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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: [email protected]

    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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    http://www.gradsingapore.com/careers-reporthttp://www.gradsingapore.com/careers-reporthttp://www.gradsingapore.com/careers-reporthttp://www.gradsingapore.com/careers-report
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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

    o

    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.)

    p ( )

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    Chan Ming Xiong, CharlieBlk 367 Serangoon Ave 3 #086-367 Singapore 550367, Phone: 91000009Email: [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

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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: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    Ed ti

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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: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    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: [email protected]

    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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    Professional Photo

    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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    Resume Writing

    http://20%20internship%20roles.pptx/http://20%20internship%20roles.pptx/
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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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    Resume Writing

    https://edventure.ntu.edu.sg/webapps/login/index_frame.jsphttps://edventure.ntu.edu.sg/webapps/login/index_frame.jsp
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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

    https://sso.wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe88/owa/sso_redirect.asp?t=2&app=https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe88/STUDENT_FEEDBACK_FORM.INSTRUCTIONhttps://sso.wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe88/owa/sso_redirect.asp?t=2&app=https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe88/STUDENT_FEEDBACK_FORM.INSTRUCTIONhttps://sso.wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe88/owa/sso_redirect.asp?t=2&app=https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe88/STUDENT_FEEDBACK_FORM.INSTRUCTIONhttps://sso.wis.ntu.edu.sg/webexe88/owa/sso_redirect.asp?t=2&app=https://wis.ntu.edu.sg/pls/webexe88/STUDENT_FEEDBACK_FORM.INSTRUCTION
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