The Importance of Networking, Connections, and Referrals in Hiring
Exploring the importance of connections and networking when seeking jobs or hiring candidates.
Dr Riasat Islam is a researcher and academic passionate about using technology to improve healthcare, well-being, and education. Currently a Lecturer at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London, his research centres around Human Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence and Islamic Computing. He made contributions, including high-impact journal publication and a software launch. This work has led to knowledge transfer and consultancy with a medical device startup. Additionally, he has co-founded the Greentech Apps Foundation, a software non-profit with 3M+ users worldwide. He aims to create tech solutions that empower individuals and foster positive societal change.
PhD in Computing
The Open University
MSc ICT Innovation
KTH Royal Institute of Technology & University College London
BSc Engg in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Islamic University of Technology
Exploring the importance of connections and networking when seeking jobs or hiring candidates.
An exploration of communication techniques from the Quran, Hadith, and Seerah, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness, kindness, humility, and active listening.
Exploring how Islamic principles align with and enhance the problem-solving approach of design thinking.
Exploring first principles thinking through the lens of Islamic teachings, highlighting examples from the Quran, Hadith, and Seerah.
Exploring systems thinking from an Islamic lens, highlighting examples from the Quran, Hadith, and Seerah that encourage believers to view the world and life in an interconnected, holistic way.