwi.edu\/ossd\/careers\/working-in-a-remote-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Working in a Remote World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Working in a Remote World<\/h1>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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The working world continues to change rapidly and increasingly integrates technology. Further, recent graduates may feel underprepared to navigate these changes. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some work environments have completely changed. Therefore, it is important to prepare to successfully participate in this new environment. Also, businesses are facing some level of financial impact which impacts job opportunities, hiring and development. For many students this is a stressful and uncertain time and students are graduating each year.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Some students report feeling anxious about entering a new work environment and then COVID-19 added new and additional levels of concerns.\u202fQuestions such as \u201cAre there enough jobs for all of us?\u202fHow do I stay appealing to recruiters when almost everything is virtual?\u202fIs my online presence appealing and what story does it tell about me?\u201d <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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We are going to guide you through these questions and provide tips and resources to get you ready for today\u2019s world. 
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Plan Ahead <\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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Now is the time to ensure that the goals and objectives you set out at the beginning of your journey at The University are still applicable and sustainable in today\u2019s environment. Not only did COVID-19 change the way we work and do business, but it created new and exciting opportunities.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The Career Counselling Specialist is your partner and resource. She is committed to helping you identify and evaluate a path to achieve your goals.  <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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