The 9th annual Careers Show is being held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, from 29 – 31 March 2009. The exhibition is organized by the Dubai World Trade Centre, in conjunction with TANMIA, Emirates Nationals Development Programme (ENDP), Higher Colleges of Technology, Zayed University and UAE University.
Careers Show is a high-caliber event that enables talented UAE nationals in all fields to meet directly with recruiters and hiring managers from top employers. Careers Show was designed to expose job seekers to various training and career opportunities. Take advantage of Careers Show for exciting networking possibilities, career leads, learn about various companies, meet employers, and to apply for job positions and internships.
Careers Show provides an opportunity for UAE nationals to meet and obtain information on:
- Opportunities within organisations and general company information
- Market information
- Training and education opportunities available in the market
The number of employers and professional organisations involved in Careers Show continues to grow every year.
Exhibitors – including employers, universities, colleges and other agencies will give you all the information you require including, answering your questions and truthfully telling you what it’s really like out there in today’s job market.
There will also be a program of seminars & forums talking about specific topics such as:
- Employment prospects
- Related industry opportunities
- And job search skills
Why go?
- To get the chance to have YOUR questions answered directly- by the experts
- To get all the information in one place at one time
- To get the chance to compare what’s on offer
- Learn how to plan for your future
- Explore the training & further study opportunities
- Get to know the latest employment trends and what the country needs in the next decade
Who visits?
- Careers exhibitions are usually for everyone – pupils, students, fresh grads, adults looking for a new career path or further studies & training opportunities, parents seeking information for their children’s education needs, and employees looking for better opportunities
- The main thing is to come and take an active interest in your future plans
What to do before you go:
- Find out the basics – the dates, times and location
- find out who will be there – a list of exhibitors will be available closer to the dates
- Think about what you want out of the exhibition – information, advice, and ideas
- Decide who you want to speak to and find out where their stand is
- Make a list of questions you want to ask
- Prepare and update your CV
- Make a list of the forums of your interest to visit them
At the exhibition:
- Have a look on the floor plan of the exhibition
- Mark on it the stands you want to visit
- Go through your questions and ask for information/advice
- Consult your list – take the time to find out everything you need to know
- Take notes of anything important and copies of any RELEVANT information
- Look around – maybe there are other opportunities you’ve not yet considered
- Take paper and a pen to note down information or contacts
- Remember that the exhibition is not only a place to submit CV’s or find a job immediately but also an opportunity to educate yourself
- Ask for summer job opportunities or work placements/internships
- Remember: Maybe you will need more than one visit to get all your questions answered.