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How Can Politicians Contribute Towards Reducing Gender-Based Violence? – The Open University Business School

Gender-based violence has been referred to as the ‘shadow pandemic’ as, worldwide, one in three women will experience physical or sexual violence – in the UK, a woman is killed every three days by domestic violence.

This webinar, co-chaired by OUBS Policing academic Dr Anna Hopkins and OU Professor SImon Usherwood, will hear the views of politicians across a variety of political parties of what they can do to contribute towards a reduction in gender-based violence.

During the webinar, lasting an hour, the audience will hear a personal account from Julie Aunger, who lost her daughter to a domestic homicide. Panel members will take questions from the Chair and there also will be an opportunity to ask your own questions to the panel relating to gender-based violence.

Dates

Tuesday, November 30m 2021 – 19:30 to 20:30 GMT (14:30-15:30 EST)

Location

Online

Contact

OUBS Events Team

Distinguished Speakers in International Business Series: Global Competencies for the 21st Century Workplace

Join the Center for Global Business for its annual Distinguished Speakers in International Business event during International Education Week on “Global Competencies for the 21st Century Workplace” where four Maryland Smith alumni will join Rebecca Bellinger, executive director of CGB, for a virtual discussion about the disruptors in the global workforce and the importance of a global mindset in today’s business environment.

Speakers:

  • Marisa Beardsley, ’05, Manager, International Trade Compliance, Northrop Grumman
  • Vandy Gyandhar, MBA ’01, Senior Global Program Manager, Amazon Web Services
  • Matt Kurlanzik, ’06, Executive Director, Global Public Policy, The Walt Disney Company
  • Chris Steadley, MBA ’12, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Gartner

Date & Time

November 16, 2021 at 5:30-6:30pm EST

Register

Workshop: CV Review Session with Experts

DATE AND TIME

Monday 8 November

1:00 PM GMT / 9:00 AM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Do you want your CV to get noticed by employers? Do you find it challenging to write about your professional experiences is a way that gets you an interview? Are you unsure of how to highlight your transferable skills to land jobs without a ton of direct experience? This workshop is for you!

This is your opportunity to get personal support and professional expertise that’s tailored to your job search! If you’re ready to finally land that job interview your time is now. You will be joined by industry experts from leading companies to work with you directly!

This is a hands on workshop that will be broken up into two parts: Best practices and top tips for CV writing Breakout rooms for CV review.

**You must bring your CV or Resume with you to join this workshop! **

Here’s what you can expect:

  • ✅ Network with experts and like-minded students and professionals
  • ✅ Gain real-time feedback on your CV from experts
  • ✅ Learn the most common mistakes candidate make and how you can avoid
  • ✅ Learn how to stand out as a candidate
  • ✅ Learn how to optimize your CV and make it bot-friendly
  • ✅ End the day with a killer CV that boosts your chances of hearing back from recruiters that lands you that dream job!

**Note: Be prepared to share your resume with Experts and other attendees during the event and remove any personal information that you are not comfortable sharing live.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

Sustainable Careers: What Makes Quality Assurance an Exciting Job and What Do You Do in The Field?

DATE AND TIME

Wednesday 24 November

4:00 PM GMT / 11:00 AM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Are you curious about careers in sustainability and agriculture?

Mariam Yacout was introduced to the Food Safety field when she was in her last year of Veterinary Medicine schoool. When she attended an extra curricular summer event, by mere coincidence, she knew right away that this is what she wanted to do.

Mariam has over 7 years experience providing training, auditing and maintaining food safety systems across the globe, her passion for food safety and sharing knowledge is the fuel that drives her to discover new challenges!

Click “I’m Interested” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

Registration & Networking – Graduate School Fair 2021

DATE AND TIME

Wednesday 17 November

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM GMT / 5:00 AM – 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Whether you’re looking to study abroad, on-campus, or online, this fair will allow you to meet virtually with school representatives via video and chat, allowing you to ask questions about a specific school or program and learn about requirements, selection criteria, and financing options.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

Drop-in Cover Letter Review

DATE AND TIME

Sunday 14 November

5:00 PM GMT / 12:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

This is your chance to get your Cover Letter reviewed by an expert and gain valuable feedback, tips, and advice from our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub.

About Iyad:

+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities. You can learn more about Iyad here.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

Professional Screw Ups: Learning From Your Mistakes

DATE AND TIME

Wednesday 10 November

6:00 PM GMT / 1:00PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

No one is immune to making mistakes and it’s okay to make a mistake now and then, but we should always grow and learn from them. In this session, we are hosting two Experts to inspire, guide, and motivate you by sharing some mistakes they’ve made, how did they overcome them, and what have they taught them.

Our Experts for this session are Yazan El-Baba, Investor at Emergence Capital and Nourhan Shaaban, Product Manager at Udacity, will share their experience and discuss some of the lessons that they learned the hard way!

About Yazan:

Yazan is an Investor in early stage enterprise businesses with a prior experience working in corporate mergers and acquisitions, and strategy & ops for consumer and enterprise business. Outside of work, Yazan is passionate about Islamic finance and martial arts.

Yazan’s previous roles include Business Operations (Product Strategy) at LinkedIn and FP&A Analyst at Microsoft.

About Nourhan:

Nourhan Shaaban is a Product Manager at Udacity and the Co-founder of Cusp Impact. Previously, she worked for Google, Delivery Associates, and BTPN. Nourhan completed her undergraduate studies and her Master’s degree from Harvard University

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

How To Become a Product Manager

DATE AND TIME

Tuesday 9 November

6:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Did you know that product managers are one of the most in demand jobs in the future-of-work?! Companies like Microsoft, Uber and Amazon are all looking for Product Managers to join their company!

But how do you develop your skills to be the best match for the job? What makes a great product manager and how much do soft skills matter?

If you want to understand how to translate your experience, or what you need to do to prepare for your first step join Ronke Majekodumni, Product Manager, Large Enterprise at Paypal as she dives into the world of product management. This is your time to ask questions about how to develop your skills or what certifications and courses are available to you!

Here’s What You Will Learn:

✅ What it means to be a Product Manager

✅ How to start a career in Product Management After Graduation

✅ What does a typical day for a Product Manager look like?

✅ How do you know if a Product Manager role is right for you?

✅ What recruiters are looking for when hiring fresh talent

✅ How to get experience before you find a job

About Ronke:

“Hi! I’m Ronke. I’ve been in the world of Product Management for years now, and I’ve never looked back. Curating products that help bring a company’s vision to life is what I love to do. Throughout the years, I have led successful teams that develop outstanding, customer-centric products and continue to do so as a Senior Product Manager.

I am here today as a resource, ready to inspire the next generation of Product Managers. Partnering with Product School as a Featured Speaker, I share pivotal experiences and insights to mould new Product Managers entering the field into natural leaders capable of transforming an entire organization.

On my website, you’ll find valuable resources and articles to help you hone in on your soft skills while growing your product management and leadership abilities. These will get you thinking and help you to truly understand how to create a customer-focused product management culture, lead without authority, express gratitude and most of all – create product magic.”

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

CV Building: How to Get The Attention of Big Companies in Consulting, Tech, and Marketing

DATE AND TIME

Sunday 7 November

6:00 PM GMT / 1:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

Do you want to build a CV that would get you more replies and the attention of Fortune 500 Companies? Join this Career Development Workshop with our Career Coach in Residence, Iyad Uakoub, to learn the dos and don’ts when building your CV.

About Iyad:

+12 years of global experience in building award-winning career centers, advising startups, empowering organizations with workforce learning & engagement strategies and leveraging data and technology to democratize career opportunities. You can learn more about Iyad here.

Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.

Masterclass: Public Speaking & Executive Presence

DATE AND TIME

Wednesday 3 November

4:00 PM GMT / 12:00 PM ET

LOCATION

Zoom

The skills that are best related to executive presence are the skills required to be excellent at public speaking. 🎤

Executive presence is about presenting your ideas so they can be heard, and this requires persuasive speaking and language skillsclear concise sentences, imitating words and body language of the audience you are addressing so they feel part of the discussion.

Our expert Matthew Kohut is the Managing Partner of KNP Communications and co-author of Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential.

  • Matthew has over 20 years of professional experience writing and preparing speakers for both general and expert audiences. In addition to conducting media and public speaking trainings with KNP, he has served as a communications consultant to organizations including NASA, the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and Harvard University. He is also currently a Fellow at the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College. He previously worked at Harvard University as Research Specialist to the Dean of the Kennedy School, serving as Professor Joseph Nye’s speechwriter and researcher. Matt holds a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School and a B.A. from the Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University. In addition to his career in communications, he worked for several years as a professional bassist, touring the United States and Europe with numerous pop music acts.

Join this session to learn how even those inexperienced in public speaking can improve their executive presence!

  • Click “Register” to secure your slot. When the webinar launches, that same button will say “Join with Zoom.” Click to join the event.
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