Singapore Management Trainee Programme – Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) (posted on 31 July 2013)

Company	Standard Chartered Bank (SCB)
Industry	Financial Services
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	31 July 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Standard Chartered is a leading international bank operating in some of the most dynamic markets in the world, in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. At Standard Chartered we pride ourselves not only on our success as an international bank, but also on being best in class, in constantly challenging ourselves not only to raise the bar, but to redefine what success looks like in the banking industry. In 2011 we received over 100 awards from various bodies around the globe celebrating our commitment to innovation and excellence in all aspects of our business. Equally important as the awards we have received for our products and services, are the awards we have received for our people practices. In 2012 Standard Chartered was awarded the Gallup Great Place to Work award for the second consecutive year. Our brand promise Here for Good sets out our deep and lasting commitment to people, to building a sustainable, and responsible business and to the markets we operate in. It`s what we have been doing for the past 150 years, and our aim for the next. It`s a benchmark that people will hold us to, but that`s the point.

Responsibilities

The Singapore Management Trainee Programme is a 12-18 month programme aimed at high achievers just starting out in their career. The programme is offered across three streams spanning Group Technology & Operations, and Specialist Functions (including Human Resources, Finance and Corporate Real Estate Services).

About the programme

Throughout the programme you will:

·         Build on your strengths. Choose a business or function that reflects your interests and natural abilities and we`ll help you transform those strengths into a rewarding career.

·         Accelerate your career. You`ll be offered early opportunities to take on greater responsibility and more challenging roles. Your enthusiasm and performance will be rewarded

Qualifications

Regardless of the programme stream you choose you must be a self driven and motivated individual with a strong interest in the Banking & Finance industry and an entrepreneurial attitude.

You are resourceful and enjoy innovative problem solving. You are able to work under pressure, can cope with constant change and are able to reprioritise with short notice. You also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You can plan, organise and deliver results. You have a positive attitude and can think commercially.

You can present ideas and communicate information clearly, and are easily able to relate to others, developing networks as you navigate your way through the organisation.

Application link

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Top 10 Ways To Get A Job Interview

(By Susan Ruhl) Knowing that you are likely one of many applicants, how do you get “noticed”? There are a few steps that you can follow to greatly increase your odds of landing that interview. Breaking down my favorites, David Letterman style, here are my top 10 ways to get an interview:

10. Be Specific

Develop a list of specific target companies that you can identify to those with whom you are networking. For example, if you say, “I want to work in engineering,” that doesn’t really get my brain working. However, if you say, ” I want to work for XYZ company in an engineering capacity, namely leading a team of hardware engineers,” that helps me to a) understand what you are looking for and b) start thinking about who I may know at XYZ company.

9.  Know Your Strengths

Knowing what you bring to the table and clearly articulating it sets you apart from the masses right away. Often, people are not clear on what they can do to specifically help a company. Hiring companies want to know what you can do for them… it helps to answer that question well.

8.  Research Your Target Companies

Know those companies that appeal to you and appear to be a great fit. If you don’t know about the company or if you don’t really want to work there, it typically shows in a conversation. If you are excited about the potential of working for the company and you have clearly done your research that will make you extremely appealing and different from the rest.

7.  Develop A Resume That Stands Out From The Rest

I have seen great resumes and terrible resumes.What makes a great resume? Clearly defining what problems you will solve for the company and adjusting the resume based on the job available are two important factors.

6.  Develop Marketing Material

What can you leave with a new contact that sets you apart from the other people they have talked with? Professional business cards are a must but what about a biographic?  This doesn’t replace a resume but is rather a marketing piece that visually tells the story of your job history.

5.  Don’t Be Afraid To Call The Hiring Manager

Be assertive. If you know who the hiring manager is, call him/her and briefly state that you have applied for the position. Take the opportunity to alert them to this and let them know that if they took ten minutes to meet with you, they would find you a viable candidate. The worst thing that can happen is that you get turned down.

4.  Don’t Rely On Job Boards

Not that you cannot find a job utilizing a job board but statistics show that 90% of jobs are never posted (which is why #2 is what it is) and those that are posted are swamped with job seekers taking the traditional, ineffective route.

3.  Create Your Brand Utilizing Social Media

Develop your brand as an industry expert using LinkedIn and, if you’re brave, Twitter. Post professional, relevant articles that are pertinent to the type of jobs in which you are interested.

2.  Network

I can’t say this strongly enough. The best way to make it to the top of the resume pile is to network. Your goal is to have someone hand the resume to the appropriate person and say, “I think we need to look at this person.”

1.  Follow Up

Networking and all the other steps are worthless without following up. Be persistent without being obnoxious. Ask your contact how best he/she likes to be communicated with and how often. Respect that they have their own priorities but don’t give up if they don’t respond immediately.

While nothing can guarantee an interview, taking a proactive, professional approach will certainly increase your odds. What are some tips I may have missed? I would love to hear from you!

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Asia Graduate Trainees - Sales, Marketing, Finance – Asia Pacific Breweries (posted on 30 July 2013)

Company	Asia Pacific Breweries
Industry	Food & Beverages
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	30 July 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Asia Pacific Breweries Limited (APB) is a multinational brewing company and the regional hub for HEINEKEN in Asia-Pacific. In 2012, Fraser and Neave sold its direct and indirect shares in APB to HEINEKEN. A successful mandatory general offer followed and HEINEKEN acquired full control of the company, creating a stronger platform for growth across the region.

Asia Pacific Breweries offers one of the world’s most exciting growth opportunities for beer, supported by favourable demographics and economic growth. Our growth strategy has enabled us to have the widest regional footprint of any international brewer, with 24 breweries across 14 countries including Singapore, Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.

APB boasts a winning portfolio of over 40 brands, including Heineken, Tiger, Anchor, ABC Extra Stout and Baron’s Strong Brew. Together with our regional brand offerings, we also serve local beer brands such as Bintang in Indonesia; Gold Crown in Cambodia; SP Lager in and Papua New Guinea; Tui in New Zealand; and Larue in Vietnam amongst others. Collectively, they form a combination of global, regional and local brews that cater to every preference and drinking occasion in the respective markets.

Responsibilities

Asia Pacific Breweries are looking for Asia Graduate Trainees! Are you the Finance Trainee, Engineer Trainee, Marketing Trainee and Sales Trainee, who wants to grow and enhance your capabilities to the next level in the beverage industry? Are you hungry to achieve the sales targets in Asia and understanding the consumer behavior? Do you have what it takes to capture the Asia complex market share and create the next unforgettable marketing campaign? Have you always wanted to prove how you can apply your engineering skills to quench the beer thirst? Do you like rotation training for the first year of career? Do you have strong passion to grow and learn in Asia?

Qualifications

We are looking for an enthusiastic, mature and hands-on student in the final phase of his or her Master/Degree. Both analytically strong and practically oriented. International experience is preferred, with strong personality and flexibility is required. Fluency in English is mandatory; other languages (e.g. Asian native languages) are an advantage. All candidates should furthermore possess of the following skills/competencies:

• Resourceful, pro-active and able to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain System/ Commercial Operations Experience/ Finance Systems/Data Analytics/Human Resources System/Brand Management
• Effective team player
• Good communication skills
• Ability to be self-steering and work independently where needed
• Expert in Excel and PowerPoint skills

To apply for this exciting career, you should at least have Master/Degree of Strategic Management, Business, Finance or Supply Chain/Logistic/Marketing/Economic. However, if you do not study in one of these directions, but do have the required competencies, skills and enthusiasm, APB is very interested in getting to know you!

Application link

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and motivation letter to careers@apb.com.sg.

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Internship - Sports & Technology – Microsoft - Xinmsn (posted on 27 JULY 2013)

Company	Microsoft - Xinmsn
Industry	IT Software
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	27 July 2013
Closing Date	9 August 2013

Employer Description

Our company is organized into major business areas serving customers ranging from consumers to corporations, from gamers to governments. Individual but connected, each business is responsible for its own profits and losses while also contributing to each other’s success. 

What this means for you is opportunity—to experience a variety of jobs, technologies, and geographies. To meet and learn from interesting and talented people. To make an impact by working on things that make a real difference in millions, even billions, of people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Produce/repurpose sports & tech stories for xinmsn
• Repurpose stories for MSN Philippines
• Sports Homepage programming
• MSN PH Homepage programming

Qualifications

• Integrity
• Work fast and is calm under pressure
• Rigorous work ethic and is professional
• Independent and has initiative
• Frequent and effective social media user 

Application link

Interested candidates can send their cover letter and resume directly to a-thta@microsoft.com or keithl@microsoft.com

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How To Stand Out (And Fit In) At Your New Job

(By Andria Corso) Here are a few tips to make sure you start your new job on the right foot.

Understand The Culture

First, take time to get to know the culture of your new company. The best way to do this is to schedule meetings with your team – both those who will be working for you and with you. Ask them questions about how they get their work accomplished and how easy or difficult it is to implement new ideas and initiatives. This will give you a good feel for how adaptable (or how slow) the company culture is to change.

Identify Key Stakeholders

Next, find out who the key stakeholders are for your specific role and meet with them. For example, if you are entering a company as a finance manager, find out who the key business leaders are whom you will be supporting in your position. Take time to build relationships with them and understand their primary financial concerns.

Find A Buddy

Another tip to help you get off on the right foot is to get a buddy. This should be a peer who works on the same team as you or in the same department as you.This is the person who will also help you figure out who’s who and give you some inside information on some of those office politics; all companies, big and small, have politics to deal with and you want to know who’s who so you don’t step on anybody’s toes as you begin to execute your work. Your buddy is also there for you to ask questions such as, “How do I order office supplies?” Or,  “How do I set up my voice mail box?”

Show Commitment

Next, have a career conversation with your manager. This lets them know you are serious about and committed to growing your career. When you first start working at your new company, you may not know enough (yet) to speak specifically about the career paths available there; however, take time to have a conversation with your manager about your aspirations.

Share information about your desires to advance and grow as well as specific information about your strengths and the areas you’d like to develop. Ask your manager for input on your career plan and then use it as a living, active document.

Make A 90 Day Plan

Finally, it always helps to have a 90-day plan as you start a new job. Document the details of what you want to accomplish in your first three months (for example, the specific people you want to meet with, the tasks you want to accomplish, etc.) It also helps to share this plan with your manager so you can get some input.

There may be some things missing that your manager views as being critical to accomplish in the first 90 days. Remember to be flexible with your plan as things may change and objectives you set for the first three months may shift as you get more involved and begin to learn more about your new job. You want to be seen as committed to meeting the objectives you set, yet flexible enough to deal with changes.

By implementing these few simple items, you can get off to a great start at your new job and quickly begin to be viewed as a value-added asset at your new company.

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12 Ways To Eliminate Stress At Work-2

6. Cool Down Quickly

“When you feel frustrated or angry, it’s a heated feeling in your body that can cause you to react,” says Melnick. Instead of immediately reacting—and likely overreacting—she suggests trying a “cooling breath” technique: Breathe in through your mouth as if you are sipping through a straw, and then breathe out normally through your nose. Done right, you’ll feel a cooling, drying sensation over the top of your tongue. It’s like hitting the “pause” button, giving you time to think about your response. She says, “It’s so powerful it will even calm the other person down.”

5. Identify Self-Imposed Stress

“Learn to stop self imposing stress by building your own self-confidence rather than seeking other’s approval,” says Melnick. If you’re too caught up in others’ perceptions of you, which you can’t control, you become stressed out by the minutia or participate in avoidance behaviors like procrastination. Ironically, once you shift your focus from others’ perception of your work to the work itself, you’re more likely to impress them.

4. Prioritize Your Priorities

With competing deadlines and fast-changing priorities, it’s critical to define what’s truly important and why. That requires clarity, says Melnick. It’s important to understand your role in the organization, the company’s strategic priorities, and your personal goals and strengths. Cull your to-do list by focusing on those projects that will have the most impact and are best aligned with your goals.

3. Reset The Panic Button

For those who become panic-y and short of breath before a presentation, Melnick says you can quickly reduce your anxiety with the right acupressure point. Positioning your thumb on the side of your middle finger and applying pressure instantly helps regulate your blood pressure.

2. Influence Others

Even if you’re responsible for your behavior and outlook, you’re still left dealing with other people’s stressful behavior, Melnick notes. She advises confronting a problem coworker or employee by stating the bad behavior in a respectful tone, describing the impact on the team and the individual, and requesting a change. For example, constant negativity might be addressed in this way: “When you speak in a critical tone, it makes others uncomfortable and less likely to see you as a leader. I understand your frustration but request that you bring concerns directly to me, so we can talk them through.” By transferring the ownership of the problem, you’re more likely to resolve it.

1. Be Your Own Best Critic

Some 60,000 thoughts stream through your mind each day, Melnick says, and internal negativity is just as likely to stress you out as an external event. The fix? Instead of being harsh and critical of yourself, try pumping yourself up. Encouraging thoughts will help motivate you to achieve and ultimately train you to inspire others.

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Internship - Marketing – NBCUniversal (posted on 25 July 2013)

Company	NBCUniversal
Industry	Broadcast Media, Entertainment, Media Production
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship Program
Post Date	25 July 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Responsibilities

• Learn and understand basics of advertising and marketing in a media industry around the region
• Doing media/market research for specific marketing campaigns; sometimes with emphasis on a certain key markets.
• Study demographic details of target consumers and assist in brainstorming of ideas and strategies.
• Assist in execution of channel / partner-led events.
• Assist the department in day-to-day operational matters (mailing of parcels, collating images for partners etc) 
• Manage the premium inventory in the office storeroom, ensuring that all items are packed neatly
• Brainstorming and mocking up design ideas for print, on air, premiums/merchandise for the 3 core channels of Universal Network International
• Create monthly channels’ programs e-direct mailer
• Create press screening materials
• Collate and share images, show information to external agencies and press
• Create press kits for programs and/or events (as and when)
• Create program publicity/promotion reports
• Save and consolidate program clippings
• Facilitate invoice submissions

Qualifications

• Good communicative and writing skills
• Detail oriented and organized, with exceptional prioritization skills
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Demonstrated proficiency with web-based tools
• Knowledge of design tools i.e. Photoshop is preferred

Application link

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Management Trainee Program - Operations – Sheng Siong Supermarket Private Limited (posted on 23 JULY 2013)

Company	Sheng Siong Supermarket Private Limited
Industry	Retails
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program/Management Trainee Program
Post Date	23 July 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

One of Singapore’s largest retailers with over S$578.4 million in revenue for FY2011, and we are principally engaged in operating the Sheng Siong Groceries Chain, including 25 stores all across Singapore as at the Latest Practicable Date. Our stores are primarily located in retail locations in the heartlands of Singapore, and designed to provide our customers with both “wet and dry” shopping options, including a wide assortment of live, fresh and chilled produce, such as seafood, meat and vegetables, in addition to processed, packaged and/or preserved food products as well as general merchandise such as toiletries and essential household products. We have also developed a selection of house-brands to offer our customers quality alternatives to national brands at substantial savings. As at the Latest Practicable Date, we offer over 300 products under our 10 house-brands.

Responsibilities

The management trainee program will provide you on-the-job training to gain exposure and experience required to assume the position of a store manager, buyer, or department head. As a management trainee, you will learn management skills that are aligned with the company’s philosophies. In this position, you will be assigned an experienced mentor who will guide you, and you will learn the ways of sourcing, merchandising, advertising, inventory management, book-keeping and human resource that will position you for advancement in your career.

• Attached to key business groups (retail end and warehouse operations) over a period of 3-6months to gain exposure to the main functions of our retail business.
• You will undergo classroom and on-the-job training, and participate in cross-functional projects to gain business knowledge and management skills.
• Finally, you will be assigned to a specific department or supermarket where you will be trained as a purchaser, or as a department manager with sourcing to retailing responsibilities, or as a supermarket branch manager.
• Career progression of the Management Trainees shall depend on the individual’s performance, interests, and the organisation's requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline. Diploma holders with related experience may also apply
• Ability to speak and write in both English and Mandarin
• Familiar with MS Office
• Good team player with strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Possess good analytical skills (knowledge in financial management, supply chain management, retail management, marketing will be an advantage)
• Independent, self-motivated, resourceful and reliable
• Open-minded and willing to learn
• Be customer oriented and possess a pleasant disposition

Application link

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12 Ways To Eliminate Stress At Work-1

(By Jenna Goudreau) Is there a way to maintain steady focus throughout the day? Is it possible to do everything that needs to get done and still have energy left over after work? How do you keep cool under so many demands? Informed by 10 years of Harvard research and field-tested by more than 6,000 clients and trainees, Melnick offers the following strategies to take your work stress down a peg, before it takes over your life.

12. Act Rather Than React

“We experience stress when we feel that situations are out of our control,” says Melnick. It activates the stress hormone and, if chronic, wears down confidence, concentration and well-being. She advises that you identify the aspects of the situation you can control and aspects you can’t. Typically, you’re in control of your actions and responses, but not in control of macro forces or someone else’s tone, for example. “Be impeccable for your 50%,” she advises. And try to let go of the rest.

11. Take A Deep Breath

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or are coming out of a tense meeting and need to clear your head, a few minutes of deep breathing will restore balance, says Melnick. Simply inhale for five seconds, hold and exhale in equal counts through the nose. “It’s like getting the calm and focus of a 90-minute yoga class in three minutes or less at your desk,” she says.

10. Eliminate Interruptions

“Most of us are bombarded during the day,” says Melnick. Emails, phone calls, pop ins, instant messages and sudden, urgent deadlines conspire to make today’s workers more distracted than ever. While you may not have control over the interrupters, you can control your response. Melnick advises responding in one of three ways: Accept the interruption, cut it off, or diagnosis its importance and make a plan. Many interruptions are recurring and can be anticipated. “You want to have preset criteria for which response you want to make,” she says. You can also train those around you by answering email during certain windows, setting up office hours to talk in person or closing the door when you need to focus.

9. Schedule Your Day For Energy And Focus

Most of us go through the day using a “push, push, push” approach, thinking if we work the full eight to 10 hours, we’ll get more done. Instead, productivity goes down, stress levels go up and you have very little energy left over for your family, Melnick says. She advises scheduling breaks throughout the day to walk, stretch at your desk or do a breathing exercise. “Tony Schwartz of the Energy Project has shown that if we have intense concentration for about 90 minutes, followed by a brief period of recovery, we can clear the buildup of stress and rejuvenate ourselves,” she says.

8. Eat Right And Sleep Well

“Eating badly will stress your system,” says Melnick, who advises eating a low-sugar, high-protein diet. “And when you’re not sleeping well, you’re not getting the rejuvenating effects.” According to the CDC, an estimated 60 million Americans do not get sufficient sleep, which is a critical recovery period for the body. If racing thoughts keep you from falling asleep or you wake up in the night and can’t get back to sleep, Melnick suggests a simple breathing trick that will knock you out fast: Cover your right nostril and breathe through your left for three to five minutes.

7. Change Your Story

Your perspective of stressful office events is typically a subjective interpretation of the facts, often seen through the filter of your own self-doubt, says Melnick. However, if you can step back and take a more objective view, you’ll be more effective and less likely to take things personally. She recalls one client who sent a request to human resources for more people on an important project. When she was denied, she immediately got angry and defensive, thinking they didn’t trust her to know what she needed. Yet she never stopped to even consider there might be budgetary issues on their end. Once she was able to remove herself from the situation, she called the HR director and said: Tell me where you’re coming from, I’ll tell you where I’m coming from and then let’s see if we can find a solution. Ultimately, it worked.

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