360 Degree Development Programme

Designed to provide a well-rounded experience, the 360 Degree Development Programme (360°) is open to selected final year student leaders ofclubs and societies. The programme aims to enhance their development to become sharp professionals and employees of choice. Besides achieving academic excellence, selected student leaders should demonstrate the qualities of an all-rounder with leadership abilities and exemplary participation. Participants undergo a series of development workshops. Opportunities to meet employers and professionals are also provided through networking sessions and the mentorship programme. In addition, a career coach will be assigned to take you through mock interviews and guide you on career preparation techniques until you secure your first job after your final year. Participants ofthis programme have benefitted greatly and many are highly sought after by prospective employers. Let’s hear from a 360 from the 2019 intake on their experience.

Lam Kar Yee BSc in Business and Management, SIM-UOL President, Hospitality, Lifestyle and Retail Career Chapter Student Ambassador Executive Committee, Global Learning Society Executive Committee, Canoe Polo SIM GE Edge Award Winner Current role: Digital Marketing Executive, Plexure Pte Ltd

My role and involvement in my CCA/ club/society I joined the Hospitality, Lifestyle and Retail Career Chapter (HLRCC) and was selected as the President. Ourrole forthe CareerChapterwas to advocate students betterabout the industries of Hospitality, Lifestyle and Retail while also bringing employers from these industries to share theirknowledge and offerjob opportunities to SIM students. Some of the events that we organised include the Marriott CareerTalk and Hotel G Learning Tour.

How has the programme benefit and better equip me for the working world The programme contains workshops that are tailored for final year students, allowing us to be better equipped with skill sets required for the future. The 360 Programme also allowed me to understand my strengths, my weaknesses and how to improve myself before entering the working world.

Tips to be an all-rounded student leader Don’t be afraid to take the first step. Always tryout something new — be it a new club, competition orinternship! Use yourtime wisely as SIM has all the resources ready for you to utilise, workshops for you to join, and the CCA for you to hone your leadership skills. You just need to be brave and step out of your comfort zone! You don’t want to look back and know you could have done better. Do something today that your future self will thank you for.