Decoding Your Employment Contract

Before accepting a job offer, it is important to understand the terms and conditions that will shape your employment experience. This workshop provides a practical introduction to employment contracts and part-time employment arrangements, equipping students with the knowledge to make informed career decisions and navigate workplace agreements with confidence.

Through real-world examples, interactive discussions and quizzes, participants will learn how to identify and interpret key employment terms, understand their rights and entitlements, and recognise important considerations before signing an employment contract.

Whether you are preparing for your first internship, part-time role, or full-time position, this session will help you better understand what to look out for and the questions you should be asking.

By attending this workshop, you will learn how to:

• Understand the key components of an employment contract, including work arrangements, salary, benefits, leave entitlements, and notice periods
• Gain insights into part-time employment arrangements, employee rights, and statutory benefits
• Identify common employment terms and understand their implications
• Evaluate employment offers more confidently and make informed decisions
• Apply key concepts through practical examples and interactive quizzes

Who should attend:

• Undergraduate and postgraduate students preparing for internships, part-time roles, or full-time employment
• Students who want to better understand employment contracts and workplace entitlements
• Students seeking greater confidence in evaluating and accepting job offers

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

Speaker(s)

Herjeet Singh
Executive Coach

Herjeet Singh is an accomplished Executive Coach and Leadership Strategist with over two decades of experience helping senior leaders and high-potential professionals unlock clarity, confidence, and breakthrough performance. As an ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and Global Career Development Facilitator, he brings globally recognized coaching standards and structured
leadership frameworks to every engagement.

Herjeet has coached C-suite leaders, senior managers, public sector professionals supporting them in navigating complex transitions, strengthening executive presence, building high-performing teams, and making confident strategic decisions.

He has empowered over 2,000 professionals through leadership workshops and masterclasses and has received more than 200 LinkedIn recommendations for his impactful coaching and workshops. Herjeet has been featured in international publications including The Prime Today, Entrepreneurs Echo, and Conglomerate Magazine – The Most Impactful Career Coach in Singapore for 2025 for his work in leadership development and career transformation.

Rayner Teo

Rayner Teo is an experienced labour movement professional with over 12 years of experience spanning industrial relations, policy, and analysis. A fellow NUS graduate, he currently serves with the Attractions, Resorts & Entertainment Union, where he represents workers in the attractions, arts, and culture sectors. He also supports NTUC Youth in helping young people transition from school to work and engage meaningfully in labour-related activism.

Ms Jenna Chiew

Ms Jenna Chiew is a sociology graduate with experience across both the public and labour sectors. She began her career in the civil service, where she spent several enriching years with MCCY and MTI, before joining NTUC as an Industrial Relations Officer (IRO) and being seconded to a union. For nearly three years, she worked closely with employers and employees to navigate workplace challenges and achieve win-win outcomes. She is now excited to share the lessons and insights she has gained through her experience as an IRO.

Register by 10 September 2026.
(Registration will close once all slots are filled)