SIM Career Connect Newsletter
Vol. 1 Issue 1 2021
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Dr. Aaron Tan Director, Learner Advisory and Career Centre Singapore Institute of Management
Dear Students, Welcome to our first issue of our SIM Career Connect Newsletter! This is another initiative which we are rolling out to further strengthen our connection with you so that you have the right information to make informed decisions, especially in the areas where your future career is concerned. Indeed these are difficult times where jobs are rapidly changing, and many industries are being disrupted, not only by Covid-19, but also by technology and other global factors. We are here to help! Career Connect is run by SIM’s Learner Advisory & Career Centre and it is your one stop centre to equip and empower you to achieve your career aspirations. We offer you a suite of services such as profiling, career guidance, career preparation workshops, connections with employers, as well as internship and job placements. And the great news is that these services are not only for the time when you are studying with us, but will continue to be available to you even after you graduate! So we strongly encourage you to stay connected, and also feel free to let us know how we can be of assistance. We hope you will enjoy this quarterly newsletter! Stay safe!
Upcoming Events Workshop : Virtual Career Week (14 June - 18 June) SIM x GDEXA Virtual Hackathon: Build an Innovative Start-Up to be Singapore’s Next E-Commerce Unicorn! (21 June - 30 July)
CV & Mock Interview by Fortune Global 500 Company : Career Jump Series (24 June) Training Programme : Future of Work Series - Onboarding Wealth Management Roles (5 July - 9 July)
Dates are correct as of the publication date. For more details, head to UNICORN at qrco.de/sim-unicorn
HOW IS THE WORKPLACE LANDSCAPE LOOKING? by Verona Koh, Student, UoB Business Management with Communications
More than a year has passed since COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by WHO. Countless individuals have had to live through unemployment, an abrupt shift to work-from-home, and changing job demands, with the future looking uncertain for people in the workforce. This pandemic has shown the world that anything can happen as companies struggle to adapt to ever-changing regulations and consumer demands amidst the pandemic. Therefore, it is crucial for future graduates to stay relevant in the workforce to increase their career prospects and gain a foothold in the job market.
HOW CAN CAREER CONNECT HELP YOU? 1. UNICORN Students can increase their career prospects by making use of the UNICORN platform, the onestop destination for career services. With UNICORN, students can attend career workshops, browse and apply for jobs. Students can access UNICORN @qrco.de/sim-unicorn. 2. GRADUATES FIRST To prepare students for the working world, SIM Career Connect initiated Graduates First, for students to practice different aptitude tests @qrco.de/SIMGRADFIRST. 3. INTERVIEW.AI Additionally, with the virtual hiring process becoming increasingly popular, Career Connect is providing students the opportunity to practice their video interview on Interviewer.AI. Students can book a session by emailing careerconnect@sim.edu.sg. 4. SIM CAREER GUIDE Lastly, students can explore career tips and hear from their peers’ experiences via SIM Career Guide @qrco.de/SIMcareerguide2021.
IN-DEMAND JOBS FOR 2021 by Verona Koh, Student, UoB Business Management with Communications
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS As COVID-19 sweeps through the world, the demand for healthcare professionals is projected to add more jobs than any other sector. The healthcare sector has become more popular as well, with 2021 being designated as the International Year of Health and Care Workers (YHCW) by WHO, making healthcare professionals the most popular in-demand job in 2021.
FRONTLINE E-COMMERCE PROFESSIONALS 1 in 3 of all Southeast Asia consumers have picked up digital e-commerce services due to COVID-19, fuelling the demand of frontline ecommerce workers as more and more people turn to online platforms for their daily needs. According to LinkedIn, the e-commerce sector recorded 87% growth while the hiring for frontline e-commerce workers grew 73% yearon-year, with over 400,000 jobs available as of 2021, making frontline e-commerce workers one of the top in-demand jobs in 2021.
DIGITAL MARKETER Digital marketing professions are gaining popularity over the years with hiring for digital marketing roles growing nearly 33% year-overyear. As online advertising dominates the market, over 75% of marketing budgets will be set to go digital. With more and more consumers going online, businesses can no longer ignore the impact of digital marketing. As the world becomes more connected through technology, the demand for digital marketing professionals will continue to rise. COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation and created a landscape that will encourage technological adoption. This does not mean that you should change your major or your career path! Future graduates like yourself can adapt to the new era of technology by simply picking up digital skills as you progress in your career to stay relevant in the workforce.
SHOULD I BE WORRIED IF MY DREAM JOB IS NOT ON THE LIST?
LEFT OR RIGHT?
by Verona Koh, Student, UoB Business Management with Communications
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It means that you value the importance of outlook, even for burgers! Having a bettertasting burger might be the most important thing for most. However, with just one look, most would have chosen to try the burger on the left instead of the burger on the right even though it might not taste as good. This is because the appearance of the burgers leaves an immediate impression on people. Similarly, although the most important thing might be the quality of work that one produces, however, one’s appearance will leave an immediate impression on interviewers, colleagues, and management. Therefore, knowing how to project oneself in the eyes of others is no longer an important skill to learn but an essential skill to master.
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Professional grooming is how you dress, how you speak, and how you conduct yourself in a corporate environment. One of the most important aspects of professional
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: PROFESSIONAL GROOMING June 17, 12pm -3:30pm
grooming is dressing appropriately. Professionals should be well-dressed in neat attire and avoid wearing chunky jewelry. To look professional, one should also maintain good posture and expression. These are just some tips to note for future graduates who are entering the working world. Join the
Key Takeaways: - learn how to select the right style to camouflage your flaws - learn how to wear the right colours
Professional Grooming workshop on UNICORN to know more!
RSVP on UNICORN now!
ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM IMPOSTOR SYNDROME?
(Routley, 2020)
BY VERONA KOH, STUDENT, UOB BUSINESS MANAGEMENT WITH COMMUNICATIONS
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5 TYPES OF IMPOSTOR SYNDROME
by Verona Koh, Student, UoB Business Management with Communications
What is Impostor Syndrome? Impostor Syndrome is a phenomenon where one believes that they are inadequate or incompetent. A person who has impostor syndrome tends to feel like a fraud and is unable to accept their success despite being capable.
1. The Perfectionist Perfectionists are never satisfied with their work. Perfectionists tend to set excessively unattainable goals for themselves, leading to a great deal of self-pressure and self-doubt especially when they are not able to achieve their goals.
2. The Expert Experts are never satisfied with their level of understanding and thus, will work very hard so as to not be exposed as unknowledgeable or incompetent. Although they might often be highly skilled or more capable than their colleagues, they will still underrate their own expertise.
3. The Natural Genius Natural geniuses believe that they need to be excellent and tend to have ridiculous expectations of themselves. They will set impossibly high goals, just like the perfectionists, and will feel crushed when they do not master something on their first try.
4. The Soloist Soloists tend to be individualistic and feel the need to accomplish things on their own. They tend to reject offers of assistance as they feel that asking for help is a sign of incompetence.
5. The Superhuman Superhumans tend to be convinced that they are inadequate and often push themselves to work harder to measure up to their colleagues. Superhumans tend to focus on validation that comes from working instead of the work itself.
6. NO IMPOSTOR SYNDROME Good News! You do not have Impostor Syndrome! Disclaimer: This is intended for educational purposes only.
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To stand a chance to become one of the 20 winners to receive GRAB vouchers, simply complete the crossword puzzle and email the answers to careerconnect@sim.edu.sg. Good Luck!
Thank you for reading! SIM Career Connect Newsletter Vol. 1 , Issue 1 Produced and Designed by Verona Koh, Student, UoB Business Management with Communications
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