sure each applicant is armed with the things they need to land a job, A Step Ahead had it.
One of the memorable scenes we witnessed during the event is seeing Saudi women, veiled or otherwise, fresh graduates or experienced One participant, Maha Al ones seeking for a new Otaibi, said, “I received my challenge having a positive finance degree last year but mindset and gusto. It’s not about handing my university didn’t tell me women jobs, it’s ensuring as what to do after. I wasn’t well that they stay in their prepared to get work and jobs and integrate them eventually I felt scared to try. When I came here, they properly in the workforce. A were willing to help me. part of making this happen lies in making them realize They showed me what was that they need to own their wrong with my CV, how I career paths. With the need to be more confident enthusiasm the ladies of and assured me that the Saudi Arabia has shown, it companies would give me a chance—There are two is proof that they are ready banks that said they will call and willing to take on the me for the next step after my challenge, one step at a time. interview with them.”
In the end, it’s all about taking the Step For most of the women job seekers in the Kingdom, it was really just a matter of bridging the gap between them and employers. Saudi nationals, as we all know are being given priority in acquiring job opportunities.
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