Importance of the event for CUD Students
The 2019 Career Fair at the Canadian University in Dubai is important for students as it allows them to connect and network with leading industry employers from the biggest corporations in Dubai. The event has stood from companies representing a wide variety of industries and sectors in Dubai’s diversifying and growing economy. Gathering at one venue presents an opportunity for students to seek out internship and career opportunities, while companies search out for potential young talent to join their team. These are the reasons why each year students eagerly await the annual career fair, diligently preparing their CVs. It is both a challenging and exciting experience for students as the career fair offers first glances at professional opportunities and interactions which may very well define their future.
Comparing Two Vendors
The two vendors to compare from this event are TECOM Group and the Emirates Environmental Group. TECOM is an investment conglomerate of business communities that focuses on a variety of aspects, particularly software development in broadcasting and telecommunications. It includes over 5100 companies and 76,000 employees, focusing on entrepreneurship and infrastructure growth, particularly industrial and research platforms as well as smart cities.
Meanwhile, the Emirates Environmental Group is a non-governmental organization consisting of government agencies, corporations, universities, and think tanks, along with individual members passionate about their mission. Their goal is environmental protection and the promotion of sustainable development. The organization is activism-based and does not focus on profitability.
Importance of networking
Networking has become a vital part of the professional business environment. It helps to establish relationships, both personal and professional that may benefit one’s career growth and development. It can be anything from simple advice to recommending one for a job that could kickstart a successful career. Networking is crucial in a job search since many jobs are not actively advertised and managers like to hire from within or based on a recommendation. According to Forbes, a relay within the industry is just as important since it allows for the exchange of information and ideas among specialists and professionals.
In the complexity of modern industry and innovation, all aspects of work could benefit from a range of inputs and discussions to the major problems. Therefore, relay and networking allow building collaboration across private, government and non-profit sectors to provide holistic solutions.1 Industries must exchange information to understand and help each other create stability in rapidly changing contexts of a modern globalized world.
Impact of this kind of events
Events such as the annual Career Fair have a profound impact on the university, students, and the industries. First, it recognizes the Canadian University in Dubai as a competent educational institution that produces strong professionals and worthy of partnership with industry leaders. Second, as discussed previously, it has a significant impact on students’ future careers as they are able to network and seek out opportunities ranging from internships to post-graduate jobs that would build their resumes and allow for a first-rate experience.
Lastly, the industry benefits from the influx of young, energetic, and innovative specialists who are seeking to create change and establish themselves. A job fair is a vital social and professional event that has positive employment outcomes and contributes to labor market development, particularly supporting the local region and economy. Therefore, the impact of the event is undoubtedly far-reaching and long-lasting, justifying the need to continue hosting career fairs for years to come.
Reference List
Debevoise, N. D., ‘Why Networking Is Good For The World, And How To Do It Well‘, Forbes, 2018. Web.
Footnotes
- N. D. Debevoise, ‘Why Networking Is Good For The World, And How To Do It Well‘, Forbes, 2018. Web.