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CAREERS IN AFRICA: Recruitment Summits 2013

by Robin Stone

Information and networking events for students interested in working in Africa.

Global Career Company are pleased to announce the Careers in Africa Recruitment Summits, which we will be hosting in Paris, Lisbon and London on the dates below:

Paris, 12- 14 April 2013
Lisbon,10 – 12 May 2013
London, 17 – 19 May 2013

Invited candidates will have the chance to:

  • Attend pre-scheduled interviews with leading African companies and multinationals
  • Network with company executives and arrange 'on-the-spot' interviews
  • Attend company presentations and career workshops
  • Network with other international professionals

The Summits will be “invitation-only” events and will bring together graduates and professionals seeking careers in Africa with leading companies from the region. They provide unparalleled face-to-face access with leading HR Directors and Senior Business Leaders from up to 40 organisations over one weekend and feature interviews, company presentations and networking reception.

Previous attending companies include BAT, GTBank, Wood group, Chevron, Henkel, Phillip Morris, Dangote, Afreximbank, Solar Turbines, JTI, Nigerian Breweries, Safely, Aurecon, Unicem, Diageo, G4S, Nampak, Allan Gray, GSK and many more are expected. 
 
More information can be found on www.careersinafrica.com. The application deadline is 28 February 2013.

Please note that applicants must have an excellent academic track record and work authorisation for at least one African country.

Applications are welcome from candidates with:

  • Fluency in English or Portuguese
  • Work authorisation for at least one African country
  • An undergraduate degree or professional qualification