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17-11-2014 01:09 PM

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interesting read...

I have been looking for a summer internship and I finally received an offer from a sovereign wealth fund from Singapore, after going through 12 interviews and 10+ online tests. There are a few points I would like to share with you.

1. You should believe in what you are looking for. If it is some job that you don't really want from the bottom of your heart, then let it go. Focus on that area that you are aiming for. But is is always good to go for various interviews if got invited. It can broaden your understanding of different industries and companies. It can also help you practice interview skills and listen to what the interviewer share.

2. You should know every details you wrote in your resume. Always have some typical stories/projects in your pocket. These stories can help you face with different kinds of questions, as long as you twist the angel a little bit. Particularly, the project you describe should demonstrate your ability of THINKING OUT OF THE BOX.

3. When all the candidates are relatively equal, a person with good habit can stand out. For example, I told the interviewer that I helped my boss solve problems that he never thought of and I wrote summary/reflection everyday since my first internship. I always took the initiatives to write a guideline for other new interns and left it as a legacy for the company. I feel these details make me stand out, even though my time availability puts me in a less attractive place.

4. Last but not least, you need to switch off the mind to impress the interviewers. Never HARD SELL. When the manager asked to sell myself within 10 mins, here is what I said:" Today I am not here to sell myself. I am here to have a discussion and seek mutual benefits for both of us. I am trying to find out wether I can be benefited from this internship and you will find out wether I can contribute something to your business. According to your job requirement, I summarise a few points that this position highly demand. First... Second...Third..." You should be authentic with your knowledge, your passion, and your intention. Make the answers short and concise. Do not ramble around, which will make your story sounds flat.

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20-09-2014 12:37 AM

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high paid sales agent? Dbs Rm

18-09-2014 11:52 PM

Unregistered

Ya... Dbs very kind. GA program mass hires so many and pay not bad also

18-09-2014 11:25 AM

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come on guys, everyone in the market knows DBS GA is just a fancy name for a fresh grad. their pay and benefits and career opportunities is the same as joining any exec position in public/pte sector

Everyone knows that if they are in FI long enough, but you will be surprised at the number of ignorant and naieve fresh grads out there who really sincerely believe that by joining a GA they are part of the elite high potentials.

The banks give them fancy titles, promise them the will become a "Vice President" in a few years and some really believe they are big shots. If you work out the total package including bonuses, aws, allowance etc, most civil servants actually have a much better deal & shorter working hours compared to a BO/MO VP in a bank.

17-09-2014 12:26 PM

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come on guys, everyone in the market knows DBS GA is just a fancy name for a fresh grad. their pay and benefits and career opportunities is the same as joining any exec position in public/pte sector

17-09-2014 12:20 AM

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Keep up the standard yo. Neighbour first bankers second

16-09-2014 11:13 PM

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For DBS, u don't need 2nd upper n above to secure the interview. I have a 3rd class and was also offered the interview. And there was an influx last year, HR mass hiring GAs. So thread owner, it depends much on your luck too!

16-09-2014 07:13 PM

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Mehhh quite a huge proportion of dbs GA takes in uol( current batch that started a month ago) most of te uol students haven't even confirm graduate and receive final year results in July oredi started the program

16-09-2014 03:50 PM

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Actually, MA programmes of large local blue chips and mega MNCs pay the same amount and their candidates enjoy a high level of investment in terms of training and better career progression. GA salaries vary but are generally lower than that of MAs, of course excluding those front office positions. Can't say the same for smaller local companies/MNCs though.

I don't think so. My bro got into the Chevron GA program last year as a process engineer and was offered annual salary of $65k + bonus $19k. I doubt many normal fresh grads make $84k in their first year.

16-09-2014 03:11 PM

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GA/MA programs for the mega MNCs like oil supermajors, investment banks, hi-tech companies etc are notoriously difficult to get in. An average local uni degree without the right internship / connection chance of getting is 0%.

After the big ones select their cream of the crop, the leftovers fight for GA/MA for local banks, local blue chip companies and the smaller size MNCs. This kind usually local uni with a 2nd upper honors, good CCA and internship have a decent chance of getting in.

Then the remaining ones need to fight for normal fresh grad entry level exec positions. This is the competitive reality in SG for the uni grads. If no good honors, no CCA, no internship, then honestly just forget about joining any GA/MA program and just apply for nomral exec jobs.

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