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Careers UAE set to open with 110 exhibitors

DUBAI, May 15, 2016

The 16th edition of Careers UAE 2016, the country’s leading recruitment and training exhibition for UAE nationals, is set to open at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) tomorrow (May 16) with more than 110 public and private sector exhibitors.

With an exceptional gathering of thousands of Emirati job seekers expected at the three-day fair –organised by DWTC in conjunction with Tanmia, Higher Colleges of Technology and Zayed University – Careers UAE 2016 will complement major government developments and initiatives driving the UAE as a knowledge-based economy, according to organisers.

“Careers UAE is the ideal platform to support the vision of the UAE’s leadership and provide a diverse spectrum of career development and advancement opportunities to the country’s leading local talents,” said Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, Exhibitions and Events Management, DWTC.

“The event is a springboard for exceptional Emirati job seekers to explore numerous employment avenues across several industries including automotive, aviation, banking, construction, energy, oil and gas, telecoms, healthcare and real-estate among others.”

With home-grown and international companies such as Dubai Parks and Resorts, Mohammad bin Rashid Space Centre, Dubai Duty Free, PepsiCo, Dubai Customs, DP World and HSBC Middle East among the 110-plus participating businesses on the main fair floor, Careers UAE 2016 will feature The Talent Hunt organised by InternsME, the UAE’s largest internship job site.

Held over the first two days of the fair, The Talent Hunt will offer visitors an opportunity to meet hiring managers from some of the UAE’s leading companies in a unique speed interview format.

This year, InternsME, the UAE’s largest internship job site, and Careers UAE are partnering to bring young, bright UAE talent face-to-face with hiring managers from some of the world’s top employers, including Apple, Mastercard and Bosch at the Careers UAE Talent Hunt. In this ‘speed interview’ format, perspective employees are exposed to a wealth of potential employers in brief, intense meetings that could end with a contract signing.  

Speed interviewing events such as the Talent Hunt allow hiring managers to screen a wide variety of applicants quickly. The process benefits potential employees as well, providing applicants a chance to compare and contrast a relatively large pool opportunities in one session.

Companies participating in the event are prepared to sign contracts during the Talent Hunt itself, so young professionals are coming prepared to impress.

“Careers UAE is an excellent opportunity to meet a variety of candidates. It truly is the best venue to provide support to young Emiratis looking to begin their careers. The Talent Hunt will allow us at Sephora to meet best of the best potentials and personalities and give us the opportunity to extend offers on the spot if we find a candidate that we simply cannot pass up,” Mounia Hadjidj, HR director, Sephora Middle East.

“As the Emirate gears up for Expo 2020 Dubai and the full value-chain of associated employment opportunities comes into view, Careers UAE is working to prepare UAE nationals for the enhanced employment prospects across multiple industries. The fair is increasing its educational programmes and engaging networking sessions so that bright, talented and energetic Emirati job hunters are best-placed to maximise career opportunities with potential employers,” LohMirmand added.

Also at Careers UAE, Bayt.com – the online recruitment portal – returns to the fair for the fourth consecutive year. Bayt.com will stage its Annual Thought Leader event on Wednesday 18th May, with sessions tackling pressing topics such as whether employers, educational institutions and UAE professionals are aligned to meet the demands of the new economy.

Careers UAE 2016 will also host Mission Possible, a treasure quest concept that tests visitors’ knowledge and offers prizes in return; the Ideation Workshop, which will focus on the creation of innovative workplaces of the future at the show’s activity area; as well as countless opportunities to meet and network with the nation’s most in-demand employers.

Adecco will be on the lookout for top talent to fill their CEO for a Month internship programme during Mission Impossible. For the younger crowds, Expo 2020 will be hosting their Ideation Workshop, a forum for school students, college student, job seekers and young professionals to work together to shape their vision of the future workplace.

Careers UAE 2016 is open exclusively for UAE nationals and HR practitioners. Female job seekers will be offered ladies only access to the fair from 10:00 to 13:00 hrs on May 17. – TradeArabia News Service




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