Job Search Strategy: Finding Where to Fish for Opportunities

Finding opportunities is never easy, and it's even more difficult when you don't have a plan. Join one of our upcoming webinars to develop a structured job search strategy and to start finding opportunities!

Watch 21 July Webinar Recording
Industries covered: Biomedical, Financial Services, Healthcare, Logistics, Maritime, Public Service

Watch 7 July Webinar Recording
Industries covered: Corporate Services, Financial Services, Electronics, Healthcare, IT & Data, Manufacturing, Marketing & Sales, Public Service

Resume Impacts: How to Appeal to the Recruiter’s Lens

Recruiters may only spend seconds looking at a resume. Does your resume have a strong narrative to grasp their attention? Learn how to build a resume from a recruiter's vantage, and how to do so in 4 simple steps.

Watch 8 July Webinar Recording

Job Interview: Be the Match that Sparks

When you only have a few minutes to make a positive impression, make that time count. Join us to learn how to stand out in your interviews, and ultimately get hired.

Watch 11 June Webinar Recording

Virtual Networking: Unlock hidden Doors to Career Opportunities

Networking is the key that opens doors to hidden career opportunities. And the best part is, networking skills can be learnt by anyone, whether you're an introvert or extrovert. Join our webinar to build a networking plan that works for you.

Watch 12 June Webinar Recording

Navigating Workplace Politics

Workplace politics, it's a real conundrum. Getting stuck into it can get you embroiled into troubles you never envisaged, while avoiding it completely might cause you to miss out on important relationships that might be crucial for your success at work. Attend this session to learn how to manage workplace politics while maintaining a clear conscience. 

Watch 5 August Webinar Recording

Your First 90 days: How to Set Yourself up for Success in Your New Company

How do you want your new colleagues to think of you? Your first 90 days is the time to make a great impression, build critical relationships and lay the foundations of your long-term success in the company. Join this webinar to learn how to hit the ground running and give your career the head start it needs.

Watch 28 July Webinar Recording

Workplace Etiquette

Workplace etiquette isn't always straightforward, but knowing best practices can help. Join our upcoming workshop to learn common workplace etiquette and how learning these codes of behaviour may improve relationships, image and performance under various settings.

Watch 27 July Webinar Recording

Managing Difficult Conversations in the Workplace

From negotiating better conditions, persuading a manager of the worth of a project, or managing interpersonal communication in a team, the workplace can present a range of difficult conversations. 

Be prepared to have a mindset change or explore different perspectives by discovering more about yourself and others.

Watch 19 July Webinar Recording

Well-being at Work

Most of us will spend the majority of our adult lives working. It's essential for paying bills and taking the occasional vacation. Another thing that's essential is your well-being. With so much time spent at work, it's vital to remain engaged and happy in your working environment.

Watch 18 June Webinar Recording

Psychological Resilience in Adverse Times

COVID-19 has posed tremendous challenges to people around the world. Graduating students are facing unprecedented uncertainties in the job market and their personal development. Drawing from the essential soft skills covered in the Roots & Wings 2.0 programme, this webinar aims to strengthen the resilience of students to deal with the present adversity. 

Watch 23 June Webinar Recording

Lean in, Speak Up, Stand Out: How to be a #GirlBoss

Learn how to take charge of your career and lead like a #GirlBoss. Join our webinar to discover how female graduates can overcome bias and obstacles to build a successful career, even in a male-dominated environment.

Watch 19 May Webinar Recording

Future-proof Your Career

How do you navigate a world of constant disruption? Can we predict what challenges await us and the skills we need to build now? Watch this webinar to future-proof your career and become more prepared for unexpected disruptions.

Watch 15 May Webinar Recording

Work Remotely Like a Pro

For many of us, working from home was always the dream! Now that the dream has come true, it's not as easy we thought. The emotional disconnect and the loss of work-life balance are some challenges faced. Join us to learn how to create a better working environment at home.

Watch 24 June Webinar Recording

The Gig Economy: What You Need to Know About Freelancing

We have all heard about the rise of the "gig economy". More people are choosing to freelance every year, and this year with COVID-19 making for a challenging job market, some of you might be thinking about freelancing as an option. There's a lot to know about running a one-person business and the kinds of risks you face if it isn't done right.

Watch 5 June Webinar Recording

• Derrick Loo, Cinematographer / Director of Photography
• Jayce Tham, Co-founder, Creatives at Work
• Mabel Lee, FASS Alumna, honours thesis exploring topics of passion, freelancing and entrepreneurship
  
• Viven Yui, Joint Head of the Employment Practice and is a Partner in the Corporate/Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Establishment, Corporate Governance & Compliance and Private Equity Practices at WongPartnership

Watch 3 July Webinar Recording

• Evangeline Leong, Founder & CEO of Kobe Global Technologies Pte Ltd
• Kai Leow, Design Practitioner
• Lee Chien Herr, Director, Asia Practice LLC.
  
• Tommy Cheong, freelance industrial designer

Interviewing Skills: Leaving a Lasting impression

A well-prepared interviewee has the power to leave a positive impression on the interviewer. However, with expectations being higher for Master's and Doctorate degree holders, what can you do to make that impression? Watch our previous webinar to learn effective interview frameworks to help you in your interviews.

Watch the 10 June Webinar Recording

Position Your Research for Industry Careers

Learn how to position your technical experiences for non-related industries and how to identify when to retain or de-jargon technical terms for resumes and interviews.

Watch the 22 May Webinar Recording

Sharpening Your Resume for Optimal Storytelling Webinar

A resume isn't merely a list of your experiences and competencies - it's your professional story. Learn how to craft an impactful and targeted resume that communicates your relevance to a role.

Watch the 15 July Webinar Recording

Successful Online Interviews: Communicating Your Personal Brand

The module adopts a practical hands-on approach to preparing students for an online interview. Students will learn the differences between face to face and online interviews and prepare adequately to create a favourable lasting impression for an online job interview, showcasing their unique personal brand.

Run 7

• 3 November: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm

Run 8

• 24 November, 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm

Run 9

• 15 December, 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm

Delivering an Impactful Online Interview Presentation

This course adopts a hands-on approach to helping students prepare and deliver an effective online interview presentation. Students will learn how to develop and structure content, produce relevant and attractive visual aids, use effective delivery skills and respond appropriately to questions, all within the context of an online interview presentation. They will also have the opportunity to practise preparing and delivering an online interview presentation.

Run 7

• 3 November: 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm

Run 8

• 24 November: 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm

Run 9

• 14 December: 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm

Participating in Online Discussions, Solving Problems in Teams

The module adopts a practical hands-on approach to preparing students for an online group discussion to solve issues presented in a case scenario as part of an assessment centre in screening job candidates. Students will learn the differences between face to face and online group discussions and prepare adequately to solve problems with a critical mind, showcasing their ability to work with others, contribute constructively and lead teams in discussions and problem solving on an online platform.

Run 8

• 23 November, 2pm – 5pm 
• 26 November, 2pm – 5pm

Run 9

• 30 November, 1pm – 4pm 
• 1 December, 1pm – 4pm

Lights, Camera, Action! Creating Online Presence and Engagement with Body Language

Online interviews and assessments will be the new normal for job seekers in the immediate aftermath of COVID-19 and possibly also for shortlisting interviews in the future. Successful communicators will not only be familiar with conventional interviewing skills but also know the differences between face-to-face and online nonverbal communication skills.

Run 7

• 30 November, 10:30am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

Run 8

• 14 December, 10:30am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

How to Impress Prospective Employers Online: Choosing the Right Words

This module raises awareness of how words used impact job interviews. It is said the psychological message in the language is far more persuasive. Students will learn about descriptive, persuasive and decisive words to create a good impression. Students will also learn how to phrase questions or answers appropriately.

Run 7

• 10 November: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm

Run 8

• 1 December: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm

Run 9

• 21 December: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm - 5pm

Mastering your Online Voice: Essentials to Make a Positive Impression

The module adopts a practical hands-on approach to voice training so that students speak clearly in online interviews, discussions or meetings. Students will learn what is meant by articulation, enunciation and pronunciation, and why these vocal attributes matter in their online oral communication.

Run 6

• 2 November, 10:30am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

Run 7

• 1 December, 10:30am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

Run 8

• 15 December, 10:30am – 1pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

Putting your Ears into Good use with Effective Listening

This course adopts a hands-on approach to helping students learn active listening in online communication situations. Students will learn how to apply verbal and non-verbal signs of active listening to achieve effective online interactions.

Run 6

• 4 November: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm – 5pm
  

Run 7

• 25 November: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

Run 8

• 16 December: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

Tell Me About Yourself – Acing an Interview with Storytelling

The module adopts a practical hands-on approach to storytelling so that students can learn how to pitch for a job interview using a video in addition to job application letters and resumes. The video will give the employers a feel of the applicants' personality and creativity. Making a good video will make the applicant stand out.

Run 6

• 11 November: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

Run 7

• 2 December: 10am – 12:30pm, 2:30pm – 5pm

Strategic Email to Keep a Foot in the Door of Potential Employers

Email is the most common form of business correspondence. Higher stakes email such as asking for updates on or feedback from job interviews, or making unsolicited enquiries for vacancies need the right tone and expression.

Run 7

• 4 November 11am – 1:30pm
• 5 November 11am – 1:30pm

Run 8

• 25 November 11am – 1:30pm
• 26 November 11am – 1:30pm

Run 9

• 9 December 11am – 1:30pm
• 10 December 11am – 1:30pm

Thinking on Your Feet: Q&A in Online Job Interviews and Oral Presentations

This module builds on an earlier module: Acing your online interviews, showcasing your personal brand. Students would have learned about understanding the job description and preparing for the 'usual' questions asked during interviews.

Run 7

• 17 November 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm

Run 8

• 9 December 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm

Hi, Is that You on Social Media?

Popular sites like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and WordPress (for blogging) are considered personal social spaces but employers often check out candidates' persona on these spaces. That said, there is no need to delete or overhaul your profiles. Instead, you may want to consider your presence on these platforms. In this module, we will discuss techniques to communicate your authentic persona and strengthen your brand and network.

Run 6

• 5 November 7pm – 9pm
• 6 November 7pm – 9pm

Run 7

• 26 November 7pm – 9pm
• 27 November 7pm – 9pm

Run 8

• 17 December 7pm – 9pm
• 18 December 7pm – 9pm