Qtel is looking to make its participation in this year’s Qatar Career Fair its most expansive ever, as the company continues to build on its ambitious Qatarization strategy.
With the company expanding its global presence into 17 countries and continuing to increase its portfolio of products and services here in Qatar, Qtel offers a huge range of potential careers, from advanced technical engineering, financial management of global investments, and international human resource disciplines, through to innovative marketing and rewarding customer service positions.
As a company with deep roots in Qatar, Qtel has also implemented a number of key employee management measures to ensure the positive development of careers for ambitious Qatari nationals, helping them to build leadership skills and develop strategically-valuable knowledge and experiences.
The Career Fair will take place at Qatar International Exhibition Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the Heir Apparent, and is jointly organized by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development; Qatar Petroleum (QP); Qatar University; and The Ministry of Labour.
According to Sheikh Saud bin Nasser Al Thani, Executive Director, General Services and Group Human Resources, Qtel, “Qtel is constantly growing, both in Qatar and internationally, which is creating a new wave of career opportunities for ambitious graduates. Not only do we aim to be the preferred choice for communications for our customers, we also believe there is scope to be the preferred choice for new graduates seeking a hugely rewarding career with a genuinely Qatari company.”
Specialists from across The Qtel Group will be available on the Qtel stand at the Career Fair to explain the qualifications and opportunities within specific business units within Qtel. In addition, there will be a series of displays of advanced telecommunications technology for visitors to interact with.
Qtel has firmly established itself as an employer of choice in recent years, boasting a dynamic work environment that offers employees opportunities to reach their goals and career aspirations. Qtel’s operations cover a population of over half a billion people and boasts an international consolidated customer base of over 57.5 million in 17 countries.
The Talent Development team at Qtel is dedicated to ensuring employees pursue the exceptional training and development options Qtel has to offer. For graduates these programs include Fast Track Career Development, Career Path Progress and Leadership Development to help candidates explore their potential and develop it.
Through their Qatarization program, Qtel is dedicated to the development and creation of opportunities for Qatari nationals. This program aims to recruit, upskill and retain competent Qatari Nationals to meet the company’s growing business needs in addition to achieving a balanced workforce.
Dedicated programs include the Qatari Graduate Development program, specialized Customer Service and Administration programs, in addition to Scholarships and Sponsorships.
Qtel also has a long history of supporting local community and charity initiatives. These activities are focused on key areas including education, healthcare, environmental issues, social welfare and sport.
Sheikh Saud concludes: “Qtel has careers to inspire your imagination and take your professional life to new horizons. We are looking for people with impressive skills and a solid work ethic to help us grow, and you will find great choice of roles at Qtel.”
The Qatar Career Fair 2009 runs from 12 to 16 April 2009.
About Qtel
Qatar Telecom (Qtel) is the telecommunications service provider licensed by the Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology (ictQATAR) to provide both fixed and mobile telecommunications services in the state of Qatar. We have a presence in 17 countries and we are committed to expansion both in the MENA region and South East Asia. Our vision is to be among the top 20 telecommunications companies in the world by 2020.
