Graduate Program – Management Associate – Yamaha Motor (posted on 31 OCT 2013)

Company	Yamaha Motor Asia Ptd Ltd
Industry	Engineering
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	31 October 2013
Closing Date	22 November 2013

Employer Description

The company's intensive research into metal alloys for use in acoustic pianos had given Yamaha wide knowledge of the making of lightweight, yet sturdy and reliable metal constructions. This knowledge was easily applied to the making of metal frames and motor parts for motorcycles. Yamaha Motor produces motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, boats, marine engines including outboards, automobile engines, personal watercraft and snowmobiles.

YAMAHA MOTOR went into the field of motorized vehicles on July 1, 1955.  It has a cross trading company for complementary motorcycle parts, motorcycle built-up units, raw materials and machineries. It also provides corporate shared services such as Corporate Planning, Human Resource and General Administration, Finance and Accounting, Information Technology and Logistics.
The company strives to be a "Kando" creation company. We aspire to become the company that always has high expectation for new inspirations and make people's dreams come true with wisdom and passion. By widening the range of activities and possibilities, our products enrich the quality of lives for people all over the world.

Responsibilities

Yamaha Motor invites fresh degree graduates to join our Management Associate Programme. Successful candidates will go through structured training such as Japanese Language classes and on-the-job training to equip them with requisite skills to perform their role in the Company. Successful candidates will also have the opportunity to work across various departments, such as Corporate Planning, Finance, Human Resources and General Affairs, Public Relations and Advertising, Procurement and Product Planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business – with relevance to Accountancy/Business Administration/ Communication Studies/Economics/Japanese Studies/Linguistics & Multilingual Studies
• Willingness to work in Japan
• Open-minded to work in various departments
• Keen to learn new languages and skills
• Ability to adapt to different cultures and working with people from different countries.
• Spoken and written Japanese language abilities are not required

Application link

Interested candidate can sent cover letter to globalrecruitment@yamaha-motor.com.sg by 20 November 2013 together with a comprehensive resume.

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Internship – Integrated Supply Chain – IBM (posted on 30 OCT 2013)

Company	IBM
Industry	Technology
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	30 October 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

BM was incorporated in 1911 (in New York) as the Computer- Tabulating- Recording Company, with a product line that included clocks, scales and punch card tabulators. In 1914, the company changed its name to International Business Machines (IBM), reflecting its growing operations in Europe, South America, Australia and Asia.Today, IBM is the world's leading information technology company, offering a range of integrated solutions, products and services unmatched by any other IT company.

IBM's history in Singapore dates back to 1953, when IBM World Trade Corporation established a branch office in Singapore to market and service its range of data processing equipment. Today, Singapore is home to several thousand IBMers comprising a growing Singapore team, as well as members of the ASEAN/SA and Asia Pacific team.

Singapore has been the fastest adopted of e-business for the ASEAN/SA region as a result of both strong government support and the large number of MNCs who make this island their regional headquarters. And IBM Singapore is committed to playing a major role in cultivating the use and development of IT in Singapore, a mission that mirrors the Government's objective of making the country a regional and global hub of knowledge-based industries. IBM's influence and technology leadership is pervasive, reaching across industries and even filtering down to everyday life in Singapore are powered by IBM technology.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Operation Dashboard Programme
• To enhance existing web-based Manufacturing Operation dashboard
• The objective of this dashboard is to be a centralized web tool system to keep everyone in sync.
• Individual reports that somewhat the interest is common to others. This dashboard will auto-gather data and display 1-for-all view, so that everyone will be in sync to one view and update the latest information. The dashboard now consists of order reporting (processed raw data gathered from SQL), Charts and Summary, Communication tools (web-communication to resolve line issues), and many cool functions. We are looking for creative student to further enhance it and bring it to the next level.

Qualifications

Take necessary steps to improve the safety of the work process and environment Able to commit at least 4 months  Engineering Students Bachelor's Degree English: Fluent

Application link

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Graduate Program Recruitment Tips 3 - Getting an offer

First of all, if you have received an offer, congratulations! We hope you found our recruitment tips helpful. Or perhaps you're reading this not because you've received an offer, but because you hope to get one in the future. That's fine as well. Here are some tips on what to do when it does come through.

1.      Read your offer letter carefully

Obvious, maybe - but this is really important. Your excitement at being accepted might lead you to disregard the small print. The offer contains a number of details that you must make sure are what you want. This will include your salary, start date, the exact nature of the position and terms of employment. By accepting an offer you are agreeing to all of these terms and conditions, and as in any other area of life, make sure you know what you're signing up to.

2.     What to do if you have offers from two companies or more

Here's the main thing to bear in mind: no company is going to appreciate you trying to negotiate the offer you've been given. There are plenty of other graduates who would happily take your place, so don't play two companies off each other. Treat them both seriously, professionally and be respectful of the commitment they represent. So, how do you choose? Remind yourself of each company's strengths and weaknesses. Consider what it was like meeting the people on campus and ask yourself what it would be like to work with them. Will each program give you what you were looking for to begin with in terms of program content, business culture, networking opportunities, rotations and career development? Go back to your basic requirements and pit the two companies against each other on those.

3.     An exploding offer

Simply put, this is the offer of a job with a short time limit within which you must respond otherwise the offer will be withdrawn. The idea is that the time period you are given to respond is too short for you to be able to attend interviews with other banks. It is an aggressive tactic and may not give you the time you need to consider the offer properly. If you really are not sure, talk to the bank, they may be reasonable in giving you an extension if you are straight with them. This is a very important decision, so make sure you understand the time constraint and give yourself the opportunity to consider the offer seriously; don't be rushed by an exploding offer.

4.     Declining the offer

If you have decided to go with another offer it is imperative that you still contact the company that made the offer you are declining. Remember that you should never burn a bridge. It's a small world and this is especially true of banking. And it's important to understand there will be "hold" lists of other students who will receive offers if you decline. So, out of courtesy to the bank and to those other students, respond as soon as you are sure you have reached the right decision. Be respectful at all times, grateful that they showed an interest in you and regretful that you will not have the chance to work for them.

5.     Reneging the offer - accepting the offer and then declining later

This is not advisable. Remember that if this is the industry you want to build a career in you will have to manage a great many personal contacts. Behavior like this will prove to be a hindrance to you in the long term. Quite apart from that, you would be displaying personal characteristics that are not attractive and show a lack of integrity and commitment. It wouldn't go down well in any industry.

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Reference: http://www.unofficialguidetobanking.com/recruitment-top-tips.php. Access date 22 Feb 2013.

BestTop Career Workshop - Investment Banking Special Edition 1

BestTop Career Consulting believes that career counseling service is not an one-way knowledge transition process. It is rather an interaction between the coach and participants. On 28 September 2013, a group of BestTop’s participants attended the newly developed BestTop Career Workshop to learn techniques and tips on how to market oneself through resume and cover letters.

On the other hand, BestTop believes that the most effective way of study is by identifying and correcting each other’s mistakes. By forming a small group, participants were given an opportunity to help one another and raise any questions related to job hunting and application documents writing.

During the session, Sarah, who is currently working as an analyst in an foreign investment bank, was invited to share with our participants about the work and application experiences because joining an investment bank after graduation is always top of the list for many fresh graduates. Sarah’s sharing with the participants has been an insightful and informative one. Our participants had learnt the duties and responsibilities for different functions in investment banks. After the session, our participants took home with a better understanding of what to expect as well as the deepened knowledge of investment banking industry.

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Internship - Marketing – I-S Magazine (posted on 29 OCT 2013)

Company	I-S Magazine
Industry	Media
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	29 October 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

I-S Magazine is Singapore's leading lifestyle and city living magazine. The Singapore office was established in 1995 with the opening of I-S Magazine. It has awarded with "BEST PUBLISHING APP" Asian Publishing Awards 2012,"LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE OF THE YEAR", Marketing Magazine 2011 Editor of the Year, MPAS 2013 / Winner, Best Publishing App and APA 2012.

Published twice a month (second and fourth Fridays), I-S (Inside Singapore) Magazine is the city's longest-running and best known city-living magazine. It is independent, authoritative and trusted by our more than 100,000 readers.

Responsibilities

• Contribute editorial content for our monthly magazine and work hand-in-hand with the creative team
• Work on social media such as facebook marketing

Qualifications

• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign. Knowledge in HTML is a plus
• Have a good understanding of design processes and concept development
• Able to take ownership of projects from conceptualization to application
• Good typographical skills
• Great team player
• Knowledge in print
• Knowledge in photography
• Interest in other forms of visual communication besides print
• Interest in menswear and retail
• Keen eye for details with a killer taste

Application link

Interested candidates can send cv to send tomarketing@asia-city.com.sg

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Graduate Program – Marketing and Trading – State Street Corporation (posted on 28 OCT 2013)

Company	State Street Corporation
Industry	Financial Services
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	28 October 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is the world's leading provider of financial services to institutional investors including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With $25.74 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $2.15 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2013, State Street operates globally in more than 100 geographic markets and employs 29,225 worldwide.

State Street has built a strong presence in the region to better serve our customers. Today, with more than 3,500 employees in eight cities throughout Asia Pacific, we offer local investors a complete range of financial services across the investment spectrum, including investment servicing, investment research and trading, and investment management.

State Street Global Markets provides specialized research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies to owners and managers of institutional assets.  Our goal is to enhance and preserve portfolio values for our customers through original flow-based research, proprietary portfolio and risk management technologies, trading optimization, and global connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales & Trading teams on their daily operations
• Assist Sales Team with post-trades confirmation, booking of deals
• Assist clients with their pre & post trade queries
• Liaise with front, middle & back offices
• Assist Sales team in managing client database & meeting reports
• Track and provide updates on client trading activities
• Generate and maintain reports & analysis on business, client interactions
• Prepare ad-hoc project based research
• Assist and coordinate client events for SSGM
• Provide high level technical and investment analytic support to the desk

Qualifications

• 2013 university graduate (undergraduate or MBA) in the one of the following disciplines:
• Mathematics, Engineering or Finance,  or Liberal Arts.
• A passion for markets trading financial analysis.
• Excellent communication skills plus fluent English skills.
• Preference for demonstrable international experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently meet deadlines and possess strong problem solving and resolution skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Numerically adept.
• Applicants must have local working rights and the ability to travel.

Application link

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Graduate Program Recruitment Tips 2 - Interview Process

With so much competition for places, the interview process is tough, no matter which area of banking you choose. Be prepared for at least two, but sometimes many more, stages. Generally the further through the process you get, the more senior the people you meet. The process may differ by business area and will be tailored to assess the skills and aptitude required for that specific area.

1.      Interview format

a)     First round interview

First round interviews could take place on campus or at a company’s offices - some banks might even conduct phone interviews. If it is over the phone don’t get complacent - you still need to prepare thoroughly. There’s nothing more demoralizing than falling at the first hurdle before you’ve even got the chance to meet someone face to face.

b)     Assessment centre

At some point during the process, usually after at least one or two successful interviews, you’ll probably be invited to an assessment centre. These are held within dedicated assessment centres in the bank’s own offices, or in an external venue such as a conference centre or hotel. They can involve anything from math tests to giving presentations relating to case studies you’ll be given. Panel interviews are also likely. Often exercises will be based on real scenarios, which reflect the type of work you’ll be doing in the job.

2.     Interview tips

Here are some general tips for the big day. You might think it’s obvious. We think it’s worth repeating.

·         Double check the date, time and venue. And arrive in plenty of time – there’s nothing worse than being late, flustered, and sweaty.

·         Wear a smart suit – and make sure your shoes are shiny.

·         Smile. Confidence and enthusiasm are key. And give your interviewer a nice firm handshake. A limp handshake will get you nowhere.

·         Confidence isn’t the same as arrogance. No one likes a show off.

·         Have some questions ready. But don’t ask anything obvious – remember all that research you should have done. And whatever you do – don’t query the salary just yet – unless they ask you.

·         Think carefully about your answers. Your interviewer will be assessing your thought process and how you communicate. So don’t ramble on for hours.

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Reference: http://www.unofficialguidetobanking.com/recruitment-top-tips.php. Access date 22 Feb 2013.