The British Council's Education UK programme, on February 24, organised Employers' Fair as the last stop for the series at the University of Glasgow, which is the fourth oldest university in the UK. Welcoming the Pakistani delegation with the famous Scottish hospitality, Jane Weir, Director of Careers Services at the University of Glasgow, said: "We are delighted to welcome this delegation of employers from Pakistan and to host their visit to Scotland."
Students from not only University of Glasgow but eight other universities from Scotland including the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, University of Abertay Dundee, University of Sterling, Glasgow Caledonian University, University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University Edinburg, University of the West of Scotland and University of Strathclyde, flocked to the employers' stalls to speak to them about opportunities in Pakistan.
Engro Corp also brought on board a resume-building expert and behavioural consultant, who helped students make an effective CV; students were much appreciative of the gesture by the company. Abacus Consulting was particularly impressed by the students who visited the Fair. "In terms of career goals, the quality of students here is very impressive, they knew exactly what they wanted to do and why they wanted to do it", said Fatima Asad-Said.
Among students attending was law student, Sadia Fayyaz from the University of Sterling, who was offered an internship with one of Pakistan's top law firms, Surridge & Beecheno. "I'm so happy; this is exactly what I wanted to do. I'm extremely grateful to the British Council and everyone for organising this."
23 years old Masooma, who is studying aero-space engineering at the University of Glasgow and is the youngest and also the only girl in her class said: "This fair is a great way for those so far way from home to see that there are great things happening in Pakistan." This marks the end of the series of Employers Fairs by the British Council in the UK but the beginning of what will hopefully be long lasting, beneficial relationships between employers, students and universities.-PR