Navigating Recruitment in the AI Era

As artificial intelligence continues to transform the modern workplace, the way organisations recruit, assess talent, and define workplace success is rapidly evolving. This panel discussion brings together industry professionals to explore how AI is reshaping the recruitment landscape and the skills, attributes, and experiences that employers increasingly value.

Gain firsthand insights into emerging hiring trends, changing employer expectations, and what it takes to remain competitive in an AI-enabled workplace. The discussion will also examine how students and graduates can leverage AI responsibly and effectively throughout their job search while maintaining authenticity and credibility.

Key topics include:

• Understanding the current hiring landscape and evolving employer priorities
• Differentiating yourself through meaningful skills, experiences, and professional qualities that stand out beyond AI-generated applications
• Using AI ethically and effectively in your job search and career development
• Building long-term career resilience in an increasingly AI-driven world

Who should attend:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students preparing for internships or full-time employment
• Students interested in understanding the impact of AI on recruitment and the future of work
• Students looking to strengthen their employability and career readiness in an AI-enabled world

By the end of the session, you will gain a clearer understanding of how to position yourself for success and remain relevant in a rapidly changing employment landscape.

This is a pre-event workshop for NUS Career Fest 2026.

Speaker(s)

Natalia Shcherbak
Region Talent Acquisition Manager
Ferrero Asia Pacific (FAP)

Natalia is a globally experienced HR leader with a strong background across Big 4 and FMCG environments. She brings deep professional expertise in talent management, HR business partnership, organizational development, talent acquisition, compliance, employee relations, internal communications, and crisis management. Known for her strong analytical capability, excellent communication style, and pragmatic business partnership approach, Natalia consistently enables organizations to align people strategies with business outcomes.

Currently based in Singapore, she leads Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding across Ferrero Asia Pacific, supporting the region’s growth and transformation agenda. Passionate about HR and true business partnership, Natalia actively shares her expertise and insights to help build high performing, resilient, and people centric organizations.

Said Hasyim
Director of Human Capital & Innovation at Royal Plaza on Scotts, Singapore

Said Hasyim leads the people strategy and innovation agenda — overseeing talent development, organizational culture, and the integration of AI into workforce practices.

A published author of five books on human performance earning over 20 literary awards, Said is a UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab Expert and a mentor at NTU's ConnectMind programme. His work and insights have been featured across platforms including CNA, TechNode Global, and e27. His focus sits at the intersection of technology and human potential.

Register by 1 September 2026.
(Registration will close once all slots are filled)