Siemens participated in the KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) Career Fair 2014 to strengthen university relations, explore career prospects with students and consider potential in R&D.

Siemens, which explained its strategy and values to students and staff, is a founding member of the KAUST Industrial Collaboration Program (KICP).

KAUST is a graduate research university in Thuwal on the Red Sea. It has a diverse graduate student body that continues to attract, develop and invest in top local and international talent. The university offers intellectual fulfillment with a clear focus on integrating research and education, leveraging science and engineering as well as facilitating the Kingdom’s economic diversification through technological development.

With a history spanning more than 80 years in Saudi Arabia, Siemens is positioned along the electrification, automation and digitalization value chains.

Siemens’ commitment to education and technological advancement in the Kingdom resonates with that of KAUST hence the decision to participate at the KAUST Career Fair on Oct. 22 and 23.

Waleed Hefni, head of HR, said: “Our decision to participate this year, and in previous years, is business focused. Companies are competitive through people and this career fair provides an opportunity to engage among the best.”

The two-day event, attended by more than 350 students, included a comprehensive program wherein Siemens provided an overview of the company’s strategy, Vision 2020, responded to questions from students in a panel discussion and hosted several candidates in pre-arranged interviews. In addition, relationships with key senior staff at KAUST were initiated.

Siemens is a founding member of the KAUST Industrial Collaboration Program (KICP) that aims to intensify cooperation with industry both locally and abroad.

Jerry McDonald, lead career counselor at KAUST said: "Students provided exceptionally positive feedback about Siemens’ presentation and participation in the panel discussion.”