Preparing Students for Job Success with VR training
Discover how Canterbury Christ Church University Business School uses VirtualSpeech to boost student confidence and employability.
Highlights
Skills
Job interview and communication skills
6277
minutes spent in VR
395
practice exercises completed
96%
average satisfaction score
Customer Introduction
Canterbury Christ Church University Business School (CCCBS) is a leading institution dedicated to preparing students for the workforce. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, CCCBS integrates innovative technologies into its curriculum to enhance student engagement, build confidence, and develop essential professional skills.
The Goal
The Employability Skills (ESK) module at CCCBS aimed to enhance students' interview readiness and confidence, particularly in a competitive job market where graduate roles often attract a large number of applicants. With a diverse student cohort, including many first-generation graduates, the university sought a solution to better prepare students for recruitment processes, reducing knowledge gaps about professional expectations and improving overall graduate outcomes.
Student
"One of the most impactful aspects of the module was the use of VR and VirtualSpeech for interview practice. This innovative approach provided a realistic and immersive experience that helped me refine my communication skills, build confidence, and reduce interview anxiety."
The Solution
The use of VR-AI technology through VirtualSpeech has proven to be a valuable tool in enhancing employability skills for CCCBS students. By providing an immersive, realistic, and pressure-free environment for interview practice, students were able to improve their communication skills, gain confidence, and receive immediate, personalized feedback to refine their performance. The success of this initiative suggests that further integration of VR-AI tools in curriculum design could have a long-term positive impact on student employability and career readiness.
Results and Benefits
- 6,277 minutes of immersive VR practice.
- 395 VR exercises successfully completed.
- 75% of students found VirtualSpeech easy to use.
- 96% overall student satisfaction with the module.
