Mentoring Workshop 2025

The Career Guidance Unit successfully conducted its second Mentoring Workshop on May 17, 2025, at the ILC Library Building, attracting over 120 students – surpassing previous year’s attendance. 

The workshop commenced with expert sessions by distinguished industry professionals:

Mr. Roshan Collas, AGM – Alternate Distribution & Business Retention at Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd., provided valuable insights on common interview mistakes and key traits that employers seek in candidates.

Mr. Nalin Subasinghe, Chief Actuarial Officer/General Manager at HNB Assurance PLC, explored actuarial career pathways specifically tailored for science graduates.

The main focus of the workshop was comprehensive mock interviews with students, given their areas of academic and career interest. The program brought together 14 industry professionals and 13 academic mentors from the Faculty of Science, creating dynamic interview panels that combined industry expertise with academic insight.

Each student received personalized feedback on interview performance, CV enhancement, and professional communication skills, providing practical preparation for their career journey.