OCT – DEC 2013
MCI (P) 183/02/2013
by nEbO
1410 Fun Factsat Work
05Refl ections of Working Life
11Give aHelping Hand
Success08
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Hello nEbOians!Welcome to the third issue of orange!
In this issue of Jobs on Board, we are going to explore temporary job opportunities –
holiday jobs, internships and freelancing/part-time jobs. If you are interested to get a job
during the December holidays, it’ll be great to start thinking about it now!
Work your way through a variety of fi elds! Perhaps our interview with socio-political blogger
and founder of her own non-profi t organisation Jeraldine Phneah (page 8) will open your
mind to a possible job in the media industry, or pique your interest in current affairs and
politics and help you gather some insight on how to develop or discover your passion.
Who says jobs have to be mundane and tiresome? The editors’ refl ections on our job
experiences will expose you to the insights of working life and the variations of job
scopes. The fun facts on page 14 will give you something to think about before you
embark on your job experience.
nEbO is also celebrating “Thank Your Intern Day!”, a brand new initiative for the
sometimes-neglected youth at the workplace. We may be inexperienced but we can
defi nitely contribute! So hurry and hop on an internship to enjoy the cruise with us.
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Stay with us for the following issue where we’ll ring in the New
Year together!!!
The orange team
The Editorial Panel
Elaine ‘Brainy’ Lim
Singapore Institute of Management
Lau ‘Will Work for Éclairs’ Tsin Ning
Nanyang Technological University
Kayleen ‘Get-Things-Done’ Ang
Singapore Institute of Management
Lim ‘Speedy Note-Taker’ Li Khee
Nanyang Technological University
The Gatecrashers
Ryan Teo
Temasek Polytechnic
Brendan Lim
Temasek Polytechnic
The Community Writer
Roy Tan
St. Joseph’s Institution
The Photographer
Chua Jiayin
Singapore Institute of Management
With lots of love,The orange slices
Elaine Tsin Ning
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I am a student in my fi nal year of SIM, but going to work has
never been anything out of the ordinary for me. In fact, I have
been working every vacation since my secondary school days –
from selling ice cream to being a teacher in a childcare centre. I
was even a chiropractic assistant once! Every job poses its own
challenges, but these challenges also provide me with different
learning experiences.
Thanks to the fl exibility of my timetable as an undergraduate, I
have recently started working part-time at a Japanese electronics
company within the vicinity of my home. While the role of an
administrative assistant can be rather mundane and boring,
being in the corporate communications department brighten up
things a little. My job scope allows me to interact with the fi nance
department, where I process payments from suppliers and issue
invoices to customers, which is slightly related to what I am
currently studying. Also, as our department consists of the public
relations, web and ad team, I get to be involved in the preparation
of various on-going projects as well.
I believe that starting work young gives us more opportunities to
understand and experience the different industries. In addition,
interpersonal skills which are essential and necessary at work can
be nurtured over time. Through part-time jobs/internships, we can
learn to adapt to the working environment and communicate with
people of different working styles. Who knows, we might just be
more certain of what we want or not want when we offi cially step
into the work force. It is all about spending our time meaningfully
and taking the extra step!
I am doing an internship at the Translation Department of a
government agency. Though not my fi rst internship, this is my
longest and most enjoyable one. I have spent 2 and a half
months at my workplace. While people often perceive interns to
be doing menial or unimportant tasks, I have contributed a lot to
their daily work output.
All interns have expectations that are hardly met. Before I joined the
department, I had a brief understanding of translation being an art
that requires multi-disciplinary knowledge. Through this internship, I
take with me the knowledge that above all critical thinking skills and
clarity of thought, sensitivity to the nuances in the texts is absolutely
necessary. I got to work with some really professional translators
who are not only good in their job but wonderful teachers as well,
further deepening my respect for them. The internship not only met
my expectations, but surpassed them.
Not all companies will give you the suffi cient exposure desired
but I really do believe that how much you learn depends on
how much initiative you take. If you show them your passion
and eagerness to learn, they will have the patience to assign
you more important tasks, go through your mistakes with you
making your internship worthwhile and fruitful. I once heard
Alex Yam, Member of Parliament at Yew Tee, say during a nEbO
event that passion is more developed than discovered. Though
my passion was discovered before my internship, it defi nitely
developed during this period.
I learnt so much that I could never have learnt in school. This is
why internships are important, and what a good internship can
do for you.
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Socio-political/Lifestyle Blogger
and Social Entrepreneur
To fi nd out more about Jeraldine, check out her personal website athttp://www.jeraldinephneah.com and be sure to read her articles on her personal blog as well as The Online Citizen! (Psst, she’s also one of the Star Bloggers with ZALORA Singapore this year!)
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This summer vacation, Jeraldine has decided to take on a different
role – contestant and fi nalist of the Miss Singapore World 2013. When
asked about her aim and objective of participating in the pageant,
Jeraldine explained, ‘’I’m only young once, and I think it’s a test of my
resilience and ability to take criticisms. Also, I took part to make new
connections and learn new things, such as ways to present myself
in front of the camera and how I should carry myself when I walk.
I’m trying to pick up as many new skills as I can as all these can be
applied to other aspects of my life.’’ Besides her own development
and achievement, she also hopes to gain more attention through the
contest and raise awareness for Creatives for Causes.
Her last words for all readers, ‘’Do not just wait for opportunities to
come by, but go grab them!’’
At the age of 22, Jeraldine Phneah, a NTU
Wee Kim Wee School of Communication
and Information student, is already well-
versed with the working world – having
done internships at the Prime Minister’s
Offi ce, Ministry of Home Affairs, Bates Asia
and even her recent stint at Sing Tao News
Corporation in Hong Kong.
‘’As a young person, your studies should
be the fi rst priority,’’ Jeraldine said. But that
certainly doesn’t mean that youth can’t
engage in other meaningful activities such
as taking up internships during the holidays.
The key advice that Jeraldine has for youth
is to actively take on internship opportunities
with different job scopes so that there is
always something new to learn.
While Jeraldine has enjoyed all her
internships, her best experience has been
at Sing Tao News Corporation in Hong
Kong where she was a local correspondent
assigned important duties and treated
like one of the permanent staffs. Though
the internship opportunity was highly
competitive, Jeraldine managed to clinch
it with her proactiveness and enthusiasm.
She shared, ‘’When facing competition, you
need to think out of the box. I set up my own
website to showcase my past portfolios and
sent it (the website address) to my employer.
I think that is how I got the leverage over
others who merely sent their CV and went
through the school system. To get more
opportunities, you need to do more!’’
While in Hong Kong, Jeraldine faced new
challenges such as the language barrier
and locals shunning away from media
attention. Nonetheless, she managed to
do investigative journalism amongst her
daily work. She also braved a thunderstorm
to cover a protest in remembrance of the
Tiananmen Incident – a protest which is
a display of the Hong Kong spirit and the
citizens’ passion. Inspired by the Hong
Kong citizens’ strong civil activist culture,
Jeraldine started to take an interest in
current affairs. She then made a shift
from her previous blogging platform on
MyFatPocket to blogging independently
and contributing articles to The Online
Citizen. As Singaporean youth are criticised
to be apathetic, Jeraldine hopes to provide
constructive criticisms on policies and
encourage other youth to step forward to
make a positive change. She also has plans
to pursue a Masters Degree, majoring in
Public Policy.
Inspired by Tony Gaskin’s famous quote “If
you don’t build your dreams, someone will hire
you to help build theirs’’, Jeraldine founded
Creatives for Causes (CFC) after the idea
struck her while she was travelling in Europe.
CFC, which turned 1 in July 2013, provides
pro-bono professional communication
services through its network of youth
volunteers. This is also in line with Jeraldine’s
strengths and interests in design and event
planning. So far, CFC has benefi tted many
charity organisations including Blessings in a
Bag, SPCA and Willing Hearts.
by Roy Tan
Care CommunityGive a Helping Hand“Helping others” – this has been the value
carved into our minds ever since we were
able to comprehend those words. In this
fast-moving world, the question many would
ask is how they can help others, especially
on a regular basis. For me, the answer was
clear – Volunteerism. However, I had no
idea where to start or what the platforms
for Volunteerism were until I discovered the
nEbO family.
In 2010, my cousin who was in nEbO’s
Care community, fi rst introduced me to
nEbO and I participated in my fi rst ever
Care event, nEbO‘s W.I.S.H. My role
was to help wrap and distribute gifts
to underprivileged children during the
Christmas season. Additionally, I also
helped decorate the centre and pack their
library, which I felt was really meaningful
and was what motivated me to participate
in more Care events. Through nEbO’s
W.I.S.H., I also made many new friends
who, like me, are interested in doing more
for the community.
Over the years, I have visited homes, packed
libraries, and learnt to interact comfortably
with children. One of my most memorable
events has been The Marina Barrage
Experience which I recently participated in.
We brought a group of children out for a
day at the Marina Barrage, participating in
guided tours and games. Despite being a
long and tiring day, I knew that it was all
worth the effort when I saw the children’s
smiling faces after the event.
My time with nEbO has definitely been an
enriching, rewarding and memorable one,
where I get to meet people from all walks
of life. nEbO has helped me gain many
experiences and opportunities to help
others and to bring me closer to the less
fortunate in Singapore. This is something
I would have had difficulty achieving on
my own.
Roy sanitising his hands before starting work at the home
Roy interacting with an Elderly
Roy having fun with fellow nEbOians from Care Community
Roy having a group photo with the Elderly and nEbOians
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We wish you all the best towards your next step into the workforce and hope these tips will guide you along the way!
*Dependent on the contractual clauses stated within the contract of employment between the employer and intern
FIVE Things You Should Know
That is the maximum number
of hours you are allowed to
work a week*. Anything extra
is considered overtime (OT).
OT differs per company, but
according to MOM’s Employment
Act, “the rate for overtime work
should be no less than one and
a half times his hourly basic rate
of pay.”*
44 is the Magic Number1)
Being responsible is one of
the key things you learn during
your internship. If you have
to terminate your contract of
service, ensure that you have
the following (26 weeks is 5.5
months):
• One day’s notice if he has
been so employed for less
than 26 weeks
• One week’s notice if he has
been so employed for 26 weeks
or more but less than 2 years*
Termination of Contract5)
If you disappear from work for 2
days without a valid reason (like
MC), without obtaining approval
or informing beforehand, your
contract with the company is
considered to be broken. So
remember to go to the doctor
and get an MC if you’re sick!
Missing-in-Action2)
You are entitled to at least one off
day per week!*
Rest Days3)
There is no minimum wage law
in Singapore but don’t get taken
advantage of either! Ensure the
contract between you and the
company is satisfactory to you.
Don’t go overboard as well since
you are just starting out. If you
are about to do an internship,
remind yourself of the priceless
opportunities that you will gain!
Wages4)
Are you ready to step into the workforce?
You’ve packed your bag, ironed your outfi t and planned the route to your fi rst day of work. But are you really
prepared to take your fi rst step into the workforce? We’ve trawled through the Employment Act in Singapore (really
heavy reading but just for you, we braved through the document!) and this is what we feel you need to know:
Thank Your Intern Dayby Kayleen Ang
Tell your bosses that Ten Ten (October 10)
is “Thank Your Intern Day!” :)
Internship is a period of time in your life
when you’re attached to one company and
gain valuable working experience. You learn
things from the ground-up, and this will help
you when you enter the industry.
You do coffee runs, take notes at meetings
and assist with their workload. Our million-
dollar question is: Are interns treated the
same way as full-time staff?
• To raise social awareness that interns are
employers’ potential future employees
• To educate the interns of their “Workplace
Rights”
• To manage expectations on both ends
This social movement was initiated by 15
like-minded youth who have undergone
internships and want to ensure that the right
measures are in place to protect interns
from unfair workplace treatments and to
raise the awareness of interns’ employment
protection rights.
Appreciating interns can be as simple as
treating them to lunch or writing a thank-
you card. What’s important is that each
company makes the effort to thank their
interns for being with them and contributing
to the organisations.
Ten Ten is “Thank Your Intern Day”. Share
your internship experience with us @
http://thankyourinternday.wix.com/
tyid#!lets_talk/con8!
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Industrial Exposure Week November 2013
Gift of Astonishment November 2013
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There is no form of intern appreciation in
Singapore and thus, the idea of Thank
Your Intern Day (TYID) was ignited. TYID’s
goal is to recognise interns as assets to the
organisation and to spread the message
on the importance of appreciating these
assets. The main objectives of this social
initiative are:
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1025% of people check into work hourly on vacation, via
email and phone. 59% said they check work during
traditional holidays like Christmas and Thanksgiving.
Basically, work is everywhere!
The average person
spends 90,000
hours at work over
their lifetime.01 02We spend up to 50
minutes every day
looking for lost fi les
and other items, which
is over 4 hours a week,
or 194 hours a year.03
Did you know that just a 2%
drop in hydration levels can
lead to diffi culty focusing on the
computer screen, short term
memory problems and diffi culty
completing basic tasks?
“Stewardesses”
is the longest
word typed with
only the left
hand.
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woh04 05
The perception of Blue Mondays is
likely prevalent due to the extreme
contrast in mood from Sunday to
Monday, even though there is no real
difference in mood with Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Thursday.
07Sleeping on the job is
acceptable in Japan. It
is viewed as exhaustion
from working hard. Some
people fake it to look
committed to their job. 08
Clans of long ago that wanted
to get rid of their unwanted
people without killing them
used to burn their houses
down - hence the expression
“to get fi red”.
All major league
baseball umpires
must wear black
underwear while
on the job!09
25% of richest in
Britain are self-
made millionaires in
1989; today 75% of
richest are self-made
millionaires.
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* All facts are discovered from online sources, so don’t shoot the messenger please? :)
Sources:I Crowfoot, S. (2012) Five Interesting Facts About Work. http://www.iceni.com/blog/fi ve-interesting-facts-about-work
I Fun Funny Facts. http://www.funfunnyfacts.com
I Job Facts. http://www.funfactz.com/tags/job
I Pathmotion. 15 unexpected facts and insights about people’s career paths. http://www.pathmotion.com/blog/647/15-unexpected-facts-and-insights-about-people%E2%80%99s-career-paths
I Shontell, A. Business Insider. 15 Seriously Disturbing Facts About Your Job. http://www.businessinsider.com/disturbing-facts-about-your-job-2011-2?op=1
I Stone, A., Schneider, S., and Harter, J.K. (2012). Day-of-week mood patterns in the United States: On the existence of ‘Blue Monday’, ‘Thank God it’s Friday’ and weekend
effects. Journal of Positive Psychology DOI:10.1080/17439760.2012.691980
I Supplies Guys. 22 Interesting Offi ce Facts on November 22. http://www.suppliesguys.com/Blog/Peripheral-Visions/22-interesting-offi ce-facts-on-november-22
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