CFA Society Bahrain hosts its Career Day 2019

CFA Career Day 2019 under the patronage of the Ministry of Labor and Social Development welcomed more than 300 attendees for its 2nd Edition.

The largest career event was held in strategic partnership with the Supreme Council of Women, INJAZ Bahrain, LinkedIn and the International Coach Federation (Bahrain Chapter).

The event hosted more than 20 regional and global speakers, 15 employers, and an exclusive line up of one-on-one mentorship sessions, and strategic workshops.

“The second edition of our Career Day welcomed graduates and students that were keen to enhance their career prospects, strengthen their skills and to connect with potential employers,” CFA Society Bahrain President Mahmoud Nawar, said.

“Our career event combines multiple verticals which includes gaining insight from regional speakers and seasoned entrepreneurs, one on one mentorship sessions and access to workshops from experts in different sectors. Our aim for this platform is to provide concrete opportunities, broaden their scope through our rich network, and gain skills that are required for the disrupted future.”

Main global speakers of the event included Eric Sim - Entrepreneur, Bobby Henebry - Entrepreneur, and a Specialist in Blockchain & Wealth Management, and Malek Osseiran - Head of Gulf LTS, LinkedIn.  

The four workshops focused on several trending topics such as tackling disruption, the Future of employability, and how to navigate through new work environments.  Sixteen workshop speakers delivered sessions focused on disruption, social media, innovation, finance and more.

The CFA Society Bahrain Career Day is the largest career event in the Kingdom. Each year, the event hosts regional and global speakers from various industries and sectors. Attendees get the opportunity to broaden their horizons, expand their capabilities through intensive career activities, insightful networking sessions with high caliber attendees, and join workshops hosted by key people. The event includes Bahrain’s financial institutions, companies & recruiters all under one roof.