Kuwait Finance House (KFH) participated in 4 different career fairs; at Gulf University for Science and Technology (GUST), Kuwait Technical College (Ktech) under the title “With You Along the Road 4,” American International University (AIU) titled “Join Us in Creating the Future,” and at the College of Business Administration in Kuwait University. These participations underscore the Bank`s efforts to recruit young national talent and invest in their skills to prepare them for the job market.

KFH Executive Manager Talent Acquisition, Abdullah Al-Khamis, emphasized the bank`s commitment to participating in career fairs held by Kuwaiti colleges and universities. This participation reflects KFH`s dedication to attracting and developing young Kuwaiti talent to the highest standards, while also offering job opportunities and fostering their skills.

Talent Development

At KFH`s pavilion during the career fairs, Al-Khamis mentioned that a dedicated team from KFH`s HR department presented available job opportunities at the bank. The team also answered students` inquiries and informed them about the bank`s operations, its various departments, and the banking sector`s role in developing and refining young talents` skills. Furthermore, KFH team highlighted the Bank`s efforts to support and encourage these talents to enter diverse economic sectors within the job market.

Al-Khamis explained that the career fairs at the universities hosted major local companies from the private and government sectors. These companies are known for their valuable contributions in providing job and training opportunities for young Kuwaiti graduates entering the labor market. The event saw a significant turnout from various groups, including recent and experienced Ktech College students, as well as senior students seeking job or training prospects.

Job Interviews

KFH, through its acquisition team, conducted training workshops at the College of Business Administration, Kuwait University, for over 60 senior students to prepare them for future job interviews.

According to Al-Khamis, students participating in the workshops benefited from a realistic CV preparation simulation and formal interviews conducted by KFH professionals. To further assist them, a visual presentation highlighting common errors in their submitted job applications was created to prevent these mistakes in future formal interview settings.

Recognizing the value of hands-on experience, KFH is eager to offer workshops and practical application opportunities in diverse areas. These will greatly enhance students` comprehension of theoretical knowledge.

Recognition

KFH`s valuable contributions to career fairs earned it recognition for its robust support of universities and students through diverse initiatives.

KFH stands out for its commitment to providing opportunities for newly graduated Kuwaiti youth. It invests in their training and development to build proficient banking teams, leveraging its extensive expertise across various sectors. With a broad scope encompassing retail and corporate banking, investment, Treasury, and IT, KFH offers diverse employment avenues. This dedication to nationalization has been repeatedly acknowledged by prestigious awards.