IHU careers edition
essentials for your resume
SKILLS EMPLOYERS LOOK FOR + HOW TO: JUGGLE PART-TIME WORK
Keeping up appearances CHEA E A TS P TOWNIN
EDITOR's LETTER Dear readers, Welcome to this year’s
learn at university translates into your potential
Spring Edition of the IHU:
career path. It’s not only a great experience but
Careers magazine! I Heart
also a platform to learn new skills and meet
Careers have endeavoured
professionals from within your chosen industry.
to bring you a magazine of
Good luck!
career information written by students, for all students. That’s right! It doesn’t
So until next time, the I Heart Careers team
matter what your major is or which educational
and I would like to thank you for reading and
institution you go to, this magazine is for you!
supporting this magazine, which we hope will give students the tools to improve employability
This semester we’ve packed this edition full of every
while still at uni.
tip and trick to help you land that perfect vacationer placement this summer. We have everything from
Best wishes in your applications and studies this
how to create that eye-catching and memorable
semester!
resume [p.07], to how to successfully ‘bludge’ your way through your day all while remaining on your
Yours sincerely,
manager’s good side [p.17]. In today’s current market, industry experience and industry placements are both great ways to enhance
Ellen Parker
your resume and gain an insight into how what you
Editor-in-chief
MEET THE TEAM Chairman
Kamal Zreika
Editors
Agilene De Villa, Lisa di Marco
Careers Team
Charn Tangson, Ellen Parker, David Webb, Zain Anjam, Gavin Luu, Fiona Chan, Ingrid Remedios, Michael Webb, Naheen Mahbub
Front Cover Photography John Daniel Paterno
Front Cover Models
Liz Tisseverasinghe, David Webb, Michael Webb
Marketing Team
Katrina Diep, Amanda Ip, Chris Chambo, Jeffrey Diu Chan, Alessandro Cioni, Fionna Tran,
01
This student publication is proudly supported by
03
07
17
Contents Features 03 How To: Juggle Part-Time Work 05 Getting That Edge 07 Essentials For Your Resume 13 Sink Or Swim 17 Keeping Up Appearances 18 Cheap Eats In Town
S I N K 13
OR
SWIM 18
DISCLAIMER: IHU is owned and published by I Heart Uni. The publisher, authors and contributors reserve their rights in regards to copyright of their work. No part of this work covered by the copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means without the written consent of the publisher. This magazine is distributed on the terms and condition that the publisher, editors, contributors and related parties shall have no responsibility for any action or omission by any other contributor, consultant, editor or related party.
02
Juggling part time work:
Does it tip the scales? These days, you can’t get anywhere without the ability to multi-task. SHIHARA ZAFRULLAH shows us first-hand how balancing uni, work and other commitments can pay off in the end.
One of my earliest memories when I started work
Finishing up a six-month internship with Macquarie
were the words of the HR coordinator, reiterating the
Bank, I now work there a couple of days a week –
importance of networking – something that I took lightly
alongside full-time uni. The extra cash, and of course
at the time, but now realise the importance of.
the industry experience that I now have under my belt, will be of much assistance in terms of graduate
Walking into work on my first day as the nervous intern,
recruitment in the year ahead.
I immediately noticed how helpful and friendly the team was. I wasn’t treated like just the ‘intern’. Instead, they
Juggling a part-time job, five uni subjects and a
made me feel like part of the team. Looking back on
post in a society at uni is a lot to handle. But at the
my first day, I can undoubtedly say that I am now a
end of the day, it prepares me for the real world
more confident, competent, well-rounded person than
and gives me a taste of what it would be like as a
I was then.
grad. Consistency is the key to staying afloat – I have to make a conscious effort not to fall behind
So does it tip the scales? It’s a matter of opinion I would
in my lectures.
say, but take it from someone who’s been there and done that. It’s true that you really need to learn to manage your
03
Doing a Bachelor of Accounting and working in the
time, but that’s a skill required in the corporate world.
finance team of an investment bank, I am able to see
The experiences that I have gained over the past months
the linkage between the things we learn at uni and
have been invaluable and have helped to prepare me for
apply them in my job.
what’s to come – I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Most students attend university with the view of pursuing a chosen profession. You may choose for example to be a lawyer, fashion designer or architect. Though what about those largely unheard of jobs, the ones that weren’t exactly promoted at a Year 12 Careers Fair. Each issue, we feature an odd job and all that it has to offer – the good, Now That's Odd...
the bad, and the just plain ugly.
L L O R A N O
We take a look at how the odds even up for the humble DICE INSPECTOR.
In every casino around the world,
such as precision casino dice
difference between a straight and
and precision backgammon dice.
an unusable array of numbers.
Everything must be absolutely
Though when you think about it,
perfect to ensure all plays are left
it is perhaps ironic that there are
to equal chance.
people who dedicate their lives to making sure that the gamble – the
it’s hard to imagine how much money rides on the simple roll of
So if you are a perfectionist, have
thrill that the coin could fall either
a dice.
Las Vegas as your ideal holiday
way - is fair and equal.
destination or simply want to trade People say we should treat every
your probability textbook for some
Perhaps it would be more fun if we
day with a flick of the wrist – a
real stakes, then this may be the
just left it up to pure chance…
gamble. With people filling casinos
career for you! Happy rolling!
each day, it appears many do exactly that. They throw caution
When you are a child playing
to the wind simply because of an
games like Yahtzee, I wonder
urge to take a chance.
if anyone really appreciates the
Words: Ellen Parker
precision and the art involved; So it’s hardly surprising, though
one small nick could mean the
largely unheard of, that there would be a person whose sole aim in life is to make sure that those rolls of chance are, for want of a better phrase, fair and equal. They are the ‘dice inspectors’. The job of a dice inspector is to ensure that all the die are in proportion, that each angle is accurate, and that there are no blemishes on the surface that can be mistaken for higher numbers. They must also know the differences between things
04
GEttING tHat EDGE! Employers want to find the best of the best for their organisations, and unfortunately, you only get one first impression! But what is the ‘best of the best’?
▲ Confidence
the extent where you acquire the nickname ‘Bossy McBossyBoots’ – but enough to show that you can motivate a team and delegate tasks successfully.
▲Organisation
Full-time work can be very demanding! You must
Feeling confident within yourself will show to your
prove to the employer that you can prioritise your
prospective employer. It will make you perform better
workload and your time.
and let your employer know you are more than able to
▲Ability to meet deadlines
do the job.
▲ Business knowledge
We’ve all been pushed to our limits during uni –
Employers love hearing that you have a good knowledge
nothing but seven cups of coffee, trying desperately
about the business, as well as the industry. Make sure
to finish the fourth assessment of the week, that we
you do your research before the interview.
now realise should have been started weeks ago…
▲Teamwork
Prove to your employer that your time-management
The business world is probably the only place where it’s acceptable to be known as a player. Being both a team player, but also still having the ability to manage yourself
staying up until four in the morning, running on
skills will ensure you’ll be able to meet any deadline.
▲Ability to work under pressure The pressure of a full-time job can be extremely
and take initiative, will certainly put you ahead.
exhausting, so it’s important not to become
▲Problem solving
overwhelmed or stressed. Be sure to remain relaxed
Employers will always look for your ability to analyse
language can say a lot to your employer.
and think logically. Think up hypothetical scenarios that
▲Social conscious
could occur on the job and the different methods you would carry out to solve the issues present.
and calm during the interview, because your body
And this is where being a UTS graduate comes in
▲Communication
really handy! UTS is well-known for it’s enthusiastic
We all remember those kids in school that spent their
so show your appreciation of both the social and
entire speech with their eyes a centimetre away from
environmental aspect of the business.
attitude towards keeping the environment safe,
Words: Naheen Mahbub
their palm cards… don’t be that kid! Make sure you’re clear and confident, not only with your written skills, but also your verbal and presentation skills.
So, to all those uni students out there nervously
▲Leadership
awaiting that big interview, as long as you keep
It’s always important to show that you’re not afraid to give a little leadership and guidance – maybe not to
05
these top 10 skills in mind, you’ll definitely be up there with the best of the best!
It will make you not a number, but number one
If you want a career that’s rewarding, become a Chartered Accountant. Not only will you earn good money, you’ll also be able to work in diverse and interesting roles in almost any industry and any country you like. For many, becoming a Chartered Accountant opens the door to a world of international travel opportunities. Chartered Accountants live and work in over 119 countries around the world and are among the most respected of all business professionals.
0110-35 UK
Register today at charteredaccountants.com.au/students and find out how you can become number one.
THE ESSEN YOUR RESUME When applying for jobs – be it graduate, retail, vacationer or volunteer work, you need to provide a resume. But what exactly is a resume? And how do you write one? NAHEEN MAHBUB takes you through the essentials of how to create the perfect resume.
A resume can be defined as a single page summary
It’s also important to include achievements,
of recent and relevant information regarding your
qualifications and education. When it comes to
professional history. There is no one way to write a
what to say about each point, follow this simple
resume – everything you are about to read has been
rule – include a brief single-sentence description
extracted and developed from over 20 sources,
and have two or three bullet points of noted
taking what most applied to me as a uni student.
achievements. Here’s an example:
Content
07
Careers Officer – I Heart UTS (Nov 2009 – Current)
The only personal details you need to have on a
Key member of executive team in one of the
resume are your name, best contact number (usually
largest student societies within UTS, specifically
your mobile) and an email address (avoid things like
working with careers events.
sexbeast69@hotmail.com). Information like gender,
- Organisation of 2010 Graduate Careers Fair
age and nationality are not needed.
- Editor and writer for periodical publication
You will need to include work experience and
Last rule when it comes to content – DO NOT
previous employment. However, remember to keep
exceed a single A4 page. Employers will
it recent and relevant to the job you’re applying for
generally receive hundreds of resumes and not
– Macquarie Bank doesn’t need to know that you
bother turning over the page, so make sure you
slung newspapers when you were in Year Four.
fit all the good bits on one single A4 page.
NTIALS FOR Formatting Okay, so you have all the content sorted – but how are you going to make it grab your employer’s attention? Bright colours? Borders? Fancy fonts? Pleaaase don’t try any of those – this isn’t a primary school assignment! So lets talk font. It’s important to pick an easy to read font, so make sure you avoid serifs (they’re the fancy bits you find on the top and bottom of the letters in fonts like Times New Roman). They can make it more difficult to read – I personally use Verdana. When it comes to size remember the golden single-page rule – so widen those margins
Final words of Advice
and shrink the font if you have to, as long as you
A resume is a single page document. No
make sure the good bits are still easy to read.
exceptions.
Make use of underlining, bolding and italics to
It must be catered to the job for which you are
differentiate between major headings. Also change
applying. So ensure that only the relevant
the size of your fonts to highlight important
information is included. You should have more
information i.e. your name. Make use of solid lines to
than one resume sitting in your documents
break up your resume into different sections.
folder – one for retail, one for professional jobs and another for volunteer work.
After doing all this, step into your potential employer’s shoes. This is your 149th resume, it’s
Now up to you to take all of these pointers on
almost 5.30pm, the fluorescent office lighting is
board and make a stunning resume, one which
giving you a migraine and you want to go home –
will get your foot in the door of that job you’ve
can you read it? Do the right things stand out?
always wanted!
08
It’s your potential Are you ready to realise it?
‘I could only have done it at Deloitte’. When we hear this it means we’re inspiring our people to achieve their potential. So how do we do this? Our seven Signals, our innovation, and our commitment to a diverse and collaborative culture set us apart. You’ll be joining a firm with a relentless drive and passion for world class client service and a sense of shared responsibility for our place in our local communities. What we do Deloitte is a leading advisory, audit, tax and consulting firm. Our 4,500+ team of professionals serves 85 of the top 100 of Australia’s largest publicly owned companies, family and private businesses, and all three tiers of government. Globally, Deloitte is the largest professional services organisation, with over 169,000 people, and generating revenue of more than $US26 billion in nearly 140 countries. • BRW Great Place to Work, 2010 • EOWA Employer of Choice for Women, 2010 (for the ninth year in a row) • AAGE Employer with the Best Opportunities for Graduates, 2009 • AAGE Top Accountancy Graduate Employer, 2009.
Liability limited by a scheme approved under Professional Standards Legislation. © 2010 Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. AM_MEL_06/10_042090
Our Summer Vacation Program Would you like to join us in our vision to become the most inspiring professional services firm in Australia? The Summer Vacation program is your opportunity to gain practical and paid work experience at Deloitte before embarking on your final year of study. Spend four to eight weeks from November to February gaining exposure to client work, our award-winning learning and development programs, and social events, with the prospect of securing a Graduate position with the firm. If you’re in your penultimate year at university you are eligible to apply. We have opportunities for students in our actuarial, audit, business services, corporate finance, economics, finance, forensic, HR consulting, insolvency, IT consulting, marketing, risk consulting, strategy consulting, taxation, and web design teams. We look for excellent communication, leadership and team working skills, the ability to problem solve and think innovatively, as well as a strong academic record. How to apply Visit www.graduates.deloitte.com.au to apply.
Follow @Green_Dot
www.youtube.com/DeloitteAustralia
Finding the job search overwhelming?
The job search can seem overwhelming. But one of our graduates, Rebecca Denelzen, an Assurance & Advisory Analyst in our Hobart office, offers some tips and insight into her job search. What websites did you use to search for jobs? I looked at company websites to explore their individual graduate opportunities but also found websites like Careerone and Seek really useful. What were the most useful avenues you used to explore your graduate options? The information provided to be by my university and the careers centre was invaluable. I also spoke to a number of graduates at careers fairs. Did you leverage your family and friends’ networks in your job search? Yes – a family friend works at Deloitte so she gave me an insight into the firm. She suggested the vacation program as a great way to find out what area I’d like to work in and that it can even lead to a graduate position. Any suggestions for dealing with the rejection that can be part and parcel of the job search? You just have to look at it as a learning experience. There are a limited number of positions and so many applicants. I think asking for feedback from the company you have applied to is important so you can look at where you can improve and what steps you can take to put yourself in a better position next time.
Once you decided to apply to Deloitte, how did you decide which service line to apply for? I wanted variety and to work in an area that was challenging and where I wouldn’t be behind a desk every day. I was advised that working in audit, within the Assurance & Advisory service line, would be good because you spend most of your time out at clients and working with a variety of industries. What is one of the most interesting projects you’ve worked on? I worked on the half year review of a fashion company based in Singapore. What initiatives have you been able to get involved in the Hobart office? At the moment, I’m involved with organising a Deloitte team in the Cancer Council Relay For Life. I’m also a member of the social club committee – the last thing I organised were awards for those who participated in Movember! What is the atmosphere/culture like in the Hobart office? It’s a fun place to be – we work hard and play hard.
Get to know Rebecca a bit better… What’s your guiltiest pleasure? Chicken Parmagiana If you could invite four famous people over for dinner who would you choose? John Grisham, Barack Obama, Bob Hawke, Campbell Brown If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Madagascar
S I N K
OR
SWIM
Your first step into the professional world can be very daunting. AAMIR KHAN is currently completing a six-month work placement with Korda Mentha. From his experiences, he has come up with some top advice on how to keep your head above water during the first weeks of your internship.
Secondly, is how to deal with managers. Managers can either be your best friend or your worst enemy, so remember to treat them with the utmost respect at all times (this is when years of sucking up to your teachers can really come in handy). Your managers will be the ones who overlook everything you are doing and give you constructive feedback – so make sure that
The opportunity to work for a
you’ve listened carefully to their
company as an intern is not only
instructions and guidance.
a very rewarding experience, but it can also give you great
Inevitably, there will be periods
insight into your professional field.
where you may not have any
Internships allow you to apply
work to do while you are waiting
the knowledge which you have
for your manager to come back
obtained from uni – yes, there
from a meeting or important
actually was a purpose to some
appointment. (Even though you’d
of those subjects! It’s also a great
probably like to use this time to
way to gain valuable exposure
call a friend or go for a coffee
in your field, and allows you to
break, I strongly recommend you
reflect on what type of work you’re
do something more constructive).
most interested in. The exposure
This is the most ideal time to
is priceless! When you eventually
research and keep yourself up
choose your major you will have
to date with what’s currently
a better idea of what area you are
happening in the company, and
moving into, giving you a great
the professional world as a whole.
Step up, Take initiative, Work hard, Be seen!
advantage when you progress into the workplace.
Finally, the most important aspect of your internship is to enjoy the
However, before you go running
experience! Learn and discover
into your internship with guns
as much as possible, and try to
blazing, there are some things
get involved in as many events
you need to be prepared for. First
as you can to build connections
and foremost, is your appearance.
and friendships. So instead of just
Although you are only an intern,
dipping your foot in, why not take
the company you work for will
a dive and make a splash in the
expect you to dress as though you
professional domain.
are a regular employee. I know, it’s a big change from ripped
IHU wishes all you aspiring interns
jeans and a jumper that smells
the best of luck as you partake in
like alcohol and smoke, but a nice
what could be one of the greatest
business suit is most appropriate
experiences of your uni life!
for the first day.
14
Graduate recruit
Secrets r Coming up to the end of your degree means you’ll be starting the next stage in your educational career. For some people, this would mean securing a graduate position – but you’d be competing against other graduates who want the same thing as you. We spoke to one student in her final year of study and asked her to give some insight and advice on the graduate recruitment process.
Name: Jennie Lau
goals. Today, at many leading
Age: 22
companies, there’s room for
Currently
the HR function at the top level
studying:
of the organisation and they’re
Bachelor of Law/
expected to play a strategic role
Bachelor of
in the planning of business and
Business at UTS
organisational strategies. A career
What inspired you to choose this study path?
in this dynamic industry offers graduates not only challenging but rewarding and meaningful work,
I’ve always wanted to live and
with many opportunities for
work in different countries – my
career advancement.
degree choice was motivated by
companies to conduct business
What was most challenging about the graduate recruitment process?
on a global scale and I was
It was definitely the completion
attracted to a Business/Law
of the initial application forms.
double degree because of the
Depending on the field that you
many travel opportunities jobs
plan on going into, there can be
these industries have to offer.
up to 20 or 30 potential firms that
my desire to travel. As the world becomes increasingly globalised, it’s become essential for Australian
What makes the HR industry so exciting for young graduates?
you may wish to apply to. For a good, solid application, a graduate needs to spend at least three to four hours on each one – the
And what opportunities does a
hardest part is trying to highlight
career in this industry offer?
your strengths and passion for
The nature of the HR industry has
the role within a small word limit,
evolved drastically over the last 30
usually 1000 characters (including
years. No longer is HR restricted
spaces!) It’s important to plan
to the traditional role of recruiting
ahead of time, and to prioritise the
and training employees, there is
companies that you want to apply
now an increasing recognition of
for. What I found to be helpful was
the vital role that HR plays in the
creating an Excel spreadsheet
achievement of organisational
listing the companies you wish to apply for, the application process
15
tment:
revealed required by that company, and
and as widely as they can about
they can see you’ve done some
also the opening and closing dates
the industry – either newspaper
research on them. It shows that
for applications.
articles, or even industry journals
you’re pro-active and strongly
and papers. Also, get work
interested in working for them!
What sorts of skills and personal attributes were emphasised during the selection process?
experience in the area that you’re interested in – even if it’s
With luck, you’ll be going
volunteer work, it’s still valuable
into interviews after the initial
experience in your area of study!
application stage – it’s important
The organisations I applied for
As for communication, teamwork
to remember to always be
were very interested in students/
and leadership skills, try to look
yourself! There really is no
graduates who demonstrated a
for opportunities to strengthen
better advice that I can give.
passion for the field, and had the
these core skills within your
You’ll feel more relaxed and
drive to succeed in the industry.
workplace. If that’s not possible,
come across as confident and
As well as an interest in the
get involved with extra-curricular
personable. Companies don’t
company and the work itself,
sporting teams, clubs or societies
want to hire zombies – they
most companies were looking for
– these can all provide excellent
hire people they know they’d
students who could demonstrate
opportunities to build upon your
like to work with and there’s
excellent communication,
existing skills.
no point in getting a job that
teamwork and leadership skills. I commonly sought-after attributes.
What other career paths could you pursue with your qualifications?
It’s also important to find a match
With the law degree, I was
between the organisational values
also contemplating going into
and your personal values. In
Employment Law or Industrial
addition to your skills and personal
Law. I love the HR industry and
attributes, companies are looking
the legal side also appealed to
for graduates who are a good
me strongly.
found these skills to be the most
match for the organisation.
How can university students gain these attributes and the experience?
What last advice would you give to aspiring graduates for the future?
you aren’t suited for. Lastly, GOOD LUCK!!
Jennie has recently accepted a position as a tax consultant in the Human Capital division at Ernst & Young.
Get started EARLY! Even before applications have opened, get
In terms of passion and interest
organised and prioritise the
for the field, I would suggest that
order in which you’ll apply for
students really read as much
companies. Also, start researching the companies – they love it when
16
KEEPING UP APPEARANCES Words: Naheen Mahbub
Sometimes we all just need a break from the daily grind. These are some tips for filling in time during your internship or at your new office job – without having to actually do anything… We’ve all done it. Squinting your eyes with concentration when the lecturer looks in your direction. Picking up your pen when you see everyone else around you scribbling down notes – only to start practising your signature. Nodding your head enthusiastically when your tutor is explaining something you’re pretty sure will come up in
3 4 5 6
Feel like getting away from the desk? Take some paper with you so it looks like you’re off to do something productive. Leave for lunch after your manager – that way they won’t know when you left (great way to sneak in some extra lunch time!) Email friends – this makes it look like you’re working tirelessly, when really you’re catching up on how things went on your friend’s date with that guy she met last week. Get a friend to call you (work phone of course) and make it sound like you have to meet with another manager or someone
the final exam. So why not translate those bludging skills
from another floor – this will usually buy you
into your workplace? Having a part-time job or internship
half an hour or so.
can really leave you exhausted, so we’ve come up with some top tips on how to look like a hard worker, without actually doing any extra work!
1 2 17
Have breakfast at work. You aren’t actually working, but it means you’re already in the office
7 8
Don’t be afraid to be the coffee person! You can pretend there was a ridiculously long line and come back late. Copy and paste interesting articles into a work document to make it appear that you’re reading work files.
when all those managers hurriedly walk past. Always have a work related window open to
All these tips are quite handy for when you need a
switch to (remember alt + tab on a PC, or
short break but remember – be bludge-savvy, don’t
apple + H on a Mac) for whenever someone
try all of these on the same day. You’ve still got to
important walks by.
get the work done if you want to keep your job!
CHEAP EATS These days, who doesn’t want to spend less than $10, be fuelled up and have an excuse to get out of the office cubicle once in a while (looking at you investment bankers!). So grab your wallet and let’s head out.
with ‘cheap’, but there are some
dessert?!’ Well, we’ve got you
places that offer bang for your
covered. Head on down to French
buck. Big Bite on Pitt is notably
Riviera, which scoops the most
the most popular sandwich shop
generous ice-cream servings, you
in the city – their $9 pricing and
almost always get one and a half
massive lunchtime queues are
scoops, for the standard $5
testaments to this! You can’t
per scoop!
go wrong with either the grilled chicken or lemon pepper chicken
Now that we’ve uncovered some
sandwiches. If you play the
of the cheapest and finest food
$1 pool often, you would have
hot spots in the CBD, it’s time to
It’s extremely hard to miss the food
definitely heard of Shark Hotel’s
put down the paperwork, turn off
courts in the city. The Myer Food
$9.95 lunch buffets. Hot and
your monitor and seek your lunch
Court is the favourite for those
cold dishes are available with
heaven outdoors!
who love junk-food takeaways,
complimentary fruits and the
but it also offers the cheapest
selections are changed up
1
Takoyaki around – a pack of
quite often.
2
six for $5, located opposite the
Shop 1, 50-58 Hunter St Shop 17, LG2, QVB 455, George St
Nando’s outlet. The Pavilion and
Fans of the famous chicken
3
Woolworths food court (on Pitt St)
schnitzel and steaks will
4
have an abundant range of Asian
appreciate the $9.95 menus
5
dishes, most of them under $8!
from Albion Place Hotel and
6
The Hunter Connection at Wynyard
St James Hotel , both of which
also deserves an honourable
offer generous servings and great
mention for its Vietnamese lunch
ambience. Others who prefer a
8
special – three boxes of main
breeze of fresh air should visit
9
dishes of your choice for just $10.
Pontoon Bar . A relaxing harbour
250 Pitt St 127 Liverpool St 531 George St 114 Castlereagh St 7201 Sussex St, Cockle Bay Wharf, Darling Harbour Sydney Arcade, Pitt St Mall 68 Liverpool St
view with a $10 lunch/dinner menu If you’re still craving Asian food, on
could just be the best value for
top of Chinatown, the Malaysian
money around!
Chinese Takeaway makes arguably the best laksa in Sydney
For those who dine lightly or
with a price tag of a mere $8.50,
prefer something sweeter, Chrysler
while the Laksa House offers
Café Bar and French Riviera are
slightly more variety in the non-
perfect destinations to take a
laksa category – all for under $10!
break from your desk. Chrysler
I would strongly recommend
offers hot soups starting from
arriving early to avoid their
$5.50. Their signature chicken
notoriously long queues.
and peas, or pumpkin-flavoured soups are some of the cheapest
You probably wouldn’t normally
and tastiest in the city. I know
associate western food in the city
what you’re thinking…‘What about
18