Internship – Human Resources – MFA (posted on 19 OCT 2013)

Company	Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Industry	Government
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	17 October 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

MFA is currently divided into 11 Directorates which deal with political and economic matters, and 7 Directorates which oversee matters relating to protocol, consular issues and the Singapore Cooperation Programme among others. The Corporate Affairs Directorate oversees organisational and resource management while the Human Resource Directorate and Diplomatic Academy manages the development of personnel and training.

MFA is committed to:

• Contributing to the formulation and implementation of Singapore's foreign policy to advance our national interests
• Making friends and being a responsible and constructive member of the international community, including sharing Singapore's developmental experience with other countries
• Providing efficient and responsive consular assistance to Singaporeans at home and abroad 

Responsibilities

The 4-week internship either at our headquarters in Singapore or selected Overseas Missions (OMs) between May and September each year.

During the internship, interns will be attached to a Directorate or Overseas Mission and be given various opportunities for exposure. Interns may be tasked to write a research paper or assist in events that the Directorate/Mission is managing. Interns will also have opportunities to attend receptions hosted by VIPs, sit in on calls as a notetaker, attend meetings and conferences, and seminars on foreign policy issues. Structured briefings are also organised as part of the internship programme to enable the intern to better understand MFA’s functions and Singapore’s foreign policy.

Qualifications

Undergraduates interested in a potential career as a Foreign Service Officer to assess their own organisation and job fit.

Undergraduates who are Singapore citizens. Preference will be given to undergraduates in their penultimate year, as places are limited.

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Graduate Program – Capital Markets/Operations – Royal Bank of Scotland (posted on 17 OCT 2013)

Company	Royal Bank of Scotland
Industry	Markets and International Banking
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	17 October 2013
Closing Date	31 October 2013

Employer Description

RBS is a bank with a history of looking ahead. Since we were established by royal charter in 1727, it has granted the world’s first overdraft, launched the first mobile bank and developed the first fully functional smartphone banking app.

Markets and Banking in Asia consists of three main areas: Markets, International Banking and Operations (Markets and International Banking). These businesses work closely together to help clients achieve their objectives.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end management of Markets and International Banking transactions across the region. You’ll see to it that deals struck in the front office develop exactly as they should while protecting the bank and our customers. Operations support a full range of products, including foreign exchange, money markets, core equities, derivatives, fixed income and futures.

Responsible for the accurate processing of transactions. For example, checking every trade before execution to ensure all the data is accurate. In a sector that’s becoming ever-more tightly regulated, Operations is a critical area.

Qualifications

With market competition and the focus on controls continually increasing, we’re looking for dynamic graduates who can help us re-engineer our processes and maintain our competitive advantage. It’s vital that you’re a strong team player who can think strategically, plan ahead and inspire others. A good general understanding of financial markets, scrupulous attention to detail and excellent analytical skills are essential too. You’ll also liaise regularly with both internal and external clients, so you’ll need to be a confident and professional communicator.

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Graduate Program – Management Associate Program (MAP) – SingTel (posted on 17 OCT 2013)

Company	SingTel
Industry	Technology & Management
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	17 October 2013
Closing Date	8 November 2013

Employer Description

Headquartered in Singapore, SingTel has more than 130 years of operating experience and has played a pivotal role in the country's development as a major communications hub. Today, it continues to lead and shape the local digital consumer market and the enterprise market. With its Australian arm, Optus is a leader in integrated telecommunications, constantly raising the bar in innovative products and services.

SingTel has a vast network of offices in countries and territories throughout Asia Pacific, in Europe and the USA while Optus has a network of offices around Australia.  The Group employs more than 21,000 staff worldwide.

Responsibilities

MAP is an established 2-year program designed to groom young talents into high performing, future leaders with a global outlook. The program is an exciting blend of:

Experiential Opportunities:
Job rotations in different business areas
Special projects
International assignments
Volunteering/Community Service

Relationship-based Learning:
Career coaching
Mentoring
Leader job shadowing
Networking with senior management

Training Programs:
Leadership/management
Business writing
Presentation skills
Financial management

Qualifications

Fresh graduates and young professionals with less than 2 years’ experience and a minimum of a 2nd Class Upper Honours Degree in fields such as Finance, Accountancy, Business Management/ Administration, Marketing, Human Resource, Computing and Engineering.

Demonstrated exemplary leadership and interpersonal skill

Great drive to work in a fast-paced environment

Entrepreneurial and innovative minds

Openness to engage with people of different levels and background

Passion in customer service excellence and technological innovation and excellence

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Graduate Development Program - Commercial – Rolls-Royce (posted on 16 OCT 2013)

Company	Rolls-Royce
Industry	Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	16 Oct 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Rolls-Royce is a global company, providing integrated power solutions for customers in civil and defence aerospace, marine and energy markets. We support our customers through a worldwide network of offices, manufacturing and service facilities.

In the past decade, Rolls-Royce has transformed its business. Today, we are more global, with over half our order book from the Middle East and Asia. Our portfolio has become more diversified, both through organic growth and acquisition, and we have significantly increased the revenues generated from servicing the power systems we produce.

Responsibilities

Put your commercial nous and creativity to use as you help us find new and innovative ways to do business – helping us to maintain profits and minimise risk at every stage of the lifecycle. 

Our Commercial Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you an immersive, hands-on experience. You will get first class training and support, and you will also learn from some of the most respected and highly qualified professionals in their field.

Right from the start you will be exposed to real business issues as you get involved in negotiating complex contracts and developing exciting business solutions...and of course, everything in between. You will work face-to-face with customers, partners and suppliers across the world as you develop your expertise through on-the-job learning, high quality formal training and senior colleague mentorship.

Rolls-Royce is known the world over for high-performance engineering and innovative technologies providing integrated power solutions for customers in the aerospace, marine and energy markets. And our Commercial Graduate Programme is the perfect place to launch your big thoughts, ambitions and aspirations, while finding new ways to help us do business.

Qualifications

• We are looking for graduates with a talent for business, negotiation and strong relationship skills, along with drive, courage, integrity and an ability to deliver results.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Studies/Management/Marketing.
• 2nd upper class or above achieved or expected, with a strong academic record pre-university.
• Must be internationally mobile. 

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Internship – Data Protection – IDA (posted on 14 October 2013)

Company	Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA)
Industry	Technology
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Internship
Post Date	14 October 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

At IDA, we lead Singapore's drive into the future where infocomm technology is ingrained into every aspect of life, business and government. The work we do is inspiring, and more than just about IT. It is about national transformation and it is about influencing and shaping the course of future generations with the use of new technologies.

To drive this new vision, we need ambitious and dynamic team players who are ready to kick-start their career on the right track and are ready to take on real responsibilities with an internship in IDA.

Responsibilities

You will be tasked with the following responsibilities:

1. Conduct research on data protection policy issues, such as:alternatives to the consent-based data protection model; and the economic value of personal data and data protection frameworks
2. Assist in developing detailed guidance for organisations and individuals on data protection issues, such as: forms of consent acceptable to Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC); application of Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) to phone applications; and contract clauses or business corporate rules for overseas transfer of personal data in accordance with the PDPA
3. Assist in PDPC officers' ongoing work or projects

Qualifications

Graduates/Undergraduates who are pursuing a degree in arts, business, computer science, economics, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, information technology, information systems, social science or related fields.

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Graduate Development Program – Supply Chain Management – Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) (posted on 12 Oct 2013)

Company	Neptune Orient Lines (NOL)
Industry	Transportation & Supply Chain
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	12 October 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

The company Neptune Orient Lines began life in 1968 as Singapore’s national shipping line, wholly owned by the Singapore Government just as it was becoming clear that containerisation was the way of the future.

Today, NOL Group has grown to be a major force in global container transportation and logistics through our industry-leading container transport brand APL and our supply-chain management arm APL Logistics. We have nearly 10,000 staff globally and transport more than two million forty-foot containers each year.

The NOL Group’s brands, APL and APL Logistics, are leaders in the global container transportation industry with nearly 10,000 employees providing services in over 115 countries. NOL is the largest shipping and transportation company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX).

Responsibilities

On-the-job training
Opportunities in sales, operations, cargo control, supply chain management, trade management and customer service
Cross training under professional supervision
Substantial job assignments
Six to twelve month assignments providing in-depth industry experience
Business exposure at several geographic levels

Global interaction and networking opportunities
Ongoing communication with colleagues across the globe
Two-week management training course in Singapore
Interaction with senior management

Personalised professional development
Mentoring for career guidance
As needed participation in online courses
Upon completion of the program, participants are integrated into our team of professionals and a variety of global business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduates from a variety of degree disciplines, including:
• Business
• Economics
• Finance
• Global/International Studies
• Logistics/Supply Chain Management
• Marine Transportation

Additional requirements include:

• Strong record of academic achievement
• Demonstrated leadership skills with strong track record of community services and co-curricular activities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to learning
• Geographic mobility

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Industry Talk: Academia to Industry - A Smooth Transition

Overview

BestTop Career Consulting and Graduate Student Society from National University of Singapore proudly present “Academia to Industry - A Smooth Transition”. This industry talk will expose you with insightful views from successful industry leaders regarding how to prepare yourself for the transition from academia to industry.

Speakers from a diversified background will share valuable experience in industries such as fast-moving consumer goods, engineering consulting, and financial services. You will learn the key qualities and skills that the leading firms are looking for. In the panel discussion, you will have chance to ask our guest speakers about your concerns and career development related issues.

BestTop Career Consulting will draw on its expertise in career coaching for fresh grads to present on career preparation tips which will pave the way for your pursuit to dream jobs.

Program

14:30 – 15:00      Registration

15:00 – 15:05      Opening Address

15:05 – 15:20      Speech by Bert Grobben, Director, Open Innovation APAC, Corporate R&D, P&G

15:20 – 15:35      Speech by Joe Eades, Co-founder & Managing Director, Ispahan Group

15:35 – 15:50      Speech by Raymond Kwok, Chairman & Managing Director, Kwok Group LLP

15:50 – 16:20      Panel Discussion

16:20 – 16:50      Career Preparation Coaching by BestTop Career Consulting

16:50 – 17:00      Closing Speech

Date and Venue

Date: Saturday, 12 October, 2013

Venue: LT50, Stephen Riady Centre, UTown, National University of Singapore 

Admission
Free

Guest Speakers

Dr. Bert Grobben

Bert has been working with Procter & Gamble for 10+ years, in various positions and locations revolving R&D. He is currently managing the Asia Pacific portfolio of Open Innovation partners and defining landscape and capabilities for building Best in Class Open Innovation approaches, P&G's Connect & Develop program. His specialties include Franchise Innovation, Consumer-centric Innovation and Open Innovation Strategies. Bert holds a MSc and PhD in Biochemistry from Universiteit Antwerpen.

  

Joe Eades

Joe is co-founder and Managing Director of Ispahan Group based here in Singapore, a Chartered Chemical Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.  He is a certified trainer and travels the region to run courses and seminars including Process Safety, Risk Management Facilitation Skills, Project Engineering and Sustainability. Prior to this he spent 17 years working in the project industry, designing and building multi-million dollar factories for the process and pharmaceutical industries.

Raymond Kwok

Raymond is the Chairman and MD of Kwok Group LLP, a PE/VC investment holding company and also provides consultancy involving in trading, education, human resources, and other activities. He is the Senior Advisor APAC for zeb/rolfes schierenbeck associates, a member of the Asia Advisory Board of FLAG Capital, and also the Director of Business Development at VSee as well as the Chief Representative Agent of Oxford Economics for Singapore and South East Asia Representative for Lexis-Nexis.

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