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Internships & Jobs: Christian Dior Singapore, Singtel, and Parkway Dental Practice are hiring

Have you been mass sending your resume out to companies? You might want to think twice. Yesterday (24 August), we wrote about whether you should interview for a job you don’t want. Kevin Matthews, an experienced recruiter with 15 years in talent acquisition, gave us some useful pointers regarding the issue. Click here to read.

Meanwhile, we chanced upon some juicy internships and jobs with Christian Dior Singapore, Singtel, and Parkway Dental Practice you might be interested in.

#1: Christian Dior Singapore – Visual Merchandising Intern

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Allowance / Remuneration: S$800 – 1,000 monthly

Christian Dior SE, commonly known as Dior, is one of the world’s leading fashion couture houses. It symbolizes the ultimate in high fashion, luxury, elegance, and refinement. The company claims to have a culture that inspires excellence and a desire to develop and nurture the skillsets of their team.

Job Qualifications

The job qualifications weren’t listed in the job post.

Key Responsibilities

Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the visual display in boutiques following guidelines and instructions given
Support in receipt and setup of props
Involvement in project coordination with suppliers for events and set-ups
Maintenance and upkeep of all visual merchandising materials
Providing administrative support to the team

How to apply?

Submit your application to Ashlyn Ang via this link.

View the job post in full here.

#2: Singapore Telecommunications Limited – Digital Executive #SGUnitedTraineeships

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Allowance / Remuneration: S$2,100 – 2,200 (project /contract-based)

Singtel is one of Asia’s leading communications technology groups, providing a portfolio of services covering next-generation communication, technology services, and infotainment to both consumers and businesses.

They have strategic investments in regional mobile operators – Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines), Advanced Info Service (Thailand) and Bharti Airtel (India), which has a significant presence in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Africa.

Technology continues to reshape how we live and the company is proud to be nurturing talents for the digital economy. Here’s your chance to be part of an exciting traineeship with an opportunity to acquire professional and soft skills.

Job Qualifications

They are looking for young people with a passion to create a better future with technology, and the potential to influence others to do the same.

Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Ability to manage complex projects, multi-task, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
Translate complex solutions and requirements to simple, easy-to-understand terms and actionable solutions
Multitask, handle projects from end-to-end with minimal guidance

Key Responsibilities

SME Engagement

– Identify and reach out to potential SME customers for the Digital Hub program.

– Provide advice on relevant digital solutions/ resources to address SME customers’ enquiries/ challenges. Educating and training SME customers on relevant solutions.

– Handhold and manage SME customers during the implementation process.

Business Development

– Conduct research in identified verticals to identify new prospects, evaluate SME potential digital solution gaps and recommend suitable solutions accordingly.

– Identify suitable vertical solutions by keeping abreast of the current industry trends and offerings in the market.

– Achieve set business targets by developing new businesses and seeing through the adoption of digital solutions by SME customers.

– Develop value propositions and conduct presentations to prospects.

Project Management

– Guide and assist customers through the implementation of digital solutions within the stipulated timeline and resources.

– Analyze data based on usage and digital solutions embraced by customers. Ensure customer satisfaction – sustainability in meeting their needs.

How to apply?

Submit your application to Rebecca Chan via this link.

View the job post in full here.

#3: Parkway Dental Practice – Sales & Marketing Associate #SGUnitedTraineeships

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Allowance / Remuneration: S$800 – 2,400 monthly

Parkway Dental is a group dental practice located at Pacific Plaza, within walking distance from Orchard MRT Station. Their team of experienced specialists and dentists is dedicated to providing the public with value and quality care.

Job Qualifications

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
Graduated in 2019 or graduating in 2020 from ITEs, polytechnics, universities, or other educational institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2019 or 2020.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with patients on the treatment plan
Management of the company’s social media platforms (e.g Facebook, Instagram) and website
Creating a positive opinion of the company to a public audience through social media
Evaluate social trends so as to improve the brand’s current presence online
Brainstorming ideas on how to improve public opinion of the company
Use of online analytics tools to ensure that advertisements are targeted at the right audience

By the end of the traineeship, you should be able to:

Communicate with customers confidently with regards to their industry-specific inquiries
Use online analytics tools to improve the company’s advertisement reach-out rate
Catch social trends with ease

How to apply?

Submit your application to Christina / Aggie via this link.

View the job post in full here.

#SGUnitedTraineeships

For those keen in #SGUnitedTraineeships, Black Market Camera also has two recent openings.

They are predominantly in the business of the distribution, sale, and rental of photographic, video equipment, and accessories. They are continuously expanding their range of products and have ventured into a greater range of electronic products including drones (DJI, Yuneec), electronic stabilisers (DJI OSMO, gyro stabilisers for mobile phones and actions cameras), etc.

Click through the links to view more:

All the best for your application(s)!

Experienced recruiter with 15 years in talent acquisition advises if you should interview for a job you don’t want

Times are hard these days, we understand. We’re also on the lookout for jobs and internships for you guys from time to time. Even more so for the desperate, it’s easy to mass send your resume out to companies, including job openings you don’t particularly take an interest to.

Last week, we wrote about some valuable tips for job seekers by recruitment experts from LinkedIn, Robert Walters, and Michael Page. Hop over to read if you’re currently on the lookout for a new job opportunity.

Today, we will put our focus on whether you should interview for a job you don’t want. We will be hearing from the wise words of Kevin Matthews, an experienced recruiter with 15 years in talent acquisition. He is also the managing director of KR Partners and founder & CEO of Candid-Intel.

#1: I mass sent out many applications during my job search and now I’m being called in for jobs that may not be the most suitable. Is it still worth taking the interview?

Firstly, it’s probably not a good idea to mass apply to jobs during your job search. I would advise you to get into the habit of being targeted as you will achieve better results that way. Now that you have gotten yourself in a bit of a bind with so many requests, don’t panic – go through each job that requested an interview and analyze three things before declining to attend:

Does the company or position match your current needs or aspirations? If your answer is no, skip the interview.
Are you sure you’re overqualified or not suitable for the position? For example, if the job description says they are looking for two years’ experience and you have seven, then you should probably skip it.
Is there anything you can learn from the interview? Interviewing, even if you’re unsure about the position or the company, can provide opportunities to practice your interpersonal and interviewing skills.

If you’re still convinced that attending the interview won’t be right for you, please respectfully decline with a short email.

#2: Is it alright to take an interview just to practice my interview skills even if I may not want the job?

“Well, I would advise if you’re unsure on the job or company that it’s still OK to attend and practice. However, if you’re 100% convinced that this opportunity is not right for you, don’t waste your time or the interviewer’s – conduct mock interviews with your friends to practice. That would be a better use of your time.”

#3: I was given a job offer and accepted it just before I was about to attend another interview. This interview was set up prior to the offer. Should I still take the meeting? Or should I decline to save everyone’s time?

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“My advice after spending many years in recruitment is to decline the interview and move on.

We all love to be wanted, but sometimes you have to know when it’s time to focus on the wonderful opportunity you have at hand. Running around the city and interviewing without a purpose is exhausting. Save everyone’s time and move on.”

#4: I’ve been offered several offers during my job hunt. Is this something I need to let a hiring manager know? Or is it better to keep this to myself?

“You are under no obligation to disclose whether you have been offered other job opportunities, its best to keep the information to yourself until you can gauge interest or compare offers – the hiring process is a bit like poker, so remember not to reveal your hand too early.”

#5: I’ve decided that the position is not the right fit for me. How do I politely decline the interview?

“Email is the preferable choice as many people are not comfortable declining an offer via the phone or face to face.

It’s important to remember to remain courteous in the email. Don’t be arrogant, remember you may have declined this opportunity but there could be future opportunities with the company or hiring manager that you want to be considered for. It’s advisable to remain professional and polite in your correspondence as it will leave a lasting impression.”

56 year old Hawker Brand, Koung’s Wanton Mee Opens New Outlet in JEM, only $4.80 for Singapore-style Wanton Mee

He seeks to preserve his family’s time-honoured wanton mee recipe by making the award-winning dish available islandwide #KoungWTM

Humble beginnings: from pushcart to humble stall in Geylang and now an outlet in a shopping mall
Enjoy the wanton mee in an air-conditioned environment
All the ingredients, from wanton to noodles and char siu, are homemade

Koung’s Wanton Mee, which has 56 years of presence in Singapore, is proud to announce the launch of its new outlet at JEM on 25 August 2020. This opening marks the brand’s first-ever foray into a shopping mall. Koung’s Wanton Mee was founded in 1964, just one year before Singapore gained independence. Its humble beginnings took root when it was just a pushcart; then, in late 1960s, it expanded and became a stall at Geylang Lorong 12. The stall operated for over 36 years before it moved to Geylang Lorong 13, where it stayed for 12 years. Then, it moved to its current location at 205 Sims Avenue circa 2013.

Bernard Koung, 39 year old second generation, began working at his family’s business at the age of 21, will be managing the new outlet opening at JEM. His parents have passed down their recipes to him, and he seeks to continue the 50-plus years of his family recipe. Recognising that many of the brand’s loyal fans have to travel from one end of Singapore to the another just to savour the wanton mee, Bernard has decided to launch a new outlet in JEM. Westies can now enjoy the dish with greater convenience, and in the comfort of an air-conditioned environment. Plans are in the pipeline to open more outlets in all regions of Singapore.

An offering well loved by Singaporeans and critics

The brand’s Singapore-style wanton mee is a hit amongst local gourmands, tourists and food critics. It is little wonder – all its ingredients are painstakingly made from scratch. The charcoal-grilled char siu is made with fresh quality pork, then marinated with its own homemade sauce. The springy egg noodles are made following a traditional recipe. The wantons are wrapped by hand, its generous filling a mix of fresh lean and fatty minced pork. Drenching all the ingredients are a fragrant blend of fried chilli paste and premium dark as well as light soya sauces. The dish is then topped with Koung’s Wanton Mee’s very own fried pork lard and oil, which lend an extra fragrance and a savoury punch. Both the dry and soup versions go at S$4.80 each.

The wanton mee has been featured in The Business Times’s CEOs’ Hawker Guide, and has also received numerous accolades such as the Certificate of Award for the Fine Culinary Skill, Encounter of the Kings and The Green Book’s Best Food Awards. Koung’s Wanton Mee is also a favourite haunt for many popular food bloggers such as Dr Leslie Tay.

About Koung’s Wanton Mee

Began as a pushcart in 1964, Koung’s Wanton Mee has over the years cultivated a loyal following of fans, winning over hearts with its delicious rendition of wanton mee. All the ingredients, from wanton to char siu and noodles, are homemade. Enjoy other accompaniments such as fried wanton, fried dumpling, fried wanton, dumpling soup and wanton soup as well. Its outlet at JEM marks its first-ever foray into a shopping mall.

Koung’s Wanton Mee JEM Details
Seating capacity: 35 seats
Address: 50 Jurong Gateway Rd, #B1-K14, Jem, Singapore 608549
Operating Hours: 10am to 10pm

Socials:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/KoungWTM
Instagram – https://instagram.com/KoungWTM/

Tips for job seekers by recruitment experts from LinkedIn, Robert Walters, and Michael Page

Looking for a job is never easy. If you’re still on the journey to seeking one, don’t be dismayed. Keep trying even if you get no replies or unfavourable outcomes. The right time will come for you!

To help you in your job search, here are some valuable tips from recruitment experts from LinkedIn, Robert Walters, and Michael Page.

#1: Reskilling and upskilling

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Feon Ang, LinkedIn’s Asia-Pacific vice-president of talent and learning solutions said, “We will be seeing a workforce that values professionals who have diverse skills, both in the area of digital skills and soft skills.”

She urges the public to start reskilling and upskilling in those mentioned areas, which applies to you whether you’re looking for a job or adapting to your current position.

#2: Network on LinkedIn

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“If you see something that interests you, like the panel or the experts that might be speaking at these (virtual) events, it is quite easy to reach out and say, ‘hey, I attended this, and what you said was interesting’,” noted Wendy Heng, Robert Walters’ associate director of sales and marketing in the healthcare and supply chain sectors in Singapore.

According to Ms Heng, networking is important when it comes to getting direct job referrals. Compared to assessing a stranger through their resume directly, employers usually trust what the referee says about the candidate.

#3: Try and ride it out

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If your financial situation allows, offer to take a pay cut and try for positions of a lower rank. However, do it with much care and consideration. This is because it might be a long way before you can climb back up again.

Ms Heng stated that some employers are wary of candidates that lowball the asking salary, as they think the applicant will leave the job once a better opportunity presents itself.

#4: Consider contract positions

Image Credits: BGC Group

As claimed by recruiters, organizations are careful about new recruitments and hiring managers are going through lengthier approval processes these days. As such, contract jobs are getting mainstream.

Michael Page’s Singapore managing director Nilay Khandelwal advises job seekers to not see the contract job as a stop-gap measure but a chance to turn it into a permanent position.

“Even in a contract job, we’re asking… what is the project going to be about, what are chances of conversion, what do I need to prove myself as well,” he said, adding that employers are thinking about their long-term needs too.

#5: Treat it seriously

Image Credits: JS Recruitment

As you may be sending out multiple job applications, record each one in a list with a hyperlink to the job description, Mr Khandelwal said. That way, if a recruiter calls you for the initial round, you are able to address what they want in your answers, rather than scramble to recollect which job you had applied for and subsequently give a general response, he added.

If you’ve landed yourself a video interview, congratulations! Mr Khandelwal expressed the importance of setting up the device properly before the interview. Check the sound and video quality at the spot you are going to do the interview at, and know how to work around the screen if disruptions occur.

On the day itself, dress professionally, he added. While there’s no need for a suit, put on a shirt at least. Put on your best smile so you don’t appear robotic.

Now, go slay it!

Internships: Fave, Shopee, and Big 3 Media are hiring

Internships can be a good way for you to gain some experience in an industry you’re interested in but have not much hands-on experience with. If you’re up for an internship experience for at least three months this year, Fave, Shopee, and Big 3 Media have vacancies right now for you.

Have a look!

#1: Fave Singapore – Business Development Intern

Image Credits: techinasia.com

Allowance / Remuneration: S$850 – 950 monthly

About Fave Singapore

Fave is the next generation Digital Merchant Platform that empowers offline merchants to grow and connect with their customers in a whole new way. Fave is on a mission to accelerate the offline world’s transition to the digital economy by putting growth at the centre of their merchants, customers, people and partners.

The company connects merchants and consumers to deliver seamless payment experience and merchant rewards. It serves as a payment aggregator for the most popular cards and e-wallets (Grab, OVO). Integrated with other strategic partners, Fave offers merchants more value-add and customer exposure through marketing, data, financing, and operations. Merchants can now focus on what they do best for their customers because everything else is taken care of.

With operations across the region including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, this is a rare opportunity for you to be part of a larger Southeast Asian story. At Fave, the people believe that small and medium businesses are the backbone of the economy and have made it their mission to help offline businesses across SEA to go and grow online.

If being a part of a digital revolution in the fastest-growing region in the world excites you, read on.

Job Qualifications

Love communicating and interacting with people
Possess persuasive skills
Able to converse well in English and Mandarin
Highly motivated and goal-driven individual

Key Responsibilities

Cold-calling and conduct walk-ins for potential merchants
Acquire new local and multi-chained eateries to be on the Fave platform (e.g Favepay).
Build strategic relationships with merchants and educate them on utilizing the application.
Innovate and improve business strategies that meet the expectations of merchants, customers, and Fave.

How to apply?

Please write to Cherry Kong via this link.

View the job post in full here.

#2: Shopee Singapore – Shopeepay Intern

Allowance / Remuneration: S$800 – 1,400 monthly

About Shopee Singapore

Shopee is one of the leading e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.

Launched in 2015, it is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure, and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and fulfilment support.

The company believes that online shopping should be accessible, easy, and enjoyable. This is the vision Shopee aspires to deliver on the platform, every single day.

Job Qualifications

Excellent in communication and enjoys interacting with people
Possess persuasive skills
Positive, team-player, and energetic attitude
Work well in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of local food and beverage and/or retail industries will be a plus
Able to converse well in English. Able to communicate in Mandarin and Malay will be a plus
‘A’ Level graduates are welcome to apply
Students who can commit part-time, minimally 3 working days a week may also apply

Key Responsibilities

Acquire offline merchants for ShopeePay QR code payment acceptance
Acquire merchants via cold-calling and door to door sales pitching

How to apply?

Apply directly at the Shopee Careers webpage.

View the job post in full here.

#3: Big 3 Media – Script Writing Intern

Image Credits: Big 3 Media

Allowance / Remuneration: S$600 – 1,000 monthly

About Big 3 Media

Big 3 Media is a creative video production house based in Singapore that specializes in creative storytelling. Since 2008, they have ventured beyond the beaten paths to craft uniquely artful stories. They put themselves in the shoes of their clients, target audience, and the characters of their story, to see the world through a myriad of perspectives.

Big 3 Media has grown exponentially over the years. Not only do they have a sizeable team of committed and talented individuals and an ever-expanding clientele, the brand has also extended their area of expertise, in the form of new products and services, with the acquisition of new technology and partnerships with sister organizations.

Holding true to their Big 3 core values of being Creative, Empathetic and Better, the team never stops seeking improvement, experience, and knowledge in the creative process.

Job Qualifications

Diploma/ Degree in Writing/ Media and Communications or equivalent
An avid interest in Video, Advertising, Art and Design
Basic design skills are a plus (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop etc.)
A skilled writer who is able to produce scripts and concepts that are succinct and engaging
Prior experience in video production

Key Responsibilities

Assist senior writers in brainstorming and writing video concepts, about 2-3 concepts per week.
Assist in the writing of corporate video scripts, about 2-3 per week
Provide project support for Creative Services Team
Collaborate with other teams such as Art, Design, Tech & Production teams

How to apply?

Send your executive summary and updated resume to Cheryl-Ann via [email protected].

View the job post in full here.

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