Choosing Your Career Path, a Practical Guide for Young People and Graduates
Five practical steps to choose your career when you are torn between your studies, your passion and the job market, with real examples.
Reform Group author
Mahmoud Saied
Business development and HR consultant, founder of REFORMHRM and CEO of Reform Group. He writes practical guides for young people and employees on careers and soft skills, and for business owners on HR, marketing and digital transformation.
Areas of expertise
What he writes about from the field
Building and organizing HR
Organization design, setting up HR functions, job descriptions, career paths and policy governance.
Talent acquisition
Pre-opening and volume hiring, full-cycle recruitment, succession planning and onboarding.
Reward and performance
Salary scales and grades, benefit design, performance management and KPI tracking.
Employee relations and experience
Engagement and retention, staff housing, disciplinary procedures and labor law compliance.
HR systems and analytics
HRIS implementation, HR analytics, dashboards and process automation.
Education and certificates
- Human Resources Foundations, CIPD and LinkedIn
- Corporate Recruiting Professional Certificate, American Staffing Association
- Change Management Professional Certificate, LinkedIn Learning
- MBA in strategic management and organizational development, in progress
His articles
Practical guides for young people, employees and business owners
Career path
Career pathChanging Careers, How to Move into a New Field Smartly
A six-step plan to change fields, transferable skills, and how to explain the move in an interview.
Soft skillsSoft Skills, What They Are and How to Build Them for the Job Market
The seven skills employers in Egypt and the Gulf ask for most, and how to develop them and prove them in your CV.
Soft skillsCommunication Skills at Work, a Practical Guide for Employees
How to talk to your manager, write clear messages, and say no without losing anyone.
Self developmentSelf Development in Practical Steps, a Measurable 90-Day Plan
Pick one skill, apply it and measure your progress over 90 days, with simple habits that keep you going.
Self developmentBuilding Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn as a Young Professional
Setting up your profile, what to write, and a 30-day plan to build your professional presence even as a new graduate.
Facing setbacksDealing with Failure and Rejection at Work, Steps to Bounce Back
Five steps to recover after repeated rejection, and how to explain gaps in your CV with confidence.
Facing setbacksWork Pressure, How to Handle It Without Burning Out
Setting priorities, protecting focus time and spotting burnout, with lessons from managing a real crisis.
Marketing and GrowthDigital Marketing for Companies, from Strategy to Measurable Sales
Strategy, identity, content, ad campaigns and SEO, and how to choose a marketing partner that measures results in sales.
Digital TransformationDigital Transformation and Business Development, a Practical Guide That Starts with Operations
Process improvement, automation, CRM, data security and change management, with a five-stage roadmap.
Websites and AppsWebsites and Apps for Companies, Your Guide Before Starting a Digital Project
WordPress or a ready platform, Flutter apps, online stores, and what drives the cost.
Human ResourcesHR Consulting for Companies, Your Guide to Building a Team That Drives Growth
From structure and payroll to recruitment and performance, and how to choose the right partner in Egypt and the Gulf.
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