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DESCRIPTION:From Study/Research to Industry – What Comes Next?\n\nAre you
  wondering how to transition from university or research into industry? No
 t sure what skills matter\, what employers expect\, or how to get started?
  Join us for an interactive IEEE Young Professionals session designed to g
 ive you real-world insights from professionals working in the field.\n\nWh
 at’s in it for you?\n\nLearn how others successfully transitioned into t
 he industry\nUnderstand what employers are really looking for\nGet practic
 al tips on CVs\, interviews\, and career planning\nHear real stories\, not
  just theory\nAsk your questions directly to industry experts\n\nHear from
  Industry Professionals\n\nOur speakers will share their career journeys\,
  challenges\, and key decisions\, along with insights into opportunities w
 ithin their organisations. The speakers are:\n\n- Alex Wang – Data Scien
 ce Manager | Research Fellow\n- Haider Agha – Data Platform Owner\, NZ P
 ost\n-\nBaligh Al-Helali – Senior Data Scientist\, NZQA\n\nWhy this matt
 ers for YOU (IEEE YP)\n\nThis session is designed to:\n\n- Bridge the gap 
 between academia and industry\n- Support your career readiness and confide
 nce\n- Connect you with professionals and mentors\n- Help you make informe
 d career decisions\n\nEvent Format\n\n- Short\, engaging talks (15 mins ea
 ch)\n- Interactive Q&amp;A\n- Networking opportunity at the end\n\nWho should 
 attend?\n\nStudents\, researchers\, and early-career professionals interes
 ted in building a career in AI\, data science\, and technology\n\nWellingt
 on\, North Island\, New Zealand
LOCATION:Wellington\, North Island\, New Zealand
ORGANIZER:qurrat.ul.ain@ecs.vuw.ac.nz
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SUMMARY:Career Pathways in Industry - IEEE Young Professionals Seminar Seri
 es 2026
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/562244
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