What it takes to get a job in the UK

British Council holds employability seminar
 
The British Council will hold an employability seminar on August 14, from 5 p.m to 8 p.m. at the British Council office. The seminar has invited speakers who will talk about how their study experiences and credentials from the UK have helped them in seeking jobs both in the UK and the Philippines.

Patrick Jalbuena, one of the invited speakers, graduated from the School of Audio Engineering in London. He is the owner of Kerplunk Studios, which he set up after his return from the UK. Kerplunk Studios is a recording/music studio based in Manila. Now on its fifth year, Kerplunk Studios have recorded big names in the music industry like Up Dharma Down.

Whilst Irene Bausas, a trained teacher from the Philippines, finished her MA in primary Education at the University of London’s Institute of Education, is now a teacher at Oliver House Preparatory School in London.

Jalbuena and Bausas are just two of the invited speakers on August 14 where listeners will get the opportunity to learn more about employment opportunities stemming from a UK education. Topics will cover a range of industries from business, to healthcare to the arts.

The British Council is located at the 10th Floor, Taipan Place, F Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.–Manila Times

For details, call 914-1011 to 14, e-mail felix.golex@britishcouncil.org.ph or visit www.britishcouncil.org.ph.