Burgan Bank participates in GUST Career Fair
KUWAIT: Burgan Bank recently took part in Gulf University for Science and Technology's (GUST) 26th Career Fair alongside some of Kuwait's top employers across various sectors. The Bank's participation comes as part of its dedicated human capital development strategy and its unwavering commitment to investing in Kuwait's national talents. 'We are delighted to renew our participation in GUST's annual career fair, where we were pleased to meet some of the most aspiring and inspiring Kuwaiti talents who, with the right guidance, have great potential for leading successful and impactful careers,' said Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem, Executive Manager – Talent Acquisition at Burgan Bank.
'As Burgan continues to grow in size and aspiration, we remain committed to attracting national calibers who share our dedication to innovation and creativity and who have an aptitude for learning and problem-solving.' Over the event's three-day span, Burgan representatives had the opportunity to engage directly with young talents interested in building a career in the banking and financial sector, whether as interns or employees.
Abdulwahab Jamal Abdulraheem
Besides introducing the career fair visitors to the Bank's different departments, the representatives also highlighted Burgan's leading learning and talent development program, which caters to employees' varying needs, interests, and learning styles, setting them up for a professional experience of holistic growth. In addition, interested candidates were able to inquire about Burgan's special employee benefits and inclusive work culture.
In adherence to its committed support of the 'Let's Be Aware' (Diraya) campaign – launched by the Central Bank of Kuwait (CBK) and the Kuwait Banking Association (KBA) with the support of local banks – Burgan, represented by its human resources and talent acquisition team, shared vital banking awareness and financial literacy information with the event visitors. This included tips on secure digital banking and means to avoid the risk of fraud and scamming, as well as Burgan services and products tailored to the customers' different needs and aspirations – such as the upgraded Youth account, which caters to the modern lifestyles of young people aged 15-25.
It is worth noting that Burgan Bank remains committed to taking part in Kuwait's leading career fairs, such as Watheefti, and the employment events hosted by prominent educational institutions across the country. As a certified Great Place to Work, the Bank also exerts immense effort to invest in Kuwait's most promising talents through its robust talent development program, which includes Entelaqah for fresh hires, Ro'ya for leadership development, and a suite of educational programs tailored to specific departments and employment grades.
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