Careers and Placement Pursuits

"INSPIRE" Mentorship Programme 2023/24 & Annual Gathering

Launched in 2020, the University-wide mentorship programme “INSPIRE” is dedicated to enriching students’ holistic experience and facilitating their all-round development. Thanks to invaluable support from role models and esteemed leaders in the robust PolyU community network, over the years the programme has consistently achieved success. To-date, the cumulative numbers of mentors and mentees have reached over 400 and 1,600 respectively.

To celebrate the programme’s continued success, the third Annual Gathering of “INSPIRE” took place on 12 January 2024. With the theme “A Journey of Discovery”, the event brought together around 260 mentors and mentees to share the inspiring discoveries made throughout their mentoring journeys over the year. During the sharing session, Mr Andy Wong, Lead of Desktop Support Service, Standard Chartered Bank 
(Hong Kong) and Ms Wendy Man, Senior Human Resources Manager of a media agency emphasised the mutual learning and intergenerational understanding fostered by mentorship. They described finding immense fulfilment in witnessing the growth of their mentees who, in turn, credited their mentors’ insightful guidance and inspiration with helping them explore diverse career opportunities and broaden their perspectives. 

PolyU Career Fair 2024

Themed “Exploring Career Horizons: Pathways to Possibilities”, the PolyU Career Fair 2024 highlighted the diverse paths that students can take to achieve a successful and fulfilling career. In the presence of various guests of honour, the Fair’s opening ceremony was officiated by Prof. Ben Young, PolyU Vice President (Student and Global Affairs), and tokens of appreciation were presented to employers and partners to recognise their support for PolyU and inclusive employment.

Over 300 employers from different sectors joined the four-day fair which took place from 19 to 22 March, with more than 1,000 job openings on offer. Apart from physical booths, the Fair also featured Themed Talks, MBTI® Workshops, AI CV Clinics, and Career Talks. These activities offered students an opportunity to broaden their horizons, encouraging them to explore a wide range of employment options and gain support for their career development.

WIE Kick-off Ceremony 2024

The Work-Integrated Education (WIE) Kick-off Ceremony 2024 was held on 10 May 2024. Officiated by Prof. Albert Chan, Dean of Students, the event officially marked the commencement of the summer WIE 2024 programmes organised by SAO.

Over 170 students participated in the event, preparing them for internships that would take place in 17 overseas countries and seven Mainland cities in summer 2024. Departure briefing sessions aimed at enhancing students’ awareness of adaptability and safety when working abroad, while team-building activities were organised to help students develop workplace competencies, foster team spirit and facilitate their connections with other WIE participants.