Portrait of Bathilde Mbienda Djamouo: research to combat long-term unemployment

What did you study for your higher education? 

I have a FEDE European Master’s in Human Resources Management that I obtained in 2021 from the INEAD (Institut d’Enseignement à Distance). I already had a Bachelor’s in Production Management and Internal Logistics (2007, University of Nancy II) and a DUT in Insurance Management (2005, University of Luxembourg).

What have been the highlights of your career? 

While working in the insurance sector I learnt to perform a range of tasks, such as managing meetings, writing reports and proposing action plans. I really enjoyed the human contact involved in managing customer portfolios.

Why do you want to do a DBA? 

I want to develop strong research skills. My ambition is to be able to apply my knowledge and skills in a career working for large international companies.

What is the topic of your DBA? 

I want to research solutions to combat long-term unemployment, which is becoming more and more prevalent in Luxembourg.