Cape Coast Technical University Holds Career Fair — And It’s About More Than Just Jobs
A few years ago, I stumbled into a situation I never saw coming. I was freshly out of school, jobless, hopeful, and totally overwhelmed. I remember sitting in my tiny room, refreshing job boards like it was a full-time gig (which, ironically, it kinda was). No direction, no clue. Just vibes and panic.
So when I heard that Cape Coast Technical University recently hosted a career fair, my first thought was: Where was that when I needed it?
Seriously. If you’ve ever been stuck between “I think I know what I want” and “Wait, maybe I actually have no idea what I’m doing with my life,” then you know just how valuable something like this can be. A career fair might sound like a bunch of booths and stiff handshakes (and sure, there’s a bit of that), but at CCTU, it was way more than just a networking checklist.
From what I gathered—and honestly, this part made me smile—it wasn’t just companies showing up with flyers and keychains. They brought people. Real folks who’ve been in the trenches, figured stuff out (or still figuring it out), and were open to sharing stories that weren’t all shiny and perfect. One student told me they had a long chat with a tech recruiter who actually admitted they’d failed their first three job interviews. Imagine hearing that as a nervous third-year student.
And the range of industries? Wild. From banking to fashion to renewable energy, it was like flipping through a live-action LinkedIn feed—except way less intimidating and way more useful. You could walk up, ask a question, and get honest-to-goodness answers like: “Yes, you’ll probably start out doing boring admin work. But here’s how you move up.” That kind of real talk? Priceless.
What I loved most was the way students leaned into the moment. No one was pretending to have it all figured out. Some showed up in suits, resumes in hand. Others came in jeans, just curious and soaking it all in. One guy told me he just wanted to find out if people actually get paid to design video games in Ghana. (Spoiler: They do.)
There were even CV clinics and mock interviews, which—let’s be honest—are the career version of going to the gym. You hate doing it, but afterwards, you feel like a boss.
But here’s what stuck with me: One of the speakers said, “You’re not just chasing a job. You’re building a life.” That hit. Because at the end of the day, careers aren’t just about the paycheck (although, yeah, those student loans don’t pay themselves). It’s about purpose. Growth. Figuring out what lights you up—and then finding a way to get paid for it.
Honestly, I wasn’t sure if a career fair could still be relevant in this age of TikTok resumes and AI cover letters. But seeing what happened at Cape Coast Technical University reminded me that human connection still matters. The conversations, the advice, the awkward introductions—they’re all part of the journey.
So now I’m wondering: What would happen if more schools treated career fairs less like formalities and more like opportunities to actually connect? Not just with jobs, but with ideas, inspiration, and maybe even a bit of courage?
Anyway, I don’t know about you, but I kinda want to go back and do it all over again—just to see what I’d discover this time.
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