Careers Festival 2026: Where career readiness begins with students

A vibrant hub for connection

Featuring over 70 organisations across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, including multinational corporations such as Intel, DHL, Lego, CBRE, Uniqlo and Central Retail, the Careers Fair was the highlight of this year’s Careers Festival.

The event drew large numbers of students and alumni who explored company booths, learned about career opportunities, and engaged directly with employers across industries, including technology, finance, FMCG, real estate, media, hospitality, and services.

A dynamic atmosphere was maintained throughout the event, with CV drop-offs, mock interviews, and real interviews taking place right on campus. These direct interactions offered students a realistic recruitment experience while giving them access to hundreds of internship and job opportunities.

A head start towards career readiness

In this year’s Careers Festival, students were encouraged to begin their preparation through RMIT’s online careers platform. There, they could complete assessments on career readiness and personal strengths, as well as identify areas for further development.

Notably, students were guided on how to use AI as a “career advisor” to better understand their assessment results and explore potential career pathways that match their profile. This approach enables students to take a more proactive role in preparing for their future, rather than simply reacting when opportunities arise.

Alongside these online activities, industry-linked events were organised in both campuses. In Hanoi, students had the opportunity to visit the offices of Deloitte and BEAT Network, where they gained insights into real working environments, joined role-play interviews and other experiential activities, and received direct feedback from recruiters.  

At the Saigon South campus, students joined an expert talk and a workshop with professionals from Navigos Group and P&G, thereby honing their job application skills and understanding of employer expectations in the age of AI.

Employers highlight students’ proactiveness

The Careers Festival not only brought opportunities for students but also enabled employers to connect with a dynamic and well-prepared talent pool. It helped bridge the gap between academic environments and real-world workplaces, while allowing students to showcase their capabilities in a real recruitment setting.

Ms Hong Thi Quynh Giao, Director of Human Resources of Michelin in Vietnam, Myanmar and Cambodia, has participated in the RMIT Careers Fair for the past two years. Through the event, four RMIT students have successfully secured positions at Michelin in departments such as marketing, human resources, supply chain, and norms and regulations.

“I highly appreciate RMIT students for their proactiveness and confidence. They do not wait but take the initiative and come up with new ideas to continuously improve their daily work,” Ms Giao said.

Attending the Careers Fair for the first time, Ms Tran Thi Phuong Thy, Country Lead of Cathay Pacific, said: “My first impression of the students I met today is that they are highly proactive and professional. I feel that they have prepared very well and are ready to take on new challenges after graduating from university.”

Speaking at the Careers Fair in Hanoi, Ms Nguyen Thi Ngoc Bich, Director of Human Resources at Sheraton Hanoi West observed that students, even those in their first year, showed strong drive when exploring career opportunities.

“Besides asking about jobs, some students who are managing or participating in clubs also approached us to ask about collaboration opportunities between their clubs and our hotel. We are very pleased to see such initiatives from them and are ready to support them,” Ms Bich added.

From the students’ perspective, the program went beyond job opportunities by helping them better understand themselves and their career direction.

Tran Duy, a second-year Professional Communication student, said: “Through this festival, I now have a clearer understanding of the qualities that employers are looking for and the preparations I need for the job market. I will continue to hone skills such as critical thinking and strategic thinking so that I can be ready to seize job opportunities in the future.”

Taking ownership of the future

At RMIT, graduate employability is a key priority, underpinned by a strong commitment to preparing students for a rapidly changing world of work.

Speaking about this year’s theme, “Own Your Ready - Get Career Ready Your Way”, Ms Manuela Spiga, Director of Careers, Alumni & Industry Relations at RMIT Vietnam, said: “We want to empower students to take ownership of their future with the understanding that being ready is something they can define, build, and strengthen over time. By developing self-awareness, industry understanding, and practical skills, students are better equipped to navigate career transitions and improve their long‑term employability.”

With thousands of connections and opportunities created, Careers Festival 2026 continued to serve as a launchpad for RMIT students to move closer to their career goals. Through meaningful experiences and real‑world industry insights, the festival supported students to build readiness in ways that align with their individual aspirations and strengths.

Story: Ngoc Hoang

Find out more about RMIT Vietnam's Career Ready Hub.