ABU DHABI, In line with Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) ‘Vision 2027’ to provide graduates and students with the knowledge, skills and mindset to become leaders of tomorrow, ADU is hosting its annual career fair at its main campus on 1st and 2nd June, 2022.
Organised by ADU’s Employability and Alumni Relations Office, the career fair seeks to support student and alumni career goals by best preparing them for the professional market.
The event will enable current ADU students and alumni alike to explore employment and internship opportunities and strengthen their network with leading companies in the UAE.
ADU’s career fair aims to develop students and alumni as skilled professionals and innovators who can make significant contributions to the job market in the UAE and abroad.
During the event, alumni will be provided with the opportunity to connect with leading organisations for job placements while students can pursue attractive internships that will best condition them for the career market.
ADU’s Employability and Alumni Relations Office will host workshops before and after the fair, that will cover skill areas relevant to the career market such as CV writing, interview etiquette and sessions about the attending companies.
The event will witness the participation of over 50 organisations covering the public and private sectors specialised in different fields including engineering, medicine, business, education and more.
Dr. Chakib Farhat, Acting Dean of Student Affairs at ADU, said, “At Abu Dhabi University, we are continuously exploring means to elevate our student and alumni experience and best prepare them for the career market. We are happy to witness the return of our career fair which is a sign of recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic. The current job market is more competitive than ever and it is very important for ADU and other educational institutions to equip students and alumni with the tools and the skills they need to succeed. At ADU, we continuously seek to provide our students and alumni with various opportunities that strengthen their employability skills through industry-focused initiatives, workshops and more.”
Dana Saleh, Senior Manager of Employability and Alumni Relations Office at ADU, commented, “We look forward to welcoming our students and alumni and connecting them with some of the region’s most prestigious organisations. This edition of the career fair will provide students with helpful tips on making the best impression during job interviews, skills required to be job ready and information on career opportunities across a wide variety of industries and sectors.”
She added, “The Employability and Alumni Relations Office at Abu Dhabi University is focused on building strong relations with leading organisations in the UAE and the region in an effort to connect students and alumni with key potential employers. We realise the importance of events such as the career fair in serving mutual parties through providing organisations with qualified candidates and allowing students and alumni to kick-off their careers in reputable companies.”
Source: Emirates News Agency