Today, Abai University hosted a job fair featuring leading French and other international companies, aimed at students and graduates. The event sought to introduce young people to opportunities in the international labour market, facilitate employment and help them take their first steps towards building a professional career.

The fair was organised by the Sorbonne-Kazakhstan Institute at Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University, with the support of the Embassy of France in Kazakhstan. The participating organisations included CCI France Kazakhstan, Fondation Lumières, ALSTOM, Schneider Electric, Bonduelle, Legrand, Air Astana, L’Oréal, Novotel, La Tartine, Almaty International Airport, Turkish Airlines and other well-known companies, which presented their current vacancies and career opportunities.

At the opening ceremony, Consul General of France in Kazakhstan Maxim Géranger delivered a speech, highlighting that the fair offers young people a wide range of opportunities to successfully launch their professional careers.

“Today, Abai University is hosting an important international event. This is an excellent opportunity for students. At the fair, young people can meet company representatives directly, learn about available vacancies and submit their CVs. They can also find out about internship opportunities. Most importantly, they have the chance to communicate directly with employers and familiarise themselves with the requirements of the modern labour market,” the Consul General emphasised.

In her remarks, Director of the Sorbonne-Kazakhstan Institute Ainur Sabitova highlighted the importance of international academic cooperation between Abai University and French higher education institutions. In particular, she noted that the establishment of the Sorbonne-Kazakhstan Institute and the opening of the University of Lorraine branch had taken Kazakh-French educational cooperation to a new level.

During the fair, participants were introduced to the activities of leading companies and their available vacancies. They also received explanations of employment requirements and the conditions for participating in internship programmes. In addition, a roundtable discussion was held on employers’ expectations and recruitment requirements. Mock interviews were organised for job seekers in English, French, Russian and Kazakh, giving them an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the main candidate selection criteria.

Young people were also provided with practical advice on applying for jobs, preparing effective CVs and successfully completing job interviews.

It is worth noting that a Turkish Airlines ticket for the Paris–Almaty–Paris route will be raffled among the fair participants as part of the event.

Such job fairs involving international companies and targeting young people in Kazakhstan undoubtedly help expand opportunities to enter the international labour market, strengthen professional connections and build successful careers.

«Abai University» Media Centre