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CAREER
CAREER SKILLS WHERE ARE NTU GRADUATES HIRED?
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The boat to an extraordinary career is about to set sail.
Catch it before it’s too late!
*Apply by 24 February, 11 pm via our exclusive link:
moe.gov.sg/2019teaching to be considered for the
December 2019 NIE intake
DIRECTOR’S
MESSAGE
The future of work for you is
right here, right now.
As the speed of digitalisation grows, it continues to As always, my team and I at the Career & Attachment
revolutionise the world around us and create many Office (CAO) are here for all of you to support your career
exciting new opportunities. aspirations. With personalised career exploration and
coaching, career skills workshops, one-to-one industry-
In 2019, it is expected that the top jobs in demand specific consultations, local and overseas internships,
would be analytical and data-driven in nature. Besides company visits, industry and alumni networking
traditionally digital roles in data science, product sessions, and recruitment events, we empower you to
management and user experience design, demand chart and develop your own career. To find your place in
for professionals with big data, e-commerce and the working world, you have to start with yourself. Take
transformation experience is also increasing across the first step toward your future with CAO, explore your
various sectors, such as finance, sales and marketing, opportunities and get ready for your career success.
as companies intensify their digitalisation efforts. In
addition, employers will continue to emphasise on mind- Finally, to our 2019 graduands, a very big congratulations
sets and skills such as agility, social and emotional to all of you! As you look toward the next stage of
intelligence, collaboration and critical thinking for a your life, whether as part of the workforce, an aspiring
21st Century workplace. entrepreneur or a graduate student, always remember
to remain resilient whichever path you choose. Keep in
The future of work for you is right here, right now. In mind the things that you value the most, hold fast to
Goh Siew Shin Wendy Yeo Soh Yong Sheng
ng this ever-evolving global economy, I encourage you to your dreams and you will find that the opportunities
Team Lead Section Head, Marketing se Portfolio
Head, Enterprise continue to build a strong foundation in your areas of are endless.
Actuarial AIA Vitality Management Office expertise, along with digital and other future-ready skills
that can serve to enhance your employability. As jobs We wish you all every success and the very best in life.
are transformed or newly created, do take the time to
discover the full range of career options available to you.
Have courage to pursue your passion and aspirations. Loh Pui Wah
Director
Career & Attachment Office
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Career Skills /
Career Coaching:
Career & Attachment Office
Nanyang Technological University
Student Services Centre, Level 1
42 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639815
Internship / Industry
Related Consultation:
Career & Attachment Office
Nanyang Technological University
South Spine, SS3-B2-15
50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639798
Online Career Portal:
www.careeraxis.ntu.edu.sg
Contact us at:
6790 5242
cao@ntu.edu.sg
ntu.edu.sg/cao
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CAREER WHERE ARE
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WAY TO CAREER SKILLS NTU GRADUATES FUNCTIONS
SUCCESS HIRED?
CAREER SKILLS
29 40 CONTENTS
15 7 TIPS TO NETWORK
LIKE A PROFESSIONAL
BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR
KNOWING YOURSELF 42
30
16 NAVIGATING A
5 TIPS FOR
MILLENNIALS TO THRIVE
BEYOND YOUR MAJOR RECRUITMENT EVENT IN THE GIG ECONOMY
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GET THE BEST OUT WHAT TO DO IF YOUR INDUSTRY 4.0
OF YOUR INTERNSHIP INTERVIEWER IS A ROBOT?
44
21 34 FINTECH
CREATING A WINNING EXCELLING AT INTERVIEWS
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY 46
35
22 ACE THE ASSESSMENT CENTRE
BLOCKCHAIN
HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE 47
COVER LETTER AND RESUME 37 DATA ANALYTICS
25 4 THINGS TO CONSIDER
BEFORE PURSUING 48
WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
AI AND MACHINE LEARNING
LOOKING FOR
38 50
26 YOU GOT THE JOB!
MEET YOUR
CREATING YOUR BRAND NOW WHAT?
CAREER COACHES
ON LINKEDIN
WHERE ARE NTU
GRADUATES HIRED?
62 70
COLLEGE OF SPORT SCIENCE &
HUMANITIES, ARTS & MANAGEMENT
54 SOCIAL SCIENCES
72
NANYANG BUSINESS
SCHOOL 67 MEET YOUR CAREER
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE CONSULTANTS
56
COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING
JOB FUNCTIONS
83 96
DATA SCIENCE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
76
ACCOUNTING AND 89 107
AUDITING ENGINEERING MARKETING
77 90 110
ADMINISTRATION HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROCUREMENT
78 91 111
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT HUMAN RESOURCE RESEARCH
MANAGEMENT
79 112
CONSULTING 92 SALES
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
80 113
CORPORATE SOCIAL 94 SUPPLY CHAIN AND LOGISTICS
RESPONSIBILITY MANAGEMENT
SODA SODA
SODA YOUR WAY TO CAREER SUCCESS
Not sure how to get started with your career exploration and planning?
Continually review your career aspirations and align your career goals
Don’t worry. To help you get started, SODA, a simple 4-step career-planning with your education, experience, strengths and skills.
framework by CAO will guide your preparation towards your dream career.
Assess your personal attributes Explore your full range of career options Focus on the best available and attainable Implement a robust career action
and discover your values, interests, and understand their requirements career options for yourself. Evaluate and plan to gain exposure, enhance skills
personality styles and skills (VIPS). through internships, career fairs, talks fine-tune your career plan with our Career and connect yourself to potential
Being clear about your VIPS is the first and networking events. Coaches and Consultants. employers and job opportunities through
step in planning for your future career. recruitment and networking events.
Career Exploration and Coaching Industry and Experiential Internship Career and Employability
Career Education Skills Workshops
Career Profiling Career Planning and Coaching
Alumni Sharing and Gain Experience and Exposure
Online Career Modules Career Consultations for
Networking Sessions
Industry Insights Recruitment and Industry
Networking Opportunities Networking Events
with Employers
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ELF-
ASSESSMENT O EXPLORE
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A TAKE
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SODA SODA
EXPLORE TAKE
O PTIONS
INDUSTRY AND EXPERIENTIAL
A CTION
CAREER AND EMPLOYABILITY
CAREER EDUCATION SKILLS WORKSHOPS
• Network with alumni mentors to get first-hand • Secure your dream job and build work-
knowledge of jobs and classroom-to-corporate ready skills by attending our career and
S
transition tips. employability skills workshops to get a
head-start in your career.
• Have a better understanding of the world
of work by attending company visits, sharing
ELF- sessions and mentorship programmes. GAIN JOB EXPERIENCE AND EXPOSURE
ASSESSMENT SET
• Participate actively and take on leadership roles
NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY in Co-curricular Activities.
D
PROFESSIONALS • Gain global exposure via overseas
Having self-knowledge is a fundamental step in • Attend career events on campus to network internships and exchange programmes.
a successful job search and long-term career with professionals as they share on their job
planning. Recruiters are always looking for
candidates who demonstrate genuine passion
roles, work culture and career progression
opportunities in their companies.
IRECTIONS • Participate in contests and company
challenges.
in the job roles. > NTU Career Fair • Do voluntary and community work.
INTERNSHIP
> NTU Internship Fair
• Gain practical work experience through • Take up holiday jobs and additional
CAREER PROFILING > Recruitment Talks
internships as you decide on your future internships.
> Networking Events
• Be inspired with the Self-AssessWORKOUT career path.
session using KnowdellTM Career Card Sorts
RECRUITMENT AND NETWORKING EVENTS
and discover your career values, motivated
skills and occupational interests. CAREER PLANNING AND COACHING • Network with potential employers at
• Evaluate your short-term and long-term career career events.
goals with your career coach. > NTU Career Fair
CAREER EXPLORATION AND COACHING > NTU Internship Fair
• Be guided by your Career Coach as you discuss • Review your job search progress and improve > Recruitment Talks
your career aspirations and concerns using on your resume and interview skills. > Networking Events
SODA, a four-step career development > GradRecruit
and planning process. CAREER CONSULTATION • Check out CareerAxis regularly for job and
• Learn to write resumes that fit the position • Meet our Career Consultants for industry- internship opportunities.
applied for and prepare for interviews with specific advice.
• Build your professional brand by printing and
ResumeFITNESS and InterviewFITNESS
• Get more information and preparation tips on presenting your very own Contact Cards to
sessions.
your targeted companies and jobs. potential employers.
ONLINE CAREER MODULES
• Equip yourself with career skills and gain
greater self-awareness by completing the
Margaret Lien Centre for Professional Success
(MLCPS) online career module.
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CAREER SKILLS
CAREER SKILLS
KNOWING YOURSELF
To make good career decisions, you will need to know yourself. Discover your Values,
Occupational Interests, Personality Style and Skills (VIPS). By incorporating your
VIPS into your career development, you can work towards achieving long-term
career satisfaction.
VALUES
Ask yourself:
Values are the qualities that give you
• What motivates you and why?
a sense of purpose and sustain your
career satisfaction. These could include • What qualities are most important to you?
creativity, helping others, stability, • What kind of lifestyle are you seeking?
prestige and having a work-life balance.
OCCUPATIONAL INTERESTS
Ask yourself:
Occupational interests are work
• What past experiences have you
activities that you are passionate about.
found fulfilling?
It is vital to build a career that is centred
on your interests and strengths as your • What type of activities do you enjoy doing?
career will become a major part of your • What are you most passionate about?
life. Knowing where your interests lie
helps you to choose a career that could
give you greater job satisfaction and
success.
PERSONALITY STYLE
Ask yourself:
Personality style refers to the way you
• Do you like to work in a team or alone?
think, feel and behave. It influences
how you process information, make • Are you more comfortable with a fixed or
decisions and interact with others. flexible schedule?
This plays a major role in your job • How do you like to communicate – in writing
satisfaction and success, and whether or verbally?
you are a ‘good fit’ in the organisation.
SKILLS
Ask yourself:
Skills are your unique abilities
• What are your main abilities, strengths
and talents. They may include
and talents?
communication skills, interpersonal
skills, or skills related to the specific • What have you received praise or recognition
domains in your targeted field of work. for in the past?
Review your accomplishments to figure • What skills are valuable in the fields of work you
out what skills have contributed to your are interested in?
success so far.
Schedule an appointment with your Career Coach or attend a
Self-AssessWORKOUT session to learn more about your VIPS.
CAREER TRACKS 2019 15
CAREER SKILLS
BEYOND YOUR MAJOR
Career pathways are constantly changing with the emergence of new technology,
business practices and an evolving global economy.
It could mean new jobs emerging from an entirely new speciality or a merging of multiple fields of expertise within
a job role. This creates new career opportunities, often outside of the traditional career path for your field. So, look
beyond the usual career options for your area of study and consider all the opportunities available to you. Here are
five things to consider when planning your future career.
KNOW WHAT MAKES CONDUCT A PERSONAL SEEK ADVICE
YOU TICK SKILLS AUDIT Research on the traditional
Before you embark on your To explore the career occupations related to your field
career, it is essential to know opportunities around you, you of work and explore options
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your personal values, likes and need a good understanding beyond them. Speak to family
dislikes. Understanding yourself of your talents. Identify your members, friends, seniors and M
allows you to identify what transferable skills by looking back alumni about their backgrounds Y
types of jobs and industries are at your studies, projects and work and how they came to decide on
their careers.
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suitable for you. Take some time experiences. Put together a list of
to do a little soul-searching, then all your technical and soft skills. MY
get some guidance on your VIPS You can even take it a step further CY
from your Career Coach. by listing the skills you want to
CMY
gain and the fields you can apply
them to. K
KNOW WHAT’S KEEP AN OPEN MIND
OUT THERE Based on your research, generate
Broaden your view of the working a list of potential industries and
world by attending career events jobs you are keen on that can
to discover the full range of guide your job search and career
opportunities in the market. Visit planning. Be open to opportunities,
different companies to see what even those you might not have
they’re like and experience a day considered before, and focus on
on the job through job shadowing emerging trends to stay relevant in
programmes. Talk to alumni the job market.
and Career Consultants to gain
in-depth understanding of various
jobs and industries. Meet your Career Coach
to explore all your
career options.
16 CAREER TRACKS 2019CAREER SKILLS CAREER SKILLS
GET THE BEST FIRST DAY ON THE JOB
OUT OF YOUR Before starting work:
INTERNSHIP
• Find out where you will be working and where
you need to report on your first day
• Plan your journey beforehand and factor in
unforeseen delays
• Check whether there is anything you need to
bring along
• Prepare a short self-introduction for when you
meet your new colleagues
An internship is an excellent
At the workplace:
opportunity to gain work
• Arrive at least 15 minutes earlier
experience and a better
understanding of the ins and • Find out how the office works (e.g. phone and
email systems, communication policies and
outs of a company or industry.
lunch hours)
• Take notes and ask questions if necessary
Here’s what you can do to make
• Show initiative in your work
the most of your internship.
• Make sure your supervisor or colleagues know
where you are during the work day
01 DO YOUR RESEARCH 05 BE ADAPTABLE
Learn all you can about industry trends, the company’s mission and vision, culture, business, value Read up on the organisation’s policies and procedures to find out what is expected of its employees.
proposition and growth trends beforehand. Get to know who your boss and co-workers are and their Observe the practices and people around you to understand the work culture. Pay attention to attire, work
backgrounds. This will help you to assimilate faster into the new environment, boosting your performance schedules, email etiquette, communication styles and protocols. If you are unsure, it is better to err on the
and self-confidence. conservative side and ask first. The company assesses your work output as well as how you fit in, whether
you co-operate with others, adapt to company norms and have a positive working attitude. Impress them
02 SET PERSONAL GOALS with behaviour that is aligned with the organisation’s standards.
Have a clear idea of what you want to learn and achieve from the internship. Define your own goals
BUILD A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
and consider how you can attain them through the internship. Discuss with your supervisor on work 06
expectations and create an action plan. Goal setting is important in ensuring that you gain relevant skills. Use your internship to expand your professional network. Interact with co-workers from your team and
Successful interns take initiative to learn as much as possible during their internship experience. other departments to gain insight into the company. Offer your help to gain more working experience. The
connections you form may lead to referrals for a full-time job in the future so make an effort to keep the
03 TREAT IT AS AN ACTUAL JOB relationship warm by staying in touch with them even after your internship ends.
An internship may only last for a few months but it may lead to a potential career. So, treat it like a job –
07 EXIT WELL
take initiative, be resourceful, and excel in your assigned tasks. Think of solutions before consulting others.
Do not be afraid to clarify any grey areas that you might encounter in your work. Try to take things in stride Ending an internship professionally is just as important as making a good start. Speak to your supervisor to
and keep your focus on the bigger picture, establishing better team work and building goodwill with your discuss milestones in your internship journey and ask for feedback on how you have performed. This shows
colleagues. Remember to always stay positive, committed and responsible to the job. that you are willing to make changes to your behaviour. Remember to ask your supervisor if he would be
willing to write a testimonial highlighting your key skills and achievements. Before you leave, convey your
04 BE WILLING TO LEARN gratitude to your co-workers with a farewell email or a thoughtful gift to thank those you have worked with.
Your supervisor will be spending time coaching you at work. Show that you are equally invested in it and
willing to learn to allow them to invest more in you. Display an interest in your work, be flexible and be
prepared to go the extra mile. When you have completed your assigned tasks, speak to your supervisor for
other ways you can contribute. Find how you can get the most from your internship at
CAO’s Maximising Your Internship workshops.
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CREATING A WINNING
JOB SEARCH STRATEGY
KNOW YOURSELF
Begin your job search by reflecting on your values,
interests and accomplishments. With a clear
understanding of yourself and how you can contribute
to the organisation, you will be able to focus on the jobs
that will suit you. This can help you narrow your
keyword search while seeking opportunities on job
portals. By recognising your unique abilities, you will also
be able to communicate them more effectively to
a prospective employer.
SEARCH IN THE RIGHT PLACES
It is important to know the outlook of the job market and
the available jobs so that you can focus your efforts at
the right place. Know more about the organisations you
are interested in, their performance, growth, culture and
values to guide you in your job choices. A good place
to start would be through online databases, such as
Bloomberg, Passport and Vault.
CUSTOMISE YOUR RESUME MARKET YOURSELF THE RIGHT WAY
A well-written resume and cover letter highlighting Your personal brand determines how you are perceived
your relevance to the job will increase your chances of by others. With recruiters often assessing candidates
getting the interview. Customise your resume to each via social media platforms, curating a strong personal
job by matching your skills and qualifications to the online brand will give you an advantage. Make sure your
hiring criteria. social media presence consistently portrays a positive
professional image.
BE PROACTIVE
KEEP TRACK OF YOUR PROGRESS
More than 70 percent of jobs are secured through
networking. You should explore your network of family It is important to monitor your job search progress. Keep
and friends to get connected to job opportunities. Create a detailed record of your job applications, interviews and
a LinkedIn profile, subscribe to job search newsletters communication with employers. This will help you to
and attend recruitment events. On top of searching keep in mind any necessary follow-ups, what you have
online, you can also network with others in-person to done so far and what your next steps should be.
come across as more personal and sincere.
Want to learn to create your own job search strategy? Attend CAO’s
Strategies to Increase Your Job Search Success Workshop.
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HOW TO WRITE AN EFFECTIVE WHAT TO INCLUDE IN YOUR RESUME
COVER LETTER AND RESUME A SECTION ABOUT YOURSELF
Font size:
Name 11-12 points
Your cover letter connects you to the hiring manager and supports your job application. It
Contact details Font type:
links your resume to the role that you are applying for and persuades the hiring manager Arial
Professional website, online portfolio and
that your application is worth reading. LinkedIn account (if any) Font colour:
Black
Professional photo (optional)
A cover letter is a letter to the hiring manager that accompanies the resume as part of your job application. It is No. of pages:
submitted either as the first page of your resume or included as an accompanying attachment. Personal statement (optional)
1-2 pages
EDUCATION* File format:
Here’s what you should do when writing your cover letter to make it an effective one: PDF
Institution
01 PERSONALISE YOUR COVER LETTER Start year – Graduation year
Qualification obtained
Find out who the hiring manager for the organisation or the TAILORING YOUR If you choose to include a personal statement, limit
job that you are applying for is and address your letter or email GPA it to only 3 sentences. It should be a good summary
COVER LETTER
specifically to him or her. This allows you to tailor your letter not of your career goals, achievements and skills.
just to the company but to the individual as well and connect with ACADEMIC PROJECTS
them more effectively. Remember to quote the correct job title and • Highlight relevant skills and Institution
job details! experiences to show how Start date – End date
Use the STAR method to showcase relevant skills
you can add real value to Project title and results to the job you are applying for.
02 BE CLEAR AND CONCISE the company.
Details of your final-year, school, research or Situation
Keep your letter organised with a clear structure. You could start • Mention specific aspects about coursework projects Describe the situation that you encountered.
off expressing your interest in the company and job role. Then, the job or company that appeal Task
show how your skills and experience allow you to contribute to the to you. WORK AND INTERNSHIP Describe the task you had to accomplish.
company. Share brief examples of your significant achievements,
• Make references to the
EXPERIENCE* Action
quantifying them where possible. Use short sentences and Explain what you did to accomplish the task, how
company’s mission and vision Organisation you worked with / interned at
paragraphs and keep it within one page. you overcame the challenge and why you did it.
when articulating your goals Start date – End date
and values. Result
03 BE PROFESSIONAL Your position State your achievements, quantifying them
• Show some personality in Your duties and achievements in the role where possible.
The quality of your cover letter indicates your attention to detail,
your writing. Just make sure
ability to communicate and level of professionalism. Proofread
you do your research on the CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES* AND
and ensure that the letter is free of any grammatical, punctuation
company’s culture and adjust COMMUNITY SERVICES
and spelling errors. It should also be readable: as a rule of thumb,
your tone accordingly.
try to keep the font size at 11-12 points and choose a regular Club/Society
LANGUAGE*
typeface like Arial and Times New Roman. Start date – End date
A list of the languages you are able to speak
Your position and/or write in. Indicate your level of proficiency
04 GIVE THEM A REASON TO READ YOUR RESUME
Your duties and achievements in the role in the language.
The cover letter is meant to lead the hiring manager to read your resume. So, while you should introduce
yourself and demonstrate why you will be a good fit for the company and job role, do not regurgitate all the SKILLS* INTERESTS
information from your resume. As you include details in the letter, bear in mind that it should be with the A list of your technical and IT* skills. A list of your interests and hobbies.
aim of enticing employers to find out more about you from your resume.
* Top most important resume items for employers. (Source: NTU Employer Survey 2017)
05 ROUND OFF WITH A STRONG CLOSING
Reiterate that you are a good fit for the company and emphasise your interest in the job. Thank the hiring
manager for their time and, most importantly, add a clear call to action for the hiring manager to contact Attend CAO’s Up the Hit Rate for Your Resume & Cover Letter
you for further discussion. workshops to learn how to craft effective resumes and cover letters.
22 CAREER TRACKS 2019 CAREER TRACKS 2019 23CAREER SKILLS
WHAT ARE EMPLOYERS
LOOKING FOR
The key to crafting an effective job application is understanding what employers are really
looking for and incorporating that into your resume and interview answers.
Here are some of the most sought after skills and values that companies are looking for in their employees today.
TOP SKILLS TOP WORK
VALUES
Analytical Flexibility
Emotional intelligence Integrity
Presentation Willingness to learn
Critical thinking Independence
Leadership and management Teamwork
Start building your repertoire with CAO’s
Career & Employability Skills workshops.
Source: NTU Employer Survey 2017.
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CREATING YOUR BRAND
ON LINKEDIN https://sg.linkedin.com/in/john-doe
LinkedIn is the social network for professionals to make connections, find opportunities EDUCATION EDUCATION
and keep up with the latest happenings in the industry. It’s where you go to find and be Include your education
found in the working world. With 9 in 10 employers saying they use social media to hire experience and any
talent, having a standout LinkedIn profile is more important than ever today. relevant training or SKILLS
certificate courses you
have completed. VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE List at least five
skills that define your
expertise, experience
URL https://sg.linkedin.com/in/john-doe
VOLUNTEER and achievements.
HEADLINE EXPERIENCE Bear in mind the
Personalise your industry and jobs
JOHN DOE
LinkedIn URL to make Including your SKILLS & ENDORSEMENTS
Marketing Executive This shows up next to 83 you are going for
it easier to be found outreach and volunteer
your name on LinkedIn and include skills
Nanyang Technological University
75
Singapore
by others. Keep it work in the community
and in search engine that match with them.
67
100 Connections
between five and can help to enhance 42
results. Use it to give Your connections can
your personal brand
39
30 characters. a brief introduction on then endorse your
SUMMARY and present yourself
what you do or want skills publicly.
26 21 18
as a multifaceted 14 10
to do. Be as succinct
individual. It is also a
6 6 2
PHOTO but informative
great way to beef up RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS
Make a good first EXPERIENCE
as possible.
your experience if you
impression with a don’t have a lot yet, These testimonials add
recent professional CONNECTIONS credibility to your profile
so do elaborate
headshot. Be dressed Start building your on your tasks and and can go a long way in
appropriately, look professional network acquired skills. maintaining meaningful
personable, and use on LinkedIn. Connect interactions with other
a neutral background. with people you know, LinkedIn users. You can
Ensure that the photo including professors, ADDITIONAL INFO
send a request to your
is at least 200x200 recruiters, friends and INTERESTS Interests connections through
pixels so it appears family members. You LinkedIn. Aim for having
sharp on your profile. You can also choose 5-10 recommendations
can also join LinkedIn Volunteer Causes
to include additional from your employers,
groups to tap on their
information about your Organizations
colleagues, professors, etc.
networking potential.
interests, which may
attract a recruiter’s
SUMMARY EXPERIENCE attention. Consider
Stand out with a good summary. It is like a mini cover This shouldn’t be a duplicate of your resume but you can what you may have
letter – you get 2,000 characters to demonstrate start off by importing your resume and optimising it for in common with your
your value and weave a compelling narrative of your LinkedIn with more content and keywords. Include your target audience and try Once you are done, you can start getting active on LinkedIn! Like and comment on
experience and aspirations. Skip LinkedIn’s suggested internships, part-time jobs and freelance work. Be as to build a rapport posts and even publish your own content. Just remember: keep them professional and
summary and put together one that describes your precise in detailing your past experiences as possible. with them. relevant to your field.
motivations, accomplishments, skills and what makes
Pro tip: Adding media links lets you showcase your
you unique. Use the right keywords to increase your
talents and portfolio. Complement your resume
search visibility.
information with links to past projects, video clips,
Pro tip: Do not be afraid to show a bit of personality! publications and other content you have created.
Consider your industry and peers when writing an
Build your personal brand with CAO’s
appropriate summary.
Up Your Personal Brand Value workshops.
26 CAREER TRACKS 2019 CAREER TRACKS 2019 27CAREER SKILLS
7 TIPS TO NETWORK
LIKE A PROFESSIONAL
Building connections and expanding your network is vital in your career.
It may be unnerving to be at an unfamiliar venue and reaching out to new people. However once you figure out
how to make networking work for you, this can be one of the most effective ways to launch your career and build
meaningful connections.
TAP ON YOUR
01 02 GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS
EXISTING NETWORK
Expand your social circle by being more
Networking begins with building relationships involved in activities on campus, such as joining
with people. What better way to start than to a student club. This gives you the opportunity
leverage on your current contacts? Be active to connect with other students, advisers,
Equipped with cutting-edge technologies and flexible setup
Unleash your for both lab and office facilities, our newly opened research
in class and get to know your classmates.
Gradually grow your network by reaching out to
mentors and even industry professionals. A
leadership position may also open you to more
hub located in Biopolis cultivates a trusting and collaborative
potential in culture, enables agile and continuous innovation intelligence.
your professors, seniors and relatives, who may
already be well-established in their fields and
interactions with others.
developing Are you ready to be inspired and be motivated to reach
can link you up with their connections.
greater heights?
ideas with JOIN NETWORKING GROUPS
Visit careers.evonik.com and #HumanChemistry 03 04 START BEING SOCIAL
global impact. on social media platforms for a career that enables you to
AND EVENTS
Be active on social networks, especially on
create global impact. Make use of every opportunity to speak with LinkedIn. Join groups relevant to your industry,
your seniors at school networking and alumni connect with other professionals, keep up with
Exploring opportunities. Growing together. events. Participate in the NTU Xperience popular hashtags and even get involved in
programme and connect with industry chat groups.
professionals as you shadow them for a
day on the job.
VISIT YOUR CAREER GET YOUR OWN MAINTAIN THE
05 06 07
CONSULTANT CAREER MENTOR CONNECTIONS
Take advantage of the Find yourself a mentor who Networking is an ongoing
exclusive opportunity to can guide you to where process. The best outcome
get connected with the you want to be. Join the is a genuine relationship
industry through your NTU ConnectingMinds that is lasting and mutually
Career Consultants. Tap mentorship community rewarding. Maintain active
on their strong network of and link up with someone communication with your
employers, hiring managers from the industry you are established contacts but
and alumni to gain access interested in that can give remember to always keep
to opportunities and insights you personalised career it professional.
into how the industry works. advice and introduce you
to their network.
Learn how to network like a pro at CAO’s Network
Your Way to Opportunities Workshops.
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NAVIGATING A
RECRUITMENT EVENT
Recruitment events like career fairs, recruitment talks and networking sessions offer you
valuable opportunities to connect with recruiters and prospective employers.
This could allow you to gain an advantage in the selection process. To excel in this environment, you need to be
strategic by preparing well for the event to make the right impression.
ON THE DAY
• Dress professionally. Males should wear
a shirt and tie. Females wearing skirts
and dresses should ensure that they
are of an appropriate length.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Bring along extra copies of your resume
and contact cards to give to employers.
DON’T...
• Keep to yourself. Make full use of the opportunity to
get to find out more about the organisations you are
Be Part of the Bigger Picture
interested in.
DO...
• Exclude any company too quickly. Most organisations As a leading global investor, we are the nation’s fund manager, tasked with the monumental
• Research the participating organisations and their have a wide range of roles that could match with what responsibility of securing Singapore’s financial future.
industry trends. you are looking for.
• Find out what positions are being offered. • Appear ignorant by asking basic questions about what Embark on an exciting journey with GIC, where you will be supported in the pursuit of your passions,
• Know your interests and what you would like to do. the company does. quest for knowledge and diverse experiences. Be part of impactful work that matters and build your
• Have a strategy. Plan your route with a list of “must • Ask what companies can offer you. Instead, ask how career in an environment that values mentoring, collaboration and learning.
visit” and “hope to visit” organisations. you can contribute to them.
Graduate and Internship Programmes
• Prepare an engaging elevator pitch to introduce • Ask personal questions that are irrelevant to the
yourself. Be ready to tweak it to remain relevant to industry or job.
the different organisations. • Display unprofessional or negative behaviour.
• Have a list of questions that allows you to understand • Expect employers to shortlist you for an interview on
the training opportunities, career paths, hiring process, Get ahead in the world of finance with access to an extensive global network
the day itself. But make sure they have your contact
company culture, skills and competencies required for and professional expertise, with opportunities in:
details to follow up after the event.
the position.
• Be in casual attire and uncomfortable shoes. Compliance | Corporate Communications | Data & Analytics
• Prepare and rehearse answers to common
interview questions. Economics & Investment Strategy | Finance & Accounting | Fixed Income
Human Resource & Organization | Investment Operations
Private Equity & Infrastructure | Public Equities | Real Estate
Risk & Performance Management | Technology
Attend CAO’s Network Your Way to Opportunities workshops
to be equipped with networking skills for your next event.
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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR
INTERVIEWER IS A ROBOT?
You have just submitted your job application and you receive an email from the recruiter.
It is an invitation to submit your response for an automated interview. If you have never
had one before, not to worry, we are here to break it down for you.
WHAT IS IT
Increasingly, automated interviews are becoming part of the recruitment process for many companies. Similar to
phone and Skype interviews, automated interviews usually take place in the initial stage of screening and selection
of candidates. However, unlike phone interviews that are typically conducted live with the recruiter, automated
interviews are recorded with limited direct interaction with the interviewer.
WHAT TO EXPECT
CHATBOT INTERVIEW STRUCTURED VIDEO INTERVIEW
You may be required to converse with a recruitment In a one-way video interview, you could be requested
chatbot, providing information about your experience, to record a video of your responses to a series of
knowledge and skills by answering pre-scripted automated, pre-loaded questions before the given
questions through a messaging platform. In turn, deadline. In some cases, a practice test may precede
the chatbot could provide answers to frequently asked the interview to familiarise you with the technology.
questions about the job and hiring process. Your Your video responses would then be reviewed by the
responses would subsequently be assessed by company before the next steps are determined.
the employer.
HOW TO HANDLE IT
PLAN AHEAD HAVE WHAT YOU NEED
Test your devices, microphones and AT HAND
cameras beforehand to ensure that Have a printed copy of your cover
they are working. Download any letter and resume with you. If you
DO YOUR necessary software and make sure have prepared answers to common
HOMEWORK you have the login details. Choose a interview questions, keep them
Prepare for the interview quiet and conducive location so that close by so you can refer to them
as you would for an you can fully focus on the interview. easily during the interview.
in-person interview.
Research the company
and ensure that you STAY PROFESSIONAL KEEP AN EYE ON
fully understand the job Keep in mind that all interactions THE CLOCK
requirements. Be ready are recorded as part of the interview There is usually a time limit for
with answers to common process although there is no face-to- automated interviews. So be
interview questions and a face interaction. Dress appropriately, concise yet informative with your
list of questions you may communicate properly and maintain answers and use your time wisely.
have for the employer. your professionalism throughout.
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EXCELLING AT INTERVIEWS ACE THE
By now, you already know the drill: dress to impress and showcase your skills. But for many, job interviewing never ASSESSMENT
CENTRE
seems to get any easier no matter how many they have gone on. So here is a little tip on making job interviews feel
less stressful: prepare in advance. The earlier you start, the more comfortable you would feel during the interview.
GET READY AHEAD Assessment centres are part of the
01 RESEARCH THE COMPANY 05
OF TIME recruitment process adopted by
Visit the company’s website to find out its background,
Save yourself the panic of having to organisations, typically for graduates
mission and the work it does. Speak to your Career
Consultants, mentors and seniors to find out what it’s
decide on an outfit or find a printer or management associate roles.
that works on the day itself. Have
like working in the industry or organisation. Read the
everything ready at least one day
press releases or news articles to learn about recent They are used to assess your strengths and abilities through a range of exercises, tests and interviews designed to
before the interview.
performance and industry trends. Develop a list of evaluate how suitable you are for the role. Some common types of assessment tools include:
questions to ask the interviewers based on your research. • Pick out your interview outfit and
• Group interviews • Case studies
have it ready to wear one day
• Presentations • Role plays
before. Aim to look sharp, neat
• Aptitude and psychometric tests • Team games
02 PRACTISE WELL and clean for every interview.
• In-tray or e-tray exercises
Prepare and rehearse answers to common interview • Make sure you have everything
questions to get comfortable with talking about yourself. you need for the interview. Bring
Attend interview workshops for tips on performing well DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT
along extra printed copies of
in interviews. Schedule a mock interview practice session your resume and necessary Research the organisation’s mission, values and A good first impression sets you ahead instantly. Dress
with your Career Coaches and Consultants for feedback on documents. culture on the company’s website and social media. professionally and appropriately for the company you
your body language, mannerisms and facial expressions. Gather information from a variety of sources to better are going to. Be punctual, and maintain a good posture
• Arrive 15 minutes before your
contextualise and interpret them. Try to also find out and body language throughout.
interview. Plan your route ahead
what assessment activities you can expect beforehand
03 BUILD RAPPORT of time. Factor in any potential
to be better prepared.
delays, and make sure to give BE MINDFUL
Find out who your interviewers are and their backgrounds
yourself a few extra minutes to
beforehand. This demonstrates your interest and helps SHOWCASE YOUR VALUE As you interact with the other candidates, showcase
do a quick mirror check in the
you understand what your interviewers are looking for in a your strengths and ability to collaborate with others
restroom and calm your nerves. The assessors are looking for candidates with the ability
potential colleague. effectively. This demonstrates your confidence and
to understand work tasks and take a suitable approach situational awareness as a team player.
to meet their objectives. Draw on your personal
04 SEE YOURSELF IN THE ROLE knowledge and skills to show what you can bring to the
organisation. While doing so, you should demonstrate NETWORK WITH CONFIDENCE
Review your experiences and list out your skills and strengths, illustrating each with concrete examples.
the following skills:
Then, match your abilities with the required skillsets for the job. Doing this will help you better articulate why An assessment centre is also in part a social exercise,
• Interpersonal effectiveness
you are a good fit for the role and how you can add value to the organisation. so be prepared to participate actively during informal
• Teamwork
Frame your responses using the STAR approach: • Ability to manage strong personalities sessions, such as lunch and tea breaks. Prepare a
• Situation: Set the context for the situation you were facing • Ability to draw out quieter ones short self-introduction to initiate conversation with
• Effective communication others. Be pleasant, polite and professional.
• Task: Describe the task you had to accomplish
• Actions: Explain what you did, how you overcame the challenge and why you did it
BE SINCERE AND MEMORABLE
• Results: State the positive outcomes of your actions, emphasising your accomplishments and what you
have learnt Follow up with the company and thank them for the opportunity. To make it more personal, you could share a
short anecdote of your positive experience at the assessment centre. And don’t forget to emphasise your interest
in the job!
Attend CAO’s Increase Your Success at Interviews Prepare for your upcoming assessment centre with
workshops to strengthen your interview skills. CAO’s Ace at Assessment Centres workshops.
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4 THINGS TO CONSIDER
BEFORE PURSUING
POSTGRADUATE STUDIES
As graduation nears, you may be considering furthering your studies for a postgraduate
degree before joining the workforce.
While starting work early may equip you with
practical skills essential for the working world,
postgraduate education could help you gain in-depth
knowledge of the area of study. If you are thinking
of pursuing postgraduate studies, here are several
factors to consider.
YOUR REASONS FOR
01
FURTHER STUDIES
You need to be passionate about the subject
matter. Studying in a Master’s or PhD
programme is no easy feat and it may differ
vastly from your undergraduate experience.
Ensure that you fully understand the
requirements and manage your expectations.
02 THE WORTH OF YOUR DEGREE
Some jobs may require you to have
postgraduate qualifications while others may
place more value in relevant work experience.
Find out more about the careers that you want
to pursue, and consult your Career Coach and
Consultants to see if postgraduate studies will
make you a more employable candidate. Talk
to working professionals with a postgraduate
degree and find out if it has helped them in
their jobs.
03 YOUR AREA OF STUDY 04 LOCAL OR OVERSEAS
Decide whether you wish to pursue a general or Local universities allow you the convenience of
a technical degree. A general degree may offer completing your studies in your home country,
the flexibility of a good foundation to pursue a while institutions abroad offer the added
career in a range of functions and fields, while advantage of overseas exposure. Do your
certain professions may require specialised research on the various schools and consider
technical degrees. So be clear about what you all the fees involved, such as tuition and
want to gain out of this from the start. accommodation. Then, select the course that
helps you to achieve your goals.
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YOU GOT THE JOB!
NOW WHAT?
With a job offer acceptance in hand, how do you prepare yourself for your
new job? Here are some tips to help you to start well in your career.
UPGRADE YOUR
WARDROBE
You got the job, now you need to
look the part. Recall what your
employers and colleagues were
wearing when you met them and try
to follow accordingly. This allows
you to project a positive image right
from the get-go. STAY POSITIVE LIFELONG LEARNING
The best way to make a good first impression is with a Though you have graduated, the learning for the rest
positive attitude. Show your enthusiasm for your work of your life has only just begun. This is your chance to
and organisation in your interactions with colleagues develop the skillsets you need for your career.
and bosses.
• HONE YOUR SKILLS
• BECOME PART OF THE TEAM Pick up technical skills on the job. Polish your
ALIGN WITH THE MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY Volunteer to help others out when you can to show written and verbal communication skills from formal
them that you are a team player. workplace interactions with your colleagues. Improve
WORKPLACE CULTURE Meeting deadlines and commitments is part and parcel of the working world. your presentations by finding out more about your
Not everything will be spelt out To ensure you stay on top of things, you should: • BE A GOOD COMPANY CITIZEN audience’s expectations and incorporate them in
clearly, so keep your eyes peeled for Build positive, productive relationships with those your discussion.
• KNOW WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU around you. Stay above the fray and avoid office
the unwritten rules of the workplace.
Set clear goals and communicate regularly with your supervisor. politics, gossip and cliques. • CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Observe your colleagues:
Understand the priorities, what you are supposed to do and how you are Sign up for training courses to stay ahead in the field
• Do they keep to the stipulated expected to perform. • BUILD YOUR NETWORK and keep updated so that you will consistently add
working hours or arrive early and Attend staff meetings, conferences and trade shows value to your job. If your industry requires professional
• STRUCTURE YOUR WORK to interact with people from your organisation and
stay late? qualifications, make plans to take courses to get the
Be very clear about the end goal of your task, work out a plan to get there industry. Build a professional network that can aid in certificates you need.
• Is there a protocol for requesting and execute it. your career development.
time off?
• EMAIL EFFECTIVELY • HAVE AN OPEN MIND
• What is the email etiquette? At work, emails may be constantly incoming. Prioritising and managing Listen, ask questions, and be receptive to feedback
the amount of time you spend on emails is a vital skill to keep track from your supervisors and colleagues.
Manage your expectations, of everything.
be flexible and fit in.
• STAY ORGANISED
Get more tips on how to start your career well with
Set reminders for meetings and deadlines. Keep track of your work
CAO’s Transition from NTU to Work workshops.
progress with an Excel spreadsheet or a simple daily to-do list.
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BEING AN ENTREPRENEUR
What got you interested in entrepreneurship? How did you get started with your business?
Hendri Zhang: Through NTU’s Masters of Science in MR: At the time I was getting ready for my PhD Defense,
Technopreneurship & Innovation Programme, I learnt I heard about Entrepreneur First (EF) which is a start-up
to create a start-up and build a company. I was also incubation programme that is supported by SGInnovate.
exposed to the world of Technology Entrepreneurship As I was always passionate about entrepreneurship,
in Silicon Valley and Shanghai. For the first time, I saw I applied for the programme and joined it after
the possibilities of entrepreneurship and knew that the completing my PhD.
way to achieving my dreams was through building a
company that provides value to the community. What are some challenges that you faced in
starting a business?
How did you get started with your business?
MR: Almost every start-up faces similar challenges
HZ: I run an education technology start-up, Terracotta, in the beginning. It is always difficult to find the right
which is an online education platform empowering people to work with and form a solid team. We often
Hendri Zhang, co-founder of Terracotta
Chinese language teachers and students to connect try to pair up with friends or people who have the same
and conduct lessons online. Students enjoy the benefit background as us, though that may not be necessarily
of learning at any time and anywhere. With the growing 02 MAKE YOURSELF VALUABLE
appropriate for success of the business. Another major
global trend of learning Chinese, I chose to start my The key is to make yourself valuable by having challenge is the lack of sufficient funding for early
company in South East Asia because I think that the a skill that you can contribute to the start-up, stage start-ups and this can slow the progress of the
digital revolution and the economic development here be it technical skills or soft skills. You need to business significantly.
is starting. continuously hone it and add on new skills as
you grow together with the company. Do you have any advice for students keen in
What are some challenges you faced in starting entrepreneurship?
a business?
03 ADD VALUE TO THE COMMUNITY MR: If you are really passionate about entrepreneurship
HZ: My biggest challenge is finding a business partner and starting your own business, do not be afraid to start
who shares my dreams and values with skills that The more you give, the more you get. Start by Mahdi Rasouli,
Chief Technology Officer of Kinexcs it. You do not need a complete product or significant
complement mine. I hope to have a group of passionate, thinking what you can give that is of value to the financial support to start. Start the process and validate
fun and harmonious people working together to do community to facilitate a better society. It can your ideas, and if you are able to demonstrate that you
something meaningful and valuable. Having a strong and be a simple product or service to help people do What got you interested in entrepreneurship? are a highly motivated and capable person with validated
cooperative team is the foundation for great companies. things faster, better and cheaper. It can either Mahdi Rasouli: I have always been passionate about ideas, you will not have much difficulty in finding
be a “2C” or “2B” type of business. entrepreneurship. I was greatly influenced by my the right partners and even raising funding for your
Do you have any advice for students keen in family background, as my father is an entrepreneur, business. Remember this is going to be a long journey.
entrepreneurship? DO SOMETHING THAT YOU ENJOY and educational background, having studied for my So be ambitious, strong and open to changes in the
04
HZ: If you are considering taking the entrepreneurship Bachelor’s degree in a college where most of the faculty right directions.
path and are not sure how to go about doing it, my Choose something that you enjoy doing. If had their own technology-based companies. I was
advice is to: you love what you are doing, you will enjoy always fascinated by the way they contribute to the
the process and be more motivated to do it society through educating the youths and addressing
continuously for a long period of time. the industry’s technological requirements. This interest
BE WILLING TO BE TAKEN
01 continued when I had the opportunity to work with
ADVANTAGE OF 05 DO IT FOR 10,000 HOURS great mentors in Singapore, such as Prof Louis Phee
This is counter-intuitive for some but it is the and Prof Lawrence Ho Khek-Yu, who were both
If you continuously do one thing for a long
very mind-set that will do you good in the long fantastic entrepreneurs.
period of time, you could become better in this
run. The willingness to sacrifice first before
field. If you build better products, provide better
asking for any returns is the starting point for
service and add value to the community, you
any successful start-up.
will definitely be rewarded handsomely.
Source: This article is contributed by Mahdi Rasouli, Chief Technology Officer of Kinexcs. Kinexcs is a med-tech start-up building monitoring solutions
Source: This article is contributed by Hendri Zhang, co-founder of Terracotta. Founded in 2017, Terracotta is an online education platform that specialises in to enhance rehabilitation, using high-resolution wearable devices to remotely monitor, track, analyse and report the progress of the patients who are
Chinese language and empowers Chinese language teachers and students to connect and conduct lessons online. undergoing rehabilitation.
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5 TIPS FOR INDUSTRY 4.0
MILLENNIALS TO THRIVE Industry 4.0, or the fourth industrial revolution, focuses on smart technologies that are
IN THE GIG ECONOMY
transforming the manufacturing industry.
The resultant “smart factories” are characterised by interoperability, information transparency, technical assistance
by smart machines and decentralised decision making. In this new era of industry, humans are envisioned to work
The gig economy allows individuals to generate income by working on a project basis hand-in-hand with autonomous robots, Internet of Things, data monitoring, cognitive computing, 3D printing and
which provides work-life integration – something that many professionals aspire to in nanotechnology and other emergent technological tools to increase efficiency, predict and pre-empt problems, and
their career. This form of work arrangement continues to attract millennials and leads to ensure fewer disruptions.
workforce transformation.
As the gig economy grows, companies are changing the way they work and tend to outsource marketing, design,
web development and customer service gigs. For freelancers, they have the autonomy to choose their projects and
the flexibility to work anywhere and at anytime.
While it sounds fascinating, freelancing is not for everyone. Think over these questions before you embark on
this journey:
• Do you want full flexibility of your schedule? • Are you tech savvy?
• Do you want to set your own income expectation? • Do you want to be your own boss?
• Can you take responsibility for your own work?
It takes true grit to be a successful freelancer but it can be very rewarding. To get you started, here are five tips to
thrive in the gig economy.
01 BUILD YOUR PORTFOLIO 02 BE ONLINE GROWING MOMENTUM IN SINGAPORE
Your portfolio is your tool to market yourself List your services on freelancing marketplace Industry 4.0 has been gathering momentum among Singapore-based industrial firms, which has made Singapore
and increase your chance of getting a gig like ZomWork. These platforms provide the a hotspot for Advanced Manufacturing. Singapore was ranked fifth for manufacturing value-added in the 2017
project. Consolidate your past work and tools to make freelancing easier. List your Bloomberg Innovation index1. By moving its industrial base up the value chain, Singapore is on track to strengthen
showcase them when you are pitching for services for free, bid for projects, chat with its position as the leading industrial hub for companies worldwide2. This spells promising career prospects for new
projects. If you do not have a portfolio, gather potential clients and get paid securely upon graduates who are prepared to take on the new economy.
testimonials that can attest to your key project completion.
strengths or start your own project relevant FUTURE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
to your skill set. 04 GET INSURANCE COVERAGE
Data analysts will be sought-after for their ability to For entrepreneurs, the platform connecting goods and
Protect yourself from loss of income due to crunch numbers with business intelligence and translate services to people is constantly evolving and speedy
03 PLAN YOUR FINANCES WISELY
illness or injury. As a solopreneur, there are dashboards of charts and figures into effective action adaptation is the key. The idea of convenience and
Calculate your daily expenses and set a target freelance income protection insurance that you plans. Engineers, who are valued for their logical skills sharing means that people who want to start a new
to achieve. As an aspiring freelancer, it takes can purchase at an affordable rate. and professionalism, will be needed to devise processes business need to look at the realm of social selling and
time to build your business so start with a or procedures that connect proofs of concepts to the the provision of hassle‐free cashless transactions and
realistic goal of $2,000-$3,500 per month. implementation and actualisation of designs seamlessly. funding, made possible by FinTech and cyber‐currencies.
The need for collaborative efforts of non‐engineering In this regard, the future career opportunities of Industry
05 BUILD RELATIONSHIPS colleagues from the marketing, business development 4.0 are linked to the other disruptive technologies —
Be proactive in communicating with your clients and keep them informed of the progress. When the and logistics departments means exciting prospects for multiplying their impact mutually towards not just an
project is completed, do keep in touch with them so you can be top of their mind whenever they need business, sciences and humanities graduates as well. industrial revolution but also perhaps something much
your services. greater than any social phenomenon in history.
Source: This article is contributed by ZomWork, a one-stop online gig work marketplace. A joint venture between Singapore Press Holdings (SPH) and ZBJ 1
Economic Development Board, 2018. Retrieved from https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/our-industries/industries-and-key-activities/advanced-manufacturing.html
Network Inc, ZomWork aims to connect companies with the right talent in areas such as design, IT, marketing, copywriting, video production and more. 2
Ibid.
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