Graduate Trainee Program – R & D – Barry Callebaut (posted on 27 FEB 2014)

Company	Barry Callebaut
Industry	Manufacturing, F & B
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	27 February 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

Barry Callebaut is the largest manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa in the world. Our broad range of products and services span all aspects from cocoa sourcing to fine chocolate products, which are loved by people of all ages worldwide. We are passionate about our business and work hard every day to ensure that there is enough chocolate in the world. Nothing is more important to our success than the combined expertise of our 8,500 employees working out of more than 30 countries and over 50 production facilities around the world. We offer comprehensive products and services in the art of making chocolate and cocoa products –  from sourcing and processing cocoa beans to producing the finest chocolates, including chocolate fillings, decorations and compounds.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Trainee Program at Barry Callebaut, also known as Yourfuture@BC, is a two-year rotational program, which enables graduates to start their successful career at Barry Callebaut. The program starts each year in September and is launched in countries of strategic importance to Barry Callebaut. Bright young talents are given a global perspective and the opportunity to gain deep expertise in a chosen functional area.

The program is divided into 3 to 4 assignments of which at least one is planned outside your home country. Each assignment takes place at a location of strategic importance to Barry Callebaut. You will be challenged to deliver your best and to hone your expertise by learning the different aspects of your functional area within Barry Callebaut. Depending on your project, you may also get the opportunity to co-operate with other functional areas.

Qualifications

Recent graduate (max 24 months since graduation date) from a university with at least a Bachelor’s degree? (Master’s degree preferred)

Have an international outlook and prior international experience (preferably at least 6 months)

Have a global mindset and wish to work in different continents

Fluent in English and in a second language

Have an excellent academic record

Have outstanding communication skills, intercultural experience, and the desire to work in a team experience (such as an internship)

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Trainee – Mechanical Engineering – Aibel (posted on 26 FEB 2014)

Company	Aibel
Industry	Engineering
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Traineeship
Post Date	26 February 2014
Closing Date	30 June 2014

Employer Description

Aibel AS is one of the largest oil service companies in Norway and is established within renewable energy. The company has 6000 employees and operations in five countries, including two world-class fabrication yards. Aibel is an engineering company that plans, builds, upgrades, and maintains platforms, vessels, and production facilities in the oil and gas industry. We are located near our customers and we operate out of the most important oil and gas centres in Norway.

Aibel's Singapore office is an international execution centre offering the full range of studies and EPC services for international offshore and onshore projects. In addition to executing stand alone projects, the Singapore office also carries out engineering support for other Aibel execution centres, and is involved in both studies and detailed engineering projects for major customers such as Statoil, Shell and Conoco Phillips.

Responsibilities

• Production of and review of new documentation and drawing
• Revision of existing documentation and drawings
• Discipline check and put up for approval produced documents and drawings in the project
• Interdiscipline check of documents
• Production of work packages for installation
• Carrying out calculations using standard packages as directed by the Lead / Senior Engineer
• Review 3D and/or 2D design and drawings
• Quality assurance and improvement of the process work and our implementation method
• Support the Lead/Senior Engineer in meeting project schedules and budgets along with other team members
• Ensure that the work is carried out to the specified QHSE requirements
• Maintain a positive and safe working enviromnet at work location
• Comply without fail with the company code of conduct and ensure ethical behaviour at all times. Unethical behaviour shall not be tolerated
• Strive to continually upgrade competence level of self
• Encourage to and seek improvements to the project costs and schedule at all times
• Refer to generic discipline deliverable list for details of discipline deliverables
• Understand and comply with internal control procedures
• Accepts all tasks of a lower level and in concurrence with the superior certain tasks of a higher level

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering
• The ability to work in / with virtual and culturally diverse teams showing respect for people and their diversity
• Effective communication skills
• The ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Be a self-starter, willing to take initiative and be proactive

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Summer Intern Associate – Quantitative Research – J.P Morgan (posted on 25 FEB 2014)

Company	J.P Morgan
Industry	Investment Banking
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	25 February 2014
Closing Date	26 September 2014

Employer Description

J.P. Morgan is one of the most respected financial institutions in the world – which is why we can offer you an outstanding career. We have been doing first-class business in a first-class way for more than 200 years. Throughout our history, we have played a leading role in helping companies grow and markets develop. Globally we work together to deliver the best solutions and advice to meet our clients’ needs, anywhere in the world. We operate in more than 100 countries, and hold global leadership positions in each of our businesses. We have an exceptional team of employees who work hard to do the right thing for our clients, shareholders and the firm every day.

Responsibilities

Quantitative Research is an expert quantitative modeling group in J.P. Morgan, an unchallenged leader in financial engineering, derivatives modeling and risk management. With more than 200 analysts worldwide, Quantitative Research partners with traders, marketers and risk managers across all products and regions.
 

Quantitative skills are a core capability of J.P. Morgan, contributing critically to product innovation, effective risk management and appropriate financial and risk controls. The team's mission is to develop and maintain sophisticated mathematical models, cutting-edge methodologies and infrastructure to value and hedge financial transactions ranging from vanilla flow products to complex derivative deals. We also develop portfolio risk-measurement methodologies and quantify credit and market risk exposures and economic capital.

Through the diversity of the businesses it supports and the variety of functions that it is responsible for, the Quantitative Research group provides unique growth opportunities for its new intern to develop their abilities and their careers. Roles and responsibilities include the following:

• Developing mathematical models for pricing, hedging and risk measurement of derivatives securities
• Supporting trading activities by explaining model behavior, identifying major sources of risk in portfolios, carrying out scenario analyses, developing and delivering quantitative tools, and supporting analytics
• Evaluating quantitative methodologies - identifying and monitoring model risk associated with derivative valuation models
• Assessing the appropriateness of quantitative models and their limitations for valuation and risk management
• Implementing risk measurement and valuation models in software and systems
• Designing efficient numerical algorithms and implementing high performance computing solutions
• Designing and developing software frameworks for analytics and their delivery to systems and applications

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a PhD, Masters or equivalent degree program in math, sciences, engineering or computer science
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• Mastered advanced mathematics arising in financial modeling (i.e., probability theory, stochastic calculus, partial differential equations, numerical analysis) or should have exceptional software design -and development skills using C++/Matlab
• Knowledge of equities derivative modeling and options pricing theory preferred but not required

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Internship – Legal Service – Herbert Smith Freehills (posted on 24 FEB 2014)

Company	Herbert Smith Freehills
Industry	Legal Services
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	24 February 2014
Closing Date	21 March 2014

Employer Description

As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the biggest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. Our clients trust us with their most important transactions, disputes and projects because of our ability to cut through complexity and mitigate risk.

Herbert Smith Freehills came first in the Performance and Value Index published by Nisus consulting, a leading independent market research consultancy focussing on the legal profession.

According to the report, taking into account the top 100 firms in the UK, Herbert Smith Freehills leads the way in the performance index, excelling across all four measures: service delivery, value for money, budget compliance and loyalty. The surveying period ran from January to September 2012. Respondents included FTSE companies and major organisations from both the private and public sectors in the UK, Europe, the US and beyond. The firm is top ranked in the areas of client loyalty, responsiveness, empathy and reliability.

Responsibilities

Herbert Smith Freehills Singapore is offering internship opportunities to a select group of law students at the National University of Singapore or Singapore Management University, who are in their second or third year of studies. This is also extended to Singaporean students studying law internationally.

During your two weeks’ placement, you will be immersed in the life and culture at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, a leading commercial law firm. Working alongside associates and partners, you will participate in tasks and projects for real clients and be introduced to various facets of working within private practice from both a contentious and corporate perspective.

Qualifications

You should be a self-motivated individual who have outstanding achievements in academic and extracurricular activities. You should also be a team player with excellent organization and communication skills. We welcome your application for one of the following internship periods.

Internship Programme dates:
- Summer (1) 02 June - 13 June 2014
- Summer (2) 07 July - 18 July 2014

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Registration for BestTop Career Workshop - Job Hunting in 2014 Campus Recruitment (March Intake)

To help you prepare for competitive campus recruitment, BestTop launches our flagship workshop - Job Hunting in 2014 Campus Recruitment (March Intake). We will invite seniors who are enrolled in Fortune 500 firms to share with you valuable interview preparation tips and their experiences. Through these workshops, you will be equipped with key knowledge and effective techniques that make you stand out from the crowd!

There are two ways of course registration.
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Please indicate your interest by sending email to careerconsulting.sg(at)gmail.com (with subject: Application for BestTop Career Workshop - Job Hunting in 2014 Campus Recruitment - Choice of Your Participation Option). Application deadline: 7 March 2014

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BestTop have conducted several workshops for students and recent grads (click to view previous sessions). The responses are very positive and our participants highlight that BestTop has offered valuable advice and suggestion on career preparation and planning (click to view testimonies).

Four sessions are scheduled for BestTop Career Workshop - Job Hunting in 2014 Campus Recruitment, each lasting for 2.5 hours. The contents and dates of the workshops are as follows,

Session 1- Resume and Cover Letter Writing (Sat, 08 March 2014)

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Session 2 - Effective Interview Skills (Sat, 15 March 2014)

• Learn essential skills to be prepared for tough interview questions.
• Discover ways to stand out in group discussion interviews.

Session 3 - Mock Interview and Psychometric Tests (Sat, 22 March 2014)

• Practice campus recruitment interview questions of face-to-face and group discussion interviews.
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Commercial Graduate Development Scheme – Supply Chain Management – Subsea 7 (posted on 21 FEB 2014)

Company	Subsea 7
Industry	Engineering & Construction
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	21 February 2014
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

The company was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in August 2005. Subsea 7 operates one of the world's most versatile fleets comprising high-specification pipelay, construction, remote intervention and diving support vessels.

Subsea 7 S.A. is a subsea engineering, construction and services company serving the offshore energy industry. Registered in Luxembourg and with its headquarters in London in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

During the programme you will receive training both on & off the job, and will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced people. Our expectation and your challenge, is that upon completion of the programme, you will be making a confident and independent contribution to the Supply Chain Management function within Subsea 7. As a commercial graduate you will be assigned a mentor who will provide guidance and support your progression. Your mentor will maintain regular contact providing direction to help you achieve targets and goals.

The programme presents our graduates with an induction period followed by training and work experience in a range of departments. The departments in this programme include Project Services, Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain Management.
Through on-the-job training you will develop key capabilities related to Contracts, Project Control, Supply Chain Management, Tendering and Business Development through rotations in each of the 3 functions.

Off-the-job training is organised in various Subsea 7 locations and provides the opportunity to gain deeper insights of some key aspects related to Commercial and Project Support functions. You will participate in project tasks to challenge your presentation and team building skills, and network with other Subsea 7 Commercial graduates.

Following successful completion of the programme you will join the Supply Chain Management department. From this starting point new career opportunities will be open to you within Subsea 7.

Qualifications

Applications are now sought from degree qualified candidates who are holding a Bachelor Degree preferably in business, management, law/legal studies, supply chain management or engineering with a related commercial subject who are committed to a career choice in the oil and gas industry and possess the following qualities:

• Presents self in a professional manner appropriate to the role
• Articulates views in comprehensive manner
• Produces work of presentable quality
• Able to communicate with impact
• Initiative, independent and personal responsibility
• Good organisational skills and smart working methods
• Team player
• Flexibility
• Project orientated

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Research Internship Program- Consulting & Research – Gerson Lehrman Group (posted on 20 FEB 2014)

Company	Gerson Lehrman Group
Industry	Consulting & Research
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	19 February 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

A knowledge brokerage and primary research firm that operates an expert network platform of more than 500,000 subject matter experts who provide independent consulting services to companies around the world.

GLG primarily serves the investment community doing primary research and improving the decision-making process by putting clients in touch with relevant experts through a variety of consulting methods, including telephone conversations, surveys, written reports and in-person meetings. GLG clients also include professional services firms, corporations, and non-profit organizations.

GLG Research partners with investment firms, corporations, non-profits and professional services firms that need targeted, on-demand expertise to help improve decision-making. GLG Research provides professional services and sophisticated web-based compliance systems to help our clients connect to the most relevant experts while helping clients and experts manage potential conflicts.

Responsibilities

GLG’s research internship program is an exciting opportunity for university students or post-graduates looking to pursue a career in research, consulting, or finance. The program will look to further develop interns professionalism, industry knowledge, communication skills, and teamwork in a fast-growing global firm. Interns at GLG will work closely with our research professionals to handle due diligence inquiries from clients across the investment, consulting and corporate communities.

• Recruit Industry experts across key Southeast Asia geographies
• Assist research team to complete time-sensitive due diligence requests from financial institutions, management consultancies and multi-national corporations
• Translate and update expert profiles
• Convert data into GLG’s research management platform
• Other research tasks based on team requirements

Qualifications

• Current graduates/post graduates
• Candidates who could commit 5 days a week for 6 months will be preferred
• Excellent communication skills in English; one SEA language (Vietnamese, Indonesian Bahasa, etc) will be a plus
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively, while ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Fluency in using technology tools/software (MS Word, Excel) 

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Internship – Energy, Transportation & Metals – Cargill (posted on 19 FEB 2014)

Company	Cargill
Industry	Energy, Transportation & Metals
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	19 February 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

Cargill ETM is the specialist energy, transportation and metals division of Cargill. By connecting our expertise in these three areas, Cargill ETM brings a unique combination of commercial know-how to the management of supply chains.

Headquartered in Geneva, Cargill ETM brings together over 1,000 energy, transportation and metals specialists. We operate regional hubs in the Americas (Minneapolis, Houston, New Jersey, Calgary, Sao Paulo), Asia (Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing, Mumbai) and Africa (Johannesburg), Europe and the Middle-East (London, Mechelen and Dubai).

We manage commodity supply chain prices for more than 30 of Cargill’s businesses. This experience has allowed us to develop effective, transparent solutions for our external customers too. Our ability to see the bigger picture and anticipate market trends and opportunities will help support your long-term planning. Our network and commodity expertise will help you succeed in complex and volatile markets.

And because we apply the highest standards of business conduct even in the world’s fastest moving and least structured markets, you can be confident about doing business anywhere in the world. Cargill ETM serves thousands of customers across the world. 

Responsibilities

A number of internships available currently within our Energy, Transportation and Metals business. We are looking for individuals to join us for a 3 to 6 month period, and will be focused on projects or trading support. Some key responsibilities could include:

• Supply & Demand research
• Speaking to local traders on what he/she is doing in China ports
• Commercial support in analytics e.g. writing trading & risk management documents under guidance)
• Desk processes e.g.: business scorecards, project portfolio managment, customer management, customer segmentation
• Conversant in English and Mandarin
• Ability to read Mandarin

Qualifications

Graduate study/Degree in economics, business management, financial engineering in the 3^rd or 4^th year of university

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BestTop Event: BBQ Career Sharing Session

BestTop kicks off the new year of 2014 by holding a well-received event – BBQ Career Sharing Session. This event, which was the first outdoor event of BestTop, was held on Jan 18th at West Coast Park. It functioned and set out to build an informative networking platform for participants to interact with each other and the working professionals in different industries.

During the event, our experienced BestTop coach introduced practical resume writing skills and interview techniques to help the participants to polish their job application documents. The concise and pinpointed speech sparked off a discussion and Q&A session that stretched on for half an hour.

As the second part of this event, our guest speaker from P&G, auditing firm and GlaxoSmithKline addressed the current employment status in different industries in Singapore. They highlighted several ways to nail down an ideal job and related their personal experience of how they succeeded in the job application process.

After which, we organized an interactive ice-breaking game for participants to introduce themselves to each other within the limit of two minutes. At the end of the event, the participants commented that it was a great opportunity for them to received internal references from the guest speakers. We are sure that all our participants take home with tips and confidence in their upcoming job application.

Thank all of you for taking an active part in BestTop BBQ Sharing Session! Hope you have enjoyed this fun-filled yet informative event. We would like to say special thank you to our guest speakers (Liu Wenting, Han Xu, Zheng Hui), event assistants (Ren Xiangyao, Deng Jun, Zhong Tengyue).

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Retails Trainee – Consumer Goods – The Estee Lauder (posted on 18 FEB 2014)

Company	The Estee Lauder
Industry	Consumer Goods
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	18 February 2014
Closing Date	n.a

Employer Description

Since Estée Lauder founded our Company in 1946 with four cosmetics products and unlimited dreams, we have grown virtually every year on the key principles she established: creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship.

​The Estée Lauder Companies’ long-term strategy seeks to achieve higher levels of sustainable, profitable growth to remain a leader in global prestige beauty. Our Company is committed to increasing innovation throughout all aspects of its business, putting a greater focus on consumer insights and integrating its brands, regions and functions to leverage scale and efficiencies. We are strengthening critical areas that distinguish our Company.

Responsibilities

Successful applicant will be attached to sales floor for on-job-training for a min. of 2 years. He/ She will be required to fully understand the daily operations on the sales floor and demonstrate competencies prior to further development to take on bigger roles.

High potentials can look forward to a rewarding career and varied opportunities in ELC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide skin-care consultation and recommend suitable products
• Provide memorable customer service experience
• Achieve sales target
• Maintain assigned brand image
• Inventory/ Logistic management
• Assist Counter Manager whenever required

Qualifications

• Outstanding achievement inCCA(s)
• Dynamic & Self-Driven Individual
• Strong in Communications
• Consumer Focused
• Pleasant Disposition
• Well-Groomed
• Able to work onretail hours / shifts

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