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The transition from campus to the workplace can sometimes be tricky. That is why we need to equip ourselves with the skills necessary to make sure that the transition is as smooth as possible. Introductions and greetings, managing difficult conversations and understanding the basics of Chinese business culture are all pivotal to this process. Grasping these principles can lead to better career prospects, healthier professional relationships and a more welcoming working environment.
Join us this Wednesday evening at UIBE for an interactive communication workshop led by Costas and Petros of BeHive and an insightful Q&A session with Jonathan Rechtman on how to get your business etiquette from campus to workplace level.
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- Sign-in & Networking
- Interactive Workshop
Petros Djakouris•Costas Georgiou
Petros Djakouris
Petros studied Economics at Nottingham University in the UK. After working and studying in China, he founded BeHive, a grassroots community that operates across Beijing to help students become more employable through professional skills training. Petros has served in the Special Forces as a Sergeant Major and has recently been recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Global Shaper. Other than being an avid supporter of youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, he handles international marketing at a technology startup where he bridges China with the rest of the world through AI-powered translation services.
Costas Georgiou
Costas is originally from Cyprus where he completed a two-year military service. During that time, he joined the ranks of the Special Forces, qualified as a Sergeant Major and graduated first of his Class.
As a first-generation university graduate, Costas studied Law at Manchester University. After graduating, he came to Beijing where he has been living for the past 3 years. In 2017, he co-founded BeHive, a platform that helps students, recent graduates and young professionals develop career skills. Costas is a Cyprus qualified attorney who has worked as a Management Trainee for a Chinese conglomerate and is now acting as International Legal Counsel for a Chinese IP firm.
- Q&A Session
Jonathan Rechtman
Jonathan Rechtman
Jonathan Rechtman is a Chinese-English simultaneous interpreter, bilingual host, communications coach, entrepreneur, and investor. Based in China for over a decade, he has interpreted for multiple presidents and prime ministers, Fortune 500 CEOs, Hollywood stars, Nobel prize winners, and a princess. He is a cofounder of Cadence Translate and a venture partner at iAsk Capital.
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