Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students met with a wide range of employers at the 6th annual Georgetown Career Fair that took place recently on their Education City campus.
The annual event provides a forum for connecting the Georgetown student and alumni population with prospective employers from across the Gulf and beyond for an exchange of business cards, CVs, and even on-the-spot first interviews in private meeting rooms set aside for this purpose
This year’s fair attracted nearly double the number from last year — more than 40 participating organisations in all.
“Every year, we receive more interest and positive feedback from both organisations that already employ our graduates as well as those that are eager to tap into the skilled and highly-qualified workforce found on our campus,” said Sandy Kim, Career Services Manager and one of the event organisers.
Commenting on the skill-set of Georgetown students and graduates, Sandy continued: “A liberal arts degree develops an individual to think clearly and critically, process complex information, and solve difficult organisational problems, so a Georgetown education is increasingly recognised by employers as highly relevant for the diverse, knowledge-based economy that is developing in line with the national vision.”
The event began with a Recognition and Networking Lunch where employer representatives were welcomed by Georgetown’s Dean, Dr Gerd Nonneman, followed by an informal meet and greet event involving current senior-level students and graduates, as well as Georgetown faculty, staff and fellow corporate representatives. After lunch, participating students visited employer exhibition booths set up in the atrium of the Georgetown building to discover the various internship and employment opportunities offered by the representative companies.
Some organisations that took part in this year’s fair included Qatar Shell, Nestle, Qatar Museums Authority, Qatar Airways, QNB, Silatech, Qatargas, Vodafone, QF Radio, PwC, Brookings Doha Center, Deloitte, Doha Bank and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.The Peninsula
