Career Development and Employer Relations

Jane Tatterton, Coordinator

Phone: 02-6941276

Email: jane.tatterton@hct.ac.ae

The Career Development and Employer Relations (CER) division presents programs and provides services throughout the year to assist current ADWC students and alumnae in defining and achieving their short-term and long-term career goals.

The Career Resource Centre is used by students and alumnae who are seeking help with their career choices, enhancing their skills and searching for employment or further educational opportunities. ADWC's graduates are successfully hired across the UAE in a variety of career paths.

CER provides the following career development services:

• individual career coaching programs and workshops;
• extensive resources and reference materials;
• information on post graduate overseas study, including student guidance through the processes;
• assistance with the search for summer internships;
• job postings of part-time, full-time and summer opportunities.

CER also provides supporting services in the areas of research on job market trends and in identification of contemporary methodologies in CV writing, job searching and employment market analysis.

Employer Relations

CER actively supports the community and employers by hosting a number of career events each year, including Career Opportunities Fairs, Company Days and other employer-led activities. These events network potential graduates and employers and increase employment opportunities for graduates.

In addition, CER publicizes information on external educational career events taking place throughout the UAE that provide a platform for graduate career opportunities.

The Career Development and Employer Relations team is dedicated to educating students and graduates about career decision-making and career development by providing lectures, workshops, career events and resources to assist students and alumnae in their quest to define their career direction within the dynamic UAE employment market.

The services and resources offered by CER assist students and alumnae with their career development to enable a successful transition from college into the workforce. Career counseling and job search assistance is provided to students, graduates and alumnae. Partnerships with employers and the community are fostered to ensure employment opportunities for graduates.