FORWARD 2010 IN NUMBERS

  

VISITORS

FORWARD 2011's striking visitor's rate, 51 600 coming from Lebanon and the region, was the greatest sign of recognition and tribute that could be given to the forum for its 11th Anniversary. This has provided the participating companies the opportunity to recruit the best qualified Lebanese talent while grasping at the same time a thorough idea of the market.

• 51,600 visitors divided as follows:

6,150 between the age of 17 and 20; 21,150 between the age of 21 and 26; 16,000 between the age of 27 and 35; 8,300 above the age of 35.

20,600 were females and 31,000 were male.

8,300 looking for education; 8,300 looking for products & services to develop their career path; 35,000 looking for job opportunities (65% looking for better opportunities while 35% were in between jobs & fresh graduates).

The above figures clearly show that FORWARD remains the number one recruitment fair in the region by attracting an ever increasing number of visitors from different ages and genders, all looking for great opportunitie.

 

EXHIBITORS

FORWARD 2011 featured more participating local, regional and multinational companies than ever before. These 151 leading firms were present in full force, displaying their profile to 1000's of visitors and providing more than 6000 job offers for all levels.

• 151 exhibitors over an area of 8000sqm

117 Leading Multinational, Regional and Local Companies in the Employment & Internship Area

34 Academic Institutions, Training and Cultural Centers in the Education & Training Area

Visitors’ & Exhibitors' Assessment of FORWARD 2011
Questionnaires were distributed to visitors and exhibitors to evaluate their comments on their experience at FORWARD 2011. The feedbacks were summed as follows:
  • 92% of the exhibitors confirmed that the event met their objectives
  • 94% of the exhibitors expressed extreme satisfaction with the organization
  • 81% of the exhibitors confirmed their participation at FORWARD 2012
  • 95 % of the visitors stated that they would advise FORWARD to their relatives and friends
 
TESTIMONIALS
FORWARD is a well organized and targeted fair. The people visiting are of high caliber and mostly met our expectations.
Mazen Fayed| Saudi Oger
The event from A to Z was very well organized. A lot of Media coverage attracted local and international talents. We will sure be participating next year.
Khaled Al Khudail| KPMG Saudi Arabia
FORWARD doesn’t only provide recruitment opportunities but also a great marketing and networking tool.
Pauline Sawaya| Zawya
Well organized Job fair matching both employers and candidates’ needs. Successfully managed to optimize our organization’s goals.
Rima Kazan| Lebanese Swiss Bank
FORWARD is the only exhibition in Lebanon that creates an atmosphere where employers and employees can meet face to face. It gives HR people another tool to screen, identify, interact and recruit potential candidates..
Nadine Ghossoub| AlBina
The launching of FORWARD 2010 was very impressive. It reflected the hard work done and the targets achieved under unpredictable situations in our country. FORWARD team is well trained to meet each and every one’s needs. Pleasure to be part of FORWARD all the time.
Shadia Ayoub|Cesar Ritz Colleges – Switzerland
FORWARD proves itself again and creates the “hope” for each Lebanese. It also helps the companies meet a new generation.
Ihab Abdallah| Arabian Construction Cpmpany – ACC
The exhibition was very successful from our perspective. The traffic of people was high and consistent throughout the show. The quality of people was excellent in terms of age group and work/education backgrounds.
Ayla Aviation Academy| Jordan
It was an excellent experience with very good participation. The Setting provided a great opportunity to meet interesting candidates for our programs. The team was very friendly and the service was excellent.
Lebanese American University | LAU
FORWARD is one of the most successful job fairs in the region. Nesma Trading is benefiting a lot from such an event.
Sami Abutteen| Nesma Trading
The Experience at FORWARD taught us to do a quick selection for candidates as well as a small interview conducted on the spot. This was very helpful for us in order to make the recruitment process and selection faster.
Cynthia Tabcharani| ABC
Overall very impressed; Thank you for not only running a very professional careers expo from which we are sure we will benefit, but also for the warmth and hospitality you showed to our team whilst we were in Beirut.
RICK Helliwell| Manager Recruitment - Emirates Group