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How to Upgrade Yourself

Lifelong learning is important to keep yourself relevant in the new normal.

Today’s sluggish economy has made the job market more competitive than it has ever been before. Many graduates just about to hit the job market are feeling the pressure of setting themselves apart from their peers who are also looking for jobs.

In times like this, postgraduate education has become a popular means to give students an advantage in the job market. While it is common for students to think of a Master’s degree or PhD when talking about postgraduate options, there are other qualifications available.

Here is a brief overview:

University of London

The University of London was established in 1836 and is one of the world’s oldest and biggest universities. It is a federation of 17 prestigious member institutions including UCL, LSE and Goldsmiths, the three who provide academic direction at SIM. Founded in 1891, Goldsmiths is internationally renowned for teaching and research in creative, cultural and computational disciplines. It is rated a Five Stars institution by QS Intelligence Unit, with a Five Star rating for areas including teaching, employability and internationalisation. (QS Stars/QS Intelligence Unit 2020)

With Data Science being one of the fastest growing sectors of employment internationally, the suite of postgraduate programmes in Data Science offer an excellent opportunity for getting valuable skills in advanced data processing. This is the key to success in future business, digital media and science. The following options from University of London through Goldsmiths are available at SIM.

Master of Science/Post-Graduate Diploma in: • Data Science • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence • Data Science and Financial Technology

Post-Graduate Certificate in: • Data Science For more information on the above programmes, go to https://www.simge.edu.sg/programmes/

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“I chose this SIM-UOL programme because the knowledge is good for me, the certificate is recognised and the practical skills I require for my career is passed on by lecturers with the right industry experience. I am impressed by the fast pace, the amount of course content and the responsible lecturers who are there for me.”

Lucas Wei (ACCA) Student, Master of Science in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence Finance Manager, Pfizer

“The journey with the SIM-UOL Master of Science in Data Science programme has enriched my understanding and skillsets in the data science domain. It has enabled me to see multidisciplinary perspectives to integrate and drive data-based practices at work.”

Yap Thai Leong Student, Master of Science in Data Science Senior Research Scientist, A-STAR

University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham was founded in 1900 and is now one of the largest in the United Kingdom (U.K.), offering degrees across a wide range of disciplines. It is a major centre of research and academic study with an established international reputation for excellence. • Ranked 90th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022) • Fourth-most targeted university for graduate employment among the U.K.’s top employers (The Graduate Market in 2022, High Fliers Research) • Gold rating for consistently outstanding teaching and learning in the U.K. (Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 – 2020) • A member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 U.K. research-led universities

A range of full-time postgraduate programmes are available

at SIM. These are developed, fully taught and awarded by the Birmingham Business School, and the school is triple-crown accredited by the AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS in recognition of its quality and rigorous standards in business and management education.

Master of Science • Financial Management • International Business • Management • Management: Entrepreneurship and Innovation • Management: Organisational Leadership and Change • Management: Strategy

For more information on the above programmes, go to https://www.simge.edu.sg/programmes/

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“I gained useful insights into sustainable and viable business strategies. The invaluable knowledge learnt during the course gave me the courage and guidance that I needed to become an entrepreneur.”

Stephanie Nguyen Graduate, Master of Science Management: Strategy Creative Director, Nail Visage

“The degree provided career opportunities for me in Singapore due to the various international engagements given to students during the course. The interactive programme of events, discussions and activities enabled me to learn useful life skills for career development.”

Suresh Anand Graduate, Master of Science International Business Product Marketer, Mad Street Den

The University of Warwick

Established in 1965, the University of Warwick is one of the U.K.’s leading research universities, with a global reputation for its entrepreneurialism and cosmopolitan outlook. Wellrespected for its boundary-breaking research as for teaching and business collaborations, the University of Warwick is a place of possibility for new ways to make things happen through a supportive environment. • Ranked 61st in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022) • Ranked 6th in the U.K. (The Guardian 2022 league table) • University of the Year for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday

Times Good University Guide 2022) • A member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 U.K. researchled universities

WMG at the University of Warwick is a leading multidisciplinary research and education group, transforming organisations and driving innovation through a unique combination of collaborative research and development (R&D), and pioneering education programmes. The following full-time and part-time postgraduate programmes from WMG, the University of Warwick, are available at SIM.

Master of Science/Postgraduate Award in • Cyber Security and Management • Engineering Business Management • Programme and Project Management* • Supply Chain and Logistics Management**

* accredited by the Association for Project Management (APM) at https://www.apm.org.uk/

** accredited by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) at https://www.cips.

org/

For more information on the above programmes, go to https://www.simge.edu.

sg/programmes/programme-listing/?finder_ university=university-of-warwick

“This programme has the right mixture, allowing me to steer away from my business management background and grasp the technical engineering mindset.”

Sebastian Tay Graduate, Master of Science in Engineering Business Management Head of Client Onboarding, AxiCorp

“The course enabled me to understand the importance of supply chains, and to apply it to my work. This has been a truly invaluable learning experience for me!”

Tripti Milani Graduate, Master of Science in Supply Chain and Logistics Management eCommerce Project Executive, Singapore Post

“The programme armed me with the tools, methodologies and philosophies of successful programme management. The lecturers brought with them a wealth of industrial expertise for me to have a truly distinctive and interactive learning experience.”

Tessa Tan Graduate, Master of Science in Programme and Project Management Manager (Strategic Planning), Public Service

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Grenoble Ecole de Management (GEM) is one of the few leading French business schools globally recognised for its expertise in the management of technology and innovation. Through its own education model and innovative pedagogy, GEM is a centre for experimentation, study and creation to train qualified professionals to overcome the challenges of tomorrow. • Ranked 38th in the QS World University: Masters in

Management Rankings 2022 • Ranked 28th in the Financial Times European Business School

Ranking 2020 • Ranked 6th in the Le Point, French Business School Ranking 2020

GEM is affiliated with the Grenoble Chamber of Commerce and Industry, triple-crown accredited by the AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, and regularly ranked by major international economics newspapers and magazines. The following programmes are currently offered at SIM.

Master of Science • Fashion, Design and Luxury Management • Management in International Business For more information on the above programmes, go to https://www.simge.edu.sg/programmes/

programme-listing/?finder_university=grenoble-ecole- de-management

“The programme comprises insightful classes, international exposure and company visits. These helped me to better define my professional goals.”

Kyden Choong Zhi Min Graduate, MSc Management in International Business Treasury Consultant, Software Company “It has been delightful to learn from our professors who are experts in their fields. They often dive into specifics in order for us to understand key concepts better and treated us as managers and consultants, and not just students.”

Pratik Patwari Graduate, MSc Management in International Business

SIM Global Education

SIM offers a suite of post-graduate programmes. Blended learning is an approach to education that combines online lesson delivery and interaction with traditional face-to-face (F2F) classroom learning. It requires the physical presence of both the teacher and student, with some elements of student control over time, place, path, or pace. While students still attend physical lessons with a teacher, the lesson delivery is combined with computer-mediated activities for students to do more independent learning with guidance. • Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics • Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics • Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management • Graduate Diploma in Digital Marketing Graduates from the Graduate Diploma programmes can progress to • Warwick Master Programmes (offered in SIM) • SUSS Master of Management (Management Track) entitling to 10 units of Credit Recognition with CGPA 2.4 and above and satisfying all admission requirement) For more information on the above programmes, go to

https://www.simge.edu.sg/programmes/programme- listing/?discipline=business-programmes&academic_ level=postgraduate

“The GDHRM programme provides greater understanding and is an all rounded programme, especially on the International HR and Reward Management module.”

Siak Wee Seong (Zhi Weixiong) Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management HR Business Partner, Austen Maritime Services Pte Ltd

“The knowledge acquired in GDBA has helped me in my course of work during presentation of data.”

Zechariah Tan Graduate Diploma in Business Analytics Principal Quality Engineer, Lam Research

JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS

LEADING EMPLOYERS WITH VACANCIES AND INTERNSHIPS WHO WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

Employers

Anacle Systems Limited......................................................................................... 131 Bank of Singapore ........................................................................................ [133] 132 BDO LLP......................................................................................................... [135] 134 CapitaLand Limited................................................................................................. 134 EY......................................................................................................................[IBC] 137 FairPrice Group ..................................................................................................[1] 138 FDM Group..................................................................................................... [139] 140 J.P. Morgan ............................................................................................................... 140 L’Oréal Singapore..........................................................................................[OBC] 142 NCS Pte Ltd........................................................................................................ [2] 144 Ninja Logistics Pte Ltd (Ninja Van) ....................................................................... 144 NTUC Income ........................................................................................[146, 147] 145 OCBC Bank .................................................................................................... [149] 148 PwC Singapore.............................................................................................. [143] 145 Recruit Express Pte Ltd............................................................................... [151] 150 RSM Singapore......................................................................................................... 152 SearchAsia Consulting Pte Ltd.................................................................... [157] 156 Shopee Singapore Private Limited ........................................................................ 158 Stone Forest............................................................................................................. 160 TikTok..................................................................................................................[3] 158

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ANACLE SYSTEMS LIMITED

03 Fusionopolis Way, #14-21, Symbiosis, Singapore 138633 TEL (+65) 6914 2666

LOCATION

• Singapore

BUSINESS FACTS Anacle’s World of Innovation

Anacle’s vision has led to many pioneering software and hardware products that have leapfrogged the market in terms of user friendliness and smart functionality. Our Simplicity® and Starlight® systems have a long tradition of industry firsts in design, features and technical prowess. The deep industry expertise embedded in our solutions provide quick, measurable top and bottom line benefits through revenue assurance and operating efficiency. Our intuitive interfaces and visual analytics encourage easy adoption and high user satisfaction rates. We were founded in 2006 and was listed on GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in December 2016. We provide enterprise application software and energy management system to a strong and diversified customer and end-user base across Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, Qatar, UAE, and other Asian countries. We are headquartered in Singapore with an office in India (Pune). For more information about Anacle, please visit https://www.anacle.com. WEB https://www.anacle.com/careers/ EMAIL info@anacle.com LINKEDIN @Anacle Systems Limited

JOB ROLES

• Full Stack Software Engineer • Backend Software Engineer • Mobile App Software Engineer • Software Engineer (QA) • Software Engineer (In Test) • Software Engineer (AI and Analytics) • Software Engineer (Software Security) • Technical Writer • Unity 3D Developer • Associate Consultant/Business Analyst • IT Service Consultant

CAREER SECTOR

• IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Excited to join us? Drop your resume with Nance at nance.aye@anacle.com.

BANK OF SINGAPORE

63 Market Street, #22-00, Bank of Singapore Centre, Singapore 048942 TEL (+65) 6559 8000 WEB https://www.bankofsingapore.com

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • International – Hong Kong, Dubai, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Philippines, London

BUSINESS FACTS

Bank of Singapore is one of the fastest growing private banks in Asia and is a wholly owned subsidiary of OCBC Bank, Southeast Asia’s second largest bank. Headquartered in Singapore, we have a strong network of offices across the globe.

Our business

We offer an open architecture product platform with robust research capabilities to deliver advice and solutions customised to each client’s needs. Our clients also enjoy access to our parent company’s full suite of investment and commercial banking solutions such as financing, insurance and brokerage services.

Our leaders and culture

Bank of Singapore’s strong leadership team has led in the development of successful business strategies across every network location and has continued to build enduring relationships with our clients. We are guided by our LIFRR* core values, and we believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that empowers our employees and equips them with the skills and knowledge to thrive in the future. *Lasting Value, Integrity, Forward-looking, Respect and Responsibility E-MAIL careers@bankofsingapore.com FACEBOOK @Bank of Singapore INSTAGRAM @bankofsg LINKEDIN @Bank of Singapore, Asia’s Global Private Bank

JOB ROLES Internship Programmes:

• Semester Internship Programme • Corporate Analyst Internship Programme (Summer)

Graduate Programmes:

• Corporate Analyst Programme • Technology Analyst Programme • Wealth Management Programme • Rotational Marketing Associate Programme (non-graduate programme)

CAREER SECTOR

• Banking and Financial Services

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Kindly visit our careers page at https://www.bankofsingapore.com/graduate.html to apply for our internship or graduate programmes.

LEARNING SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY

NAME: Khoo Zi Ning Eden DEGREE: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Banking and Finance, SIM-UOL, 2020 ROLE: Corporate Analyst EMPLOYER: Bank of Singapore

MY JOB

I am a Corporate Analyst under the Bank of Singapore’s Corporate Analyst Programme, which allows me to rotate into four different roles during the two-year programme. In my current rotation in the Strategic Investments and Insights team, I am involved in analysing the performance of other Private Banks around the world through various methodologies. For instance, we will deep dive on their annual reports, quarterly earnings reports and other sources of news and information. With the data collated, we perform data analytics through Power BI to derive meaningful insights. All these contributes to data-driven recommendations for our CEO and Management Committee members.

HOW I GOT MY JOB

I was initially enrolled under the SGUnited Traineeship with Bank of Singapore as a Project Management Office trainee under the Digital Transformation Team. Three months into the traineeship, I was offered an opportunity to fast-track into their Corporate Analyst programme. There were three rounds of evaluation; namely my manager’s evaluation, Psychometric and Character evaluation, and HR Manager evaluation. I was tasked with three mini-projects for my manager’s evaluation and managed to proceed to the next couple of rounds. The trickiest part of it was probably my manager’s evaluation, as I had no prior experience. Nevertheless, I was able to pick it up through some self-learning and delivered.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

The best part of my job would be that every piece of work is different. It can range from researching about the metaverse to analysing strategies from other companies. The team is constantly looking for ways to “level up” and we are always learning from a myriad of industries and businesses. This keeps me motivated as I am always able to learn something new at the end of the day. Similarly, the challenging part of my work is that every piece of work is different. Therefore, I am essentially “starting from scratch” every day.

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

My biggest achievement so far would be in my previous rotation department, Technology. I was able to deliver a “Skills Finder” dashboard together with a team of colleagues. This allowed the Head of Departments and stakeholders in the department to have a democratised view of the skills that each employee in the Technology department possessed. The hiring managers were also able to identify the highly demanded skills in Technology and train or hire with the use of this dashboard. Finally, employees can showcase the skills they have picked up in their free time and collaborate with colleagues from another team for a certain project as well.

SOME ADVICE

One piece of advice would be to believe in yourself! A lot of the time, as fresh graduates, we might suffer from imposter syndrome or self-doubt during the job search process or after being hired. Most importantly, always remember that you bring value in terms of fresh ideas, humility and willingness to learn. All the best! www.sim.edu.sg

BDO LLP

600 North Bridge Road, #23-01, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778 TEL (+65) 6828 9118 WEB https://www.bdo.com.sg/en-gb/careers EMAIL career@bdo.com.sg FACEBOOK @BDOSingapore LINKEDIN @bdo-singapore TWITTER @bdoaccountant YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBblycqXBZ7YhP8hSauj6Lg

LOCATIONS

• Singapore – Central • International – BDO’s global organisation extends across 167 countries and territories, with 88,120 people working out of 1,809 offices – and they’re all working towards one goal: to provide our clients with exceptional service.

BUSINESS FACTS

Established in 1972 and a member firm of BDO International since 1979, we offer a full range of services including audit, corporate finance and risk advisory. Our clients are from most fields of business in Singapore and include subsidiaries of multi-national corporations, public and private companies operating in diverse industries, including transportation and publishing. Some of our clients are wellknown, while many are medium-sized emerging businesses. Our size is at its optimum, it is large enough to enable us to provide the full range of world-class services and at the same time allows clients to benefit from our breadth and depth of expertise as the world’s fifth largest accounting network. Simply, our services begin with your needs. Whether you are a start-up or an established enterprise looking to take the next step up, we are well equipped to assist you from ground level to the highest stratosphere of success.

DEGREE DISCIPLINES

Business-related disciplines such as: • Accountancy • Business

Administration • Data Analytics • Economics • Finance • IT and Technology • Law • Mathematics • Social Sciences

CAREER SECTORS

• Accountancy and Financial Management • Banking and Financial Services • Consulting • IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

BDO provides a culture that emphasizes career growth, professional development, collaborative culture, workplace flexibility and global opportunities. If you believe you have the right values and attitude in wanting to be part of our big BDO family, send in your detailed resume and a recent photograph to career@

bdo.com.sg.

CAPITALAND GROUP

168 Robinson Road, #30-01, Capital Tower, Singapore 068912 EMAIL buildyourdream@capitaland.com WEB https://www.capitaland.com/careers FACEBOOK @capitaland INSTAGRAM @capitaland LINKEDIN @capitaland TWITTER @capitaland YOUTUBE @capitaland

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • Global

BUSINESS FACTS

CapitaLand Group (CapitaLand) is one of Asia’s largest diversified real estate groups. Headquartered in Singapore, CapitaLand’s portfolio spans across diversified real estate classes which include integrated developments, retail, office, lodging, residential, business parks, industrial, logistics and data centres. With a presence across more than 260 cities in over 40 countries, the Group focuses on Singapore and China as its core markets, while it continues to expand in markets such as India, Vietnam, Australia, Europe and the USA.

Cultivating a Strong Workforce

As a multi-national company, CapitaLand’s success is built on the strengths of our strong infrastructure and our workforce which consists of more than 12,100 employees in over 30 countries. CapitaLand is always on the look-out for people of high calibre with strong potential to support and grow with the Group.

Talent Management

CapitaLand believes that a company is only as extraordinary as the people who contribute to its culture and success. It focuses on hiring the best people, and have strategic, integrated and quality learning programmes for continual learning and development in all career stages. CapitaLand offers opportunities for challenging and rewarding careers where employees are able to continually learn and develop their personal and professional capabilities, all while working alongside a talented, international and diverse workforce.

DEGREE DISCIPLINES

• Open to all disciplines

CAREER SECTOR

• Property and Real Estate

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online via capitaland.com/careers and shortlisted candidates will be notified.

EY

One Raffles Quay, North Tower, Level 18, Singapore 048583 TEL (+65) 6535 7777 WEB https://go.ey.com/campus-attraction EMAIL https://www.ey.com/en_sg/connect-with-us

LOCATIONS

• International – More than 700 offices in over 150 countries

BUSINESS FACTS

EY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate. Working across assurance, consulting, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today. In Singapore, we have a history of 133 years, with over 200 partners and more than 3,700 people offering services to a wide-ranging clientele consisting of multinational companies, private companies and public sector organisations.

JOB ROLES Assurance

• Audit • Financial Accounting Advisory Services • Forensics and Integrity Services

Consulting

Business Consulting • Enterprise Risk • Technology Risk FACEBOOK @EYCareersSingapore INSTAGRAM @eysgcareers

LINKEDIN @EY TWITTER @EY_Singapore

Tech Consulting • Cybersecurity • Data and Analytics • Technology Transformation People Advisory Services

Tax

• Corporate Tax • Financial Services • Transfer Pricing • International Tax

Strategy and Transactions

• Lead Advisory • Valuation, Modelling and Economics • Transaction Diligence

CAREER SECTORS

• Accountancy and Financial Management • Consulting • IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Candidates may browse the latest positions and apply online at https://www.ey.com/en_sg/careers.

FAIRPRICE GROUP

1 Joo Koon Circle, 13-01, Singapore 629117 WEB https://www.fairpricegroup.com.sg/join-us/

LOCATION

• Singapore

BUSINESS FACTS

FairPrice Group was established in 2019 by bringing together NTUC FairPrice, NTUC Foodfare and Kopitiam to cater to evolving consumer needs. Together with NTUC Link, we optimise the resources of our social enterprises and leverage their respective strengths to deliver quality, affordability, convenience and an enjoyable experience for all. With an extensive network of over 570 touchpoints as well as online, we provide an integrated array of products and services on Everything Food – from groceries, ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat offerings, to on-premise meals and food takeaways. Our Fairmily of over 13,000 employees are driven by our common purpose of nourishing generations and making life better for all. We are proud to serve our community and we do good by giving back to Singapore. Our impact touches people from all walks of life, from newborns to the elderly. We are here to make a difference – in the past, present and for generations to come. If you share our passion for Everything Food, Everything Good, Everyone, Every Day, join our Fairmily now! EMAIL ta@fairpricegroup.sg LINKEDIN @FairPrice Group

DEGREE DISCIPLINES

• HR • Finance • Supply Chain • Digital and Technology • Retail • Food and Beverage • Marketing • Customer Service

CAREER SECTORS

• Aviation, Transport and Supply Chain • Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) • Healthcare and Pharmaceutical • Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism • IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested applicants may visit our corporate site at https://www.fairpricegroup. com.sg/join-us/ and apply to the relevant jobs categorised by our various business units.

WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

NAME: Chong Yong Qi DEGREE: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Management, SIM-UOL, 2020 ROLE: Brand and Business Development Executive EMPLOYER: FairPrice Groups

MY JOB

I am part of the FairPrice Group, Own Brands Retail, Brand and Business Development department. Our business unit handles all the FairPrice housebrand and private label consumer packaged goods. I belong to the Frozen and Chilled team, where we take care of all brands and products that fall within this category. We are responsible for the brand, product development and marketing of the products. My day-to-day responsibilities involve analysing, planning and executing marketing campaigns to drive higher offtake for our brands and products. I am also involved in the product development process.

HOW I GOT MY JOB

I was fortunate to secure a SGUnited Traineeship in August 2020 during the global pandemic. I went through two rounds of interviews with the Human Resources team and the hiring manager, and was offered a one-year traineeship programme position. Upon fulfilling the traineeship, I was offered a full-time role in July 2021 with the Chilled and Frozen team. Being resilient and adaptable, as well as having a good work attitude and performance, are important traits in today’s constantly evolving world.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

I enjoy the fast-paced nature of my work, and love seeing the tangible results of my efforts in each campaign when it is being executed in the retail outlets. I am thankful to have a manager who is nurturing, encourages open communication and strikes a sweet balance between autonomy and guidance. It also helps that I am working alongside a collaborative and supportive team. The steepest learning curve would be understanding the complexity and unique quirks of each category I manage. After spending time learning about them, it helped me ramp up in my role and knowledge in the long run.

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

My biggest achievement and most memorable project would be the launch of a new Private Label Delicatessen brand into the market. It was my first task when I joined the Chilled and Frozen team, and the first project that I got to work on the end-to-end management from planning to execution. Despite the challenge of working with a tight deadline, it was most satisfying when I saw the strong support from stores, execution excellence and newly launched products flying off the shelves! It was very encouraging when we managed to hit our budget for the year! It also validated my efforts for this project.

SOME ADVICE

Make the best use of schooling time to prepare and fully learn about yourself – strengths, weaknesses and interests! To assess whether a job is something that you would like to do, nothing beats a first-hand experience through an internship. If the experience is not what you enjoy, at least you filtered it out early. I would also encourage networking on LinkedIn to learn from others’ experiences. Always keep an open mind and stay humble! Lastly, have a little faith! Do not give up on your dreams and continuously work towards them.

FDM GROUP

South Beach Tower, #26-11, 38 Beach Road, Singapore 189767 WEB https://www.fdmgroup.com/en-sg/sg-careers/graduates/ EMAIL EnquiriesSG@fdmgroup.com

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • International – Hong Kong, China, Australia, United Kingdom, United States of

America

BUSINESS FACTS

FDM is the market leader in the Recruit, Train and Deploy sector, launching the careers of thousands of graduates, every year. Our purpose is to create and inspire exciting careers that shape our digital future. We want to make sure that the opportunity for a career in tech is available to everyone and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Despite COVID-19, we launched 1,200+ careers globally in 2020. The FDM Graduate Programme starts with training at the FDM Singapore Academy. Following this, you will be placed with one or more of our clients to work as part of their team as an FDM Consultant for a period of two years. After the two years, you can continue your journey with FDM, you may be offered a permanent position with the client, or you can pursue other opportunities. With centres across APAC, Europe and North America, FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning FTSE 250 employer. In 2021, we received the GradSingapore Top 100 Graduate Employers award. FACEBOOK #FDMcareers LINKEDIN @FDMcareers TWITTER @FDMcareers

JOB ROLES

• Software Development • Data Engineering • Technical Operations • Business Intelligence • Business Analysis and Project Support Office

CAREER SECTORS

• Banking and Financial Services • Consulting • IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

FDM recruits all year-round. Candidates can apply through the following link at

https://www.fdmgroup.com/en-sg/sg-careers/graduates/.

J.P. MORGAN

88 Market Street, CapitaSpring, Singapore 048948 TEL (+65) 6882 2888 WEB https://careers.jpmorgan.com/global/en/home

LOCATIONS

• Singapore – Central • Singapore – East • International – We operate in over 60 countries around the world

BUSINESS FACTS

J.P. Morgan is a leader in financial services, offering solutions to clients in more than 100 countries with one of the most comprehensive global product platforms available. We have been helping our clients to do business and manage their wealth for more than 200 years. Our business has been built upon our core principles of putting our client interests first. Asia is core to J.P. Morgan’s global strategy and Singapore is central to this. It is a critical regional hub and one of our key global Centers of Excellence offering various services ranging from investment banking to asset management. As a Center of Excellence, it is also the hub for our original technology, operations, compliance, cybersecurity, and other services.

DEGREE DISCIPLINES

• Open to all disciplines

FACEBOOK @jpmorgan INSTAGRAM @jpmorgan LINKEDIN @J.P. Morgan TWITTER @jpmorgan YOUTUBE @jpmorgan

CAREER SECTOR

• Banking and Financial Services • Investment Banking and Investment Management

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Visit our careers site to apply for any of the programmes or for more information about what each programme is about.

SELECTION PROCESS

Step 1: Online Application Step 2: Psychometric Testing Step 3: Interview

APPLICATION PERIODS Internships: July to October

L'ORÉAL SINGAPORE

1 Raffles Quay, North Tower, #47-01, Singapore 048583 WEB careers.loreal.com

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • International – 150 other locations worldwide

BUSINESS FACTS

We wake up every morning because there is excitement in knowing that everyone we work with has a tremendous impact on a larger vision. We empower billions of people to be the canvas for self-expression inspiring confidence and self-belief every day. We feel good when they feel good; it’s contagious! At L’Oréal, we give our employees a playground and offer them the ability to truly master their paths, make their own ways and set their rules in what matters to them. Our 86,000 employees come together to spark innovation and build a true leading brand powerhouse, offering beauty-tech experiences for all across four divisions, 35 international brands and 150 locations. L’Oréal aims to reflect the diversity of the markets in which it operates at every level. We are excited to continue this mission in our newly created SAPMENA (South Asia Pacific – Middle East – North Africa) Regional Office here in Singapore! Our new office will house five different entities and bring together close to 1,000 employees of different genders, backgrounds, and of at least 29 different nationalities. At L’Oréal ONESingapore, there is never a dull day, the beauty lies in the freedom to go beyond with our empowering entrepreneurial culture.

FACEBOOK @L’Oréal INSTAGRAM @loreal TELEGRAM t.me/lorealcampussg

DEGREE DISCIPLINES

• Accounting • Business Administration • Economics • Engineering • Finance • Humanities, Art and Social Sciences • IT and Computer Sciences • Maths • Medical Sciences and Healthcare • Property and Built Environment • Sciences

CAREER SECTOR

• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online directly at careers.loreal.com

APPLICATION PERIODS

Management Trainee Programme: July Apprenticeships: January – December Internships: January – June I July – December

KEEPING DATA FOR BUSINESS PERFORMANCE DIGESTIBLE

NAME: Justin Teo Hern Thong DEGREE: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Management, SIM-UOL, 2021 ROLE: Market Insights Apprentice (SAPMENA) EMPLOYER: L’Oréal

MY JOB

As a market insights apprentice under the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI) team, I am tasked to handle market research and support the local CMI team for global and regional projects. This includes analysing and translating large market datasets into key and actionable insights. I also perform deep dives on brand competition to address individual market's needs and demand. Additionally, I design data visualisation dashboards to showcase business performance in a digestible way.

HOW I GOT MY JOB

My interview and selection process consisted of three rounds. The first round was a phone interview conducted by HR to gauge my interest in the company. The second round was an individual interview with the hiring manager who sought an in-depth understanding of my individual skills and experiences. The final round was the trickiest – a technical test where I had to create a data visualisation dashboard to present to the hiring manager. I personally think what set me apart from other candidates was my determination and ability to bring fresh perspectives to the team.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

There are definitely highs and lows in every job. The reality is that not every day is all “rainbows and butterflies”. For highs, I have a high degree of responsibility in terms of working on global reports, projects and stakeholder management, which motivates me to give my 100 per cent every day. It also provides me with good networking opportunities with various market intelligence teams based in different markets. In terms of lows, SAPMENA is a new geographical zone, and we are still in transition – adapting to the new normal with the COVID endemic – which makes communication and collaboration a challenge.

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

My happiest moment at work is having the opportunity to showcase my ideas and thoughts on how certain processes can be improved. For instance, I was able to optimise data cleaning and reduce the time to clean data by more than 50 per cent through the usage of Python and Visual Basic Application (VBA). This helps to facilitate and ensure that all regional reports across the division are submitted in a timely manner. Besides the technical projects, I have a great opportunity to learn and work with other talented apprentices.

SOME ADVICE

I would say “Dare to try. Dare to fail”. Do not be afraid to articulate your strengths and weaknesses. If you have a certain weakness, then keep on practising until you are comfortable. Record yourself, write down your hard and soft skills. Think about how you can improve and value add to the company. L'Oréal’s key strategic focus include Digital acceleration and e-commerce. Because of this, I would advise students to go beyond their degree, and to enhance their digital skills and be bold. Remember “Dreams will not work unless you do”.

NCS PTE LTD

5 Ang Mo Kio Street 62, NCS Hub, Singapore 569141 TEL (+65) 6556 8000 WEB https://www.ncs.co/en-sg/opportunities/

LOCATION

• Singapore

BUSINESS FACTS

NCS is a leading technology services firm with presence in Asia Pacific, and partners with governments and enterprises to advance communities through technology. Combining the experience and expertise of its 10,000-strong team across 55 specialisations, it provides differentiated and end-to-end technology services to clients with its NEXT capabilities in digital, cloud and platforms, as well as core offerings in application, infrastructure, engineering and cybersecurity. At NCS, we also believe in building a strong partner ecosystem with leading technology players, research institutions and start-ups to support open innovation and co-creation. To learn more, visit ncs.co.

JOB ROLES

• Software Engineers • Data and Analytics Consultants • Infrastructure Engineers • Cyber Consultants • Communications Engineers

CAREER SECTOR

• IT and Technology EMAIL reachus@ncs.com.sg

LINKEDIN @NCS Group

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Simply scan the QR code above to learn more about our graduate opportunities and programmes.

NINJA LOGISTICS PTE LTD (NINJA VAN)

30 Jalan Kilang Barat, Singapore 159363 WEB www.ninjavan.co/en-sg/careers INSTAGRAM @ninjavan_sg LINKEDIN @Ninja Van

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • Regional – Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines

BUSINESS FACTS About Ninja Van:

Ninja Van is an express logistics business created to take the hassle out of the parcel delivery process for online shoppers and catering to the logistics needs of Southeast Asia’s thriving e-commerce sector. Driven by a desire to revolutionise the logistics industry, Ninja Van’s three co-founders – Lai Chang Wen, Shaun Chong and Tan Boxian – set up the company in 2014. Encouraged by the success of the business in Singapore, Ninja Van subsequently expanded their operations in other parts of Southeast Asia and now has a presence in six of Southeast Asia’s key markets: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines.

About our culture:

At Ninja Van, we don’t just deliver parcels. Our teams are empowered to map their own journeys towards success and we support them in creating tech-enabled solutions that connect businesses to a world of possibilities. Innovation for us isn’t just a buzzword, it forms the backbone of everything we do. We’re an ambitious team with a passion for purpose and a desire to achieve excellence, driven by a common goal of shaping the future of ecommerce logistics across Southeast Asia.

JOB OPENINGS

• Data Analyst • Fleet Operations Associate • Key Account Management Associate • Operational Excellence Associate • Operations Graduate Associate • Regional Cross Border Sales Channel Associate • Regional Data Analyst • Sales Analyst • Sales Associate • Sales Operations Associate • Sort Operations Associate • Software Engineer

CAREER SECTOR

• Aviation, Transport and Supply Chain • IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply via our careers page at www.ninjavan.co/en-sg/careers

APPLICATION PERIODS

Graduate jobs: All year-round Internships: All year-round

NTUC INCOME

WEB https://www.income.com.sg/careers

LOCATIONS

• Singapore – Central • International

BUSINESS FACTS

NTUC Income is Singapore’s leading composite insurer, offering products and services that serve the protection, savings and investment needs of different life stages and for all segments of society. Income’s innovative, data-driven and omni-channel approach puts us at the forefront of customercentric solutions that meet rapidly evolving needs and empower better financial well-being. Income was established in 1970 and remains the only insurance cooperative in Singapore. We are committed to create a positive social impact through our products, services and people. Today, we insure close to 1.7 million lives in Singapore across life, health and general insurance. Our financial strength and diversified investment portfolio is reflected by our strong credit ratings which underpin the delivery of our commitment to customers.

DEGREE DISCIPLINES

Roles you can look at include: • Operations • Actuarial • Finance • Information Technology • Business Excellence • Marketing We welcome all graduates to explore and indicate their interests on our career site. We are open to all disciplines.

CAREER SECTOR

• Insurance and Risk Management

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at https://www.income.com.sg/careers/working-at-income.

PWC SINGAPORE

7 Straits View, Marina One, East Tower, Level 12, Singapore 018936 TEL (+65) 6236 3388 WEB https://www.pwc.com/sg/en/careers/students.html EMAIL sg_graduate_recruitment@pwc.com/

LOCATION

• Singapore (connected to a global network)

BUSINESS FACTS

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems – this is at the core of everything we do, from the value we provide to our clients and society, to the decisions we make as a corporation. Our services started with audit and assurance over a century ago. As times changed and the issues faced by businesses and individuals evolved, we developed specialised capabilities in tax, advisory and consulting to help you address emerging new challenges across focus areas like digital transformation, cyber security and privacy, data, sustainability, mergers and acquisitions, and more. In Singapore, we have more than 3,500 partners and staff to help resolve complex issues and identify opportunities for public, private and government organisations to progress. As part of the PwC network of more than 284,000 people in 155 countries, we are among the leading professional services networks in the world focusing on helping organisations and individuals create the value they are looking for.

CAREER SECTORS

• Accountancy and Financial Management • Consulting • IT and Technology FACEBOOK @PwCSingapore INSTAGRAM @pwc_singapore TWITTER @PwC_Singapore LINKEDIN @PwC Singapore YOUTUBE @PwC Singapore

JOB ROLES

The business areas we cover for both Associates and Interns include: • Assurance • Consulting • Deals • Firmwide Corporate Services • Risk Services • Tax We value our candidates’ holistic experiences including their internship experiences, school involvements participation in external courses/programmes for further upskilling. Some attributes we look for in candidates includes leadership skills, business acumen, global acumen, digital and technical skills and strong interpersonal skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Check out our open positions on at https://www.pwc.com/sg/en/careers/students.html and apply directly to the specific role you are interested in! You will receive an email from us to complete Pymetrics within three working days of your application submission. Kindly upload both your resume and degree audit or transcript in PDF format all under Resume attachment upload. Kindly note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

OCBC BANK

OCBC Centre, 65 Chulia Street, Singapore 049513 TEL 1800 363 3333 WEB https://www.ocbc.com/group/careers/

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • International – Malaysia, Hong Kong, China and others

BUSINESS FACTS

OCBC Bank is the longest established Singapore bank. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. We are committed to creating a conducive work environment – one that is inclusive, welcomes innovation and encourages continual learning and development. Whether you are an Engineering major, IT expert, Math whiz, or a people-person, we see each of your individuality and potential to shine with us. We provide career mobility opportunities across our different business units, subsidiaries or even country offices; from Consumer, Corporate and Investment Banking, to Fintech and Innovation, so you can discover your career interests and niche areas, all within the bank. We want you to enjoy and take pride in your work, be passionate, driven and have fun – after all, joy does bring out the best in people. And we want nothing less. EMAIL Weseeyou@ocbc.com FACEBOOK @OCBCCareers LINKEDIN @OCBC Bank

JOB ROLES

We are hiring for: • Graduate Talent Programme • FRANKpreneurship Internship

Programme • STEM @ OCBC Internship

Programme • Business Development

Managers • Customer Service Executives • Mortgage Specialists • Personal Financial

Consultants

CAREER SECTORS

• Banking and Financial Services • Investment Banking and Investment Management • IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Step 1: Online Application Step 2: Interviews Step 3: Shortlisting

UNDERSTANDING PAIN POINTS AND WORKING TO ALLEVIATE THEM

NAME: Samuel Fang DEGREE: Bachelor of Business (Management), SIM-RMIT, 2019 ROLE: Digital Specialist EMPLOYER: OCBC Bank

MY JOB

I usually spend each day speaking to both new and established businesses from a broad range of industries and gather insights from them. It is important for understand their pain points so that I can best support them at each stage of their business. There can be vastly different needs for each industry. For instance, a start-up eCommerce client might be looking to set up an online store, while an established business might be looking for more robust bookkeeping.

HOW I GOT MY JOB

I was given two questions to prepare for, and I had to do a lot of research into the terms and concepts presented. While I did have some related work experience, I felt that being sincere and genuine in showing interest went a long way. In a sea of candidates, everyone is gifted and has their own strengths; the ability to tell your story in a way that helps others believe in and understand your value will undoubtedly differentiate you from the rest. You have to be true and let your story come from a real place. The best stories are emotionally connecting and passionate, and makes people lean in to hear what you have to say.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

I was first drawn to the role because it was to support start-ups and SMEs. I have always been fascinated by the intricacies of businesses and learning how they work – understanding their pain points and challenges is the most stimulating part of my job. The start-up landscape can be complex with a steep learning curve; knowing that I add value to our customers and make a difference is highly fulfilling. On the other hand, the challenge comes with managing the different interests and expectations of my stakeholders. It can get tough, but I always remember how my work is meaningful. It is important to stay connected with the team, as this is what makes work fun. With eight of us on the team, each with our own area of expertise, we support each other to better serve our customers. We know that we are all in it together.

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

Being in a fast-paced environment, I have had opportunities to work on different projects. For me, participating in a live webinar to share about my journey in OCBC with fresh graduates was a very enriching experience. I am also a part of the pioneer Medipreneur team, where I work with business owners in the healthcare industry; the team received an award from the CEO for this transformational initiative in innovation.

SOME ADVICE

Besides passion, having an open mind is one of the greatest traits you can possess – being willing to learn and tap into the wealth of knowledge and expertise available will develop you far beyond your expectations.

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD

391A Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, Tower A, #12-08, Singapore 238873 TEL (+65) 6732 6006 EMAIL hr.spore@recruitexpress.com.sg

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • International – Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan

BUSINESS FACTS

Recruit Express Group of Companies is a valuable member of the publicly listed HRnetGroup on the Singapore Stock Exchange, and the largest human capital staffing solutions provider in Asia. At present, we have close to 1,000 employees in the Asia region operating across 13 major cities. With our vast network of resources, extensive databases and defined recruitment processes, we are a trusted partner in placements of technical and nontechnical professionals to successfully bridge manpower gaps for businesses to succeed at their various fields. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the group has had its best performance in history, achieving record revenue and growth in 2021. We are optimistic with strong plans for growth and expansion, riding on the wave of demand for both professional recruitment and flexible staffing as the labour market is on its recovery track.

JOB ROLES

• HR Associate – Talent Acquisition and Corporate Branding • Recruitment Specialist • Marketing and Communications Executive • Payroll Executive WEB https://recruitexpress.com.sg/ INSTAGRAM @recruitexpress.sg LINKEDIN @Recruit Express Pte Ltd

CAREER SECTOR

• Consulting

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are keen to be part of our success, please send your detailed resume to

sgcareers@recruitexpress.com.sg.

RECRUITMENT: A REWARDING CAREER WORTH PURSUING

NAME: Jessica Fong Zhi Tong DEGREE: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance, SIM-UOL, 2018 ROLE: Senior Recruitment Specialist EMPLOYER: Recruit Express Pte Ltd

MY JOB

I am a Recruitment Specialist and my job requires me to reach out and liaise with a wide network of companies’ HR and Upper Management, to understand their recruitment needs and support them throughout the recruitment process. I also speak to candidates from different walks of life to assist them in their job search. This role often requires me to think out-ofthe box in the process of liaising and engaging with different stakeholders.

HOW I GOT MY JOB

After graduating with my A-Levels in 2015, I was hired as a HR Coordinator in Recruit Express. I extended my contract twice as I really enjoyed what I was doing. I found the role to be really challenging, yet satisfying. Before I graduated from SIM, I tried out a position relevant to what I studied, but the tempo and nature of the work did not suit me. Ultimately, I returned to the dynamic work environment and job fulfilment in Recruit Express, and I applied for a permanent role right after I graduated.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

Whenever I close a case or help my clients find the most suitable profiles, I get a deep sense of fulfilment. Also, the culture, people and intrinsic rewards keep me motivated to do better. As the company values meritocracy, I know that whatever efforts I sow, I will reap the benefits in the end. There will also be lows in any career. In our case, it could be rejections or objections from both clients and candidates. However, as our director always says, “Life is like riding a bicycle – in order to keep your balance, you must keep moving”. As long as you persevere, you will be able to cross every obstacle in front of you.

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

My biggest achievement in the last three years was having the opportunity to lead a big recruitment project, and to be a mentor to the juniors. Not only did I grow in my technical skills, but I was also able to pick up vital management and leadership skills. My most memorable project was managing the recruitment of nurses and healthcare workers amidst the global pandemic. Within a very short timeframe, we were able to provide the manpower support needed for healthcare centres to function effectively. This has been my most challenging and meaningful project thus far.

SOME ADVICE

My position is nearly always associated with the word “sales”, which is not as daunting as it sounds. To me, it is just another term for “KPI”. Sometimes, you need to take the first step out of your comfort zone to find what suits you. Love what you do and put in consistent effort, for you will never know how much you are able to achieve!

RSM SINGAPORE

8 Wilkie Road, #03-08, Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095 TEL (+65) 6533 7600 WEB www.rsm.global/singapore/careers EMAIL HR@RSMSingapore.sg

LOCATION

• Singapore

BUSINESS FACTS

RSM is the sixth largest audit, tax and consulting network globally. In Singapore, we are the largest outside the Big 4, serving internationally active businesses. We focus on growing businesses, helping them to improve profits, enhance business value and internationalise. We provide audit, tax, advisory, as well as business support services. Passion is at the core of our value system – the passion to want to help growing businesses, and to excel in whatever we do for the benefit of our clients. Graduates who enjoy the challenge of serving entrepreneurial businesses will enjoy working with us. We build people who build businesses. Our comprehensive “GROW” learning and development (L&D) programme, coupled with our forward-looking internship schemes aim, to realise the talents of staff to be business advisors to growing businesses, and groom promising staff to be future leaders of our firm. If you believe you have what it takes and relish working in a progressive firm with a good culture, we invite you to start your growth journey with us. An exciting career path awaits you at RSM. You determine how far you want to go.

FACEBOOK @rsm.singapore INSTAGRAM @rsm_singapore LINDKEDIN @rsm-singapore YOUTUBE @rsmsingapore

JOB ROLES

• Audit Assistant • Corporate tax Assistant • Transfer Pricing Assistant • GST Assistant • Business Consulting Consultant • Transaction Advisory Consultant • Valuation Consultant • Restructuring and Forensics Associate

CAREER SECTORS

• Accountancy and Financial Management • Consulting

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at www.rsm.global/singapore/join-our-rsm-family. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

VALUING LEARNING AND HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS

NAME: Brendon Lee DEGREE: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance, SIM-UOL, 2009 ROLE: Audit Director EMPLOYER: RSM Singapore

MY JOB

As an audit director, my main job scope is to ensure all audit engagements run smoothly. There are many aspects to manage as I am the main touchpoint for my staff, audit partners and clients. I check in daily with my staff on the progress of the audit and hold discussions to resolve any issue. I also update my clients regularly, and sit in at meetings with them to discuss audit findings. On top of that, I also ensure the concerns of the audit partner are addressed so that audit engagements can be signed off on time.

HOW I GOT MY JOB

I was fortunate to be given a chance for an interview when I submitted my resume during my last semester at SIM. I was interviewed by one of the audit directors and one of the audit partners. I would say that the interview process was not as daunting as I imagined. In hindsight, and also being an interviewer myself now, I realise that interviewers are looking for someone who can fit into the firm’s culture rather than testing the interviewees’ technical knowledge and skills. I believe I demonstrated that I was eager to learn, down to earth and had the right attitude during the interview, which got me the job.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

Before I was promoted to audit manager, my favourite part of the job was the opportunity to interact with clients from different industries, backgrounds and levels. Conversing with our client’s C-suite level team was intimidating at times, but that was when I learnt the most. After my promotion to audit manager and then audit director, I now have staff who report directly to me. Now, my favourite aspect of the job is to guide my staff. The greatest motivation I have is to witness my staff grow, and see them being promoted to managerial level and have their own teams.

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

I value human relationships a lot. I would say that my biggest achievement so far is having forged many meaningful relationships with my colleagues whom I have worked with. The family-like culture of this firm also helps me build close-knit teams. Although many of them have left the firm, we still remain friends and keep in contact. I even have staff who used to work under me visiting me during Chinese New Year!

SOME ADVICE

Always have the hunger to learn and the ambition to succeed. Always stay enthusiastic and have the energy to keep going. Take care of your physical health and mental health, and learn to find the delicate balance between work and your personal life.

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SEARCHASIA CONSULTING PTE LTD

391A Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City, Tower A, #11-03/04, Singapore 238873 TEL (+65) 6735 5885 WEB https://searchasia.com.sg/join-us

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • International – Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia

BUSINESS FACTS

As part of the region’s largest Consultancy Group, SearchAsia is a prominent Executive Search company that partners many of the big players in the market and offers top-notch consultancy services to the management teams. Our proven search process and broad industry expertise helmed by solid leadership have enabled successful placements in many multinational companies and Asian conglomerates in key Asian cities including Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. At SearchAsia, we commit to ensuring the “Right Fit”. Our specialist consultants are respected for their skills and professionalism. We focus on propelling our clients’ businesses with the right talent, and placing job seekers on the right career path. In this shifting global business landscape, the SearchAsia team has built a reputation that is anchored in trust and integrity. You will find highly motivated and amazing people, working together in a spirit of collaboration that is simply contagious. We believe in the effectiveness of team synergy and we place paramount importance in incorporating team work in our daily work. We advocate our teams to maintain work-life harmony and often promote team activities to establish closer bonds. EMAIL careers@searchasia.com.sg FACEBOOK @searchasia.sg INSTAGRAM @searchasia.sg LINKEDIN @SearchAsia Consulting

JOB ROLES

Your career with us symbolises the start of an enriching development journey. SearchAsia offers unparalleled opportunities for those who want to make a positive impact on businesses. Develop your skills and broaden network under the consistent coaching and mentoring from experienced leaders. We will map out your career path for advancing towards your goals and aspirations.

Our open Graduate opportunities are:

• Talent Acquisition Specialist (HR) • Marketing and Comms Specialist (Employer Branding) • Specialist Recruiter (Graduate Associate)

Our open Summer Internship positions are:

• Associate Consultant Intern • Business Development Intern • Social Media amd Branding Intern • HR/Talent Acquisition Intern You can find out more on the detailed job description via our website at www.

searchasia.com.sg/jobs.

CAREER SECTOR

• Consulting

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Apply online via our website for both internship and graduate opportunities at www. searchasia.com.sg/join-us or email us directly at careers@searchasia.com.sg!

REVELLING IN THE PEOPLE ASPECT OF HER JOB

NAME: Shervonne Ho DEGREE: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Management, SIM-UOL, 2013 ROLE: Principal Specialist Recruiter, Banking and Financial Services EMPLOYER: SearchAsia Consulting Pte Ltd

MY JOB

My team covers the Banking and Financial Services space, and I manage some of the accounts. I am responsible for assisting our clients meet hiring goals by prospecting and attracting qualified talents. As I take care of the full life cycle of the recruiting process, this entails sourcing and screening candidates, coordinating the interview process, as well as facilitating offers and employment negotiations, all while ensuring both clients and candidates have a pleasant experience. In addition, I have to build strong rapport and relationships with clients and senior level candidates, and keep myself abreast of market movement.

HOW I GOT MY JOB

I was referred to SearchAsia by a friend when I was working in a bank after graduation. I eventually agreed to speak with the Division Manager and Team Lead as I had heard good things about the organisation. Their interview styles were friendly and warm, more of a sharing session than a technical interview, and it made me feel like they wanted to know me more as a person, rather than assessing me based on my experience. I then met the CEO and HR Manager and got an offer shortly after.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

I love the people aspect of my job! My role requires me to constantly build connections with people, and it opens horizons about different personalities and backgrounds. You learn to read, understand and handle different people which hone your interpersonal skills to a level that many other jobs cannot provide. To me, this is an important life skill no matter where you go or what job you do. The challenge and sense of achievement when you break down walls keeps me on my toes and motivates me. Working with people can also be challenging as we have emotions and different ways of thinking. Often times, we find ourselves managing expectations of different people all at the same time. But that is life and the beauty of my job!

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

It makes my day when my clients and candidates come back to me because they know I can help them. And when you explain your challenges or share your opinions with them, they understand and commit to work with you. I am extremely happy when clients tell me that I am the only recruiter who can fill their positions, it is a proud moment! Also, my relationships with some clients and candidates have evolved to a personal level, where our conversations go beyond work and business.

SOME ADVICE

Be open! I had never imagined myself as a recruiter, simply because I am an introvert and making conversation with complete strangers can be tough. However, with guidance and practise, it is not so difficult.

SHOPEE SINGAPORE PRIVATE LIMITED

5 Science Park Drive, Shopee Building, Singapore 118265 WEB careers.shopee.sg SHOPEE BLOG shopee.sg/blog/category/shopee-careers-lifeatshopee/

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • International – Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and more

BUSINESS FACTS

Shopee is the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. We connect shoppers, brands and sellers across Asia and other fast-growing markets, empowering anyone to buy and sell anywhere and at any time. Supported by integrated payments and logistics, we offer a wide product assortment and popular entertainment features tailored for each market. We are also a key contributor to the region’s digital economy with a firm commitment to helping brands and entrepreneurs succeed in e-commerce. At Shopee, we value our employees and strive to provide the best for them. We constantly offer training opportunities and provide a vibrant working environment to promote a fun and collaborative work culture. Most importantly, we ensure that our employees’ well-being is taken care of while giving their best at work. Whether you are an intern, fresh graduate or mid-careerist, you will have the support you need and be given the responsibility to make an impact on the growing business. Develop skills and get hands-on experience working with some of the best minds in Shopee! FACEBOOK @shopeecareers INSTAGRAM @lifeatshopee

LINKEDIN @shopee

DEGREE DISCIPLINES

• Business Development and Partnership • Cross Border E-commerce • Data Analytics • Data Science • Design • Engineering and Technology • Legal and Finance • Marketing • Operations • People • Product Management • SeaMoney

CAREER SECTOR

• IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

For career and internship opportunities, visit careers.shopee.sg. Find out more about our #LifeatShopee: bit.ly/LifeatShopee.

TIKTOK

1 Raffles Quay, Singapore 048583 WEB https://careers.tiktok.com/campus EMAIL sg.campus.recruitment@tiktok.com

LOCATION

• Singapore

BUSINESS FACTS

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video, and our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. The platform is a home for creative expression through videos that create a genuine, inspiring, and joyful experience. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.

JOB ROLES

• Algorithm Engineer • Backend Engineer • Data Engineer • Data Scientist • Frontend Engineer • Machine Learning Engineer • Mobile Engineer • Quality Assurance Engineer • Recommendation Data

Engineer • Research Engineer • Site Reliability Engineer • Testing Engineer • Business Operations • Data Analytics • Human Resources • Product and Process • Product Manager • Risk Operations

FACEBOOK @TikTok INSTAGRAM @TikTok TWITTER @TikTok LINKEDIN @TikTok YOUTUBE @TikTok

CAREER SECTOR

• IT and Technology

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Interested candidates are to apply directly on our career website at https://careers.

tiktok.com/campus.

STONE FOREST

8 Wilkie Road, #03-08, Wilkie Edge, Singapore 228095 TEL (+65) 6533 7600 WEB www.stoneforest.com.sg/stone-forest-careers

LOCATIONS

• Singapore • International – China, Malaysia

BUSINESS FACTS

The Stone Forest group of companies provides a comprehensive suite of business solutions to support businesses in Singapore and globally. We support businesses in their financial, IT and compliance matters, including critical functions like accounting, payroll/HR management, IT management, corporate secretarial and recruitment. We are experienced in supporting the growth of small to medium-sized businesses, helping them to simplify, digitalise and manage their business functions to improve profits, enhance business value and internationalise. We build people who build businesses. Our comprehensive “GROW” learning and development (L&D) programme, coupled with our forward-looking internship schemes, aim to realise the talents of staff to be business advisors to growing businesses, and groom promising staff to be future leaders of our firm. If you believe you have what it takes and relish working in a progressive firm with a good culture, we invite you to start your growth journey with us. An exciting career path awaits you at Stone Forest. You determine how far you want to go. EMAIL HR@StoneForest.com.sg FACEBOOK @stoneforestsingapore INSTAGRAM @stone_forest_singapore LINKEDIN @stoneforest

JOB ROLES

• Payroll Associate • Accounting Associate • Recruitment Consultant • Corporate Secretarial Associate • System Engineer • Network Engineer • Application Developer • HR Executive • Marketing Executive

CAREER SECTORS

• Accountancy and Financial Management • Consulting

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Apply online at www.stoneforest.com.sg/stone-forest-careers. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

USING LESSONS LEARNT TO BENEFIT CLIENTS

NAME: L B Thasleem Fiross DEGREE: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Accounting and Finance, SIM-UOL, 2008 ROLE: Assistant Manager EMPLOYER: Stone Forest

MY JOB

My job is to provide routine accounting services to a portfolio of clients from various industries, using different accounting software, such as ACCPAC, XERO, QBO, and MYOB. In addition, I offer advice to my clients, especially new start-ups that are totally new to the statutory requirements, like annual filing of accounts. I also assist them in their monthly payment administration, such as processing vendors’ bills, expenses and payroll, all while ensuring their cash flow is healthy. As an assistant manager, I also guide two other members in managing their portfolios, review their work and ensure their outputs are in line with the accounting and the firm’s quality standards.

HOW I GOT MY JOB

I got this job through JobStreet, where I was looking for an opportunity to grow after moving on from my first job with a smaller company. I underwent two rounds of job interviews: one with the HR personnel and the other with the firm’s director. It was casual discussions where I shared about myself, my past working experience and the expectations of the new incumbent. The trickiest part was vying with other contenders, and I had to compromise on the remuneration package. However, what mattered most to me at that moment was to secure the job and prove my capability. What set me apart from the rest was that I displayed qualities of a good team player, could communicate well with others, was open to suggestions, my passion in accounting and my thirst to keep learning.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

I enjoy working with my team members, delegating jobs and coordinating with one another to achieve goals. Words of appreciation from our clients give me a sense of job satisfaction, and validation that I have done well at my job. These motivate me to work harder. The job environment here is very dynamic and we are always learning new things. For instance, by learning how to use new technologies, we can streamline work processes and minimise tedious work like data entry. Some of the more challenging aspects are time crunches, where I have to put in additional time so that our clients can meet their statutory deadlines. This is usually done while managing other projects, and patiently explaining financial jargons to clients who do not have finance or accounting backgrounds.

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

I climbed up the corporate ladder from accounts senior to team leader, and now to assistant manager through hard work, dedication and support from my supervisors. I have even received the I Create A Remarkable Experience (i.C.A.R.E) award for providing remarkable experience to clients!

SOME ADVICE

This is a career where you put your accounting knowledge to use on businesses from different industries with the help of various accounting software. It is how we serve our clients and assist them in their finances.

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