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Career Fair 2025 at the Asian Institute of Management: Advancing Purpose-Driven Careers Through Innovation and Leadership 

The Career Services Office of the Asian Institute of Management hosted Career Fair 2025 on 10 September at the AIM Campus in Makati, bringing together students, alumni, and professionals for a dynamic day of career exploration, industry engagement, and leadership insights. 

With over 40 participating employers across finance, energy, consulting, technology, and manufacturing, the fair gave attendees direct access to future career pathways while showcasing AIM’s strong industry partnerships. Alongside the fair, the Institute also facilitated 81 On-Campus Recruitment (OCR) interviews, offering participants an immediate opportunity to connect with top employers. 

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The event featured a keynote address from Emmanuel “Manny” V. Rubio, President and CEO of Meralco PowerGen (MGEN) Corporation, who highlighted the importance of innovation, sustainability, and purpose in leadership.  

Also addressing the audience was Dr. Jikyeong Kang, President of the Asian Institute of Management, who emphasized the role of education in shaping leaders capable of navigating complexity and driving transformation.  

Beyond the keynote and OCRs, participants engaged in a range of activities that made the event highly interactive and impactful: a resume photo booth by JobStreet, raffle stamp card challenges, financial wellness tips from NEXT by BPI Preferred, and the Pag-IBIG Fund Loyalty Card booth, among others. These activities underscored the fair’s focus on both career readiness and holistic development. 

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To recognize the breadth of support, the Career Fair acknowledged Event Partners, Major Sponsors, Minor Sponsors, and Exhibitors: 

  • Event Partners: Accenture, Ayala Corporation, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Meralco PowerGen (MGEN), OnebyZero, and Motolite 
  • Major Sponsors: Aboitiz Equity Ventures, ACEN, Billease, FirstGen, Nestlé, Optum, Chevron Holdings Inc. (Manila Shared Services Center), Unilever 
  • Minor Sponsors: AboitizPower, Aeven, Filinvest Development Corporation, Next by BPI Preferred, Raffles & Fairmont Hotel Makati, P&A Grant Thornton, Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc., Wells Fargo, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Shopee 
  • Exhibitors: Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Coldprime Enterprises Corporation, CSI Professionals, Joy-Nostalg, Joseph Riley Recruitment Services JRRS, UnionDigital Bank, NRISG Nomura Research Institute, ARTHALAND, Western Digital, UnionBank of the Philippines, International Organization for Migration, Habitat for Humanity, Pag-IBIG Fund, Saandugo, Maxicare Healthcare Corporation, CloudEats 

Throughout the day, students and alumni benefited from networking, consultations, and interviews designed to bridge academic preparation with real-world opportunities. The fair’s success highlighted the enduring importance of purpose-driven leadership and industry-academic collaboration in shaping the future of work. 

The Career Services Office continues to provide year-round support to AIM students and alumni through career advising, recruitment programs, and leadership development initiatives. Employers and organizations interested in recruiting AIM talent or exploring partnership opportunities may contact the office via careerservices@aim.edu. 

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