Career day

Summer is here and it's time to find a job... at least that's what many students around the UAE and those who graduated recently will start doing now.

Dubai Women's College last week held the first edition of its Employer's Day programme in a bid to help students and graduates who are seeking full-time, part-time and summer jobs.

The event, organised by the college's Career Services Office, brought together more than 40 companies representing various industries.

Dr Howard Reed, director of the Dubai Women's College, presented the participating companies with certificates of appreciation acknowledging their role in hiring Emarati talents.

Notes went around looking for what companies said they have to offer and what they were looking for in employees.

Why go for a summer job?

Claire Smith Victor, work experience coordinator at the Dubai Women's college, said: "They expose students to various organisations and help them acquire new skills. When students re-join university, they become more mature, knowledgeable and focused on what they want. Summer employment basically teaches you what to do and what not to do."

Dubai Properties

"Summer jobs are [available] from June 24 to August 23; these are paid," said Adel Al Hashimi, national training and development specialist.

Holders of high school certificates, diplomas and bachelor degrees can join.

"Attitude is very important. We need someone who is responsible and a hard worker," said Al Hashimi.

For more information: www.dubai-properties.ae

Better Homes

"We target students who are interested in sales and lease consultation. We've opened a special local sales division to encourage Emaratis," said Deepak Malathi, assistant manager, human resources.

Proficiency in English, and an interest in learning and a competitive nature are looked for. "Sales experience is needed even if done through internships," Malathi said.

For more information, log on to: www.bhomes.com

Hewlett Packard

Offers summer jobs and training programmes for fresh graduates for a year and a half. The graduates will join various HP teams for 12 to 18 months to be trained in sales, IT, consulting, marketing and finance.

"Summer jobs ... give students an idea about the world of work," said Panorea Karanakolopoulou, executive recruiting director of HP, Middle East region.

For more information, log on to: www.hp.com/go/jobs

National Bank of Dubai

For summer training, work is available in 27 departments, mainly in retail banking. High school and college students can also avail of the chance to be sponsored to study English courses at the British Council.

"We are looking for people who are patient, have interpersonal skills and flexibility," said Hessa Al Mulla, relationship manager, recruitment and emiratisation programme. "Ninety per cent of the people who work for us in the summer become permanent staff," she said.

For more information log on to: www.hp.com/go/jobs


Shangri-La Hotel

"We offer summer jobs in human resources, finance, front desk, food and beverages administration, sales and marketing," said Majid Belselah, personnel manager.
High school, diploma and bachelor degree holders can apply.

For more information, log on to: www.shangri-la.com