SHARJAH, 18th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of the American University of Sharjah (AUS), inaugurated the AUS Career Fair 2025, welcoming 79 leading employers from diverse industries to campus.
The event provided more than 1,500 students and alumni with valuable opportunities to explore career paths, engage with top recruiters and gain insights into the evolving job market.
To prepare students for meaningful interactions with employers, the AUS Office of Advancement and Alumni Affairs (OAAA) organised Career Prep Week in the lead-up to the fair. This series of workshops covered key career skills, including CV writing, interview techniques and personal branding, ensuring students were well-equipped to make a strong impression.
Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS, said, "At AUS, we are committed to equipping our students with the skills, knowledge and networks they need to excel in their careers. The AUS Career Fair reflects our strong industry partnerships and serves as a vital platform for students and alumni to connect with leading employers and shape their professional journeys."
Reem Bardan, Executive Director of Advancement and Alumni Affairs at AUS, stated, "Our goal is to ensure career readiness by carefully selecting top employers in the region who align with the aspirations of our students and alumni."
For the first time at the Career Fair, OAAA is introducing a dedicated Career Assessment Booth in collaboration with the Abdullah Al Ghurair Foundation, as part of the Masar Al Ghurair Initiative, an artificial intelligence platform which offers personalised skills guidance, career paths and job matching for learners.
This booth aims to evaluate the hard and soft skills of AUS students and alumni, providing them with valuable insights before they embark on their job-seeking journey at the fair.
On 24th-25th February, students will have another opportunity to connect with industry leaders at the AUS Career Forum 2025, to be held under the theme "Navigating Tomorrow–A Glimpse into the Future of Careers."