that will lead to a good job and successful career.

Organised by Pembroke Rotarians, the Careers Workshop at CedarBridge Academy featured representatives of several companies.

Premier Jennifer Smith also addressed the students in the school's gym last Saturday.

Students of both public high schools and the private schools mingled as they heard of the strategies needed to successfully win over selectors.

"It was a great turnout,'' Rotarian Marshall Minors said this week. "We had dozens of kids at 9 a.m. It was surprising they were there lined up at that early in the morning.'' Rotarian and Ministry of Labour's Vocational Services director Gilda Furbert said: "Yes, there were quite a few young people who gave up their Saturday morning.'' She added: "I think they were really attentive to what they were being presented.'' Mrs. Furbert said the purpose of the workshop was to expose young people to the mindset of employers.

She said: "The purpose of Saturday was to reflect all that guidance counsellors have been showing them.

"Young people may not be taking it too seriously, and we realise it needs some work. Employers are looking for someone who is prepared. They got the chance to meet the decision makers and see what they want.'' Ms Furbert added: "They need the insight so they have all the tools they need to have to make it in the workplace.'' "I was excited by the types of questions they were asking. The human resource managers were all delighted by the reactions and enthusiasm of the students.

"The feedback was very positive and everyone thought the exercise was worthwhile,'' Mrs. Furbert said.

"Other Rotarians were very supportive,'' she added, "they turned out in strong numbers.'' Human resource managers from the Bank of Bermuda, Appleby Spurling and Kempe, the Registrar of Companies, Belco, Southampton Princess, Exel Insurance and Conyers, Dill, and Pearman.

Mr. Minors said: "It was divided into two parts. There was the career exposure session and then the tips and pointers session for having a successful interview.'' Mr. Minors praised the workshop's supporters and John Barritt and Son which provided refreshments and signage.

Mrs. Furbert said: "I've worked in the Government Employment Office and have worked with young people for a very long time, so I knew there was a need for this.

"When I was appointed vocational director of Pembroke Rotary, and with the help of volounteers, I decided to hold the seminar,'' she added.