العربية    中文    русский    Français
Student Portal Staff Portal Online Payment
University of Wollongong in Dubai University of Wollongong in Dubai
  • About UOWD
    • Our Campus
      • About Dubai
      • 360° Virtual Tour
    • Accreditation
    • Rankings
    • UOW Australia
    • UOW Global Network
    • President’s Message
    • UOWD Board
    • UOWD Advisory Council
  • Degrees
    • Bachelors
      • Business
      • Computer Science
      • Engineering
      • Healthcare
      • Information Technology
      • Media & Design
    • Masters
      • Business
      • Education
      • Engineering
      • Healthcare
      • Information Technology
      • Media & Design
      • Political Science
    • Doctorate
      • Business
    • Graduate Certificates
      • Graduate Certificate in Business
      • Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management
      • Graduate Certificate in Marketing
    • International Foundation Year
  • Training
    • Study English
    • English Testing
    • Languages
    • Short Courses
  • Career Paths
  • Join UOWD
    • Why UOWD
    • Apply Now
    • Fees
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Master's Degree
    • Admission Requirements
      • Bachelor’s Degrees
      • Master's Degrees
    • Freshman Year
    • Three Year Bachelor's Degree
    • Scholarships
    • Education Agents
  • Students
    • Academic Calendar
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Master's Degree
    • International Students
    • Visas
    • Health Information
    • Library
    • Student Accommodation
    • Career Development
    • Transportation
    • Clubs and Sports
    • Transfer to Australia
    • Alumni
      • Alumni Benefits
      • Alumni Success Stories
      • Alumni Awards
      • Alumni Career Network
      • UOWD Graduates
    • Academic Integrity
  • Teaching
    • Faculties
    • Blended Learning
    • Library
    • Trimester System
  • Research
    • Research Sectors
    • Research Excellence
    • Research Interests
    • Research Projects
    • Research Grants
    • Research Awards
  • Media
    • News
    • Events
    • Blog
    • Gallery
    • Downloads
      • Annual Report
      • Brochures
      • Logos
  • Contact Us
    • Application Form
    • Online Payment
    • Feedback
    • Work at UOWD
  • Open Day: Saturday 11th Jun, 2022 from 3pm to 7pm - Register now
Enquire Apply

Alumni Success Stories

  • Home
  • Students
  • Alumni
  • Alumni Success Stories
  • Viacheslav Shakhov
“Pitfalls are opportunities to learn, grow and succeed" - Viacheslav Shakhov

Viacheslav Shakhov is known for his dedication and willingness to walk that extra mile to achieve his goals. As the Head of Investment Management Practice at Cooper Fitch, a Recruitment, HR Advisory and Executive Search Consulting firm, he is the youngest manager in the company.


He leads the Investment Management department and works with some of the most renowned organisations in the UAE and the wider GCC region, including those responsible for the state economic and social development.

His role entails recruiting executives, advisors and board members for key organisations across the region. That includes enterprises and authorities involved in fiscal reform developments in the UAE, Saudi Vision 2030 and government asset consolidations.

“This job provides me with an opportunity to positively contribute to the development of the UAE economy as well as the wider GCC”, Viacheslav commented.

Originally from Russia, Viacheslav graduated from the University of Wollongong in Dubai with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Human Resources as well as a Master of Business in International Business. He entered the recruitment industry as an intern and was promoted to a full-time consultant after just six months.

“I was really fortunate to have landed a full-time job in such a short time.  My university education was fundamental to my success since it provided me with the knowledge required for the workplace whilst developing my soft skills and overall knowledge about the world. Since our region is highly multicultural, participating in the University’ extracurricular activities enabled me to interact with people from any part of the planet with confidence”.

Facing challenges at work are part of our daily lives. Being a very open-minded individual, Viacheslav sees pitfalls as opportunities to learn, grow and succeed.  At one point, he was tasked with leading a large-scale project with tight deadlines and high expectations from the client. The project, which was of significant importance at a national level, was not something they have done before and having to complete it in a very short time period was a tremendous challenge for the team.

“I believe it is all about ‘challenging the challenge’ – about having a positive outlook and do what you can to the best of your abilities”. 

“The most challenging part of the project was actually not giving myself an option to fail. The moment I realised failure was not an option, I suddenly felt empowered and extra motivated”, he explained.

One of the lessons he learned in life, is to give people a chance and to show that you trust them. Viacheslav attributed his career success not only to his education but also to the trust and support he received from his managers at Cooper Fitch.

Apart from his passion for his work, Viacheslav has a keen interest in art, history, politics and football. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and travelling and aims to visit at least five new countries each year.

Open Day

Do you know that our next Open Day is on Saturday 11th June, 2022?
Join our experts to learn more about our degrees, and how you can enrol in our autumn intake which starts on 26th September.


Register Now Upcoming Open Days

Established in 1993, University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) is the first international Australian university in the UAE, and is now part of a global brand that has campuses in Australia, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

Location

University of Wollongong in Dubai is located in the heart of Dubai's vibrant education and training cluster, Dubai Knowledge Park.

Directions

Forms

Forms footer menu

  • Application Form
  • Visa Application Form
  • IELTS Application Form
  • Referee Report
  • Scholarship Form
Quick Links

Quick links footer menu

  • Our Campus
  • About Dubai
  • Mission & Vision
  • Career Paths
  • Payment
  • Events
  • News
  • Library
  • UniClinic
  • IT Services
  • Legal Services
  • Downloads
Contact us

University of Wollongong in Dubai
UOWD Building, Dubai Knowledge Park
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 20183

Toll-free 800-UOWD, or +971 4 278 1800
[email protected]

Stay Connected
  • Copyright © 2022 University of Wollongong in Dubai

  • Privacy
  • Disclaimer
  • Site map

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

Learn More