Certificates vs. Skills (الشهادات مقابل المهارات)

GDG on Campus University of Business and Technology - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The first session of the Google Ramadan Nights collaboration! In this discussion, we explored the gap between academic certificates and the practical skills required in the job market. Speakers shared their experiences on how to build real-world skills beyond traditional degrees and the best ways to showcase competency to employers.

Mar 15, 7:30 – 8:45 PM (UTC)

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Key Themes

Career DevelopmentCertification Prep

About this event

Welcome to Google Ramadan Nights! 

📅 Date: 15 March 2025 | 9:30 PM

🎙 Guest Speaker: Hatoun Alagely

Is a university degree enough to succeed in the job market, or are practical skills the key factor in employment? In this engaging Twitter Space, we hosted experts who discussed the importance of skills versus certificates and how graduates and newcomers can strike a balance between the two. We covered inspiring stories, practical strategies for skill-building, and effective ways to stand out in today’s competitive job landscape.

🔗 Session Recording: https://x.com/azampro_/status/1900977838939062713?s=46

Organizers

  • Mariam Mahomed

    Organizer

  • Ameen Khan

    UBT

    Vice Leader

  • Sami Fathi

    Manager

  • Noura ALGahtani

    UBT

    Mentor

  • Maryam Mousa

    Management Team Leader

  • Haya Al-otaibi

    Media Team Co-Leader

  • Raghad Alshareef

    Media Team Co-Leader

  • tala sabri

    Design Team Leader

  • Sarah Alsaleh

    Event Planning Team Co-Leader

  • Abdulaziz Abdulfattah

    Event Planning Team Co-Leader

  • Mohammed I. Alshawi

    Freelancer

    Co-Leader of Quality Assurance

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