To enhance the professional growth of students and promote industry-academia linkages, Air University conducted Career Fair 2022 at its university premises yesterday. The career fair provides excellent opportunities to students for gainful employment and to strengthen its partnership with prospective employers. At the same time, it offers an opportunity for prominent national and multinational companies to connect with fresh, energetic talent and position themselves as preferred employers.
More than 100 national and international organizations representing multiple industries and sectors participated in the Career Fair.
Students and recruiters participated in different activities, including extensive on-spot screening interviews, sharing information, and exchanging resumes. Moreover, company representatives also counselled students regarding their career choices and job market requirements.
Vice-Chancellor Air University, Air Marshal (Retd) Javed Ahmed said that such events provide a common platform for students and job providers. Hence, the talent gets the recognition and ways to channel their inner strengths and energies, and employers get the best for their companies.
He mentioned that post-COVID 19, virtual networking options are very important as employers and employees prefer to connect through virtual platforms.
He added that as part of CPEC interventions, the government should ensure the provision of universities at every 1000 KMs, which can serve as a major prosperity tool to help Pakistan promote education and overcome economic problems.
Director of Digital Time Communications, Nazakat Hussain, appreciated this industry-academia-youth linkage’s role in youth employment. He said that such collaborations would go a long way in the economic and social development of the country by polishing talent and creating a talent pool.
The Diabetes Centre also participated in the career fair not only to hire fresh graduates but also to raise awareness among the youth about diabetes and its symptoms.
Pepsi, Air Blue, Nayatel, Meezan Bank, Soneri Bank, UBL, Askari Bank, Ufone, ProPakistani, PTCL, Huawei, Fauji Cements, Digital Time Communications, The Diabetic Centre and many other prestigious organizations participated in the Career Fair 2022.