A recruitment-focused networking event in Dubai is hoping to give job seekers fresh opportunities and offer employers new ways to find the best talent.

The second Pink Slip Dubai event, to be held tonight at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Media City, aims to connect UAE employers and recruiters with those seeking new opportunities in a range of industries.

Set in an informal environment, the monthly event will now feature talks by experts to help guide and give advice to out-of-work professionals or those looking for a career change.

Lourda Sexton, Founder of Pink Slip Dubai, said the reason to start the group was borne out of her own frustrations. "I have witnessed first-hand the difficulties faced by job seekers in getting in touch with recruiters and employers and wanted to bridge the gap," she said.

"Recruiters and employers are bombarded with CVs everyday. This event gives them the platform to move beyond the CV and interact with people and screen potential candidates without ploughing through countless resumes online."

A former business development professional, Sexton said the first Pink Slip Dubai event held in October received "a pretty good response" from both job seekers and employers.

"I think the main frustration is the difficulty for those looking for jobs to get access to recruiters and employers in the current environment.

"The event makes it easier for them to interact face-to-face with potential employers and make a bigger impact," said Sexton.

Pink Slip parties are quite popular in the West, with the concept gaining popularity during the 1990s' dot com crash. It has since seen a worldwide revival in the past year during the global economic crisis.

"In the current environment when jobs are rare, the most important thing is to be innovative in your approach to job search," said Sexton.

Pre-registration is essential to attend Pink Slip Dubai.

Admission fee is Dh100, inclusive of a complimentary drink. To register, go to www.pinkslipdubai.com.

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