Again, the Universidad Austral The university hosted the Job Fair, which grows in popularity each year with the number of organizations visiting the Pilar Campus to connect with students and young professionals. This year, 55 companies and organizations from all industries participated, showcasing their internship programs, career paths, and current job openings.  

During the day, students from all majors at the University – including nearly 100 students who traveled from RosarioThey interacted with recruiters, asked questions, played games, and learned about the history and culture of the participating companies. Another service available to attendees was Bumerizate, Bumeran's space where they could have their professional photo taken, write their first CV, or receive interview preparation advice.. 

There were also talks designed to help them develop their professional careers: 

• Carolina Cianfagna, A graduate of the Master's in Business Law from this institution and CEO of We Global Talent, provided guidelines on how to work for clients abroad from Argentina.  
• The consulting firm Direcciona shared tips for successfully navigating individual and group interviews. 
• The Institute of Family Sciences organized a virtual workshop on Professional Schemes for family counselors and graduates in Family Sciences, taught by three of its graduates: Celeste García, Fernando Rabita and Daniela Bertuni. 
• Micaela EntiveroA graduate of the Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, she shared her testimony with students and gave a talk about the professional development opportunities offered by the degree.  

Austral's values ​​aligned with organizations 

Before the Fair began, participating companies were treated to a welcome brunch and a presentation by Agustina Ortelli, Student Welfare Coordinator for the University Life program. In her presentation, Agustina explained the program and how, through its various sub-areas, it helps students develop values ​​and soft skills such as teamwork, solidarity, resilience, and leadership, among other highly sought-after skills in today's job market. The presentation was very well received, and attendees expressed that the values ​​promoted by the University are aligned with what organizations are looking for in candidates today.  

To close the activity, and as a way of thanking them, the Graduates and Professional Development Department presented a symbolic award to the organizations that have supported this initiative uninterruptedly for the past 5 years: Techint Group, PwC, Raízen, Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes, L'Oréal, Unilever, Grupo Peñaflor and Nestlé.  

Call, growth, synergy 

“We are very pleased with this year’s turnout, both for the diversity of industries that participated and for the constant flow of students, professors, and university officials who took advantage of this opportunity, visited the booths, and showed their interest in learning about the skills, abilities, and competencies that the market needs to fill today,” said María Manson, Director of the Department of Graduate Studies and Professional Development. She added, “All of this would not have been possible without the work of a great team. When we work together, as in this case, the objectives are met, and the satisfaction with the results is even greater.” 

Graduates at the booths 

Graduates and alumni from various university programs participated in the Fair, representing the companies where they work. They were very approachable and spoke with students about their professional development and the opportunities their organizations offer. They all agreed that it is always a joy to return to Austral University, which they consider their second home.  

Austral graduates who visited the 2024 Job Fair:

• Micaela D'AngeloFCB (Nestlé) graduate 
• Agustín BreaFCE Graduate (ABN Digital) 
• Florence CeladaFCB Graduate (Dis-Group)
• Magalí Roldán, Graduated FCE (Mastellone Hnos.) 
• Josefina Pereyra Iraola, FCB Graduate, (Pan American Energy) 
• Federico Piccone, FCE Graduate (First Chair) 
• Guillermo Pereyro, FCE Graduate (Rednodo Digital) 
• Florencia García LombardiniFCE Graduate (PwC) 
• Emerald BaginiGraduate of FCE (Quilmes Brewery and Malting Company) 
• Tobias Atchabaian, Graduate of FCE (Quilmes Brewery and Malting Company) 
• Martina MeisnerGraduated FCE, (Tetra Pak) 
• Sofia PiñeiroFCB Graduate (Doctors Without Borders) 
• Valentina RivasFI Graduate (ABN Digital)
• Thomas SchweizerFI Graduate (ABN Digital) 
• Gastón Pannunzio, FI Graduate (ABN Digital) 

All the photos from the 2024 Job Fair are at this link: https://bit.ly/4c5mXLf