By hashan 
Starting your career journey is exciting but it can also be overwhelming. How do you stand out when hundreds of other graduates have the same degree, the same skills on paper, and are applying for the same roles? That’s exactly the question we tackled at our recent session with students from the Informatics Institute of Technology (IIT).
More Than Just a Platform Introduction
While the session introduced students to myPage.LK, it was built around something bigger: career guidance and personal branding. Our team including our Head of Operations, Head of Software, and Product Manager shared real industry insights on what actually gets noticed by employers and recruiters today, and how students can start shaping their professional identity long before graduation.
Why Personal Branding Matters Now
In a job market where first impressions often happen online before they happen in person, your personal brand is your introduction. We discussed:
- How to present your skills, projects, and experience in a way that tells a clear story
- What employers actually look for when scanning a candidate’s digital presence
- Simple habits students can build now to strengthen their professional image over time
Career Guidance from the Industry Floor
Beyond branding, the session gave students a rare, honest look into the industry. Our speakers shared what it’s really like to grow a career in tech and operations, the mistakes they made early on, and what they wish someone had told them as students. Topics covered included:
- How to approach your first internship or job application with confidence
- The soft skills that matter just as much as technical knowledge
- How to keep learning and stay relevant as the industry evolves
Where myPage.LK Fits In
myPage.LK gives students a free digital profile to bring all of this together, showcasing skills, projects, and verified certificates in one shareable link. Students can:
- Build a professional profile in minutes
- Add and verify academic certificates and achievements
- Share a single link with recruiters, employers, and on their CV
- Keep their profile updated as they grow, from student to professional
It’s designed to grow with you, from your first internship application to your first job offer and beyond.
What Students Took Away
The session sparked genuine curiosity. Students asked thoughtful questions about building a standout profile, how certificate verification works, and how to apply these branding lessons to their own career plans. The engagement showed just how much students are thinking about their future, and how eager they are for practical guidance to get there.
What’s Next
This visit to IIT is part of a wider initiative to connect with university students across Sri Lanka. We’re excited to continue these conversations, helping the next generation of professionals take charge of how they’re seen before they even walk into the room.
If your university or institution would like to host a similar session, feel free to get in touch, we’d love to be part of your students’ journey.
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Yasas Thilakarathna 