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HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF TO EMPLOYERS

Preparing for Your First Day at Work Read, understand and implement the following tips to help you shine on your first day.

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fter countless applications and interviews, you have finally landed yourself that coveted job. Congratulations! Pat yourself on the back for a job well done! But remember, this is only the beginning. As your first day of work approaches, you can expect to break out in cold sweat and feel butterflies permanently settling themselves in your stomach.

SIM CAREER GUIDE 2021

It is completely normal to get those first-day nerves – it happens to all of us! However, it is important to make a good impression from day one so you can set the stage for a successful experience. Good preparation and understanding a few key workplace basics can go a long way in helping you achieve that.

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Preparing for Your First Day of Work

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How to Write a Professional Email

3min
pages 82-83

Dress to Win

5min
pages 84-85

How to Upgrade Yourself

25min
pages 96-112

4 Types of Interviews

5min
pages 88-89

Acing Assessment Centres

4min
pages 90-91

Accepting Job Offers: Accepting and Declining

6min
pages 92-93

Networking for Success

6min
pages 86-87

How to Write Effective Cover Letters

9min
pages 77-79

Crafting Effective Resumes

7min
pages 74-76

LinkedIn 101: How to Optimise Your Profile

4min
pages 80-81

4 Qualities Employers Look For

3min
pages 72-73

Rules of Getting Hired

3min
pages 66-67

5 Essential Soft Skills

4min
pages 68-69

Not in IT? Here are 5 Technical Skills You Still Need to Know About

4min
pages 70-71

Top 3 Things to Look Out for in a First Job

3min
pages 64-65

Job Searching: The Ultimate Guide

3min
pages 62-63

Managing Your Wellness for Success

1min
pages 60-61

Explore the World with AIESEC

3min
pages 57-59

Project Protégé

2min
pages 52-53

Exploring Internships

27min
pages 35-47

Choosing What is Best for You: MNCs, SMEs or Startups

8min
pages 32-34

Global Learning

4min
pages 54-56

Management Trainee Programme vs SGUnited Traineeship vs Apprenticeship

12min
pages 48-51

Industry Insights

15min
pages 24-29

Career Champs

3min
pages 30-31

How Career Connect Can Help You

3min
pages 7-9

360 Degree Development Programme

3min
pages 16-17

Your 1095 Journey

1min
page 6

SIM Alumni

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SIM EDGE Awards

4min
pages 18-21

A Message for Our Students

1min
page 4

Talent Development Programme (TDP

5min
pages 12-15

What is Project 1095?

2min
page 5
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