Innovative job fair held at Sri City

Hyderabad: Employability Bridge, a First Meridian Company and a leading talent acquisition and placement organisation in collaboration with Sri City Integrated Business City, hosted the ‘Flag (First Look at Aspiring Graduates) Intelligent Job Fair’ at the Sri City Trade Centre on Tuesday. This groundbreaking event brought together 10 prominent manufacturing companies and over 380 talented candidates, including those with engineering degrees, diplomas, and ITI qualifications passed out in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

After screening 363 candidates who appeared for interview, the candidates were allowed to attend interviews of companies of their choice. They were from various colleges across Andhra Pradesh, and majority being from Nellore and Tirupati districts. A total of 150 candidates cleared the interview and obtained offers of employment from respective companies.

This pioneering hiring event, designed to connect Sri City’s industrial units with qualified job seekers, utilised advanced technology to streamline the selection process, ensuring optimal matches between candidates and employers. The job fair attracted participation from various industrial units, including Alf Engineering, NS Nippon Seiki, Brakes India, Daikin, Axeelent, Toray, Astrotech Steel, Sundaram Fasteners and Alstom, all of which utilised the event to recruit new employees. EmployabilityBridge’s sophisticated platform played a crucial role in the event, granting companies access to a diverse talent pool from multiple colleges in a single day.

This innovative approach not only made the hiring process more efficient but also provided students with valuable insights into company expectations. Dr Ravindra Sannareddy, Founder and Managing Director of Sri City, said: “We believe that investing in our clients’ workforce is essential for sustained growth. The partnership with EmployabilityBridge and the FLAG initiative aligns perfectly with our vision. Together, we aim to empower youth in the region and create a talent pool that meets industry demands.” Emmanuel Justus, CEO of EmployabilityBridge, added, “Flag is a game-changer, and we are thrilled to support industries in matching their manpower needs with qualified and suitable candidates seeking the right opportunities.”