17 December 2007 | The Royal Gazette

Government Friday unveiled plans to provide Bermudian university and college graduates with a new and modern way to link to local employers.

Using both a database and a registry, the website careers.gov.bm will facilitate an information exchange about jobs, careers and other employment opportunities for Bermudians students here and abroad.

So far, between ten and 20 employers are onboard with the scheme and Government plans to take the concept on a "road show" to get more employers involved. It is to be launched by February.

For many years, information from Government's student and graduate register was limited to overseas students and was collected from the Immigration cards of returning students to Bermuda.

Even though the cards were scanned and the images stored, it was still a challenge to locate and enter the career information into a database, the press conference heard.

Once launched, students will also be able to review prospective jobs, download company policies, complete a job application form and connect with the employer.

And employers are able to register online, manage career information, post jobs and connect with students. MORE! »