DATES for the diary WRITER: Denisa Zichackova, CEMS Career Services Manager
Career Forum 2010 riding on the success of 2009
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In 2009, the Career Forum became a highly successful stand-alone two-day event with 1,100 participants. This year’s forum will be no exception in terms of popularity and importance. The new concept of the Career Forum has raised high interest among students, alumni and corporate partners. This year, a number of services have been added with the aim to even better satisfy student, alumni and corporate partner needs and expectations. More than 40 corporate partners will be present at the forum. A record number of companies intend to conduct interviews with students, and for the first time this year, companies will also interview young alumni.
guidance group sessions will be organised with the aim of enhancing students’ self-awareness and preparation for the world of work. CEMS Corporate Partners will have the opportunity to meet all member schools representatives and discuss further possibilities of cooperation. CEMS Corporate Relations Manager Stefano Gnes confirms:
“The Career Forum is not just a high point from a recruitment point of view but also a golden opportunity Statistics at the time of writing confirm recent to share ideas, benefit from the expertise of the trends – after a crisis year, the hard times in terms very best and build up your personal network. We of recruitment seem to be forgotten as a record feel that we offer a comprehensive package that number of CEMS Corporate Partners are offering answers all the needs.” pre-scheduled interviews for students and young The social networking side has not been neglected alumni. either. A large-scale buffet dinner and party is being The attendance at this year’s event is very much in hosted in one of the trendiest venues in Central line with last year’s edition. Just as encouraging Europe as a fitting close to what promises to be is the number of skill seminars being offered by a great event. companies and academics. Also, a number of career | 13 |
44 CEMS Corporate Partners are participating in the 2010 Career Forum
34 CEMS Corporate Partners are offering prescheduled interviews to students
14 CEMS Corporate Partners are offering prescheduled interviews to young alumni (0-4 years after graduation)
18 CEMS MIM-accredited half-day skill seminars are being offered to 400 students
800 CEMS Students applied for pre-scheduled interviews
700+ CEMS Students registered for accredited skill seminars