The 2020 Student Recruitment Day: Bridging the gap between students and entrepreneurs

The 2020 Student Recruitment Day: Bridging the gap between students and entrepreneurs

On June 14, 2020 Center for Student Consultancy, Assistance and Startup, Can Tho University, in coordination with entrepreneurs and Can Tho City’s Center for Career Services organized the first 2020 Job Fair at the University’s Youth Stage.

By holding the Job Fair, the organizers hoped to bridge the gap between graduates-to-be or freshly graduated young people and entrepreneurs, employers and helped students find out about the job market, employers’ demands, extent of competition and suitable job opportunities. Moreover, thanks to professional advice and consultancy from the Center’s experts, students had more advantages in finding jobs, building up a personal brand and designing appropriate goals that best suit business cultures.

Coming to the Job Fair were 1.886 students, job seekers, 74 entrepreneurs with recruitment notices (25 of which conducted direct recruitment) and 839 direct recruitment requests. Also, 817 students were advised on job-seeking skills. 82 young people were consulted on working abroad, 120 on suitable jobs and 150 on personal branding and interview skills. 

Besides, 150 students had a chance to join in the second interview round and did proficiency test on specific knowledge and soft skills to earn a slot in The Fresher program of Suntory Pepsico Beverage Co.Ltd; otherwise, 120 students had an career-oriented talk to THADI Agricultural Farming Processing & Distribution Joint Stock Co. at the same date.

In general, the annual Job Fair was a great opportunity for both recruiters and fresh employees to meet their demands. Most of entrepreneurs highly appreciated the careful preparation of the organizers. It is highly recommended that students be fully aware and well-prepared to be successful in upcoming job applications.

List of Companies participating 2020 1st Job Fair