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[Zoom Webinar] Job Secret Decoder on 31 August 2021: What I wish I knew before starting a career in the tech industry?
Careers and Placement Section
Online via Zoom
31 August, 2021
17:00 - 18:00
Technology is inevitably everywhere nowadays, which makes careers in the tech industry highly desirable. What can you do to start better in this industry? How is it like working in one of the world’s most renowned tech companies? Do you have the attributes they look for? Can you still transform into this sector if you do not have an IT background?
Ms Emy Chan, a BBA (Acc&Fin) graduate who has worked for Microsoft in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China respectively, is going to share with us her career route in this tech giant and how to prepare better for the required skills and mindset in the industry. Join us to hear about:
- My decision to grow my career in the tech industry with a Business degree
- Opportunities offered by Microsoft to work abroad
- My attributes and mindset to pave the right way at work and for my career growth
- How I would better prepare and equip myself earlier as a non-tech student
- Tips to nail the graduate interview in Microsoft
Speaker: Ms. Emy Chan
Currently a product and customer success professional in Microsoft, specializing in cloud product growth. Graduating from The University of Hong Kong with an Accounting and Finance major, Emy started her career in the tech industry instead - launched Microsoft Teams in Hong Kong, built AI strategies in Taiwan, and currently landing new strategic product motions in Shanghai. She is also a career coach and trainer.
Target: HKU students and new graduates are welcome to join
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