UAE: Konkan Yuva (Mangalorean Youth Community) Dubai held an informative session for the job seekers on June 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church Mini Hall, Oud Mehta – Dubai, U.A.E from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Rev. Fr Denis Saldanha OFM. Cap – Spiritual Director, Konkan Yuva presided and inaugurated the session with prayer by invoking almighty’s blessings along with the two expert keynote speakers of the session, Avil Pinto – HR and Supply Chain Professional, Frieslan Campina (Rainbow Milk) and a part of ‘Dubai Jobs Hunt’ (Voluntary group), Ruth Mirium Fernandes – Head of Talent Management, Santhosh – Coordinator, Vivian Fernandes – President of Konkan Yuva.
Vinay Dsouza commenced the informative session by welcoming the gathering. Vivian Fernandes – President of Konkan Yuva welcomed Rev. Fr Denis Saldana with a plant as a symbol of growing youth, along with the keynote speakers of the session. Rev. Fr Denis Saldanha addressed the gathering with a few words of encouragement to the participants on job seeking and wished good luck in their careers. Vivian Fernandes introduced the keynote speakers to the gathering. Avil Pinto took up the 1st session followed by 2nd session by Ruth Mirium Fernandes. The keynote speakers addressed on
1) How to plan your job search strategy?
2) How to get yourself noticed by prospective employers in the UAE?
3) How to create the first impression?
4) How to shine in an interview?
Avil Pinto gave insights on how to build a good resume, presentable attitude. Ruth Mirium Fernandes spoke on interview process, preparations for the interview, how to respond during the interview and what’s next after the interview. The keynote speakers were honoured with a memento as a token of gratitude by Vivian Fernandes to Avil Pinto and Smitha Priya Pinto to Ruth Mirium Fernandes. Jeethan Dcunha – Member of Konkan Yuva proposed the vote of thanks.
A total of 205 participants and the volunteers took part in this session. Sweeny Maria Dsouza concluded the session by open round questions. All the participants gave a positive response on this informative session.
