Get Empowered by the IEEE Region 8 Women in Engineering
Hazar Oklah
IEEE Region 8 WIE Committee Member, Head of Technical Sales - RestHero.io
Hazar Oklah, an accomplished Industrial Engineer and a pivotal figure in both the corporate and IEEE communities, currently excels as the Head of Technical Sales at RestHero.io, a leading Food-Tech Startup in the UAE. Notably, Hazar's influence extends into her role as an IEEE Region 8 WIE Committee Member, where her contributions significantly impact the engineering community. Her journey began as a Researcher at University College London, with subsequent pivotal roles in Amazon's KSA and UAE operations. Since 2017, Hazar has been an active IEEE volunteer, starting as Chairwoman of the IEEE WIE Affinity Group at Jordan University of Science and Technology. Her journey through IEEE roles, including the Publicity Officer for the IEEE R8 WIE Sub-committee and Vice Chair for Communications & Promotions for SPAx within IEEE MGA, culminates in her current leadership as Editor in Chief for IEEE Region 8 Today. Her tenure as Chair of the Region 8 Women in Engineering Committee's WIE Programs highlights her dedication to advancing women in engineering.
Details
Time: 11:30–12:00
This workshop, led by Hazar Oklah, offers a comprehensive exploration into the IEEE Region 8 Women in Engineering (WIE) domain, aimed at empowering, recognizing, and nurturing the integral role of women in engineering and technology. Participants will gain insights into:
- A brief introduction to IEEE Region 8 WIE.
- How to apply for the Region 8 WIE Awards 2024, with a deadline on 15 June 2024.
- An overview of key Region 8 WIE initiatives, awards, and programs such as SMART, STAR, Mentorship, and Coffee Talks.
- Guidance on establishing your own WIE Affinity Group within your IEEE Student Branch.
- Opportunities within IEEE Region 8 WIE for networking, mentorship, and professional development.
How to Professionally Represent Yourself
Natasha Parikh
Founder/CEO of My Learning Curve
Natasha Parikh is a dedicated career counselor and HR consultant with over 18 years of experience. She is certified as a Career Analyst, International Studies Counsellor, and HR Manager by KHDA, and a Global Career Counselor by UCLA. Additionally, she holds certifications as a UK Counsellor Agent by the British Council and a College Board Counselor from the USA. She has facilitated transformative career advancements for over 5,000 individuals, ranging from school students and working professionals to UAE Nationals at Khalifa University. As the founder of My Learning Curve, a premier study abroad guidance and career counseling consultancy based in the UAE, she is committed to unlocking the potential within each client, providing personalized coaching to exceed their career aspirations.
Details
Time: 13:00–14:00
This workshop, led by Natasha Parikh, offers a comprehensive exploration on how to craft a professional representation of yourself on LinkedIn and on your CV. Participants will gain insights on to parts:
- Part 1: Interactive LinkedIn Enhancement
- Setting Up a Compelling Profile: Start the workshop with hands-on guidance to craft a professional LinkedIn profile. This includes selecting a professional photo, writing an engaging headline, and crafting a personalized summary reflecting aspirations and academic involvement.
- Detailing Education: Learn how to effectively outline your education history, including significant coursework, projects, and extracurricular activities to enhance your academic portrayal on LinkedIn.
- Showcasing Skills and Volunteer Activities & Internships: Emphasize your soft skills and volunteer experiences, illustrating your well-rounded profile to potential employers.
- Networking Basics: Gain essential tips on how to network efficiently on LinkedIn, connect with professionals, and uncover new career opportunities.
- Part 2: Real-time CV Workshop
- Structuring Your CV: Guidance on organizing your CV to highlight educational background, projects, and skills effectively.
- Highlighting Key Achievements: A focus on emphasizing academic projects and achievements to demonstrate your capabilities to prospective employers.
- Incorporating Extracurriculars: Tips on how to use volunteer work and extracurricular activities to mitigate experience gaps on your CV.
- ATS-Friendly Strategies: Concluding with advice on optimizing your CV for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to increase your chances of getting interviews.
- Special Interactive Features
- Live Profile and CV Reviews: For a dynamic learning experience, we will conduct live reviews of LinkedIn profiles and CVs during the workshop. If you're interested in having your profile or CV reviewed live, please submit them in advance to natasha@mylearningcurve.org. Ensure to omit personal contact information from these documents for your privacy.
- Direct Participation: Bring your laptop to the workshop as we will be editing and updating LinkedIn profiles and CVs live. This practical approach will help you apply what you learn immediately.
- Important Notes for Participants
- Privacy and Participation: By submitting your LinkedIn profile or CV, you authorize us to use and discuss your document live during the workshop for educational purposes. This will help everyone learn from real-life examples and improvements.
- Preparation: Please remove all personal contact details from your documents before submission to protect your privacy.
- Technology Requirements: Each participant is required to bring their own laptop to fully engage in the interactive segments of the workshop.