Career Day

Stemming from the desire of Bethlehem University to help its prospective graduates find suitable jobs, and in order to foster better ties with alumni, the Counseling Office held the annual Career Day.

Last year, 85 potential employers attended; many of them were actually B.U. graduates themselves. This year, 35 organizations participated, given the political and economic situation prevailing. Approximately 400 students attended.

The significantly smaller number did not damped the enthusiasm of the Preparatory Committee, nor did it prevent the students from making all preparations necessary to make them look good in front of the employers. It is quite interesting that a number of those coming to the University as potential employers were in the same situation themselves when they studied at Bethlehem University.

In the days and weeks leading to Career Day, students were informed about the event, its significance, and the prospects that it opens. Moreover, two workshops were held on resume writing and job search, in order to help the prospective graduates focus their skills and capabilities on market needs and employer requirements. Given the difficult political situation prevailing in the Country, jobs are more difficult to come by, so by holding Career Day at this time in particular, the University is expressing its dedication to the well being of its graduates, whether they are still in the University or if they became employers themselves.

Sansour Hall in the Social and Cultural Center was divided into small booths, with each area designated as a small office for the participating institutions. Students entered into each “office,” met with the potential employer, and presented the resumes they wrote during the preparatory sessions.

This year more than ever Career Day is about hope. It is about young graduates seeking a normal and secure life, and acting in determination against the odds in order to realize that dream.

In his welcoming remarks, Prof. Manuel Hassassian, Executive Vice President, welcomed the visiting representatives of the business sector, and stated that Career Day stems from the University’s philosophy to revitalize Palestinian society, its institutions and organizational structures, especially when taking into consideration the current era of political instability.

Prof. Hassassian also noted that in the past, many students found employment as a result of their participation in Career Day. In the end of his welcoming remarks, Prof. Hassassian expressed thanks to the participating representatives of the business sector.

Following are some pictures we took during Career Day: