Hire Hopkins | April 2025

A Message From Our Director

Dear reader,

I was at an HR summit this week and yes, the talk of the town was agentic AI and upskilling, but my favorite takeaway was from David Bator at the Achievers Workplace Institute. He summarized so much of what we do in a very simple way:

“It can all turn out well in the end if we remember that little things, minor moments, can have a big impact.

Holding the door open for someone, saying please and thank you, appreciating someone’s contribution, being welcoming, prioritizing understanding over being understood are little things we can do each day to fertilize the ground we share with others.”

Also! My team put together a panel around building effective talent pipelines. In it our 3 experts will share:

  • How to move beyond algorithms to create meaningful talent connections
  • Navigating DE&I amongst regulatory changes
  • Engaging Gen Z, Millennials, AND experienced professionals

It’s free, on a Friday, and I will share whose speaking later today on my LinkedIn… join us!

Events Coming Up…

  • Ready to revolutionize your talent acquisition strategy? Our panel of industry experts will tackle your biggest hiring questions from AI, multi-generational talent, to shifting regulations. Learn practical approaches for building stronger + smarter talent pipelines in today’s competitive market. April 18 | 11:00-12:15 EST | Zoom | Free registration
  • Connect with a curated network of top-tier PhDs spanning data science, AI, engineering, and beyond.
  • Grow your company with skilled Master’s graduates and field seasoned alumni.

What we’ve been up to:

  • Sal Khan is coming to JHU! The visionary educator and Khan Academy founder will headline the Class of 2025 Commencement on May 22 for an unforgettable celebration at Homewood Field!
  • Big ideas, real impact. JHU students wrapped up Map the System 2025 with powerful presentations tackling today’s most pressing social challenges through a systems-thinking lens.
  • Our students got a behind-the-scenes look at Medifast, Inc., exploring careers in data engineering and analytics and hearing firsthand how data is transforming health and wellness.

Warmly,
Alia

Alia Poonawala
Executive Director @ Hire Hopkins
Connect with me on LinkedIn | hirehopkins@jhu.edu

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