The international work environment is constantly changing with the dawn of artificial intelligence and frequently shifting policy surrounding international organizations and their role in emerging economies. In this talk, I will talk about building resilience and maintaining flexibility to be able to pursue your interests in a seemingly volatile job market as an early career professional.
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I will emphasize the importance of building your network, maintaining authenticity, and the importance of remaining open to implementing feedback from mentors while entering the job market. I will draw primarily on my experience with the and our project in , but I will also reference my current position assisting with events and legal compliance at , a Berlin-based start up which concentrates on building competencies for children and parents around Germany.听
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Catherine Kennon听is a public policy professional working at the intersection of energy transition, geopolitics, and international cooperation. She recently completed a Master of Public Policy at the , where she specialized in sustainability.
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Catherine has worked with institutions including local organizations across Berlin, the , and the GIZ鈥檚 International Power-to-X Hub, where she supported international green hydrogen training programs and capacity development initiatives in Germany and Kenya. She holds a dual bachelor鈥檚 degree in International Relations and Business Administration from 91直播 of Rome.
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Catherine鈥檚 interests include energy economics, global development, and translating complex policy challenges into practical, real-world solutions. She is particularly passionate about driving international impact in emerging economies in the ever-changing global landscape
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