AUK Hosts 14th Annual Career Fair

AUK held its 14th annual Career Fair where each year employers from leading companies across Kuwait visit campus to discuss future employment opportunities with AUK students. This initiative is part of AUK's commitment to providing its students with opportunities to meet face-to-face with future employers to explore possible career options. During the fair, students spoke with different professionals and were offered advice on how to apply for jobs. "It's nice to be able to walk up to any booth and have a face-to-face interaction with company representatives, an experience that you can't always get over e-mail," said one student attending the fair.

The Career Fair was organized by AUK's Alumni Affairs and Career Development Department and took place in the AUK auditorium where 23 local and multinational companies in Kuwait met and spoke with AUK students about possible career paths they could pursue. The Career Fair was open to AUK students and graduates, offering a wide spectrum of full-time employment and internship opportunities. This year's event was sponsored by the National Bank of Kuwait and Kuwait Finance House (Platinum Sponsors); and KAMCO Investment Company, Nestle, and Lufthansa German Airlines (Gold Sponsors).

AUK President, Dr. Earl (Tim) Sullivan, inaugurated the Fair with the traditional ribbon cutting ceremony and a tour of the fair during which he discussed with the participating organizations their job offerings and required student qualifications.

Dr. Sullivan emphasized the importance of the Annual Career Fair as a venue for students to interact with potential employers and explore skills, personality traits, and academic qualifications that employers look for. Dr. Sullivan assured the present companies that they would "find the best and the brightest job candidates in Kuwait at AUK."

The Platinum Sponsors of the event agreed with Dr. Sullivan's characterization of AUK students. The recruiter for National Bank of Kuwait spoke very highly of AUK, saying, "On average, we will get 70-100 CVs from a career fair. At AUK, we know that regardless of the applicant's major, they will be high quality candidates. AUK offers the rigorous education and extracurricular activities necessary to help students succeed at a place like NBK." Kuwait Finance House similarly praised AUK students, "I have seen the output of AUK students who work for us, and that is what keeps us coming back. Few other universities can compare to AUK."

Dr. Sullivan also expressed that members of the Office of Alumni Affairs and Career Development are available around the year to advise AUK students. "Students can visit the center anytime and ask questions about opportunities available and how to prepare to apply for jobs. A lot of young people do not know how to prepare for a job application or interview. Our counselors there are available to give guidance and assistance to those students," he explained.

Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs Abir Tannir, one of the primary coordinators of this year's fair, expressed confidence in the efficacy of the Career Fair, "Our 14th Annual Career Fair covered most of the majors offered by AUK. Exhibitors were spread on a wide spectrum including our platinum sponsors NBK and KFH, along with various companies in retail, finance and auditing, communications and media, training and education, information technology, trade and tourism, energy, aviation and much more. It is always inspiring to see AUK Alumni representing their companies at the fair and meeting current and graduating students as well as their fellow alumni."

Career Fair 2018 Confirmed Participants List

Sponsorship	Company
Platinum Sponsor	Kuwait Finance House
	National Bank of Kuwait

Gold Sponsor	KAMCO Investment
	Nestle
	Lufthansa German Airlines

Silver Sponsor	ACICO Group
	Ali Abdulwahab Al-Mutawa Commercial Co.
	ABC of Kuwait
	Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait

General Participants	Alhamra Economic Consulting
	AZN O&M
	Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait
	Center for Continuing Education
	LOYAC
	Ghaliah
	American University of Kuwait
	KPMG Safi Al-Mutawa & Partners
	Al Sawan Company
	RSM Al Bazie
	Ernst & Young
	M. H. Alshaya
	Diya Uniter Company
	Alghanim Industries