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SUPERCHARGE MY CAREER! VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2020
BREAKTHROUGH
TO SUCCESS
BEAT THE PANDEMIC. TAKE YOUR CAREER SEARCH TO THE NEXT LEVEL!
11 NOVEMBER 2020, WEDNESDAY | 2:00 - 4:30 PM | LIVE STREAM ON BLACKBOARD
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THE CAREER CONFERENCE YOU'VE ALWAYS WANTED.
Presented by Students Affairs and Industry Engagement, Supercharge My Career! is the ultimate career conference that will inspire you to blaze your own path and edge one step closer to achieving your goal of landing that dream job you’ve always wanted.
The Wall Street Journal quotes that “The class of 2020 is graduating into a new reality so characterized by unknowns”. Indeed, life after graduation should be filled with excitement and exciting job offers, but for the 2020 cohort of graduates, the reality is far more uncertain.
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With fewer internships and job offers in light of the pandemic, graduating into a recession can have lasting effects on salary and job growth for years to come.
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In this year’s edition of Supercharge My Career, we recognise all of your burning concerns, and we have specially invited a carefully curated panel of industry experts who will reveal actionable strategies to help you break free of the fear and uncertainty that you may be facing, level up your job hunt, and ultimately BREAKTHROUGH TO SUCCESS even in these difficult times!
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HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR PAST CONFERENCES
MEET YOUR SPEAKERS
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PHYLLIS YAP
HEAD
CARETITUDE (A DIVISION OF CTES CONSULTING PTE LTD)
Phyllis has a passion to help students and professionals work towards securing and fulfilling their career aspirations. Over the years, she has coached and created value by providing guidance on the full spectrum of activities surrounding job search such as resume writing, interview skills, use of social media, and power dressing, so candidates can present their best selves in their search for a new job. Aside from equipping skills, she also partakes in career counselling and stretching action plans step by step to attain career goals. Phyllis has received various testimonials from those who have seen tangible and positive outcomes with her.
Having worked for years in CTES Consulting, a Consulting, Training and Executive Search firm, she has extensive experience in understanding the needs and requirements of her clients, both multi-national companies and small medium enterprises, on a regional and local level.
NEEL SAPRE
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH STRATEGIST
PSB ACADEMY ALUMNUS
GOOGLE
Neel is currently an International Growth Strategist at Google, based out of Beijing, China where he helps Chinese apps grow their businesses globally.
An industry veteran in the ad-tech world, Neel was instrumental in monetizing SHAREit (the world's 8th most downloaded app in 2018), and Cheetah Mobile by establishing their sales teams across Asia.
Neel was also a student at PSB academy from 2005-2009 where he completed his Bachelors in IT from the University of Newcastle, Australia and an MBA from Peking University in China.
SHARON YEO
CO-FOUNDER
TALENTTRIBE ASIA
Sharon is the co-founder of TalentTribe Asia - a job search platform that helps millennials research different companies & careers. Get an inside look into different companies' culture, office, people and day-to-day work life. Apply for jobs & internships. Access killer resources to level up your job search & career game.
She graduated at the top of her class as the SMU Valedictorian (Class of 2016), and gave up full-time job offers to pursue a start-up that helps other Millennials discover, find and land job offers that they will enjoy. As a young female entrepreneur, Sharon was awarded the Promising SME Youth Entrepreneur Award by SMBA for her entrepreneurial endeavours and is featured in publications including The Straits Times, TODAY, E27, HerWorld and Vulcan Post.
ANDREW TAN
COUNTRY LEAD
WANTEDLY SINGAPORE
Andrew is passionate about building ecosystems to help people help others.
As the Country Manager, Andrew champions Wantedly’s mission to create a world where work drives passion. Before joining Wantedly, Andrew co-founded a Social Enterprise, The Shiok Collective, served as Head of Southeast Asia at BeMyGuest, and was Investment Director at One Belt One Road Venture Capital. Having accumulated international experience in his entrepreneurial journey, Andrew gives back by mentoring startups and speaks at conferences in the region.
As a lifelong die-hard Liverpool FC (LFC) fan, Andrew harbours a secret ambition to be the Manager of LFC one day, on top of his aspiration to be a Social VC / Impact Investor to further his passion of helping people by building ecosystems.
ALBY YEO
HEAD, TALENT ACQUISITION
PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE SINGAPORE
Alby is currently Head of Talent Acquisition at Prudential Assurance Company Singapore. As a seasoned HR professional with experiences across both the public and private sectors, beyond Talent Acquisition, Alby has taken on roles in various HR functions including Business Partnering, Learning and Development and Performance Management.
As a professional in the People business, Alby believes strongly in the potential of people and constantly looks at way to bring out the best in them. Out of work, Alby is also active in the mentoring of young leaders, and enjoys spending time with family!
PROGRAMME
2:00 - 2:05 pm
Introduction by Student Affairs and Industry Engagement
2:05 - 2:10 pm
Welcome by Derrick Chang, CEO, PSB Academy
2:10 - 2:25 pm
Graduating into Weakened Job Market: What Can You Do About It?
Phyllis Yap, Head, CARETITUDE (A division of CTES Consulting Pte Ltd)
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Singapore is now in a recession no thanks to the impact from Covid-19! Like many of your peers who are graduating this year, you’re probably worrying about not being able to land a job in these difficult times. Our advice? Cast your worries aside and hear from Phyllis Yap, an experienced professional recruiter from CTES Consulting as she shares her perspectives on the hiring climate that every fresh graduate must know, the opportunities that await you, and more importantly, concrete steps you must take if you want to be successful in your job search during this crisis!
2:25 - 2:40 pm
Standing Out from the Crowd: The Google Way
Neel Sapre, International Growth Strategist, Google
PSB Academy Alumnus
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With the rising number of graduates vying for the same job as you in these uncertain times, standing out is more important than ever! How do you improve your employability skills to increase your chances of landing that much coveted interview and job offer? Hear from Neel Sapre, Google’s International Growth Strategist, as he shares an inside look at the tech giant’s unique hiring process in selecting its best candidates so that you can draw lessons to help you gain the competitive advantage during your job hunt!
2:40 - 2:55 pm
Still Can’t Find a Job? Try These Tricks to Unlock Hidden Career Opportunities
Sharon Yeo, Co-Founder, TalentTribe Asia
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With thousands of job postings being posted every day on job portals, you may think that you’re seeing all there is to offer. Did you know that there is a hidden job market where jobs never make it to the public eye? So how do job seekers find them? Hear from Sharon Yeo, co-founder of career discovery platform TalentTribe Asia, as she shares top tips you never knew about unlocking new opportunities in the hidden job market!
2:55 - 3:10 pm
Fantastic Companies That Are (Still) Hiring and Where to Find Them
Andrew Tan, Country Lead, Wantedly Singapore
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Question: “Are companies still hiring during the COVID-19 crisis?
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Answer: “YES!”
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While you might have read news about hiring freezes and unemployment rates, there are still many companies that are continuing to recruit as normal, while others are ramping up hiring to accommodate increased demand for services and sales. Hear from Andrew Tan, Country Lead of social recruitment platform, Wantedly, as he shares valuable insights into the top industries (and companies) that are hiring right now and how you can reach out to them.
3:10 - 3:25 pm
Getting Ready for the New Norm in the Corporate World
Alby Yeo, Head of Talent Acquisition, Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
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COVID-19 has led to significant changes in work practices and organisations are now re-designing their workspaces and workforce strategies in response to those changes today. How would this impact you as you make the transition over to the “new” corporate world? What changes and challenges will you expect to encounter and overcome in the coming months and years? Hear from Alby Yeo, Prudential Assurance Company Singapore’s Head of Talent Acquisition, as he shares practical strategies to help you navigate, thrive and succeed in the new normal!
3:25 - 3:30 pm
YOU CAN DO IT!
A special showcase of career success stories from our graduates
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3:30 - 4:05 pm
Fireside Chat and LIVE Q & A:
An Extended Conversation: Making the Transition from Student to Workplace in Uncertain Times
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Moderator: Andrew Tan, Country Lead, Wantedly Singapore
Panelists:
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Phyllis Yap, Head, CARETITUDE (A division of CTES Consulting Pte Ltd)
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Neel Sapre, International Growth Strategist, Google - PSB Academy Alumnus
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Sharon Yeo, Co-Founder, TalentTribe Asia
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Alby Yeo, Head of Talent Acquisition, Prudential Assurance Company Singapore
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Swe Lin Htet (Ella), In-Country Manager (Myanmar), PSB Academy
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Diane Galistan, Phlebotomist with Capita
- PSB Academy Alumna
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4:05 - 4:20 pm
KAHOOT Challenge With Exciting Prize Giveways!
4:20 - 4:30 pm
Closing and end of conference
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Gift Sponsors
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is this event open to?
Supercharge My Career! is open to Undergraduates, Fresh Graduates and Working Professionals (1-5 years of experience) from across all disciplines.
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Can I send the speaker(s) specific career questions before the event?
Yes you can!
In fact, we invite you to let us know in advance on what you’re hoping to get out of Supercharge My Career! — as early as you can, if possible.
That will make it easier for us to share your questions to the speakers beforehand, so they have a higher chance of getting addressed.
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How can I do so?
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You may submit your questions when you register though our form.
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Can I join this event if I don't have a Blackboard account?
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Yes you can! There is no need to install any software. All you have to do is click the link that will be sent to you after registration, and you will be able to attend our virtual conference on the actual day.
Am I required to turn on my webcam?
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We encourage interaction, and you will be given opportunities to participate by sharing your audio. To optimise our system performance and bandwidth, all video settings (except for our speakers and moderators) will not be enabled.
Can members of the general public attend Supercharge My Career?
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Our virtual conference is reserved only for PSB Academy students, Alumni and our selected network of relevant industry partners