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🌏 Part of the Career Supercharger Global Alumni Q&A Webinar Series
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Are you curious about what it’s like to build a career in China after graduating from UCL Institute of Education? Join our first Career Supercharger X IOE : Global Alumni Q&A Webinar, connecting current students with UCL alumni industry professionals based in China.
This edition is particularly special as we have invited IOE alumni who returned to China after graduation but chose career paths outside the education sector. Their journeys may be considered unconventional, and that is exactly why we are excited to feature them.
We hope their experiences will offer fresh perspectives and encouragement to those who are considering a career change or exploring opportunities beyond their degree discipline.
In this session, our panellists from diverse industries will share honest reflections on their career journeys, job-hunting experiences, and the realities of transitioning from university into the professional world.
Whether you're considering staying in the UK or returning to China, this webinar will offer practical insights and real-world perspectives on:
✨ Job-hunting strategies in China’s evolving market
🎓 Navigating the transition from university to work
📈 Industry trends, innovations and emerging opportunities
💼 Building essential employability skills that employers value
🌍 Choosing between developing a career in the UK or returning to China
🔄 Returning to China after studying abroad and positioning yourself competitively
The event will feature a panel discussion followed by a live Q&A, offering you the chance to ask questions and learn directly from alumni who have walked this path.
Speaker 1: Qilu Miao
Qilu Miao studied MA Comparative Education at IOE and graduated in 2020.
He started his career as a Content Product Manager at BBK (步步高), and later moved to BIGO (欢聚时代海外业务) as an Overseas Live Streaming Revenue Product Manager. He then joined ByteDance (字节跳动), where he was responsible for overseas subscription product strategy for Xingtu (醒图).
He subsequently worked on commercialisation for international platforms at Tongcheng (同程), explored AI monetisation products at Kingsoft WPS (金山办公) and AI TV products at TCL (TCL科技).
He is currently a Commercial Product Manager at Kuaishou (快手), focusing on commercialisation of games. His experience spans overseas markets, subscription models, live streaming revenue, and AI commercialisation.
At this event, he will share insights on job-hunting strategies in China, transitioning from university to work, and building a career in the tech industry. He will also answer related questions from students.
Speaker 2: Leidi Li
Leidi Li studied Primary Education (4-12) Policy and Practice at IOE and graduated in 2020.
She began her career with an internship at Thomson Reuters 汤森路透, working as a Marketing Assistant. She later joined one of Shenzhen’s leading international schools BASIS贝赛思 as a Bilingual Education Specialist, gaining experience at the intersection of education and international communication.
She is currently based primarily in Hong Kong, where she works as a Global Business Project Manager at Open Computing AI (OCAI) 开元云, a leading AI service operator focused on making artificial intelligence accessible across industries.
Her experience spans international education, global business operations, and emerging AI technologies, working across cross-border teams and rapidly evolving tech environments.
At this event, she will share insights on industry trends and innovations in the technology sector, as well as reflections on navigating international career paths. She will also answer related questions from students.
Speaker 3: Victoria Zhu
Victoria Zhu studied MA Education (Psychology) at IOE and graduated in 2025.
She began her career by joining Michael Page (米高蒲志) as an intern remotely when she was studying at UCL. She is currently working as an Associate Consultant in the HR recruitment sector, supporting recruitment projects and talent matching for organisations across different industries at Michael Page (米高蒲志).
Based in Shanghai, her work focuses on talent acquisition, recruitment consulting and employer–candidate matching, helping companies identify suitable candidates while supporting graduates and young professionals in navigating the job market.
At this event, she will share insights on job-hunting strategies in China and building essential employability skills. She will also answer related questions from students.
Speaker 4: Stella Feng
Stella Feng studied MA Education at IOE and graduated in 2021.
She began her career in London as a Brand Strategist, working on mergers and acquisitions in the skincare industry and supporting the incubation of a US skincare brand.
She later moved to Shanghai, where she worked as a Manager in Family Office Investments, gaining experience in investment strategy and business development.
She is currently based in Shanghai and works as Marketing Director at Gleamore Beauty, where she is also building a global beauty brand and developing international market strategies.
Her experience spans brand strategy, investment, entrepreneurship, overseas expansion and global consumer markets, particularly across the beauty, e-commerce and FMCG sectors.
At this event, she will share insights on job-hunting strategies in China, building essential employability skills, and deciding whether to develop a career in the UK or return to China after studying abroad. She will also answer related questions from students.
🗓 Date: Friday, 20 March 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00-13:30 (UK Time); 20:00-21:30 (China Time)
💻 Format: Online via Microsoft Teams Webinar
🗣 Language: Mainly Mandarin 🇨🇳
📩 Note: The webinar will not be recorded to allow for open and honest sharing.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insider perspectives and connect with the UCL alumni community in China, helping you chart your next career move with confidence! 🌱