Confidence remains one of the top traits skilled professionals look for when hiring or promoting a candidate.
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Professional Communications for Students
Have you ever found it challenging to craft essays or statements which successfully achieved your intended objective?
5 Things Every 20-year-old Should Know Before Entering the Workforce
As you transition into the working life after graduating from school, you might be filled with questions on what are some things you can do to prepare yourself for the workforce.
Habits Of A Successful Student: A Practical Guide
It is easy to think that some students are born to excel and others were born to just “get by” in school. While it is true that we are all born with different strengths and abilities, there are actually some habits we can all practise to ensure that we excel in the things we set out to do in life.
When the Scholarship Interview Is Not Just Q&A
Be prepared that the scholarship interview is not just answering questions and may involve unconventional tasks.
How to Highlight Your Volunteer Experience in an Interview
Volunteering can help to boost your skills and expand your network while you are transitioning between sectors, rejoining the workforce after a career break, or trying to figure out how to utilise a degree. And highlighting your volunteer experience in an interview is a great way to show that you’re committed to a cause and that it’s a priority for you on both a personal and professional level.
Nurturing Tomorrow’s Tech Leaders
Bringing in students and developing them into young tech leaders have always been the focus of GovTech. As the lead agency driving Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative and public sector digital transformation, GovTech is also the Centre of Excellence for Infocomm Technology and Smart Systems (ICT & SS). Its role is to develop the Singapore Government’s capabilities in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Application Development, Sensors & IoT, Digital Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity.
What Do Scholarship Committees Look For?
The biggest question students have when applying for scholarships: “What are the criteria of an ideal candidate?” Definitely an important and valid concern, as knowing what the scholarship provider needs can help make the process much simpler. Ultimately, the selection process is still subject to different scholarship providers. However, the following are several general qualities and experiences (not ranked) that stand out to all committees when they are reviewing your application.
5 Simple Ways to Do a Digital Detox at University
Do you often get angry at yourself because you’ve just spent an hour or even more on your phone, scrolling through Instagram or Tumblr? Well, you’re not the only one. Plenty of university students struggle with the constant alerts on their electronic devices.
Cross-Cultural Communication: Why You Should Volunteer Abroad
Cross-cultural communication is challenging. Each culture has its own set of rules, and we all carry a collection of cultural biases when we interact with people.
Insights From the Minister-In-Charge of GovTech
The Singapore government is updating its digital infrastructure to drive its Smart Nation transformation. From balancing agile and legacy systems to rethinking regulation and attracting talent, a whole host of issues is being addressed. Dr. Janil Puthucheary, minister-in-charge of the Government Technology Agency of Singapore (GovTech), shares his insights at the first STACK 2018 Developers Conference.
Making That Critical Decision
Other than the choice of a lifetime partner, nothing determines happiness so much as choosing the right kind of work.