Thursday, May 29, 2014

Graduate Analyst Program - Operations – Credit Suisse (posted on 29 MAY 2014)

Company
Credit Suisse
Industry
Banking and Finance
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
29 May 2014
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
Credit Suisse Group is a Switzerland-based multinational financial services holding company headquartered in Zürich that operates the Credit Suisse Bank and other financial services investments. The company is organized as a stock corporation with four divisions: Investment Banking, Private Banking, Asset Management, and a Shared Services Group that provides marketing and support to the other three divisions.

Responsibilities
2 year Ops Analysts Program which will provide up to 2 job rotations within operations. At the 2nd rotation/final placement, Analysts will be assisted to land in a role that they want (depending on availability) after having 2yrs of experience in operations.

During the program they will be given the opportunity to network with people, exposure to senior management & management leadership development training.

Qualifications
Fresh Graduate from University
Have background in Information Technology
Clear from criminal record and other background checks

Application link


Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Scientific Internship - Pharmaceutical Consultancy – Costello Medical Consulting (posted on 28 MAY 2014)

Company
Costello Medical Consulting
Industry
Pharmaceutical
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Internship
Post Date
28 May 2014
Closing Date
n.a.

Employer Description
Costello Medical was founded in 2008, the company has enjoyed rapid growth driven by the demand for our expertise from clients in Europe and North America. Our excellent reputation has enabled us to expand our client base to the Asia-Pacific region and, in order to support the growth in demand, we are currently recruiting for Scientific Interns to join our Singapore Team.

Responsibilities
This position is ideal for current students or recent graduates in the sciences, with Chinese and English language skills, seeking an exciting opportunity to be part of a new venture and to gain an insight into life at a fast-growing consultancy serving pharmaceutical industry clients. You will have the opportunity to experience what the Analyst role entails, assisting Analysts, Senior Analysts and Consultants with projects involving the assimilation, interpretation and creative presentation of data from clinical trials. Interns will receive one-to-one training on the technical aspects of the role and learn about project management and effective communication with clients.

The internship will run for 3 months and you will be based in our Singapore office. Experience suggests that in 3 months, an intern can get settled in and undertake one or two meaningful projects. Successful interns have in the past had the opportunity to pursue a permanent position within the company.

Qualifications
Applicants should have, or be studying towards, a degree level or higher qualification in a scientific discipline (minimum 2.1 or expected 2.1). In addition to excellent analytical skills, some experience in planning and writing scientific documents would be helpful, as would fluency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. An ability to communicate scientific material clearly in both written and oral form would be valuable; organisation, self-motivation, and very close attention to detail are essential. As this internship is focused on supporting the development of the Asia-Pacific office, written and spoken fluency in Chinese and English is a crucial requirement. Although no previous experience in this sector is necessary, you must display a genuine interest in healthcare and an eagerness to learn about new areas of science.

Application link


Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Graduate Associate Program – Software License Compliance – KPMG (posted on 27 MAY 2014)

Company
KPMG
Industry
Audit, Tax, and Advisory
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
27 May 2014
Closing Date
31 August 2014

Employer Description
KPMG is one of the largest professional services companies in the world and one of the Big Four auditors, along with DeloitteErnst & Young (EY) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Its global headquarters is located in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.

Software License Compliance professionals provide software license audit services to our clients. Activities include understanding software procurement and products lifecycle, auditing of software deployment and reporting of findings. 

Responsibilities
  • Learn to apply appropriate approaches, methodology, tools and techniques to provide solutions to clients
  • Analyze complex license agreements and identify contract issues
  • Document review results in work papers and draft reports for management review
  • Work with clients from different industries

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information System
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to conduct meetings with clients and third parties in challenging surroundings
  • Strong analytical, research and report writing skills.
  • Good time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Willingness to travel fifty percent of the time, domestically and internationally and at times with relatively short notice
  • Knowledge of software products from IBM, HP, Microsoft , Symantec, Oracle, Autodesk will be advantageous
  • Knowledge of software piracy and intellectual property infringement will be advantageous
  • Experience with data analysis tools including Excel, Access, and SQL will be advantageous

Application link



Monday, May 26, 2014

Developer Student Intern – Research and Innovation – SAP (posted on 26 MAY 2014)


Company
SAP
Industry
Software 
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Internship
Post Date
26 May 2014
Closing Date
30 June 2014

Employer Description
SAP is the global market leader for business software and thus contributes a considerable part of the world's economic power grid. At SAP you get your chance to put your ideas into action with maximum impact.SAP Research & Innovation is the innovation arm of SAP, with a network of research centers worldwide. The group significantly contributes to SAP's product portfolio and extends its leading position in the market by identifying and shaping emerging IT trends and generating breakthrough technologies through applied research. The business model of SAP Research is based on co-innovation through collaborative research. In collaboration with leading universities, partners, customers, and SAP product groups, SAP Research drives the development of promising ideas and prototypes into market-ready software for maximum customer value.

Responsibilities
You will work as a student intern in fast-paced research projects and apply software engineering principles and concepts to help create new and innovative research prototypes. You would be designing and analyzing software architectures and implement software prototypes. The duration of the internship is 3-12 months full-time. Our focus is to create new products and services. If you can do that, there just might be a place for you at SAP.

Qualifications
Have knowledge and hands-on experience in technologies and methods, such as: - Programming: Java, Objective-C, C/C++, C#. - Web Technologies: Javascript, SAP UI5, jQuery, CSS. - Database Administration: SQL-based databases (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, HANA).

Industry Experience with application development is a plus (Agile Development Methodology, Sprints, GIT, etc.) Familiarity with data mining, social network analysis or spatial temporal research is a plus. Understanding of Transportation, Retail, and Smart Cities is a plus. Your set of application documents should contain a cover letter, a tabular CV, copies of your obtained degrees and certifications, and (if available) copies of your references from former employers (e.g. internships). Please also describe your experience as well as skills in foreign languages, software systems and programming languages.

Students who are currently studying, or recently completed an information technology degree in: Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or Information Systems.

Application link



Thursday, May 22, 2014

Management Associate Program - Sentosa (posted on 22 MAY 2014)


Company
Sentosa
Industry
Tourist Attraction & Hospitality
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
22 May 2014
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
Sentosa is a popular island resort in Singapore, visited by some five million people a year. Attractions include a 2 km (1.2 mi) long sheltered beach, Fort Siloso, two golf courses, two five-star hotels, and the Resorts World Sentosa, featuring the theme park Universal Studios Singapore.

Responsibilities
At Sentosa, a myriad of talents all across the island play key roles in shaping the future of the leisure industry. As Sentosa seeks to drive a culture of high performance and openness, it remains strongly committed to nurturing and developing key talents and is seeking individuals capable of living up to the Sentosa Star Values for our unique Management Associates Programme.

The Sentosa Management Associates Programme is a well-rounded programme that provides you with:
  • Job rotation opportunities in the leisure industry and supporting businesses
  • Hands-on experience with our product offerings
  • Guest-centric capabilities
  • Undergo 2-3 job attachments across various function 
  • Collaborate with ministries and other organisations to get broader learning & networking opportunities

Qualifications
  • Good Degree in any discipline
  • Possess a strong extra-curricular track record with proven leadership skills
  • Have less than 12 months post graduate work experience
  • Passionate about the leisure/tourism industry

Application link


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Bioprocess Internship Program - Bioprocessing – A* Star Bioprocessing Technology Institute (posted on 20 MAY 2014)


Company
A* Star Bioprocessing Technology Institute
Industry
Bioscience
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Internship
Post Date
20 May 2014
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
The Bioprocessing Technology Institute (BTI) is a national research institute established in 2003, and is funded by the Agency for Science Technology and Research (A*STAR) through its Biomedical Research Council.

BTI has core expertise in bioprocess science and engineering and has initiated new research programmes that will complement, add onto, as well as exploit existing capabilities.

Responsibilities
The broad objective of this 6 month programme is to prepare science and engineering graduates for entry into the biopharmaceutical industry with advanced, specialized knowledge and practical skills in Expression Engineering, Bioprocessing Technology which includes Cell Culture and Downstream Processes, Analytics for Bioprocessing, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Protein Formulation and Stabilisation.

Upon completion, interns can work in the local pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry or go on overseas Strategic Attachment & Training (STRAT) programme supported by the Economic Development Board (EDB).

Qualifications

  • Applicants should possess an Honours Degree or Diploma with working experience in the Biological/Chemical Sciences or Biochemical/Chemical Engineering.
  • Sponsorship: Successful candidates will be provided a stipend for the duration of the Internship.
  • Period: 6 months, July to December
  • Post-Internship: Upon completion, interns can work in the local pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industry; join BTI as a research intern or pursue graduate studies under A*STAR Graduate Scholarships.
Application link


Monday, May 19, 2014

Management Trainee – Operations, Customer Service, Sales – DHL (posted on 19 MAY 2014)

Company
DHL
Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
19 MAY 2014
Closing Date
01 JUNE 2014

Employer Description
If you really believe in something and put all your effort into it, you can achieve any goal. It’s a mindset that unites all of us at DHL Global Forwarding. Today, we’re up among the leaders in international airfreight for time-sensitive goods. Because we have the capability to deliver production plant parts and equipment on the dot. And additionally offer 360° service solutions for full loads and part loads in ocean freight. Always aiming for the ultimate goal of being our customers’ first choice every time, worldwide.

Responsibilities
As a Management Trainee, you will be deployed to a designated area within Operations, Customer Service or Sales where you will undergo a 12-18 months program consisting of on-the-job coaching, classroom training and practical hands-on experience. The program will equip you with hands-on specialized experience in the business to prepare and groom you to take on future leadership roles upon demonstrating your potential and capability.

As part of the exposure, you will also be invited to participate in organizing various companywide activities like business process improvement initiatives and many other initiatives to support our underlying principle of respect and results in our journey as an employer of choice.

Qualifications
Fresh graduates preferably with Degree in Business specializing in Operations Management/Degree in Engineering

Application link

Email Resume and Cover Letter to dgfsg.hr@dhl.com before 1 June 2014


Friday, May 16, 2014

2014 Summer Internship – IT Support – Bloomberg (posted on 16 MAY 2014)

Company
Bloomberg
Industry
Finance & Technology
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Internship
Post Date
15 May 2014
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, gives influential decision makers a critical edge by connecting them to a dynamic network of information, people and ideas. The companys strength delivering data, news and analytics through innovative technology, quickly and accurately is at the core of the Bloomberg Professional service, which provides real time financial information to more than 315,000 subscribers globally. Bloombergs enterprise solutions build on the companys core strength, leveraging technology to allow customers to access, integrate, distribute and manage data and information across organizations more efficiently and effectively. Through Bloomberg Law, Bloomberg Government, Bloomberg New Energy Finance and Bloomberg BNA, the company provides data, news and analytics to decision makers in industries beyond finance. And Bloomberg News, delivered through the Bloomberg Professional service, television, radio, mobile, the Internet and three magazines, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets and Bloomberg Pursuits, covers the world with more than 2,400 news and multimedia professionals at more than 150 bureaus in 73 countries. Headquartered in New York, Bloomberg employs more than 15,000 people in 192 locations around the world.

Responsibilities
Bloomberg's Information Systems (IS) department is looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individual for our Summer internship program. As an IT Support intern, you will be working with the global IS team to provide the important front line of IT support for our internal customers from all of the Bloomberg departments:

News, TV, Data, Sales etc. Responsibilities may include internal desktop support, telephone and remote office support for Asia Pacific region, re-locations, project work and working with our server and network infrastructure team.

Qualifications
  • Preferably degree in IT/Computer-related studies
  • Knowledge in PC systems and network technology
  • Proactive and flexible attitude
  • Ability to multitask and work well in a team
  • Fluency in English is essential
  • Proficiency in any Asian language is an asset

Application link


Thursday, May 15, 2014

Oracle Graduate Trainee Program – Oracle (posted on 15 MAY 2014)

Company
Oracle
Industry
Technology
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
15 May 2014
Closing Date
n.a

Employer Description
Oracle Corporation is the world's leading supplier of software for information management, and the world's second largest independent software company. With annual revenues of more than $US 18 billion, the company offers its database, tools and application products, along with related consulting, education, and support services.  With more than 380,000 customers—including 100 of the Fortune 100—and with deployments across a wide variety of industries in more than 145 countries around the globe, Oracle offers an optimized and fully integrated stack of business hardware and software systems. Oracle engineers hardware and software to work together in the cloud and in your data center–from servers and storage, to database and middleware, through applications.

Responsibilities
  • Assist the Functional Lead in preparing materials for functional requirement workshops.
  • Document decisions and action items raised by requirement workshop participants in meeting minutes.
  • Responsible for functional design documentation of a specific area (assigned by the Functional Lead) in Functional specifications Document.
  • Maintain list of requirements in traceability matrix.
  • Prepare test scripts and map the test scripts to requirements in the traceability matrix.
  • Execute test scripts during system integration testing.
  • Assist the Functional Lead in the classification and assignment of defects raised during testing stage.
  • Assist functional lead in writing go live system verification scripts.

Qualifications
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Undergraduate degree and/or masters degree in either Business, IT or a related discipline (must be graduating by July/August 2014 or earliest, July/August 2013).

Displays understanding of processes and products.

Performs complex problem solving skills and strong analytical skills.

Ability to work independently and work well in team environment.

Application link
Send your resume to campusrelations_id@oracle.com

The resume should include education history (high school and university), academic achievements/transcripts (including your GPA), work experience if any, award history and references.

When applying, please specify the following: Graduation date (month/year) & Availability for full time work from July 2014



Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Ascott Management Associate Program – Ascott Limited (posted on 14 MAY 2014)

Company
Ascott Limited
Industry
Hospitality
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Graduate Program
Post Date
14 May 2014
Closing Date
n.a.

Employer Description
The Ascott Limited is the world's largest international serviced residence owner-operator with over 22,000 operating serviced residence units in key cities of Asia Pacific, Europe and the Gulf region, as well as over 10,000 units which are under development, making a total of more than 33,000 units in over more than 200 properties. Its portfolio spans over 82 cities across more than 20 countries.

The Ascott Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand, one of Asia's largest real estate companies. The Ascott was delisted from the Singapore Exchange in 2008 after a compulsory acquisition

Responsibilities
As Ascott continues to expand our global network, we want to nurture young, promising talents who can take on key responsibilities within our serviced residences. We have a specially tailored AMAP; an 18-month on-the-job learning programme for fresh graduates. During the programme, our Management Associates (MAs) are equipped with a good grasp of our business complexities as well as skills to excel in hospitality management.

Qualifications
Potentials that is passionate about hospitality management. They should also have a solid educational and extra-curricular track record exemplifying leadership skills. It would be a plus if potential MAs are keen to work overseas.

Application link

Monday, May 12, 2014

Internship - Business Development – SES (posted on 12 MAY 2014)

Company
SES
Industry
Satellite Operation
Location
Singapore
Position Type
Internship
Post Date
12 May 2014
Closing Date
31 May 2014

Employer Description
A world-leading satellite operator, providing reliable and secure satellite communications solutions to broadcast, telecom, corporate and government customers worldwide.

SES owns and operates a fleet of 56 geostationary satellites that are complemented by a network of teleports and offices located around the globe. This far-reaching infrastructure enables its customers to reach 99% of the world’s population and places SES at the heart of the global communications chain.

Its headquartered in Luxembourg and operate worldwide through dedicated regional teams. SES listes on Euronext Paris and on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (SESG).

Responsibilities
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a global business development team in a fast-paced, global organization within a dynamic and unique industry. Based in Singapore, the intern will assist the Senior Vice President, Business Development Asia-Pacific in shaping SES’ strategic position in the region.

During the internship, there will be mentor(s) to guide and provide feedback to the intern. At the end of the internship, the intern should have gained a good understanding of the satellite landscape across the entire value chain in Asia-Pacific. The internship is expected to last about 8-10 weeks, but is flexible depending on the circumstances of the intern.

Producing selected satellite operators’ profiles through the gathering and analysis of relevant data from public and private sources.

Producing a presentation and report on the opportunities and challenges for satellite communications in selected countries in Asia-Pacific.

Qualifications
SES is looking for someone who is comfortable with data gathering and analysis and takes the initiative to learn about the satellite industry. The ability to work independently and with people from various functional departments and geographical locations is important.

Candidate should be pursuing an undergraduate degree in Engineering or Management;
Ability to manage and analyze data from various sources;
Ability to work independently and in small teams;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office; good English in oral and writing.

Application link
Applications would be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are encouraged to send in their applications as soon as possible, but no later than 31 May 2014. Please email all applications and enquiries to Lum Chune Yang at chuneyang.lum@ses.com


Saturday, May 10, 2014

Upcoming Event: BestTop Career Workshop - Job Hunting in 2014 Campus Recruitment (May Intake)

About
To help you prepare for competitive campus recruitment, BestTop 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!


Four small-group sessions are scheduled with each lasting for 2 hours (click for previous sessions). You can choose to attend any session of interest. The contents and dates are as follows:

Session 1 - Effective Behavioral and Group Discussion Interview Skills (Sun, 11 May 2014)
  • Guest speaker from: Procter & Gamble
  • Learn essential skills to be prepared for behavioral interviews that are popular in the campus recruitment.
  • Discover ways to stand out in group discussion interviews.
Session 2 - Cracking Case Interviews (Sun, 11 May 2014)
  • Guest speaker from: NS Solutions Corporation
  • Learn powerful techniques to crack difficult cases.
  • Beef up presentation skills to impress others.
Session 3 - Mock Interview and Psychometric Tests (Sun,  18 May 2014)
  • Guest speaker from: The Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Practice campus recruitment interview questions by applying techniques from previous sessions.
  • Learn techniques to pass psychometric/written tests with flying colours.
Session 4 - Career Development (Sun, 18 May 2014)
  • Guest speaker from: GlaxoSmithKline
  • Discovery your strengths, values and interests through personality test.
  • Acquire essential knowledge and skills for a successful transition from campus to work.

Admission
Early bird rate (30% discount) till 30 April 2014
*Participants registering all four sessions are entitled to a three-month complimentary career advisory support (e.g., resume revision, interview preparation & feedback, internal referral, etc.)

Participation Method
1) In person  or 2) Online - webinar

Registration Deadline
08 May 2014

Workshop Reviews
Previous participants have a lot to say about BestTop workshops. Click here to find out!

Inquiry
Email: careerconsulting.sg@gmail.com 
Phone: +65 8226 8045

Registration Link