University builds on China careers fair success to attract top recruiters

Cardiff University joined GW4 Alliance partners (Bath, Bristol and Exeter universities) to hold Careers Fairs in Beijing and Shanghai, building on the success of the inaugural event in Shanghai last year. The GW4 Careers Fairs in China attracted the largest employer brands from the world of graduate recruitment including organisations such as Abercrombie and Fitch, Apple, IBM and Nielsen amongst many others. Following the popularity of the GW4 Careers Fair in 2015, an additional number of large recruiters from the Asia Pacific region joined this year's events. Employers praised the events for the number of high-quality graduates attending and for their smooth organisation. Leaf Ye, Senior Recruiter, Abercrombie & Fitch (Asia), says: "The GW4 Career Fairs offered a great opportunity for Abercrombie & Fitch to connect with a diverse group of graduates with high quality academic backgrounds, as well as a strong employability profile. We enjoyed a really memorable experience and opportunity to meet such great candidates. My team appreciated being invited to such successful fairs and are already looking forward to participating next year." The GW4 Careers Fairs increased the scope of job opportunities for many Chinese graduates from Cardiff University, as well as contributing to the growing global reputation of the institution.