ACCA (the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants) organised a mega Virtual Careers Fair for
the business & finance students and professionals in Pakistan. Featuring
country’s over 60 top employers, the online fair offered an opportunity to over
3,500 attendees to connect with leading recruiters, learn from global career
experts and build valuable connections.
Despite the limitations
of current pandemic, ACCA embarked upon creating opportunities for the
country’s youth by bringing another first of a kind experience in Pakistan.
ACCA continues to lead the accountancy profession in Pakistan and supports
employability of its members by unlocking the power of digital and employing
innovative solutions.
Looking for best
talent in business, accounting and finance, the online fair was attended by
leading employers such as Nestlé Pakistan, KPMG, HBL, Deloitte, Unilever,
S&P Global, PTCL, K-Electric, EY, Gadoon Textile Mills, Telenor Group, Master
Tiles & Ceramics, PwC, Ufone, and Sitara Labels.
Commenting on the
success of the job fair, Hammad Azim, ACCA’s head of marketing, said:
“Keeping in mind the
challenges presented by Covid-19, to keep doors open for our students and
members to new opportunities, ACCA has doubled down on innovation. Our virtual
careers fair is just another example of how organisations can lead through
these difficult times by embracing innovative thinking and adapting to digital
solutions.”
In his welcome
address, ACCA’s head of markets – business development, Assad Hameed Khan,
said:
“We work with top
organisations in Pakistan, and around the world. And employers trust ACCA and
value our future-ready, world-class business and finance talent. For this fair,
we’re excited to be joined by top brands offering an exciting mix of jobs. And
we’ll continue to undertake similar initiatives to help realise all the career
ambitions of our country’s youth.”
The event received a
very positive feedback from all participating employers and attendees who
appreciated the overall experience of the event. The presence of major
employers and the quality of jobs advertised at the fair reinforced the value
of the accountancy profession. Employers also shared their satisfaction
regarding the strong pool of highly motivated and qualified individuals that
would help them build stronger, future-ready organisations .
The fair remained
live from 08 in the morning till 08 in the evening. On average an attendee
spent 1 hour and 17 minutes exploring different sections of the fair. In
addition to recruiters chatting live with participants, senior career experts
also delivered talks and shared valuable advice with current and aspiring
professionals.
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