Qatar University's (QU) Student Career Development Association, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Qatar Career Development Center (QCDC), concluded the first career development camp for university students.
Sponsored by Ahlibank, the camp aimed to empower graduating students by equipping them with essential skills to facilitate a smooth transition into the job market.
Abdulrahman Telfat, director of Qualifying and Skill Development at the Ministry of Labour, emphasised the camp's objective of establishing direct communication with graduating students to aid their entry into the job market.
He described the camp as an opportunity for participants to identify in-demand specialisations and the requisite skills to enhance their qualifications for the job market.
Mohamed al-Hafiz, president of QU's Student Association, said the camp featured 14 training workshops, practical activities and simulations of job interviews, offering students insights into the most sought-after specialisations in the job market.
Saad al-Kharji, career programmes and services manager at the QCDC, said: "The turnout for the camp demonstrates students' awareness of the importance of these types of skills and complementary training to enhance their academic qualifications.”
Saad al-Kaabi, head of human resources at Ahlibank, said: “Through our job interviews, we have observed that resumes are not always organised, and sometimes applicants are not adequately prepared. This camp focused on developing these skills. I would like to thank QU and the Ministry of Labour for their outstanding performance.”
In a statement, Dr Abdulla al-Mulla, director of Student Activities Department, at QU, said the camp aimed to instill the correct culture of career development among university students.
Rizan Ahmed al-Sheikh, a third-year computer science student, said: “The camp taught me skills that I did not expect to be beneficial in the workplace. It shed light on skills we are familiar with in our daily lives, such as leadership, which is crucial even in self-leadership, not just leading a team.”
Yousef Hussein, a mathematics major student from the College of Education, said: "The camp is incredibly beneficial for any student, whether at QU or any other institution. It offered crucial workshops for any graduate approaching the job market or trying for self-improvement."
There were 200 participants in the camp and more than 100 interviews conducted. A total of 43 participants were accepted according to camp criteria.
