Launch your career with the Fall 2023 Localized Virtual Career Fair!

We’re bringing employers, industry experts, and career coaches together on Localized to help you launch your career in tech and business. This is your opportunity to interact with employers seeking to recruit exceptional and diverse talent in meaningful roles across different industries and geographies.

Sign up for the career fair to:

✅ Learn about open positions in your country and meet with recruiters looking for talent like you 

✅ Explore different industries through expert sessions about sectors like Marketing, Consulting, Engineering, Sustainability and more

✅ Attend Career Development Workshops to improve your CV/Resume and Cover Letter writing skills

✅ Apply for open positions


A talent tech company connecting students and recent graduates with industry experts to guide them and global employers looking for excellent candidates.

Localized Virtual Career Fair: Fall 2023

Fellow

Education

**⏰ 09:45 GMT | 11:45 Egypt Time**

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Join us on for an exclusive "How to" session designed to equip you with the essential skills and strategies to make the most out of the Localized Virtual Career Fair.

We will walk you through the ins and outs of the event, offering valuable tips on optimizing your profile, engaging with employers, and leveraging networking opportunities.

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Key Takeaways:

✅ Crafting an Impressive Virtual Profile: Learn how to showcase your skills and experiences effectively.

✅ Navigating the Virtual Platform: Get hands-on guidance on using the features to explore employers and opportunities seamlessly.

✅Elevating Your Elevator Pitch: Master the art of introducing yourself professionally and leaving a lasting impression.

✅Networking Strategies: Discover effective ways to connect with employers, ask insightful questions, and build meaningful relationships.

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Don't miss this opportunity to boost your confidence and stand out at the Localized Virtual Career Fair. Be prepared, be confident, and make your mark!

Director of Partnerships & Growth

Mastering the Localized Virtual Career Fair: How To Navigate It

Events & Community Manager

Mechanical Engineering

Customer Operations Intern - Process & Digital

**⏰ 05:00 AM EST | 10:00 GMT | 12:00 Egypt Time**

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Cisco is the worldwide leader in IT, networking and cybersecurity solutions. Cisco transforms your business, empowering an inclusive future for all.

***Discover why Cisco is consistently named as one of the world's best places to work,*** their commitment to DE&I, and current vacancies they have right now and what they're looking for.

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✅ **Roles Available:**

Tech and Business related positions. 

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✅ **Location of Available Positions**

UAE, South Africa, Egypt and KSA.

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Emerging Talent Recruiter

Virtual Sales Account Manager

It has never been a better time: to lead, inspire and innovate. 

Today at Cisco we are building teams that are expanding our technological capabilities in exciting new ways across mobile, cloud, security, IT, collaboration and big data spaces, including software and consulting services. 

Through the Internet of Everything we transform our customers' businesses worldwide. We are pioneers and have been since the early days of connectivity. We work with customers across all sectors so your revolutionary ideas will impact everything from retail, healthcare, and entertainment, to public and private sectors, and beyond. 



Careers in Tech & Business at Cisco

Marketing

**⏰ 05:45 AM EST | 10:45 GMT | 12:45 Egypt Time**

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***Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. ***Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good.

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Discover entry-level graduate roles at Unilever, what they're looking for, and what geographies they are hiring in. Their passion for and focus on sustainability, especially in the wake of COP28.

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✅ **Roles Available:**

Business-related positions. 

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✅ **Location of Available Positions:**

MENA Region.

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Talent Partner - Middle East 

Be part of the world’s most successful, purpose-led business. Work with brands that are well-loved around the world, that improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We promote innovation, big and small, to make our business win and grow; and we believe in business as a force for good. 

Our portfolio ranges from nutritionally balanced foods to indulgent ice creams, affordable soaps, luxurious shampoos and everyday household care products. We produce world-leading brands including Lipton, Knorr, Dove, Axe, Hellmann’s and Omo, alongside trusted local names and innovative-forward thinking brands like Ben & Jerry’s, The Dollar Shave Club and Dermalogica.

Entry-Level Jobs at Unilever

**⏰ 06:30 AM EST | 11:30 GMT | 13:30 Egypt Time**

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Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. 

***Join to discover internship opportunities at Amazon!***
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✅ **Roles Available:**

Tech and Business-related positions. 

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✅ **Location of Available Positions**

UAE, Egypt, KSA, Jordan and Turkey.

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MENAT Recruitment Lead - Student Programs

Amazon Web Services Program Manager

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking. We are driven by the excitement of building technologies, inventing products, and providing services that change lives. We embrace new ways of doing things, make decisions quickly, and are not afraid to fail. We have the scope and capabilities of a large company, and the spirit and heart of a small one.

Together, Amazonians research and develop new technologies from Amazon Web Services to Alexa on behalf of our customers: shoppers, sellers, content creators, and developers around the world.

Technical & Non-Tech Jobs for Grads at Amazon

Computer and Software Engineering

Computer Science

**⏰ 07:15 EST | 12:15 GMT | 14:15 Egypt Time **

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**Are you studying computer science, curious about coding or interested in a career in tech? **

Pat Cedrowski, our very own CTO and Head of Product is sharing his insider knowledge around some of the languages and skills in software engineering. He'll share insights about: 

✅ What is a software engineer and what do they do? 

✅ What you need to know about Scrum, working agile, and working with Git

✅ How to prepare and apply to roles in software engineering

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**About Pat Cedrowski:**

Pat is the CTO and Head of Product for Localized, he's worked in a variety of roles in the tech industry for over a decade. Pat has worked as an **Android Engineer & Full Stack Rails Developer** at Wine Library and Android Engineer at MeeGenius, Inc., and then as a **Lead Android Engineer** at CardFlight. 

In 2015 he became the Mobile Engineering Manager at Weight Watchers and eventually VP of Engineering at Apprentice before Co-Founding his own company, Inlet -- a digital multimedia live streaming platform focused on low latency and highly scalable HLS technology.

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CTO and Head of Product

Careers in Software Engineering

Business Administration

**⏰ 08:00 EST | 13:00 GMT | 15:00 Egypt Time**

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**About the session:**

Are you interested in marketing but unsure how to land your first role after university? Rami Shamel is LIVE Content and Campaign Manager @ **TikTok**, he has also worked for world-class global brands including Apple, Google, and YouTube. Learn how a History major graduated from university and landed a tech job at the biggest tech companies in the world.

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This expert will share insights on: 

✅ How to land your first role in Marketing 

✅ Tips to help you stand out in the application process 

✅ Working in marketing, what can you do? 

✅ Translating your skills and degree to help you land your first job


🎤 Don't miss out on our live Q&A session! Get your burning questions answered in real-time. 🤯

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**About Rami Shamel:**,
Rami Shamel is LIVE Content and Campaign Manager @ **TikTok**

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LIVE Content and Campaign Manager 

How To Land Your First Marketing Job with Rami Shamel 

Business Analytics

Business Analyst

**⏰ 08:45 AM EST | 13:45 GMT | 15:45 Egypt Time**

interested in project management skills or in exploring a project management career, need to grow their skills and knowledge, but do not know where to start? 

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Join us and the PMI team to learn about PMI's Career Navigator, a free career development platform for students, those exploring a potential career in project management, and early career project professionals. 



✅ What Career Navigator is and why students will find it helpful

✅ How you can use it to start charting your career path

✅ What types of content and activities it recommends

✅ How to access it and navigate through the platform


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**About the Project Management Institute (PMI): **

Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading professional association for project management, and the authority for a growing global community of millions of project professionals and individuals who use project management skills.  Collectively, these professionals consistently create better outcomes for business, community and society worldwide.  PMI empowers people to make ideas a reality.  Through global advocacy, networking, collaboration, research and education, PMI prepares organizations and individuals at every stage of their career journey to work smarter so they can drive success in a world of change.

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**Meet the speakers**

**About Kerry Brooks: **

Kerry Brooks is the career platforms product manager with PMI’s Global Emerging Products team. Kerry works with her teams to develop career-focused digital solutions to solve customer pain-points throughout their career journeys. Currently, she is focused on enhancing and growing career platforms
and tools like Career Navigator, the PMI Job Board, and Kickoff as part of her portfolio.

Kerry has her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Marist College and her Master’s in Business Administration from Wilmington University. She also holds the Certified Product Manager certification (Level VI) from Pragmatic Institute, and her Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certifications.

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**About Cristina Olaru: **

Cristina Olaru is a Product Specialist with PMI’s Global Emerging Products team. Cristina is the Product Owner of the PMI Job Board® and the Kickoff™ course. Cristina has joined PMI in 2014 and has previously led academic and student engagement activities at PMI throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa
and Asia Pacific. 

Cristina holds a degree in Public Relations and Communications from the National School of Politics and Public Administration in Bucharest, Romania and is also a Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO).

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Global Product Manager

Academic Programs Specialist

Project Management Institute is the world's leading for-purpose professional membership organization for the project, program and portfolio management profession. PMI advances careers, improves organizational success and further matures the profession of project management through its globally recognized standards, certifications, resources, tools academic research, publications, professional development courses, and networking opportunities.

Mapping Your Career Path with PMI: Tools & Resources for Students & Grads

**⏰ 09:30 EST | 14:30 GMT | 16:30 Egypt Time**

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**About the session:**

🚀🎓 Ready to embark on your consulting journey post-graduation? Eager to uncover the key strategies for a thriving consulting career?

This virtual workshop serves as your guide through the intricacies of the consulting realm, presenting an exclusive opportunity to glean wisdom from a seasoned industry expert.

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✅ Acquire invaluable insights into the meticulous application and interview procedures of leading consulting firms.

✅ Master the art of standing out on resumes, preparing for case interviews, and leaving a memorable impression.

✅ Explore the indispensable skills that define a successful consultant, spanning from problem-solving and critical thinking to adaptability and leadership.

✅ Dive deep into the diverse dimensions of consulting, encompassing management, strategy, IT, and beyond.

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**About Sabina Fayemiwo:**,
Manager, Strategy, Customer & Marketing at Deloitte.

Sabina is a seasoned management professional specializing in strategy and business transformation. With a decade of experience in multinational firms, she has excelled in strategy development and execution, business transformation, and process optimization.

Over her career, Sabina has mastered the delicate interplay of strategy and operations, understanding how organizations can drive behaviors to realize their vision.

In the contemporary business landscape, the key question is, "How can we generate enduring exponential value?" The answer is clear: "Through Transformation." 

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Manager, Strategy, Customer & Marketing

Consulting Careers After Graduation with Sabina Fayemiwo

Software Development

Applied Mathematics

**⏰ 10:15 AM EST | 15:15 GMT | 17:15 Egypt Time**

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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges

***Discover job opportunities in tech and business and work on human development projects in one of the biggest nonprofits around the globe!***

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✅ **Roles Available:**

Tech and Business related positions. 

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✅ **Location of Available Positions:**

Globally remote, USA (in person and remote), and MENA & Sub-Saharan Africa regions (in person).

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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, International Development

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in education, health, nutrition, economic development, civil society, environment, gender, youth, research and technology – creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. 

Careers with Purpose: Meaningful Jobs with FHI360

**⏰ 11:00 EST | 16:00 GMT | 18:00 Egypt Time **

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🌿🚀 Ready to make a positive impact on the world? Join us as we delve into the dynamic world of green careers and carve your path toward a sustainable and fulfilling professional journey!

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👉 Here's a glimpse of what awaits you:

✅ Unveiling Sustainable Career Avenues: Immerse yourself in the fundamentals of green jobs, understanding their significance and influence as you embark on this eco-friendly journey.

✅ Mastering Green Job Skills: Acquire the essential skills needed in environmentally conscious workplaces and thrive in this rapidly expanding sector.

✅ Exploring Diverse Career Trajectories: Explore a spectrum of green job opportunities and align your interests with a sustainable career path that resonates with your passion.

🚨 Live Q&A Session

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**About David Ewusi-Mensah:**

David is the Co-founder and Project Manager of Eco Amet Solutions in Ghana, where he is leading to help solve and eliminate wastewater treatment challenges within the region using nature-based solutions. 

He is an Environmental Engineer with excellent skills in R&D, quality assurance, wastewater treatment, and Environmental sustainability demonstrated in his history of working in the Environmental consulting and services industries, including research facilities. 

In addition, he leads in consulting of ecologically constructed wetland lands with his several years of experience working with renowned experts in Spain and China.


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Founder in residence

Careers in Sustainability For Recent Graduates

Computer Engineering

**⏰ 10:45 AM Mexico City | 11:45 AM EST | 16:45 GMT **

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At PayPal, we believe now is the time to reimagine money and democratize financial services, so that managing and moving money is safe and accessible for everyone. We’re driven by this purpose and support employees by valuing inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, so they can ensure that every person can participate in the global economy.

***Discover internship opportunities at PayPal (Mexico City) to start next year!***

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✅ **Roles Available:**

Engineering and Business-related positions. 

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✅ **Location of Available Positions**

Mexico City.

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University Recruiter

Head of Channel Partnerships Mexico and LatAm

Head of Enterprise Sales

At PayPal, we believe now is the time to reimagine money and democratize financial services, so that managing and moving money is safe and accessible for everyone. We’re driven by this purpose and support employees by valuing inclusion, innovation, collaboration, and wellness, so they can ensure that every person can participate in the global economy.

Internships for Mexican Talent at PayPal

**⏰ 12:30 PM EST | 17:30 GMT | 19:30 Egypt Time**

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Are you interested in a career in Project Management? 

Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading professional association for project management, and the authority for a growing global community of millions of project professionals and individuals who use project management skills. Collectively, these professionals and “change makers” consistently create better outcomes for businesses, communities and society worldwide.

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**This session will answer: **



✅ What is the Project Management Institute (PMI) and how can they help you?

✅  What does a career in project management mean? What do you do?

✅  What are the most important skills for a career in project management

✅  How to assess your transferable skills

✅ How to make a career switch into Project Management 

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## Meet the speakers



**Lekan Oyebamiji:** 

Lekan is a go-to-market and business development specialist for multiple Fintech startups in the EMEA space. He is endorsed by the United Kingdom as an exceptional talent in the Global digital technology space and also a 3rd-year member of the PMI Nextgen insight Team.


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**Jackie Ward**, Academic Engagement Specialist II at Project Management Institute

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Localized Virtual Career Fair: Fall 2023

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Localized Virtual Career Fair: Fall 2023

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