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Hiskandar - 
Assistant Director

Even though many of our graduates will have progressed in their careers since completing a case study, they are still of interest to students who wish to gain an understanding of the world of work.

About the job

Main responsibilities

Managing bilateral relations with countries and supervising junior officers

Typical day

preparing policy documents and recommendations, arranging and facilitating study visits, drafting official correspondence, speeches, letters, etc

What do I enjoy about my job?

I get to meet and work with all kinds of people internationally

Challenging aspects

time is a factor and many things have to be dealt with very quickly

Why did this area of work appeal to me?

it gave me an opportunity to expand my horizons continuously

Skills/qualifications I use in my job?

analytical skills, writing skills

Training I receive as part of my job

on the job training


Career information

Where do I see myself in the future?

I will be taking an MA in Middle East and Mediterranean Studies in AY 2013/2014


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Last updated: 04 Apr 2013