Media Release

Dubai, Aug 2: Konkan Yuva Dubai in joint collaboration with YAM (Young Adults Ministry in St Mary’s Catholic Church, Dubai), organised ‘Future to be Bright’ career development and jobseekers webinar July 30 via Zoom platform.

The session was graced by Words of Spiritual Wisdom by Dr Fr Rolphy Pinto SJ, who hails from Mangaluru (Shirthady), currently working as an assistant professor in Pontifical Gregorian University (PUG), Rome.

Professionals in the field of talent acquisition and management, Avil Pinto and Valencia Fernandes and Venzil Fernandes were the speakers of the day. Kokan Yuva with president Viyon Robin Veigues and executive members were present. Leaders from various church communities joined the webinar. Alicia Pereira, chief coordinator welcomed the gathering. Vinette Lobo introduced the speakers and Doltan Dias delivered the vote of thanks. The Zoom meeting was coordinated by Lavita D’Souza and Benzeeta D’Souza.

The speakers focused on insightful knowledge about the UAE markets, most promising career paths, best job search portals, general etiquettes, tips to prepare for a virtual interview, maintaining a strong online presence via an active LinkedIn profile, using online tools for an effective job search, creating a visual CV, tailoring CV, cover letter, organising data from searches and maintaining go to folder with essential documents.

Along with few key points:

• Strategic Job Search Tools & Tips
• Job Market Trends 2021
• Power of an Effective CV & Cover Letter
• Promoting Digital Presence (LinkedIn)
• Interviewing Etiquettes

Over 250 registered participants were benefited by this event. The speakers were kind enough to offer help in terms of career guidance, and mentoring. An astonishing and positive response was received directly from participants towards the end of the session.