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Attending conferences is a powerful way to boost your career development. Here’s why: 🤝 Networking: Conferences provide unparalleled opportunities to meet industry leaders, potential collaborators, and peers. Building a strong professional network can open doors to new opportunities and insights. 📚 Knowledge Sharing: Gain access to the latest research, trends, and innovations in your field. Learning from experts and thought leaders can inspire new ideas and approaches in your work. 💼 Career Opportunities: Many conferences have job fairs, recruitment sessions, or informal networking events where you can learn about new job openings or career paths. 🎤 Skill Development: Presenting your work, participating in workshops, or attending skill-building sessions can enhance your public speaking, presentation, and technical skills. 🏆 Recognition: Sharing your research or projects can earn recognition and credibility within your industry. It’s a great way to showcase your expertise and contributions. 🌐 Global Perspective: Conferences often attract international attendees, providing a broader perspective on global trends and challenges in your field. 💡 Innovation and Inspiration: Exposure to new ideas, technologies, and methodologies can spark innovation and inspire you to think creatively and approach problems from different angles. 🚀 Motivation and Engagement: Being surrounded by passionate professionals can reignite your enthusiasm for your work and remind you of the larger impact of your contributions. Mark your calendars for the 2024 National Society of Histotechnology Conference! Embrace the opportunity to learn, grow, and propel your histotechnology career forward! #Labademic #CareerDevelopment #Conferences #Networking #ProfessionalGrowth #SkillBuilding #Innovation #KnowledgeSharing #CareerOpportunities #NSH2024 #Histotechnology

I, along with my colleagues at Amideast, Mr Safin Mohammed and Mr Mahmood Almuslehi, had the privilege of delivering English language classes to participants of the Heya Tech program, a remarkable initiative powered by Amideast/Iraq and Computiq - كومبيوتك. Together, we delivered courses across various language levels, empowering a group of brilliant Iraqi women to enhance their communication skills for a global tech environment. "Heya Tech" empowers Iraqi women with technical certifications from top US tech companies like Cisco, AWS, Meta, Microsoft, and Google. It also connects them with employers through workshops, networking events, and job fairs, while providing training in technical, English, and employability skills. Funded by the US Embassy in Baghdad, Heya Tech is a transformative program. Applications are now open for the next round in Baghdad and Basra provinces—don’t miss this chance to grow in the tech sector! Thank you to the participants, my colleagues, and the entire Heya Tech, Amideast, and Computiq teams for making this journey impactful. Let’s keep creating opportunities for women in technology! To apply, click this link 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ey6QnM6y #HeyaTech #WomenInTech #EmpowermentThroughEducation #Technology #EnglishLanguage #Amideast #Computiq #Iraq

Thanks, Caroline Tosti, for such a summary! Concise, useful and full of feelgood advices :) I paste your summary here! On Friday, I attended cinfo Forum in Bern, a career fair for professionals of the international cooperation sector. It was a good balance of networking and information. NETWORKING What made me come to this event is the human factor for sure, catching-up and enlarging my network... 👉 So nice to catch-up with Antonin Lechat audiovisual producer and documentary film director with experience across Central Asia and Europe collaborating with organisations such as IFRC and MSF, currently directing a feature film documentary, co-produced by RTS. 👉 Congratulations Maxime Theler for shifting from the private sector to the not for profit sector bringing your finance background to them 👉 Nice also cathing up with Monique Nanchen, a former ICRC staff with strong field experience and expertise in the management of projects in child protection and currently involved in sustainability with "SHE changes climate" 👉 Ending the forum with you, Samira and Adriana, made my day! Samira Chapari Wildhaber is supporting the local Red Cross and handling a project on women and migration for the local public administration. Adriana Medina Meier, a social innovation specialist is managing projects on education in emergencies for the Geneva Global Hub 👉 I will definitely follow-up with the different speakers as I have further specific questions on their organizations. INFORMATION 👉 Here one key point I am choosing to highlight each conference Navigating the multilateral world, A Swiss professional’s journey ✅ I learned from Eugenia that UNICEF office in NY was moving to Italy. For the moment GVA office is not concerned according to her. How AI is shaping job hunt ✅ Use it to strenghten your humanity (instead of the boring stuff) and AIIB Head of Talent acquisition, Scott Fitzgerald confirmed taking into account the letter in order to get this more personal touch. Working on multilateral organisations ✅ The importance of a compelling story. For example, you may think managing a rock band for 3 years is not relevant and should not appear while it is saying a lot about management skills. Teaching and learning 21st century competencies for IC ✅ While attitude is important organisations are not investing on it The full report will be available on Cinfo at the end of the year Skills and profiles on demand for humanitarian settings ✅ Digital transformation, logistics, supply, data, information systems, management as well as critical thinking, healthy power dynamics, be flexible and dealing with ambiguity. Another strong point was done on self-awareness and being able to take good care of yourself. The adapting role of Global north professionals ✅

🌟 A Day of Learning: 10 Webinars at the ALX Virtual Career Fair 🌟 The alx_africa Virtual Career Fair on Localized brought together 10 insightful webinars with experts from leading companies worldwide. Each session was packed with inspiration, actionable advice, and industry insights. Here’s a recap of the impactful day: Ontiretse Molloyi – Epiroc Exploring how Epiroc is revolutionizing mining and construction to accelerate sustainability during the global energy transition. Bradley Opere – Axum Delving into career path insights and the values that drive impactful work in consulting and entrepreneurship. Philip Bob Jusu – Google Unpacking the role of strategic partnerships in Africa and Google's commitment to developing early-stage talent. Jackline Omuka – KPMG East Africa Empowering early-stage talent with strategies to stand out in the marketplace through effective personal branding. Boipelo Nevhutalu & Emmanuel Samuel 🚀 – Flutterwave Highlighting opportunities in Africa’s highest-valued startup, operating globally and driving innovation in the tech ecosystem. Megan Petty & Chris Wiggett – NTT DATA, Inc. Sharing how NTT Data incorporates AI to enhance decision-making processes and its role as a global IT leader. Amel BENALLEGUE – Cisco Revealing what makes Cisco one of the world’s best places to work, emphasizing its award-winning culture. Iyad Uakoub 🍉 Offering tailored advice on job applications, CV building, and preparing for interviews to navigate the modern job market. Samuel Alemayehu – C1 Ventures Showcasing an inspiring entrepreneurial journey and insights on innovation, sustainability, and building impactful businesses globally. Joanna Baidu – Project Management Institute Discussing how project management skills complement any background and open doors to new career opportunities. This event was truly transformative, with key lessons and actionable takeaways for anyone navigating their career journey. A huge thanks to alx_africa , Localized and all the speakers for making it possible! #ALXCareerFair #ALX #Localized #FoundMyPlace #TheALXEffect #DoingHardThings

🌍 Takeaways from Engagement Weltweit 2024 🌍 On November 23rd, Hannah Metz and I attended Engagement Weltweit 2024, Germany’s premier career fair international cooperation. It was a fantastic opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new professionals, and engage in meaningful discussions about political change and its influence on our sector. Key Highlights while representing GIZ #InS: 🤝 Strengthened networks with senior experts and professionals across career stages. 🌟 Promoted GIZ International Services, boosting visibility in the sector. 💬 Engaged in meaningful discussions on political shifts and their impact on development cooperation. One of the most thought-provoking moments was a panel discussion with #SvenjaSchulze shaped by the current political circumstances and the anticipation of Germany’s upcoming elections in February 2025. The discussion also critiqued the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for being overly technical and failing to address the underlying power dynamics that perpetuate global inequalities. True sustainability, as argued, requires confronting power imbalances between donor states in the Global North and Global Majority Countries, rethinking traditional approaches, and aligning efforts with decolonized frameworks that emphasize equity, inclusion, and shared accountability. 💡 A powerful reminder that international cooperation must transcend technical solutions, addressing systemic issues, and fostering understanding to shape a more meaningful and equitable future. #GIZ #Decolonization #EngagementWeltweit2024

🎉 Excited to Share My Experience at the Palestine Launchpad with Google Graduation & Career Fair! 🌟 On December 14, 2024, I had the privilege of attending the Graduation & Career Fair organized for Palestine Launchpad with Google graduates. This incredible event was held both virtually and at the Technopark in Ramallah, bringing together talented graduates, industry experts, and leading employers from various sectors. One of the highlights was attending this event alongside my friend آلاء سليمان, whose energy and enthusiasm made the day even more memorable. It’s always great to share such impactful experiences with like-minded peers! The event was packed with opportunities, including: ✨ Networking with top-tier companies eager to connect with emerging talent. ✨ Panel discussions and career readiness workshops that offered valuable insights and advice for the next steps in our professional journeys. ✨ Round-table discussions and personalized consultations that helped us align our skills and goals with industry expectations. Meeting professionals and tech enthusiasts from across Palestine was inspiring. It was an amazing opportunity to build meaningful relationships and explore exciting job opportunities with some of the region's leading employers. A huge thanks to Udacity, Stichting SPARK, and Google for organizing this career-boosting event and creating a platform for graduates to connect, learn, and grow. I'm excited about the possibilities ahead and grateful for the chance to be part of such an impactful initiative. Here's to shaping a brighter future for the tech industry in Palestine! 💡🚀 #CareerFair #Networking #PalestineLaunchpad #Google #Udacity #Spark #TechTalent #ProfessionalGrowth #PalestinianTechies #Gratitude #Teamwork

📌 On Friday, I attended cinfo Forum in Bern, a career fair for professionals of the international cooperation sector. It was a good balance of networking and information. NETWORKING What made me come to this event is the human factor for sure, catching-up and enlarging my network... 👉 So nice to catch-up with Antonin Lechat audiovisual producer and documentary film director with experience across Central Asia and Europe collaborating with organisations such as IFRC and MSF, currently directing a feature film documentary, co-produced by RTS. 👉 Congratulations Maxime Theler for shifting from the private sector to the not for profit sector bringing your finance background to them 👉 Nice also cathing up with Monique Nanchen, a former ICRC staff with strong field experience and expertise in the management of projects in child protection and currently involved in sustainability with "SHE changes climate" 👉 Ending the forum with you, Samira and Adriana, made my day! Samira Chapari Wildhaber is supporting the local Red Cross and handling a project on women and migration for the local public administration. Adriana Medina Meier, a social innovation specialist is managing projects on education in emergencies for the Geneva Global Hub 👉 I will definitely follow-up with the different speakers as I have further specific questions on their organizations. INFORMATION 👉 Here one key point I am choosing to highlight each conference Navigating the multilateral world, A Swiss professional’s journey ✅ I learned from Eugenia that UNICEF office in NY was moving to Italy. For the moment GVA office is not concerned according to her. How AI is shaping job hunt ✅ Use it to strenghten your humanity (instead of the boring stuff) and AIIB Head of Talent acquisition, Scott Fitzgerald confirmed taking into account the letter in order to get this more personal touch. Working on multilateral organisations ✅ The importance of a compelling story. For example, you may think managing a rock band for 3 years is not relevant and should not appear while it is saying a lot about management skills. Teaching and learning 21st century competencies for IC ✅ While attitude is important organisations are not investing on it The full report will be available on Cinfo at the end of the year Skills and profiles on demand for humanitarian settings ✅ Digital transformation, logistics, supply, data, information systems, management as well as critical thinking, healthy power dynamics, be flexible and dealing with ambiguity. Another strong point was done on self-awareness and being able to take good care of yourself. The adapting role of Global north professionals ✅ A paradigm shift is needed from “beneficiaries” to “partners” where both north and south work together and bring each something on the table establishing a more balanced partnership where local governments and populations have also their say on the way support is targeted. See you in 2026 at the next forum!

🌟 Happy to Join the Tech Career Talk Fair! 🌟 I am honored to announce that in sha Allah, I will be speaking at the Tech Career Talk Fair, hosted by Bytespark Tech on February 8th, 2025, at The Nexus, Kaduna! This event holds immense importance in today’s rapidly evolving tech industry. It’s not just about connecting companies with talent—it’s about fostering collaboration, sharing knowledge, and inspiring growth. With the tech landscape continually expanding, events like these bridge the gap between aspiring professionals, seasoned experts, and innovative companies. I look forward to engaging with a diverse audience of students, professionals, and entrepreneurs, sharing insights from my journey as a data science enthusiast, and contributing to the vibrant growth of Kaduna’s tech community. Let’s come together to learn, network, and build the future of tech in our region! 🚀 If you’re passionate about technology, career growth, or networking, this is an event you don’t want to miss. See you there! #TechCareerFair #DataScience #Innovation #Networking #KadunaTechCommunity

🌟 Heriot-Watt University: Ranked 1st in Scotland & 2nd in the UK for Graduate Employability! 🌟 📊 In the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024, Heriot-Watt University stands out for providing exceptional career support and employability outcomes for students. The university regularly hosts career fairs where students can: Explore career opportunities 💼 Network with top industry professionals 🤝 Discover exciting job openings 🌐 💡 One of the key benefits of studying at Heriot-Watt is the Placement Year, where students gain real-world experience, apply academic knowledge in professional environments, and build a solid professional network. This program ensures that graduates are job-ready and competitive in the global market. 🎓 Apply now! Don't miss the opportunity to be part of an institution that equips you with both academic knowledge and practical skills. 📅 Applications are open for the Jan 25 Intake. Do not miss the opportunity! For more information on career fairs and programs, visit the Heriot-Watt University website or contact the Career Services Department today! #GraduateEmployability #HeriotWattUniversity #CareerFairs #PlacementYear #DataScience #RealWorldExperience #NetworkingOpportunities #Jan25Intake #JobReady #ApplyNow

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that @geniushubglobal is an official partner for @theomniverseafrica 2025, one of Africa’s biggest platforms for wealth creation, innovation, and collaboration. This year, we are fully in charge of the Career Center, and we’re pulling out all the stops to ensure it’s an experience like no other! At @geniushubglobal working with young people isn’t just something we do; it’s something we live for. We understand the delicate nature of shaping lives and creating opportunities, and for us, this partnership is a golden chance to make an even bigger impact. For four days of this groundbreaking event, @theomniverseafrica Career Center facilitated by @geniushubglobal will be buzzing with activities and opportunities in four major areas #GreenEconomy, #bluejobs, Technical and Vocational Education and Training #TVET, #DigitalEconomy, designed to equip attendees with practical tools and resources to excel in their professional journeys. Here’s what we’re bringing to the table: 🌟 Job Fairs: Meet employers and explore job opportunities in various industries. 🌟 Career Clinics: Get one-on-one career counseling to navigate your path with clarity. 🌟 CV Reviews & LinkedIn Optimization: Learn how to craft winning resumes and build professional profiles that stand out. 🌟 Life Skills Training: Develop essential soft skills for career and personal growth. 🌟 Talent Hunt: Discover and showcase talents in four critical areas: green economy, creative economy, blue economy and #tvet We’re also introducing #JobMatching Sessions to connect talent with the right opportunities and offering tailored counseling sessions to help participants map out their futures. Continues in caption 👇