Siemens participates in KFUPM Career Day

Published May 23rd, 2010 - 06:05 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Siemens Saudi Arabia participated in the 27th King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Career Day, attracting hundreds of Saudi students willing to enroll in the different fields of work that the company offers. Students can visit the Siemens booth to learn about the company’s portfolio of products and solutions and also interact with HR personnel to learn more about future opportunities. The participation is a result of keeping in line with the policy of the company to support infrastructure development in KSA. The fair is a three day program which started on the 17th of May till the 20th of May.

 

Commenting on the participation, Thabet bin Abdul Mohsen Samman, VP of Human Resources at Siemens Saudia Arabia, noted that "We are keen believers in recruiting Saudi fresh graduates and helping them to join our competent team of engineers and technicians whereby they are trained and will be presented opportunities to grow. They will also be offered specialized trainings which are in line with their career development plans.”

 

The willing students get a fair chance of exploring and polishing their talents through trainings that Siemens initiates for the graduates selected based on merit and performance.

 

As a world leader in industry, energy and healthcare, Siemens has grown to hold leading positions in these sectors in the Kingdom with more than 1,800 employees countrywide and is always looking for the best talents. Siemens activities in Saudi Arabia date back to the early 1930s when the country imported its first power plant equipment.  From the very beginning Siemens has made a significant contribution to the development of the country’s infrastructure. Today, Siemens in Saudi Arabia is committed to supporting the careers of young Saudis through targeted professional recruitment and training programs. The company also proactively supports the government’s efforts to effect social change in the country by recruiting Saudi women and provide an appropriate environment for them to process in line with Saudi Islamic customs and traditions.