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Careers Foundations
AB1000
Why Discuss CareersIn First Year?
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Commonly used
adjectives/negative
adjectives: you
may be more
forgettable or you
are not outstanding
Personal Branding
Introduction & Ice breaker game
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What is Personal Branding?
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Why is personal branding important?
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Introducing:NBS Undergraduate Career ServicesOutreach and relationship management withemployers
Pro-active hunt for good career andinternship opportunities for undergraduates
Career coaching for undergraduates
Provision of career-related resources for
undergraduates
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NBS Undergraduate Career ServicesResourcesCareers Foundation courses
Weteachyouatyourfirstyeartodiscoveryourselfandonhowtoeffectivelypositionandmarketyourselvesto
employers.
Career Discussions
Weadviseonahostofcareer-relatedissues;careerpaths.
Helpyouplancareerdevelopment.
Career Tracks
Webringindustryplayerstocampustosharewithyouonvariouscareerrolesand
industrytracks.
Resume and CareerFIT
Weshowyouhowtowritean
effectiveresume.CareerFIT:anonlineminingplatformforemployersand
students
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NBS Undergraduate Career ServicesResourcesMentors ROCK!
Our mentoring programconnects you withalumni for career-related matters.
Career WardrobeYou only have one chance tomake that first impression. Westock up the latest range ofexecutive attires in ourProfessional Imaging Centre(PIC) for you to borrow toattend job interviews.
Career Website
Vault online:Online resource
Resume templateInterns experience
Job Eblasts
Latest employmentopportunities winter, summerpart-time internships, full-timeroles by working closely withemployers on their
talent sourcing.
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NBS Undergraduate Career ServicesResourcesRecruitment Presentation Career Workshops
Getting into Corporate World
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How we have helped other students:
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BERNE Loh (Class of 2012)Thanks to the tireless efforts of our career advisors, we have access to a wide
range of gainful career tools. These resources include career discussions, alumni
mentorship programs, skills-building workshops and target company
presentations. I have personally benefitted from talking to our friendly career
advisors. Their guidance was key in my career navigation process and I shall
continue to seek their advice as I work towards my career goals.
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How we have helped other students:
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JASON Chiong (Class of 2010)NBS Career Services played a pivotal role in securing a coveted internship
at Bain. Besides adding luster to my resume and cover letter, the career
officers were ever-willing to share their experiences and offer advice on
issues in and outside classroom. The relationship that we have forged
with them is priceless.
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JAMES Ngee Wei Hong (Class of 2009)
How we have helped other students:
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REGINALD P. Sumalong (Class of 2008)
NBS career officers have worked wonders for me. What I treasuremost are their initiative and willingness to go the extra miles to
understand our interest and strengths, and from there take the
appropriate steps to ensure we achieve the best in our career paths .
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Email: nbscareerservices@ntu.edu.sg
Tel: 67904899/5612
Location: S3-B3a(Undergraduates Program Office)
Where are we?
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Grad Career Reporthttp://www.gradsingapore.com/careers-report
This report will assess and match you with various job types and be
presented with ones that best suit you and learn more about these careers.
Understand your strengths, style and skills in a way that helps you choose
careers and become more employable.
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Wants Wants are different from needs;
Wants are desirable;
Information about your wants
helps you focus better on
specific jobs or careers you seek;
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Overseas Posting
Wants
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Air-conditioned modern office
Small company
Clearly structured work/tasks
Control over how you work
Control over fellow workers
Want variety of work
Work alone
Want to work for a multinational
Pay based on performance
Want to work for government
Predictable work/workload
Opportunity to learn
Dress fashionably
Desire flexible work hours
Prestige/Status
Start-up
Quiet environment
Work in a team
Want authority & responsibilit
Team activities
Customer contact
Doing something newSecurity in employment/tenure
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ValuesExperience
Efficiency
Achievement
CustomerRelationships
Advancement
Honesty
Change
Command
CustomerContact
Compassion
Competition
Belonging Creativity
Family-Oriented
Authority
Easy-going
Acclaim
High salary Adventure
Face-to facecontact
Growth
Freedom
Friendship
Fun Admiration
Affiliation
Health-Conscious
Control
High Earnings
Helping
Advising
Effectiveness
Arts
Community
Good Co-workers
Calm
Some values to get your thought process started:
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ValuesIntegrity
Purity
Inner
harmony
Intellectualchallenge
Innovation
Religion Power
Job tranquility
Joy
Knowledge
Simplicity
Leadership Steadiness
Humour
Physical
challenge
Status
Pleasure
Sharing
Relationships
Precisionwork
Public service
Publicity
Independence
Laughter
Outdoor
Renewal
Self respect
Teamwork
Telephonecontact
Time freedom
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Stability
Influenceothers
Self
expression
Pleasantenvironment
Security
Order
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What do employers want?
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What is this?
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AcademicQualifications
Relevance of degree
to the job / role applied for
Academic achievements
scholarships, awards, Deans
List, GPA
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Work Experience
CCA / CommunityInvolvement
Personal skills + soft skills
acquired
Desirable PersonalityTraits?
(Personal) Expectations
Personal Development
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Work Experience
Personal Development
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Relevant work experienceall work
experience is well-regarded;particularly if it is directly relevant to
the job they are applying for
Achievements from work experience
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Personal Development
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Clear career goals
Does the combination of education,
work experience, personal interests &
activities point towards stated career goals
and job opportunity with employer?
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Personal Development
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Other desirable softskills & traits wanted
Confidence & ease
Social grace & poise
Clear presentation and thought process
Ability to make small talk & knowledge
beyond books
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Careers Foundation 1000Going for Internship
Interviews and Gettingthe Internship
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Sharing of Interview Experience
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Recall your interview experience
Unforgettable moment? What went right?
What went wrong?
Questions asked? Your attire?
Interviewers behaviour?
Did you get the job? Why yes/ no
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Questions & Answers Do you need a photo for your resume?
a) Yes
b) No
How long does a employer take to look
at your resume?
a) 30 minutes
b) 15 minutesc) 10 seconds
Is a cover letter necessary?
a) Yes
b) No
How early must you arrive before an
interview?
a) 45 minutes
b) 30 minutes
c) 10 minutes
d) 5 minutes How long should your resume be?
a) As long as it can be
b) 2 page
c) 1 page
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Dont burn bridges
o Dont lie Dress and behave appropriately / professionally
o Carry an appropriate bag/portfolio
o No shopping bags
Know the employer and skill set & value addthey look for
Be friendly and nice
o Include receptionists
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Networking helps as well
Learnings
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Show positive attitude and interest,
regardless of the interview process
Exit gracefully
o Leave with a nice closure
o e.g. thank you for your time and the
opportunity. I look forward to
hearing from you.
Learnings
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Interviews are stressful
o
Best way to reduce stress is to be prepared Good preparation instils confidence
You are also assessing the role/opportunity
Have an on par mindset
Interview
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Pre-interview Preparations
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Research on Company
Research on Internship Offer
Find out office location
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On the Interview Day ItselfAppropriate Attire
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Gentlemen: Quality light-colored
cotton shirt, matching tie, leatherbelt, dark colored pants, dark-
colored socks, and leather shoes
Ladies: Matching jacket & skirt
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Dealing with nerves
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Be yourself, but reflect your best self
Be punctual
You are only meeting people; flesh & bloodlike yourself
Think of your best achievements to perk
yourself up!
Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders
On the Interview Day Itself
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Opening Polite + smart small talk, put you at ease
Body
Serious questions to size up your
Behavioral competencies
Technical competencies
Close
Time for you to ask questions and find out whathappens next
Always prepare (5) questions!!
Ask at least 2 questions
Parts of the Interview
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Tell me about yourself
Why do you want to do your internship
with us?
We have several good candidates.
Why should we select you?
Typical Interview Questions
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Typical Interview Questions
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Tell me about yourself
What have you accomplished that gave you
greatest satisfaction?
What do you want to do after graduating?
Why?
What would you consider your weaknesses?
Why did you choose this faculty/course/major?
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Always ask questions to show interest inthe company
Research the company to form questions!
What questions do you
have for us?
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Typical Interview Questions
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Additional Sample Questions
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What do you know about our
company?
What do you look for in a job?
How has your education prepared
you for your career? What are your strengths?
What are your career goals?
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Questions To Ask
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Insightful questions about the organisation
o Environment in which the organisation operateso Executive and hiring managers management
styles
o Working environment
Clarify roles and responsibilities of the position? Measurement/metrics/KPI for the role/success
What are the most important characteristics you are
looking for in a candidate to satisfy this position?
Ask for assessment of your suitability for the role
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Key Pointers
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Speak up
Avoid yes or no answers Ok to pause before answering
Dont worry about admitting you dont know
Dont lie
Take your time on hypothetical questions
Expect the unexpected questions
Ask open questions
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The Non-Verbals
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Watch your body languageoThe Handshake
oEye Contact
oFacial Expressions
oPostureoGestures
oSpace
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After The Interview
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Thank the interview for the time
Firm handshake
Send a thank-you note
Review your performance at interviewoWhat went wrong/ right
oWhat to avoid in the future
Details + Photo
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CCA can come before work experience
Language/IT skills /Hobbies can come under
Other information headings
Details + Photo
Education
Work Experience *
CCA *
Awards & Achievements **
Hobbies
Language/ IT Skills
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Structure- Highlights of
achievements/ attributes!
Your Name (Underline Surname)Your Address
Your Handphone Number , Your Email address
Resume template(Font size 11/12,
Go to CITS to
personalise ntu email
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Your Handphone Number , Your Email address
Education
Bachelor of Business/Accountancy (Honors) May 09 to-date
Nanyang Business School , Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Expected completion of degree: May 2012
GCE A Level Cert/IP/IB YY obtained
Name of educational institution
Work Experience (in reverse chronological order)
Company Name 1, Country # MMYY-MMYY
Professional Attachment/InternshipKey achievements/accomplishments (all in bullet points, not more than five)
Company Name 2, Country# MMYYMMYY
Position
Key achievements/accomplishments (all in bullet points, not more than five)
Company Name 3, Country# MMYYMMYY
PositionKey achievements/accomplishments (all in bullet points, not more than five)
# If the company is not immediately recognizable by most other employers, please include
a brief description of the company
should not exceed one page)
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p
address
Resume template (contd)
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CCA/Activities
Club/Organisation/Community , Position/Role
Key achievements/accomplishments (all in bullet points, not more than five
Club/Organisation/Community 2 , Position/RoleKey achievements/accomplishments (all in bullet points, not more than five)
Awards & Accomplishments/Achievements (if you do not have any, you do not need this heading)
Competition
Business/Finance Case
Conferenceoverseas/local
Scholarship
(List down the competitions, business case studies etc you have participated/won)
Others
Language/IT Skills :
(It is particularly useful to highlight language skills if you know a third language apart from English and yourmother tongue. For IT skills, you should highlight unique skills other than MS Office knowledge.)
Hobbies and Leisure Interests:
(This gives employers an insight into your personality and who you are.)
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Chan Ming Xiong, CharlieBlk 367 Serangoon Ave 3 #086-367 Singapore 550367, Phone: 91000009Email: chan2132@e.ntu.edu.sg
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Education----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore Jun 2008-Present Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance), graduating in June2011On target for 2nd Upper Class Honours; Current GPA 4.22/5.0Anderson Junior College, GCE A Level Dec 2005
Work Experience--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABN AMRO (Singapore) Bank N.V., Private Clients, Risk Management, Intern Dec 2009-Feb 2010Performed and rotated across Risk Management, Credit Administration and Risk Control sub-departments, in view of the entire risk managementstructure of the bank.
Analysed and proposed risk ratings for various securities and clients.Devised efficient tracking and reporting methods for new credit clients documentations with MS Excel.
Ministry of Education, Pei Hwa Sec School, Art and P.E Relief Teacher Mar-Jun 2008 and Apr-May 2009Displayed strong confidence and communication with students and colleagues, through effective and structured delivery of lessons, resulting in80% distinctions for the N Levels Art students.
Republic of Singapore Air Force, Aircrew Specialist Sept 2006-Feb 2008Excelled in primary flying duties, and awarded RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month.Excelled in secondary admin role, by innovating new systems through the use of IT, resulting in improved efficiency in the admin department, suchas faster approval of leaves and offs, easy tracking of manpower, to assist higher management in their planning purposes.
CCA/Activities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NTU Hall of Residence 13: Dinner and Dance, Media and Publicity Officer Sept 2009Served as a committee member, designed various publications like the admission ticket and program booklet to garner hype before, as well as forthe event.Successfully garnered publicity, measured by the sell-out of the tickets.
Anderson Junior College: Outdoor Activities Club, Assistant Sea Chief 2004-2005 Served as a committee member in the CCA, planned and facilitated numerous activities for the CCA, school and external organizations.Overall-in-charge of many activities, such as organizing Annual Inter-house Rock Climbing event for school and kayaking expedition for my CCA,allocating and executing tasks efficiently, instilling effective teamwork and oversee the smooth running of the event.
Awards and Honors---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nominated by NTU for Singapore Youth Award 2010 Recognised by NTU as a results-driven, enterprising self starter and independent young talent with immense leadership displays and a good rolemodel.
RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month of November 2007 Awarded for high proficiency and improvements in primary flying duties and secondary admin duties, exemplary proactive work attitude and involuntary support of squadrons requirement, displayed outstanding teamwork traits, and consistent performances.
Anderson Junior College Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Award Merit 2005Awarded to top CCA leaders who have made excellent contributions to the college.
Others
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Written and spoken languages: English and MandarinIT Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, W ord, PowerPoint and AccessMannheim Universitt, Germany, Overseas Exchange Programme
Hobbies & Interest----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Travelling, Outdoor activities, Sports (running and soccer), Singing, Fine arts, Teaching.
Chan Ming Xiong, CharlieBlk 367 Serangoon Ave 3 #086-367 Singapore 550367, Phone: 91000009Email: chan2132@e.ntu.edu.sg
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EducationNanyang Business School, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
Jun 2008-PresentBachelor of Business (Banking and Finance), graduating in June2011On target for 2nd Upper Class Honours; Current GPA 4.22/5.0Anderson Junior College, GCE A Level Dec 2005
Work Experience--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABN AMRO (Singapore) Bank N.V., Private Clients, Risk Management, Intern Dec 2009-Feb 2010Performed and rotated across Risk Management, Credit Administration and Risk Control sub-departments, in view of the entire risk managementstructure of the bank.
Analysed and proposed risk ratings for various securities and clients.Devised efficient tracking and reporting methods for new credit clients documentations with MS Excel.
Ministry of Education, Pei Hwa Sec School, Art and P.E Relief Teacher Mar-Jun 2008 and Apr-May 2009Displayed strong confidence and communication with students and colleagues, through effective and structured delivery of lessons, resulting in80% distinctions for the N Levels Art students.
Republic of Singapore Air Force, Aircrew Specialist Sept 2006-Feb 2008Excelled in primary flying duties, and awarded RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month.Excelled in secondary admin role, by innovating new systems through the use of IT, resulting in improved efficiency in the admin department, suchas faster approval of leaves and offs, easy tracking of manpower, to assist higher management in their planning purposes.
CCA/Activities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NTU Hall of Residence 13: Dinner and Dance, Media and Publicity Officer Sept 2009Served as a committee member, designed various publications like the admission ticket and program booklet to garner hype before, as well as forthe event.Successfully garnered publicity, measured by the sell-out of the tickets.
Anderson Junior College: Outdoor Activities Club, Assistant Sea Chief 2004-2005Served as a committee member in the CCA, planned and facilitated numerous activities for the CCA, school and external organizations.Overall-in-charge of many activities, such as organizing Annual Inter-house Rock Climbing event for school and kayaking expedition for my CCA,allocating and executing tasks efficiently, instilling effective teamwork and oversee the smooth running of the event.
Awards and Honors---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nominated by NTU for Singapore Youth Award 2010 Recognised by NTU as a results-driven, enterprising self starter and independent young talent with immense leadership displays and a good rolemodel.
RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month of November 2007 Awarded for high proficiency and improvements in primary flying duties and secondary admin duties, exemplary proactive work attitude and involuntary support of squadrons requirement, displayed outstanding teamwork traits, and consistent performances.
Anderson Junior College Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Award Merit 2005Awarded to top CCA leaders who have made excellent contributions to the college.
Others
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Written and spoken languages: English and MandarinIT Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, W ord, PowerPoint and AccessMannheim Universitt, Germany, Overseas Exchange Programme
Hobbies & Interest----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Travelling, Outdoor activities, Sports (running and soccer), Singing, Fine arts, Teaching.
Chan Ming Xiong, Charlie
Blk 367 Serangoon Ave 3 #086-367 Singapore 550367, Phone: 91000009Email: chan2132@e.ntu.edu.sg
Education
Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore Jun 2008-PresentBachelor of Business (Banking and Finance), graduating in June2011
On target for 2nd Upper Class Honours; Current GPA 4.22/5.0
Anderson Junior College, GCE A Level Dec 2005
Chan Ming Xiong, CharlieBlk 367 Serangoon Ave 3 #086-367 Singapore 550367, Phone: 91000009Email: chan2132@e.ntu.edu.sg
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EducationNanyang Business School, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
Jun 2008-PresentBachelor of Business (Banking and Finance), graduating in June2011On target for 2nd Upper Class Honours; Current GPA 4.22/5.0Anderson Junior College, GCE A Level Dec 2005
Work Experience--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABN AMRO (Singapore) Bank N.V., Private Clients, Risk Management, Intern Dec 2009-Feb 2010Performed and rotated across Risk Management, Credit Administration and Risk Control sub-departments, in view of the entire risk managementstructure of the bank.
Analysed and proposed risk ratings for various securities and clients.Devised efficient tracking and reporting methods for new credit clients documentations with MS Excel.
Ministry of Education, Pei Hwa Sec School, Art and P.E Relief Teacher Mar-Jun 2008 and Apr-May 2009Displayed strong confidence and communication with students and colleagues, through effective and structured delivery of lessons, resulting in80% distinctions for the N Levels Art students.
Republic of Singapore Air Force, Aircrew Specialist Sept 2006-Feb 2008Excelled in primary flying duties, and awarded RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month.Excelled in secondary admin role, by innovating new systems through the use of IT, resulting in improved efficiency in the admin department, suchas faster approval of leaves and offs, easy tracking of manpower, to assist higher management in their planning purposes.
CCA/Activities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NTU Hall of Residence 13: Dinner and Dance, Media and Publicity Officer Sept 2009Served as a committee member, designed various publications like the admission ticket and program booklet to garner hype before, as well as forthe event.Successfully garnered publicity, measured by the sell-out of the tickets.
Anderson Junior College: Outdoor Activities Club, Assistant Sea Chief 2004-2005Served as a committee member in the CCA, planned and facilitated numerous activities for the CCA, school and external organizations.Overall-in-charge of many activities, such as organizing Annual Inter-house Rock Climbing event for school and kayaking expedition for my CCA,allocating and executing tasks efficiently, instilling effective teamwork and oversee the smooth running of the event.
Awards and Honors---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nominated by NTU for Singapore Youth Award 2010 Recognised by NTU as a results-driven, enterprising self starter and independent young talent with immense leadership displays and a good rolemodel.
RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month of November 2007 Awarded for high proficiency and improvements in primary flying duties and secondary admin duties, exemplary proactive work attitude and involuntary support of squadrons requirement, displayed outstanding teamwork traits, and consistent performances.
Anderson Junior College Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Award Merit 2005Awarded to top CCA leaders who have made excellent contributions to the college.
Others
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Written and spoken languages: English and MandarinIT Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, W ord, PowerPoint and AccessMannheim Universitt, Germany, Overseas Exchange Programme
Hobbies & Interest----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Travelling, Outdoor activities, Sports (running and soccer), Singing, Fine arts, Teaching.
Work ExperienceABN AMRO (Singapore) Bank N.V., Private Clients, Risk Management, Intern Dec 2009-Feb 2010
Performed and rotated across Risk Management, Credit Administration and Risk Control sub-
departments, in view of the entire risk management structure of the bank. Analysed and proposed risk ratings for various securities and clients. Devised efficient tracking and reporting methods for new credit clients documentations with MS Excel.
Ministry of Education, Pei Hwa Sec School, Art and P.E Relief Teacher Mar-Jun 2008 & Apr-May 2009
Displayed strong confidence and communication with students and colleagues, through effective andstructured delivery of lessons, resulting in 80% distinctions for the N Levels Art students.
Republic of Singapore Air Force, Aircrew Specialist Sept 2006-Feb 2008 Excelled in primary flying duties, and awarded RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month. Excelled in secondary admin role, by innovating new systems through the use of IT, resulting in
improved efficiency in the admin department, such as faster approval of leaves and offs, easy trackingof manpower, to assist higher management in their planning purposes.
Chan Ming Xiong, CharlieBlk 367 Serangoon Ave 3 #086-367 Singapore 550367, Phone: 91000009Email: chan2132@e.ntu.edu.sg
Education
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EducationNanyang Business School, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
Jun 2008-PresentBachelor of Business (Banking and Finance), graduating in June2011On target for 2nd Upper Class Honours; Current GPA 4.22/5.0Anderson Junior College, GCE A Level Dec 2005
Work Experience--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABN AMRO (Singapore) Bank N.V., Private Clients, Risk Management, Intern Dec 2009-Feb 2010Performed and rotated across Risk Management, Credit Administration and Risk Control sub-departments, in view of the entire risk managementstructure of the bank.
Analysed and proposed risk ratings for various securities and clients.Devised efficient tracking and reporting methods for new credit clients documentations with MS Excel.
Ministry of Education, Pei Hwa Sec School, Art and P.E Relief Teacher Mar-Jun 2008 and Apr-May 2009Displayed strong confidence and communication with students and colleagues, through effective and structured delivery of lessons, resulting in80% distinctions for the N Levels Art students.
Republic of Singapore Air Force, Aircrew Specialist Sept 2006-Feb 2008Excelled in primary flying duties, and awarded RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month.Excelled in secondary admin role, by innovating new systems through the use of IT, resulting in improved efficiency in the admin department, suchas faster approval of leaves and offs, easy tracking of manpower, to assist higher management in their planning purposes.
CCA/Activities--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NTU Hall of Residence 13: Dinner and Dance, Media and Publicity Officer Sept 2009Served as a committee member, designed various publications like the admission ticket and program booklet to garner hype before, as well as forthe event.Successfully garnered publicity, measured by the sell-out of the tickets.
Anderson Junior College: Outdoor Activities Club, Assistant Sea Chief 2004-2005Served as a committee member in the CCA, planned and facilitated numerous activities for the CCA, school and external organizations.Overall-in-charge of many activities, such as organizing Annual Inter-house Rock Climbing event for school and kayaking expedition for my CCA,allocating and executing tasks efficiently, instilling effective teamwork and oversee the smooth running of the event.
Awards and Honors---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Nominated by NTU for Singapore Youth Award 2010 Recognised by NTU as a results-driven, enterprising self starter and independent young talent with immense leadership displays and a good rolemodel.
RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month of November 2007 Awarded for high proficiency and improvements in primary flying duties and secondary admin duties, exemplary proactive work attitude and involuntary support of squadrons requirement, displayed outstanding teamwork traits, and consistent performances.
Anderson Junior College Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Award Merit 2005Awarded to top CCA leaders who have made excellent contributions to the college.
Others
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Written and spoken languages: English and MandarinIT Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, W ord, PowerPoint and AccessMannheim Universitt, Germany, Overseas Exchange Programme
Hobbies & Interest----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Travelling, Outdoor activities, Sports (running and soccer), Singing, Fine arts, Teaching.
CCA/ActivitiesNTU Hall of Residence 13: Dinner and Dance, Media and Publicity Officer Sept 2009
Served as a committee member, designed various publications like the admission ticket and program
booklet to garner hype before, as well as for the event. Successfully garnered publicity, measured by the sell-out of the tickets.
Anderson Junior College: Outdoor Activities Club, Assistant Sea Chief 2004-2005
Served as a committee member in the CCA, planned and facilitated numerous activities for the CCA,
school and external organizations. Overall-in-charge of many activities, such as organizing Annual Inter-house Rock Climbing event for
school and kayaking expedition for my CCA, allocating and executing tasks efficiently, instillingeffective teamwork and oversee the smooth running of the event.
Chan Ming Xiong, CharlieBlk 367 Serangoon Ave 3 #086-367 Singapore 550367, Phone: 91000009Email: chan2132@e.ntu.edu.sg
EducationNanyang Business School, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
Jun 2008-Present
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Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance), graduating in June2011On target for 2nd Upper Class Honours; Current GPA 4.22/5.0Anderson Junior College, GCE A Level
Dec 2005
Work ExperienceABN AMRO (Singapore) Bank N.V., Private Clients, Risk Management, Intern
Dec 2009-Feb 2010Performed and rotated across Risk Management, Credit Administration and Risk Control sub-departments, in view of the entire riskmanagement structure of the bank.Analysed and proposed risk ratings for various securities and clients.Devised efficient tracking and reporting methods for new credit clients documentations with MS Excel.
Ministry of Education, Pei Hwa Sec School, Art and P.E Relief Teacher Mar-Jun 2008 and Apr-May 2009Displayed strong confidence and communication with students and colleagues, through effective and structured delivery of lessons, resultingin 80% distinctions for the N Levels Art students.
Republic of Singapore Air Force, Aircrew SpecialistSept 2006-Feb 2008
Excelled in primary flying duties, and awarded RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month.Excelled in secondary admin role, by innovating new systems through the use of IT, resulting in improved efficiency in the admin department,such as faster approval of leaves and offs, easy tracking of manpower, to assist higher management in their planning purposes.
CCA/ActivitiesNTU Hall of Residence 13: Dinner and Dance, Media and Publicity Officer Sept 2009Served as a committee member, designed various publications like the admission ticket and program booklet to garner hype before, as wellas for the event.Successfully garnered publicity, measured by the sell-out of the tickets.
Anderson Junior College: Outdoor Activities Club, Assistant Sea Chief2004-2005
Served as a committee member in the CCA, planned and facilitated numerous activities for the CCA, school and external organizations.Overall-in-charge of many activities, such as organizing Annual Inter-house Rock Climbing event for school and kayaking expedition for myCCA, allocating and executing tasks efficiently, instilling effective teamwork and oversee the smooth running of the event.
Awards and HonorsNominated by NTU for Singapore Youth Award 2010 Recognised by NTU as a results-driven, enterprising self starter and independent young talent with immense leadership displays and a goodrole model.
RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month of November 2007 Awarded for high proficiency and improvements in primary flying duties and secondary admin duties, exemplary proactive work attitude andin voluntary support of squadrons requirement, displayed outstanding teamwork traits, and consistent performances.
Anderson Junior College Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Award Merit2005
Awarded to top CCA leaders who have made excellent contributions to the college.
OthersWritten and spoken languages: English and MandarinIT Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, W ord, PowerPoint and AccessMannheim Universitt, Germany, Overseas Exchange Programme
Hobbies & InterestTravelling, Outdoor activities, Sports (running and soccer), Singing, Fine arts, Teaching.
Awards and HonorsNominated by NTU for Singapore Youth Award 2010
Recognised by NTU as a results-driven, enterprising self starter and independent young talent with
immense leadership displays and a good role model.
RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month of November 2007 Awarded for high proficiency and improvements in primary flying duties and secondary admin duties,
exemplary proactive work attitude and in voluntary support of squadrons requirement, displayed
outstanding teamwork traits, and consistent performances.
Anderson Junior College Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Award Merit 2005 Awarded to top CCA leaders who have made excellent contributions to the college.
Chan Ming Xiong, CharlieBlk 367 Serangoon Ave 3 #086-367 Singapore 550367, Phone: 91000009Email: chan2132@e.ntu.edu.sg
EducationNanyang Business School, Nanyang Technology University, Singapore
Jun 2008-Present
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Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance), graduating in June2011On target for 2nd Upper Class Honours; Current GPA 4.22/5.0Anderson Junior College, GCE A Level
Dec 2005
Work ExperienceABN AMRO (Singapore) Bank N.V., Private Clients, Risk Management, Intern
Dec 2009-Feb 2010Performed and rotated across Risk Management, Credit Administration and Risk Control sub-departments, in view of the entire riskmanagement structure of the bank.Analysed and proposed risk ratings for various securities and clients.Devised efficient tracking and reporting methods for new credit clients documentations with MS Excel.
Ministry of Education, Pei Hwa Sec School, Art and P.E Relief Teacher Mar-Jun 2008 and Apr-May 2009Displayed strong confidence and communication with students and colleagues, through effective and structured delivery of lessons, resultingin 80% distinctions for the N Levels Art students.
Republic of Singapore Air Force, Aircrew SpecialistSept 2006-Feb 2008
Excelled in primary flying duties, and awarded RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month.Excelled in secondary admin role, by innovating new systems through the use of IT, resulting in improved efficiency in the admin department,such as faster approval of leaves and offs, easy tracking of manpower, to assist higher management in their planning purposes.
CCA/ActivitiesNTU Hall of Residence 13: Dinner and Dance, Media and Publicity Officer Sept 2009Served as a committee member, designed various publications like the admission ticket and program booklet to garner hype before, as wellas for the event.Successfully garnered publicity, measured by the sell-out of the tickets.
Anderson Junior College: Outdoor Activities Club, Assistant Sea Chief2004-2005
Served as a committee member in the CCA, planned and facilitated numerous activities for the CCA, school and external organizations.Overall-in-charge of many activities, such as organizing Annual Inter-house Rock Climbing event for school and kayaking expedition for myCCA, allocating and executing tasks efficiently, instilling effective teamwork and oversee the smooth running of the event.
Awards and HonorsNominated by NTU for Singapore Youth Award 2010 Recognised by NTU as a results-driven, enterprising self starter and independent young talent with immense leadership displays and a goodrole model.
RSAF Outstanding Serviceman of the Month of November 2007 Awarded for high proficiency and improvements in primary flying duties and secondary admin duties, exemplary proactive work attitude andin voluntary support of squadrons requirement, displayed outstanding teamwork traits, and consistent performances.
Anderson Junior College Co-Curricular Activities (CCA) Award Merit2005
Awarded to top CCA leaders who have made excellent contributions to the college.
OthersWritten and spoken languages: English and MandarinIT Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, W ord, PowerPoint and AccessMannheim Universitt, Germany, Overseas Exchange Programme
Hobbies & InterestTravelling, Outdoor activities, Sports (running and soccer), Singing, Fine arts, Teaching.
OthersWritten and spoken languages: English and MandarinIT Skills: Proficient in Bloomberg, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
Mannheim Universitt, Germany, Overseas Exchange Programme
Hobbies & Interest
Travelling, Outdoor activities, Sports (running and soccer), Singing, Fine arts, Teaching.
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Group work on resume writing
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You are given 15 minutes to craft a
resume according to the templategiven
Discuss with your group members on
the role; the power words to use, the
description of work andaccomplishments
Present to the class the resume
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Resume WritingChoose a Career Services internship eblast posted on
edveNTUre.
Write a resume to apply for the internship that aligns withyour interest, desired specialization.
Assignment in soft copy is to be submitted latest by 7 Oct
2011 via edveNTUre.
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20 Internship Roles
INTERNSHIP APPLICATION
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Steps to upload the assignment to edveNTUre
1. Go to edveNTUre url link:https://edventure.ntu.edu.sg/webapps/login/index_frame.jsp
2. Login your account
3. Go to Courses
4. Click AB 1000 course group/index you are registered in.
5. Click on the Assignment
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6. Click on the resume assignment7. Add file : Attach file (1 page Resume save as pdf. with
your full name and index group tutgrp#_Name)
Comments: Indicate your AB 1000 index group
8. Click submit to finish
9. Remember to logout your account after submission of your
assignment.
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AB1000 Online Teaching EvaluationTh O li St ff T hi E l ti i tl d f
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The Online Staff Teaching Evaluation is presently opened for you.
All of you have just attended the AB1000 course, we strongly encouraged you to
participate in this exercise as soon as possible.
You should receive an email to do the Teaching evaluation in the beginning week of
26 Sep 11.
To access the feedback, you can go to Studentlink >> Academic Matters >> Student
Feedback on Teaching. Alternatively, go to the following link:
https://sso.wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe88/owa/sso_redirect.asp?t=2&app=https://wis.ntu.ed
u.sg/pls/webexe88/STUDENT_FEEDBACK_FORM.INSTRUCTION
Last day of the completion of the evaluation : 09 Oct 2011.
Q & A
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