XpressJobs partnership with ESOFT Uni marks a structured effort to improve undergraduate employability in Sri Lanka by connecting academic pathways with verified, industry-aligned internship and trainee-level opportunities across multiple sectors.
XpressJobs partnership links ESOFT Uni students with industry internships
Sri Lanka’s employment landscape continues to evolve rapidly, placing increasing emphasis on graduates who possess both academic qualifications and relevant industry exposure. In this context, the XpressJobs partnership with ESOFT Uni represents a structured approach to addressing employability challenges by integrating recruitment technology directly into higher education pathways.
The collaboration was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding between the two organisations, with a shared objective of improving graduate readiness through practical, market-aligned internship opportunities. By linking students to real hiring demand, the initiative aims to reduce the disconnect often experienced between academic learning and workplace expectations.
ESOFT Uni is the university arm of ESOFT Metro Campus, established to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate education while building on ESOFT’s long-standing role in vocational and professional training. With decades of experience in education delivery, ESOFT Uni focuses on curricula designed to reflect global standards and future workforce requirements. The university places particular emphasis on employability, industry relevance, and applied learning outcomes, making structured internship access a central component of its academic model.
XpressJobs brings to the partnership its extensive presence within Sri Lanka’s recruitment ecosystem. As a recruitment technology platform trusted by more than 11,000 employers, XpressJobs has processed over six million job applications across the country. Its technology stack includes applicant tracking systems, smart candidate filtering, AI-assisted screening, and CV-less hiring tools that are widely used for skilled, operational, and entry-level roles.
A key feature of the XpressJobs partnership is the technical integration between the XpressJobs platform and the ESOFT Uni internship portal. Internship and trainee-level vacancies listed on XpressJobs are automatically displayed on the university’s platform, providing students with continuous visibility into current opportunities across diverse industries. This integration ensures that undergraduates are exposed to actual labour market demand rather than limited or simulated placements.
Under the partnership framework, ESOFT Uni joins XpressJobs as an education partner, while XpressJobs serves as the recruitment partner for the university. This reciprocal arrangement enables closer collaboration between academic teams and the recruitment platform, allowing internship pathways to align more closely with industry hiring trends and skill requirements.
Beyond digital integration, the collaboration extends into career development initiatives aimed at preparing students for the transition from education to employment. XpressJobs will participate in guest lectures, employability workshops, and career guidance sessions organised by ESOFT Uni. These sessions are expected to provide students with practical insights into employer expectations, recruitment processes, and sector-specific skill demands.
According to Dr. Oshadie Korale, Chief Operating Officer and Director at XpressJobs, the platform’s daily exposure to employer requirements across industries positions it to support students with realistic career pathways. By bringing this insight into the academic environment, the partnership seeks to ensure that internships reflect real workforce needs rather than short-term or observational experiences.
The emphasis of the initiative is on structured and meaningful industry exposure. Internship opportunities accessed through the partnership are intended to support skill development, workplace familiarity, and long-term employability rather than temporary academic requirements. This approach also benefits employers by creating earlier engagement with potential future talent.
From a broader perspective, the XpressJobs partnership reflects a growing trend in Sri Lanka’s education sector toward stronger collaboration with industry stakeholders. As employers increasingly prioritise job readiness and practical experience, partnerships that integrate recruitment platforms with universities provide a scalable method of improving graduate outcomes.
By aligning ESOFT Uni’s academic pathways with XpressJobs’ recruitment technology, the initiative aims to ensure that students graduate with both recognised qualifications and relevant industry exposure. This combined approach supports smoother entry into the workforce and more informed career decision-making for graduates.
As Sri Lanka continues to adapt to shifting labour market conditions, collaborations of this nature are likely to play an increasingly important role. The XpressJobs partnership with ESOFT Uni demonstrates how education institutions and recruitment platforms can work together to support sustainable employability outcomes for undergraduate students.