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UPDATE FROM HULT’S FIVE GLOBAL CAMPUSES no such thing as online marketing. Dr. Buehlmann shared his knowledge on data insights and effective marketing tools. The interest in this event was so great that the lecture was streamed live into other rooms on campus to ensure that all students had the opportunity to listen in. Following the speech, there was an hourlong networking reception with Dr. Buehlmann in the atrium. The event was a real success, offering all attendees a rare opportunity to gain an insight into such a large global brand. A great addition to the event was that all attendees had the opportunity to place their business card in a bowl for the opportunity to win a oneon-one mentoring session with Dr. Buehlmann at the Google offices in London. The lucky winner was Bachelor student Viviane Barreto. Bosch, Gradberry, Henkel, Merck Serono, Gulf, and Heys. April 28th—The alumni, students, and HR Directors mixer event organized by the Dubai campus team aims to offer EMBA students and alumni a platform on which to connect with HR Directors/CEOs from local companies. The HR Directors participated in a workshop on how to tackle the current HR challenge faced by companies operating in the United Arab Emirates, and discussed hot topics such as “Emiratisation” and talent retention. Shanghai March 7th—The Shanghai campus and Corporate Relations teams came together to organize a guest speaker event with China-based entrepreneur, and Founder and Global Director of design firm Creative Capital, Louis Houdart. In his speech entitled “Marketing Strategy and Entrepreneurship in Dubai March 20th & 21st—Ever dedicated to boosting students’ global careers, the Career Services and Corporate Relations teams at the Dubai campus organized a two-day event to connect Hult students with leading employers. The companies held presentations and carried out interviews with participants. Some of the top companies in attendance included Samsung, L’Oréal, April 23rd—The Shanghai campus’s second visit to Uni lever was a fantastic opportunity for students to gain an insight into this leading multinational consumer goods company. Students were received by Unilever’s Vice President of Finance – North Asia, then attended a presentation on various aspects of the company, and finally attended a networking session. the Luxury Market in China” Louis covered a wide range of topics including marketing strategy, business strategy, entrepreneurship, and brand development, based on his experiences as an entrepreneur in China, founding Chinese flower retail chain Secret Garden. April to June—The Shanghai campus will hold three different Job Search Workshops and a Career Open House event. Participants will have the chance to learn real-time, “in-the-trenches” career management and also receive hiring insights from industry experts with experience in China and internationally. Topics are divided by industry (including Sales & Marketing, NGO, and Manufacturing & Trading) and cover issues such as industry and company hiring trends, processes and requirements, expat hires vs. local hires, the value of studying in China, the competitive landscape for talent in Asia, as well as recommendations for fresh graduates hoping to develop a career in China, Asia, or globally. These events are all great opportunities for students to gain vital professional exposure and develop an understanding of the breadth of career opportunities available in their campus city. hult.edu 13