UAE nationals who took part in the activities of the Youth Employment Day, organized by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization in Abu Dhabi yesterday, expressed their dissatisfaction with the low salaries offered by a large number of private sector companies participating in the event. Not even enough to cover their movements.

Citizens who arrived at the registration office for the afternoon employment interviews confirmed that they were surprised by the organizers' apology for not being able to register for interviews because of the complete numbers, which caused a state of anger among the majority. The ministry did not mention in its invitation that the registration is related to priority and precedence Attendees.

Around 700 citizens participated in the day's open recruitment activities, competing for 460 vacant jobs offered by 20 private companies and companies.

In addition, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization organized an open day for the recruitment of citizens and citizens, in which 20 companies and private establishments operating in vital economic sectors participated in offering more than 460 job vacancies for graduates from high school to doctoral degrees.

The open day for employment, organized by the ministry at the Fairmont Bab Al Bahr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, witnessed a large number of citizens and citizens. They came to register and present their identity cards about an hour before the opening of the recruitment day which started at 10 am and lasted until 4 pm. From the presentation of CVs for interviewing employees with representatives of participating companies and establishments.

The organizers of the open day were closed before 12 noon (about two hours after opening), due to the completion of the number required for conducting employment interviews, which was attended by about 700 citizens and citizens who competed for 460 vacancies.

Dozens of citizens who came to the registration office for the afternoon job interviews were surprised by the organizers' apology for not being able to register because of the completion of the numbers, which aroused their resentment. They told Emirates Al-Youm before they left without working interviews that the ministry did not mention In its invitation to register priority and precedence of attendance.

Hundreds of young people and girls conducted more than one interview, dozens of which ended with the signing of immediate employment contracts with some companies, while others received promises to respond to them soon.

On the day of employment, the participants offered more than 460 vacancies in various sectors of the vital economy, including 348 positions for high school graduates, ranging from maintenance technician, operations operator, receptionist, security officer, administrative officer, warehouse supervisor and secretary. Areas of academic specialization, such as university teachers in accounting, finance, software, engineering, technical solutions, networking, telecommunications, electricity, mechanics and public health.

The job list included computer trainers, occupational safety and health officers, computer technicians as well as a number of administrative positions, such as sales supervisor, administrative clerk, government relations officer, graphic designer, communications center agent and accountant.

During the event, citizens who were looking for work praised the good organization of the open day and the mechanism of job interviewing. A number of them emphasized that such events create opportunities that are no longer available in the public sector because of the lack of vacancies.

Others expressed dissatisfaction with the job privileges provided by some private sector companies involved, such as salaries and allowances, stressing that they received job offers with salaries not exceeding 5000 dirhams.

They agreed that such salaries are not sufficient for travel expenses and are not commensurate with the potential and living conditions of citizens. On the recruitment day, participants criticized the requirement of representatives of a number of companies that interviewed them, providing expertise for applicants. Training for new employees in the technical sectors. Therefore, it is not necessary to insist on the requirement of experience, especially since the majority of the qualifications required for posts are from the high school.

Representatives of some of the participants in the open day stressed the efforts of their institutions to attract young citizens, considering that the Emiratisation is a fundamental pillar to support the national economy with cadres and competencies, stressing the efforts of their companies to design training and rehabilitation programs to raise the level of performance and excellence and provide a stable and attractive work environment for citizens. Preparing national leaders capable of managing various sectors.

80% of ADNOC applicants accepted

The ADNOC Technical Academy has offered 300 job vacancies, including 30 months of training and training at the ADNOC Academy, divided into five phases. The first includes a four-month general program on petroleum work. And second, a specialized program for three months. And a third four-month technical program. And fourthly, a 15-month periodic scientific training program. The fifth phase concerned specialized training for four months. A six-month English language foundation program was also offered with a reward of 3,000 dirhams.

According to the employment representative at the Academy, about 90 interviews were held and 80% of applicants accepted. The conditions for admission to the Academy are that the applicant is a UAE national or a citizen, that the applicant has a high school diploma or equivalent, National military service or exempted, and the age of the applicant between 17 and 25 years, and be medically fit, and pass the acceptance tests and personal interview.

He said that the benefits of the study in the Academy are to receive a monthly financial reward of AED 5,000 in the first, second and third stages, then increase to between 10 and 11 thousand and 500 dirhams, in the fourth and fifth stages, along with other functional privileges such as medical treatment, books and stationery, Training supplies, safety shoes, other training supplies, housing and transportation for eligible students.

Vacancies do not require experience

Al Ain Cooperative Society offered five vacancies during its participation in the activities of the open employment day, with salaries of 5000 dirhams. The representative of the association confirmed that they did not require the availability of experience in job applicants, which included customer service and fund clerk. The recruitment representative of the association stated that an immediate job offer was signed for one of the applicants and that five more candidates were nominated for the required positions.