Career Conference

Arrival, Registration and Networking Reception     Guests, attendees, employers, sponsors, and speakers arrive, register, and engage in early networking.

Conference Opening Remarks

Welcome address, introduction to the Career Conference, and overview of the day’s objectives.

Mrs. Chinenye Gift E

Shaping the Future of Work: Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Keynote Session This keynote will set the tone for the conference by exploring the future of careers, talent development, recruitment, employability, and how professionals and organizations can prepare for the changing world of work.

What Employers Need in Today’s Workforce

This panel will bring together employers, HR leaders, and business professionals to discuss the realities of recruitment, workforce expectations, professionalism, and what truly makes candidates stand out in today’s workplace. Suggested Discussion Areas:

• What employers are really looking for
•  Professionalism and workplace readiness
•  Skills, attitude, and employability
•  Common gaps employers observe in candidates
•  What young professionals need to understand about the modern workplace

Audience Q&A Session

Participants will engage directly with panelists through guided questions and audience interaction.

Break / Networking / Sponsor Visibility

Structured networking time for attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, panelists, and employers.

Business, Talent, and Opportunity in a Changing Economy

This session will focus on business growth, workforce strategy, talent access, economic realities, opportunity creation, and how professionals and organizations can remain relevant in a changing economy. Suggested Discussion Areas:

•  The relationship between business growth and talent
• Why organizations need the right people to scale
•  How the economy is shaping jobs and careers
•  The future of employment and entrepreneurship
•  How talent and opportunity can be better connected in Port Harcourt and beyond

Closing Session

Conference closing remarks, sponsor and partner recognition, appreciation to speakers and participants, and official close of PH Career Connect & Job Fair 2026.

Festival of Jobs

Registration, Check-In and Entry Attendees arrive at the venue, complete check-in, receive orientation, and prepare for the day’s activities.

Miss Amarachi Joy

Inside Recruitment: What Job Seekers Must Know Before Meeting Employers

This session is designed to prepare participants before the official opening of the job fair. It will help job seekers understand what recruiters and employers look for, how to approach employer booths, how to communicate confidently, and how to make the most of the recruitment environment. Suggested Discussion Areas:

• What recruiters notice first in candidates
• Common mistakes job seekers make during recruitment events
• How candidates should prepare before meeting employers
• How to make a strong first impression
• What employers expect during recruitment interactions
• What job seekers should do after meeting a recruiter

Transition and Employer Booth Final Set-Up

Panel closes, participants reposition, and employers complete final booth preparations.

Festival of Jobs Officially Opens

Activities Include:

• Employer booth visits
• Direct recruiter interaction
•  Job opportunity awareness
•  Submission of applications
•  CV collection
•  Talent sourcing
•  Initial screening conversations
• Employer branding and candidate engagement

On-the-Spot Interview Sessions

Selected employers and recruiters begin live interviews and screening conversations with candidates.

CV Clinic and Career Support Desk

Participants can access quick support in the following areas:

•  CV review
•  Career guidance
•  Recruitment readiness
•  Interview preparation support
•  Employer approach guidance

Networking / Break Window

Short break and informal professional networking session.

Second Recruitment Engagement Window

Continuation of:

•  Candidate engagement
• Employer interaction
•  Interview sessions
•  Opportunity conversations
•  Direct job fair networking

Day 2 Closing Wrap-Up

Summary of the recruitment day, appreciation to participating employers and recruiters, and transition into Day 3 – Career Conference.