Bab Rizq Jameel, a social initiative under Community Jameel Saudi whose mission is to provide income opportunities to Saudi nationals, launched its first virtual jobs fair as a digital alternative to the traditional recruitment process. The fair will take place between 17 and 21 December on an online platform in order to widen access to both the talent pool and job opportunities. Bab Rizq Jameel recently celebrated its 20th anniversary and its contributions to providing more than a million job opportunities over two decades, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 to decrease unemployment, increase the number of Saudi citizens in highly skilled jobs and boost citizens’ participation in entrepreneurial and freelance activities.
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Bab Rizq Jameel, a company that is a part of Community Jameel Saudi, is gearing up to host a Virtual Job Fair between 17-21 December. The objective of the fair is to connect organizations in search of outstanding Saudi talent, freelancers, and other job seekers across various sectors. This initiative aligns with Bab Rizq Jameel’s mandate to empower society’s members economically, by providing them with suitable job and income opportunities, and supporting young individuals in discovering roles that align with their interests and aspirations.
The job fair will take place on an online platform to ensure a broader reach to a greater pool of candidates, which will enhance cross communications and eliminate the physical and logistical hurdles associated with traditional fairs. The virtual fair also provides several solutions to connect recruiters and applicants, including providing customizable virtual booths for each recruiter, video interviews features, access to a database of applicants’ CVs, and AI-driven recommendations, as well as offering a mobile-friendly version of the Fair.
The five-days agenda includes a daily open fair, which will be held daily from 9:00 to 17:00 facilitating one-on-one interviews between recruiters and job seekers. Additionally, the agenda incorporates several workshops on various topics including preparations for personal interviews, communication skills, CV writing, and more. These workshops aim to assist individuals in developing their professional and soft skills.