University career fair: A gateway to emerging opportunities
Published: 04:02 PM,Feb 19,2025 | EDITED : 08:02 PM,Feb 19,2025
University career fairs allow students, college graduates, and alumni to explore career opportunities, network with industry professionals, understanding job market, and prepare for professional fields.
Career fairs are well-placed for students to make contacts with the firms that work in emerging sectors like renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.
The most wonderful part of attending a career fair at one’s university is that students get the chance to meet recruiters in person. Unlike an online application process where a candidate is left feeling like just another name in a database, at a career fair, an actual face-to-face interaction can be made which may help set them apart in the eyes of the potential employer. An employer can scout for talent, tender an internship, and in some cases, conduct a face-to-face interview on the spot. It gives students the opportunity to showcase their skills, ask relevant questions, and get immediate feedback.
Career fairs are of great importance in terms of skill development. Most fairs offer workshops and training sessions during which speakers such as alumni or industry representatives will discuss the most valuable lessons learned, including resume writing, interview techniques, and personal branding. These training programmes increase their employability.
Career fairs give students an indication of what is out there in terms of career opportunities, which oftentimes extend far beyond the traditional career paths. In some cases, incubators and professional platforms are even mingling into less formal discussions with would-be entrepreneurs.
Students stand to gain through interaction with successful entrepreneurs on funding opportunities and mentorship. The exposure brings in a wider horizon of career possibilities and also grooms their creativity with regard to different paths to pursue.
Fully taking advantage of the events helps a student in rapidly changing job market. Career fairs are nothing short of a launch pad for very ambitious students who want to give back and benefit from the transforming world economy.
The writer is Head of Awareness and Guidance Section Centre for Career Guidance, SQU
Career fairs are well-placed for students to make contacts with the firms that work in emerging sectors like renewable energy, and artificial intelligence.
The most wonderful part of attending a career fair at one’s university is that students get the chance to meet recruiters in person. Unlike an online application process where a candidate is left feeling like just another name in a database, at a career fair, an actual face-to-face interaction can be made which may help set them apart in the eyes of the potential employer. An employer can scout for talent, tender an internship, and in some cases, conduct a face-to-face interview on the spot. It gives students the opportunity to showcase their skills, ask relevant questions, and get immediate feedback.
Career fairs are of great importance in terms of skill development. Most fairs offer workshops and training sessions during which speakers such as alumni or industry representatives will discuss the most valuable lessons learned, including resume writing, interview techniques, and personal branding. These training programmes increase their employability.
Career fairs give students an indication of what is out there in terms of career opportunities, which oftentimes extend far beyond the traditional career paths. In some cases, incubators and professional platforms are even mingling into less formal discussions with would-be entrepreneurs.
Students stand to gain through interaction with successful entrepreneurs on funding opportunities and mentorship. The exposure brings in a wider horizon of career possibilities and also grooms their creativity with regard to different paths to pursue.
Fully taking advantage of the events helps a student in rapidly changing job market. Career fairs are nothing short of a launch pad for very ambitious students who want to give back and benefit from the transforming world economy.
The writer is Head of Awareness and Guidance Section Centre for Career Guidance, SQU