Career Champs

SIM Career Champs is a career-centric student volunteer organisation that is managed by Career Connect. We aim to equip students with pertinent skills to enhance their employability locally and internationally, as well as exposing them to current industry trends. By doing so, we hope to assist students in their transition from being undergraduates to dynamic working professionals.

Career Champs aims to: • Accelerate your career journey through upskilling individual in the volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) VUCA world; • Connect and Interact with alumni and professionals of your industry of choice; • Empower you as a student to discover your career interests and increase your chances of getting your dream internship or job.

One key event organised by Career Champs is the SPARKS International Virtual Career Fair (IVCF), which caters to the needs of SIM’s international students by connecting them with overseas employers to learn more about career opportunities available regionally.

Contact us at careerchamp@sim.edu.sg for further queries.

ANUSHKA SHUKLA

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics and Political Science, SIM-UOL Director, Event and Logistics Department

My role

I started as a Subcommittee member, a role which allowed me to come up with various new ideas for Career Champs. After being promoted as the Director for Events and Logistics (E&L), the roles and responsibilities expanded vastly. I was responsible the planning and execution of events, efficient management and allocation of manpower and other resources, alongside coordinating with the other departments to organise career fairs and other various events.

What motivated you to join Career Champs?

I am extremely keen on exploring my interests in various fields so that I can make an apt decision for myself in the long run. In line with that, what attracted me the most towards Career Champs was their active initiative for the international students – being one myself. Through country-specific career fairs, we can get insights into popular MNCs and banks. This is advantageous, and serves the diverse population of SIM Students very well.

The experience that Career Champs gave me was wholesome. Being in Career Champs helped me discover my potential, improve my networking skills and build a new level of confidence through various opportunities like hosting and facilitating the events. Working with a group of like-minded and equally driven people made me a better team player, and constructive criticism by the staff improved my quality of work. Plus, it also gives me the opportunity to give it back to the SIM community in a very significant manner.

Some advice

Academics are essential, but they are not sufficient. To build a proper skill set, one needs to keep on exploring and breaking boundaries. The confidence and skills that I have discovered – taking part in various CCAs has helped me get out of my shell – is currently helping me with my applications for postgraduate studies, and will most certainly be helpful to me when I enter the professional environment of the corporate world. SIM has the most diverse number of CCAs available, so all you have to do is discover your interests, work towards it and make the best out of the opportunity given to you.

KHOR JEH RONG

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics, SIM-UOL Director, Marketing and Communication Department

My role

As the Director of Marketing and Communications (M&C), I was given the opportunity to develop and execute marketing strategies, design marketing collaterals and create career-related contents for our students. Our department plays an indispensable role in elevating the awareness of SPARKS International Virtual Career Fair, as well as maximising the benefits of such career fairs for our students and fresh graduates. The objective of Career Champs is to serve the career needs to our SIM students and guide them to become a group of outstanding pillars in our society.

What motivated you to join Career Champs?

I chanced upon Career Champs through my classmate’s social media, and initially joined with the thought of filling up my time during the Home-Based Learning period. Interestingly, committing to Career Champs was the best decision made in my University life!

I got to make long-lasting friendships, and improved on my soft and hard skills. On top of that, I had many opportunities to engage with staff and work alongside them. By joining Career Champs, it helped me to train up my confidence in public speaking and get ready for the workforce.

Furthermore, Career Champs has helped me strengthen my leadership skills. At present, I lead a team of 18, and ensure each member’s well-being. We celebrate our successes, work and play really hard, and most importantly, forge unforgettable bonds with the staff and the other members.

PATRICIA NATASHA

Bachelor of Computer Science (Digital Systems Security), SIM-UOW Director, Partnerships and Engagement Department

My role

As the Director of Partnership and Engagement (P&E), I had the opportunity to lead a team to reach out to employers and getting them onboard to offer internships and job opportunities for students. Together with other departments in Career Champs, we also organised SPARKS International Virtual Career Fairs with the purpose of connecting students with the employers. During career fair preparations, my role is to liaise with companies that are keen to participate in our career fairs and to be the host, co-host, or even attendance taker on the day itself.

What motivated you to join Career Champs?

I have a dream to establish my own business in the near future, which encompasses leadership, teamwork and communication skills. But since I did not have any experience being a part of any committee or organisation when I was in high school, I was committed to join Career Champs as I needed to enhance my skills in those areas before I graduated. I really wanted to make full use of my time in Career Champs to experience how organisations work, build my network and explore my weaknesses and strengths.

I found that Career Champ’s purposes aligned with my goals. For instance, Career Champs gave me the opportunity to improve on my teamwork by working together with the other departments, and enhanced my communication skills by allowing us to engage with companies via email or video conference. I also got to make a lot of amazing international friends from countries such as India, Malaysia, Vietnam, Korea, China, and many more!