World of Learning
2019-2020
Table of Contents
Timelines
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Questions
Wishes
Expectations
Fears
Nov 28
Fears
Wishes
Expectations
Questions
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WORLD OF LEARNING: RESUME
DO’s:
What to include in your cv
What to include in your cv
More High School Resume
Pointers here
Dec 3 and 5
Source: Resume Genius
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POSSIBLE CONTACTS
Where Might I Find Good Job Opportunities?
Sign up and connect to UWCSEA alumni who may be working in your field of interest. Ask questions and seek advice.
Sign up and connect to UWCSEA alumni who may be working in your field of interest. There might also an ability to search for jobs/internships here.
For those interested in the companies you’ve met during the recent Careers Fair, you could reach out to them directly and ask for assistance.
If you would like to know more about the different affiliates that Mr. Sim works with, you can scan their website and reach out directly to the company or ask Mr. Sim to make an e-introduction for you: senghuatsim@sncf.org.sg
For example, if you are interested in working for a clinic, you can reach out directly to Clara Lee (Clara.lee@ntuchealth.sg) or ask Mr. Sim to do an e-introduction for you
(senghuatsim@sncf.org.sg)
You can use My Careers Future SG to find out what jobs are available and apply directly to the companies for WOL.
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY via these websites.
You can use My Careers Future SG to find out what jobs are available and apply directly to the companies for WOL.
DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY via these websites.
Tells you about the company
Tells you what they are looking for
You can use Job Street to find out what jobs are available and apply directly to the companies for WOL. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY to these websites.
You can use Job Street to find out what jobs are available and apply directly to the companies for WOL. DO NOT APPLY DIRECTLY to these websites.
Tells you about the company
Tells you what they are looking for
Sending Off Your Resume
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OTHER RESOURCES
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The Interview
Interview Preparation
Interview Preparation
Role-playing
Pair up with a buddy in the room. Take it in turns to play the role of the person in the booth and the student. Practice both:
Introduction
Vanessa Wiseman
Internship and
World of Learning Coordinator
Offices:
D506/English Office/UAC Office
Email: internshipateast@gapps.uwcsea.edu.sg
Portfolio:portfolios.uwcsea.edu.sg/intershipandworldoflearning/
Niki Dinsdale
University Advisor
UAC Office
Email: NDi@uwcsea.edu.sg
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McKinsey Global Institute.Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained: Workforce Transitions in a Time of Automation. 2017. Print.
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McKinsey Global Institute. Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained: Workforce Transitions in a Time of Automation. 2017. Print.
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McKinsey Global Institute. Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained: Workforce Transitions in a Time of Automation. 2017. Print.
World of Learning Week:
What do the students learn?
The Why behind the World of Learning Programme
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Work experience at Centre Stage School of the Arts has given Germaine and Doris a deeper understanding of how visual and fine arts is part of the larger picture in performing arts.
Students learn real-life applications of classroom learning.
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After working at Precious Medical Centre Rhea now has greater understanding of the relevance of chemistry to medicine, as she thought it was more focused on biology, but now sees how important the underlying chemistry is to many functions and processes.
Students learn real-life applications of classroom learning.
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While working at Grab, Chloe proposed changes to their delivery system to make it more sustainable and line with UWCSEA values. She has also learned the importance of collaboration in the workplace.
Students learn about corporate culture and how they can bring their own values in the workplace.
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While working at Linksure Network, Anda realised that his natural inclination towards testing theories and forming hypotheses suits this type of data science field, but perhaps is not the line of work that he will follow.
Work experience at MediaCorp allowed Tanuj an inside look at journalism.
He enjoyed the freedom and autonomy and recognised the importance of people skills. He has likewise understood what aspects of journalism interest him the most.
Most importantly, students learn about themselves.
World of Learning
World of Learning Week
World of Learning Week
Careers Fair
Career’s Fair 2019
Saturday November 16
Dover Campus
SNAPSHOT
CAREERS FAIR PARTICIPANTS’
COMPANY PROFILES
CAREERS FAIR 2019/2020
DIRECTORY
INTERNSHIP BOOTHS
L5
HS BLOCK
EXAM HALL FOYER
QUICK
TIPS!
Find out about the COMPANIES who will be hosting Student Recruitment Booths.
Make sure your CV is in top shape! Check out this website for HS Resume Writing Tips and CV Examples!
Keep it simple, to the point and in less than 30 seconds when you introduce yourself to potential recruiters. Mention your related studies of interest to the company’s business activity, your goals and your qualifications, including past work experience, if applicable.
Provide the Recruiter with your CV and ask for business card so that you can follow up with a thank-you note.
CONTACT DETAILS
EDUCATION
PART-TIME WORK
CURRICULUM VITAE
QUALIFICATIONS
VOLUNTEER WORK
LANGUAGE SKILLS
ELEVATOR PITCH
Make an impression
in 30 seconds or less!
PRESENT YOURSELF
Keep in mind that the Student Recruitment is for Summer Internship 2020.
Long queues?! Be patient and be flexible. Try to look around at the different career booths, you may pleasantly be surprised that they may also have internship opportunities but have not just signed up for it with us.
STUDENT INTEREST FORM
Don’t Forget
SESSION 1
11.00 - 11.45AM
CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO
SPEAK OUT
LOUD
2
CONFERENCE
CENTRE
1
CONFERENCE
CENTRE
3
CONFERENCE
CENTRE
SESSION 2
12.00 - 12.45PM
SESSION 3
1.00 - 1.45PM
UP THE CORPORATE LADDER
EXPERTISE DRIVEN
PEOPLE-CENTRICITY
FUTURE FOCUS
FOR THE LOVE OF SCIENCE
SPEAK OUT LOUD
I CREATE THEREFORE, I AM
CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO
SIGN UP FORM
to complete your
Student Interest Form for the Panel Discussions…
so we can make the appropriate room and seating arrangements.
GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
CLICK
to indicate
which panels you are interested in attending.
We advise for you to attend no more than 2 panels so you can still get that valuable one-on-one time with the professionals at the booths hall .
Video recordings of the panels will be available after the fair!
Have all the information you need at the palm of your hand.
Log on to our UWCSEA Careers Fair Website:
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formats:
Adopt environmentally sustainable practices during the Careers Fair.
OTHER USEFUL SUGGESTIONS...
INDUSTRY PANEL
DISCUSSIONS
SUMMER
INTERN
SUMMER
INTERN
STUDENT
RECRUITMENT
INTERNSHIP
FACE TO FACE
INTERACTIONS
CAREER BOOTHS
PANEL FORUMS
3 ENGAGING PLATFORMS
E or I ?
“At the end of a long school day, would you want to go hang out with friends or go home and have some quiet time?
An “S” might be more “Pragmatic” - “give me the facts, the details”
An “S” says “Let’s get to the point!”
VS.
The “N” might say “I want to see the big picture”
The “N” might say “ Let’s imagine the possibilities” Or be more interested in the theory rather than the practical
Are you T or F ?
Do you make decisions based on logic?
Or “gut” feeling?
Thinking – Feeling represents how a person processes information.
Thinking means that a person makes a decision mainly through logic.
Feeling means that, as a rule, he or she makes a decision based on emotion, i.e. based on what they feel they should do.
Are you a J or a P ?