AB1002 Lesson 1 Creating Your Value Proposition Sem 2 AY2020-21 (Students)

AB1002 Lesson 1
Career Readiness
Preparing for
Professional Attachment
(Internship)
Creating One’s
Value Proposition
Online Application –
Application Tracking System (ATS)
NBS Career Services

Questions?
Overview of AB1001 Career Foundations & AB1002 Career
Readiness - For All NBS Year One Students (2 Academic Units)
Roadmap to Professional Attachment (Internship)
Knowing Your Preparation for
Company Interview
*Find out the industry, *Presenting and
roles, skills, values, and engaging your
culture employer/s
Start 1 2 3 4 5 Finish
Crafting your Deciding on the
Knowing Yourself Resume and Cover Most Suitable
*Discover your skills, Letter INTERNSHIP
qualifications and *Weaving a story about *Selecting the
personal attributes what you can offer to INTERNSHIP that has the
the company best Career FIT for you
News Article on Internships:

https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/gen-y-speaks-why-i-took-time-school-continue-my-internship
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GAP Analysis
Do you have what it takes to make it to the roles you like when
you are applying?
Yes – What else can I further develop to make sure I get in?
No – What are the skills I need to develop and how to go about doing it?
Industry Required Your Skills Gap & Action Plan

Skills
Market Research No Take a course from
MOOC ie. Skills Future,
LinkedIn, Coursera
Yes Remote internship to

gain more experience
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Social Media
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Social Media - Your Brand
“Netiquette” on Social
Media
Values for Social Media
• Become “virtually visible”
• Show interest in
job/organisation
• Engage their
employees/management
• Excellent way to network with
future/potential employers
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Social Media Branding
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“Netiquette” on Social Media
• There is no anonymity in WWW. Every posting can be
tracked
• Do not use offensive language or materials
Be respectful and think twice before you post
anything!
• Implications of “Freedom of Speech” – what you say or do
on the internet will affect your personal branding and
others’ opinion about you!
• Personal social media comments should be posted only via
private Internet service providers (ISP) – not the university’s
server!
• Do not respond to “flames” or personal attacks – take these
matters “offline”
• Obey copyright laws
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Media
Potential Employers Can Track You
• Who you party with
• What you say
• What you do
Potential Employers Can Form Opinions

of you
• From negative images
• From negatives messages found in
blogs or facebook etc..
UNTAG YOURSELF
DON’T BE TRACKED NEGATIVELY
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Media
A classic example of someone

getting into trouble on
Facebook and losing his job.
Source:
http://mothership.sg/2016/07/man-calls-
spore-a-fuing-sh-country-internet-rages-m
an-gets-fired-within-a-day/
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Using LinkedIn – Get Connected
Video: Transform: Diamond | Being Open to

Help | LinkedIn
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k629Epx
cZ1M
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• Create LinkedIn profiles, connect with people
https://www.linkedin.com
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• Internships/ Jobs in LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com
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Have You Completed?
AB1001 Lesson (Accelerating Your Career
Capital)
LinkedIn
1. Headline
2. Summary
There will be LinkedIn workshops available,

do keep a lookout on CareerFIT!
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Why is a Cover Letter Required?
• Being qualified or able to do the job does not necessarily make you
the right person for the job
• Acts as a filter where there are many applications
• Conveys the personality of an individual
• Unique or tailored document that greets your future employer and
the position you are applying for
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Integrating Skills, Attributes & Qualifications
Building Content of Cover Letter
 Being _________________
 Skills
 Unusual abilities
 Special trait
 Area of Expertise
 Because ___________________
 How did you acquire the skills
 How long have you been developing the trait
 Benefits to the employers

 What your background can offer to the employer
 What improvements can bring to the organisations
 What positive impact will the company enjoy having you work with them
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The 5 Components of the Cover Letter
 Personal Details
 Company name; Recruiter (Hiring Manager)
 Opening Paragraph
 Write something positive about the company to reflect that you have done some
research
 Content
 Write about your skills and accomplishments that will benefit the company
 Closing Paragraph
 Ask for an interview with the company. Include your contactable phone number
here
 Signature
 Use “Yours sincerely”
COVER LETTER
5 Components
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Sample of an average cover letter
(Tan Mei Mei)
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29th October 2019
Tan Mei Mei (Ms.) 29th October 2019

Mobile: (+65)9123456
Email: [email protected]
Tan Mei Mei (Ms.)
Head of Operations Singapore
Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Mobile: (+65)9123456
23 Church Street Email: [email protected]
#16-01 Capital Square, Singapore 049481
Dear Sir/Madam, Head of Operations Singapore

Application for Internship AttachmentMorgan Stanley
with Operations Asia (Singapore)
Division in May 2008
23 Church Street
I am writing in to apply for an internship attachment with Morgan Stanley’s Operations Division in
May 2008. I am a second year student#16-01 Capital
at Nanyang Square,
Business SchoolSingapore 049481
pursuing a double major
programme in Accountancy and Banking & Finance. Morgan Stanley has always impressed me
with its outstanding reputation for excellence in market execution and financial services. The
Dear Sir/Madam,
thought of working for the Operations Division at such leading global bank really excites me, as I
am extremely interested in financial services and would like to be a part of the action in
contributing to the bank. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to contribute to the bank by
Application
putting into practice the knowledge and skills that I have for Internship
learnt in preparationAttachment with
of this internship. Operations Division
Over the past few years, I have actively participated in many extra curricular activities to hone my
leadership and teamwork skills. In fact,I Iam writing holding
am currently in to apply for positions
leadership an internship attachment with Morgan Stanley’s Operations Division. I am a second
in NTU Risk
Management Society, NTU Tax Advisory Club and NTU Hall 9 Othello Team, and this allows me
year student at Nanyang Business School
to work well in team and sharpen my multi-tasking skills. As the Honorary General Secretary of
pursuing a double major programme in Accountancy and Banking &
NTU Risk Management Society, I advice Finance.
and assistMorgan Stanleycommittee
the management has always in the impressed
planning me with its outstanding reputation for excellence in market
and execution of projects aimed at imparting financial risk-related knowledge to the NTU student
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bank
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teamwork and multi-tasking. action in contributing to the bank. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to contribute to the bank by
putting into practice the knowledge and skills that I have learnt in preparation of this internship.
Apart from my active CCA involvement, I have also taken the initiatives to volunteer regularly at
Health Promotion Board under Audible Hearts project and at HELP Family Service Centre under
Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) programme. Over thethepast
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excellent communication and time management
skills which are essential to doing an outstanding job in the Operations Division.
multi-tasking skills. As the Honorary General Secretary of NTU Risk Management Society, I advice and assist
themuch
I am certain that I will excel and contribute management committee
to Morgan Stanley. in theinterested
I am extremely planning in and execution of projects aimed
at imparting financial risk-
an opportunity to meet you in an interview to further discuss how I may contribute to your
organization. Thank you. related knowledge to the NTU student population. These experiences as well as other experiences gained
from my other leadership positions such as the Publication Director of NTU Tax Advisory Club and Othello In-
Yours sincerely, Charge of NTU Hall 9 Othello Team would certainly help me to do well in Operations Division which values
teamwork and multi-tasking.
Tan M ei M ei 19
Tan Mei Mei
29th October 2019
Tan Mei Mei (Ms.)

Mobile: (+65)9123456
Head of Operations Singapore

Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore)
23 Church Street
#16-01 Capital Square, Singapore 049481
Dear Sir/Madam,
Application for Internship Attachment with Operations Division in May 2008
Apart from my active CCA involvement, I have also taken the initiatives to volunteer
I am writing in to apply for an internship attachment with Morgan Stanley’s Operations Division in
May 2008. I am a second year student at Nanyang Business School pursuing a double major
regularly at Health Promotion Board under Audible Hearts project and at HELP Family
programme in Accountancy and Banking & Finance. Morgan Stanley has always impressed me
with its outstanding reputation for excellence in market execution and financial services. The
Service Centre under Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) programme. Under the BBBS
thought of working for the Operations Division at such leading global bank really excites me, as I
am extremely interested in financial services and would like to be a part of the action in
programme at HELP Family Service Centre, I adopted a “sister” and guided her along
contributing to the bank. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to contribute to the bank by
putting into practice the knowledge and skills that I have learnt in preparation of this internship.
to prevent her from going astray. All these volunteer activities have won me many
Over the past few years, I have actively participated in many extra curricular activities to hone my
awards such as the Outstanding Community Service Award, and have also helped me
leadership and teamwork skills. In fact, I am currently holding leadership positions in NTU Risk
Management Society, NTU Tax Advisory Club and NTU Hall 9 Othello Team, and this allows me
to develop
and assist the excellent communication
to work well in team and sharpen my multi-tasking skills. As the Honorary General Secretary of
NTU Risk Management Society, I advice management committee in the planning and time management skills which are essential
population. These experiences as to well doing an outstanding jobleadership
in the Operations Division.
and execution of projects aimed at imparting financial risk-related knowledge to the NTU student
as other experiences gained from my other
positions such as the Publication Director of NTU Tax Advisory Club and Othello In-Charge of
NTU Hall 9 Othello Team would certainly help me to do well in Operations Division which values
teamwork and multi-tasking.
I am certain that I will excel and contribute much to Morgan Stanley. I am extremely
Apart from my active CCA involvement, I have also taken the initiatives to volunteer regularly at
interested in an opportunity to meet you in an interview to further discuss how I may
Health Promotion Board under Audible Hearts project and at HELP Family Service Centre under
Big Brother Big Sister (BBBS) programme. Under the BBBS programme at HELP Family Service
contribute to your organization. Thank you.
Centre, I adopted a “sister” and guided her along to prevent her from going astray. All these
volunteer activities have won me many awards such as the Outstanding Community Service
Award, and have also helped me to develop excellent communication and time management
skills which are essential to doing an outstanding job in the Operations Division.
Yours sincerely,
I am certain that I will excel and contribute much to Morgan Stanley. I am extremely interested in
an opportunity to meet you in an interview to further discuss how I may contribute to your
organization. Thank you.
Yours sincerely,
Tan Mei Mei
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Tan M ei M ei
Tan Mei Mei
How to Improve the Cover Letter
(Tan Mei Mei)
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29th November 2007
Tan Mei Mei (Ms.)

NTU Hall 8, 12-3-456
26 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 123456
Mobile: (+65)9123456
Head of Global Capital Markets (Equities) Hong Kong

Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited
20/F Three Exchange Square
Central, Hong Kong
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing in to apply for an internship attachment with Morgan Stanley’s Operations
Application for Internship with Equities Division in May 2008
Division. I am a second year student at Nanyang Business School pursuing a double major
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29th November 2007
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Mobile: (+65)9123456

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Improving Your Resume
• Create your success story
 Contemplate your life – school, CCAs, interests, hobbies, community
contributions
 Check where you find energy, passion, creativity, and drive
• Create your brand
 Connect your passion to the company’s total culture, vision and
mission
• Create your value (impact)
 Construct your economical contributions (How much $ you raise)
 Concentrate on bottom-line offerings (Attendance, contribution to
the company in your past internships, clubs, CCAs)
• Create your unique resume
 Combine the key responsibilities to your past positions or
qualifications
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Details + Photo (optional)
Education
Resume Format
Work Experience *
CCA *
Awards & Achievements **
Language/ IT Skills
Hobbies
•CCA can come before work experience
•Language/IT skills /Hobbies can come under
“Other information” headings
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Your Name (underline surname) Resume Template
Your Address (optional)
Your Handphone Number , Your email address (Font size 11/12,
should not exceed one page)
Education
Bachelor of Business/Accountancy (Honors) May 19 to-date

Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Expected completion of degree: May 2022 ; GPA:
GCE A Level Cert, Educational institution YY obtained

Poly/GCE O Level Cert, Education institution YY obtained (optional)
Work Experience (in reverse chronological order)
Company Name 1, Country # MMYY-MMYY

Internship
Key achievements/accomplishments (all in bullet points, not more than five)
Company Name 2, Country# MMYY – MMYY

Position
Company Name 3, Country# MMYY – MMYY

Position
# If the company is not immediately recognizable by most other employers, please include a very brief description of the company
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Resume Template
(Font size 11/12, should not exceed one page)
CCA/Activities
Club/Organisation/Community, Position/Role
Club/Organisation/Community 2, Position/Role
Awards & Accomplishments/Achievements (if you do not have any, you do not need this
heading)
Competition
MMYY-MMYY
Business/Finance Case
MMYY-MMYY
Conference – overseas/local
Scholarship
Other information
Language/IT Skills (emphasise coding skills if relevant):
Hobbies and Leisure Interests :

(This gives employers an insight into your personality and who you are.)
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Be Bold – Its your Resume
• Compile your resume content (i.e. Work Experience and
CCAs) using the keys words to describe the skills and work
that you have done.
• Quantify your work to show achieved goals.
• Reverse Chronological order
(more recent event/work/CCA)
EXAMPLE
Work Experience
ABC Trading Pte Ltd , Audit Intern, 23 May to 31 Jul 2019
• Collated and audited of information of suppliers invoices, payment bills and A/P statements.
Completed 20 companies during the 10 weeks
• Compiled and developed trend analysis and management reports for team manager. Provided 3 different trending reports.
RESUME
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Tackling Online
Applications & Questions
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ATS Recruitment Process: Role of AI
• What is an ATS Recruitment Process?
• How do you effectively leverage on ATS?
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Online Applications
• Companies are increasingly using Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to track
all applications, from internships to experienced hires
• Examples of popular ATS include Taleo, Workday etc
• ATS should be no different from filling up a form, just that it is electronic
You will be expected to create a login account, please remember the login
details as you will need to come back to it
• Online applications may vary from different organisations. But a good
practice will be to read the instructions carefully and follow them
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Online Applications
• Prepare your resume in PDF or Word
format. It should be easy to upload into the
system as you will be asked for it
• Fill up all the fields required in the

application. There could be a section on
skills, please make sure you input them
accurately and honestly as there could be
candidate matching or screening based on
these fields
• Some companies may embed assessments

into the application. This could be a series
of questions relating to your personality.
Answer them truthfully and in the right
environment 36
Online Application – Tips & Tricks
 Search & match – matching resume keywords to job description, use buzz
words
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Product Management / Trade Marketing
• Compensation and Benefits
• Corporate Social Responsibility
 Use long form & acronym version of keywords – e,g, Junior Common Room
Committee (JCRC)
 Submit early – shows high interest; interviews will be scheduled earlier
 Always fill up free text portions – use it to “sell” yourself
• Recommend to include the relevant portions of your cover letter here
 Always complete any “optional” tests ; shows your high interest in the job
 Be prepared for emails to take online tests in 24 hours
 Do not leave any blank fields
 When tired, save application and continue later 37
DISCUSSIONS ON ONLINE
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
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Sample Online Application Questions
a) Non-Academic Studies Achievements
Please complete this field; DO NOT leave it blank.
Describe what you would consider your greatest non-academic achievement and why?
(At least 50 words and not more than 200 words.)
By far, the greatest non-academic studies achievement has been my role as Honorary
General Secretary of Nanyang Business School’s Freshmen Dinner and Dance Committee
17/18. In this capacity, I experience organizing and managing events. This has helped hone
my organizational abilities, while building network with students and external
parties. Over the past year, I have learnt how to motivate people, juggle my time
effectively and handle public relations matters. Consequently, I am being
transformed into a versatile person. I am now comfortable working independently as a
strategic thinker and in a group.
Reflection: Are these qualities in line with what employers are

looking for?
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Sample Online Application Questions
b) Valuable Work Experience

Please complete this field; DO NOT leave it blank.
Describe a valuable experience where you were able to achieve your objective because
you were persistent.
(At least 50 words and not more than 200 words.)
My experience in Outward Bound School sea expedition during junior

college/Poly has taught me the importance of persistence. Taking the role as
navigator, I led a group of thirty kayaks, and were responsible to guide them to
the destination safely and on time. Persistency came in play when some weaker
members wanted longer breaks. However, we had already been seriously
handicapped by heavy rain, and could not afford any more delays. I insisted that
we move on. With constant encouragement, I was able to forge team spirit
and push on. We eventually succeeded in reaching our destination before
nightfall and with everyone safe and happy. (113)
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(To Be Submitted in Lesson 2)
• Identify a role from the company that you like to do your actual summer
internship (have applied or thinking to apply)
• Check out company websites, LinkedIn, job websites, NBS career services
(CareerFIT), Career events publicity , recruitment fairs
• Write a resume & cover letter in CareerFIT to apply for the internship
• Your resume was written in AB1001
• DO NOT call company to get names of hiring manager
• Print your resume & cover letter to be submitted during the next lesson (Lesson
2) to your tutor
• Photo is optional
• Tutor will return to you the assignment in Lesson 3
• Incorporate the amendments and submit your resume and cover letter in
NTULearn as submission of your assignment
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Lesson 1
Writing Resumes and Cover Letters
Steps to create your resume and cover letter in NBS

CareerFIT.
1. Go to NBS CareerFIT URL link:
https://nbscareerfit-csm.symplicity.com/
2. Login your NBS CareerFIT account with your school email

and NBS CareerFIT password.
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3. If you have deleted the login password given to you, go to

https://nbscareerfit-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php to
reset your login details for the CareerFIT. Click forgot password
4. Resume: Once you login to CareerFIT, go to Profile-Update to
work on your resume. Click on resume builder to build your
resume, follow the 4 steps to customise your resume. Please use
one of the 4 resume styles (content and styles) in the NBS
CareerFIT.
5. Resume photo (corporate photo) is optional.
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6. Cover letter : Create a cover letter in the NBS CareerFIT or

use a word document and upload it in NBS CareerFIT.
7. Print your resume & cover letter to be submitted during
Lesson 2 to your tutor.
8. Remember to log off from your account when you have
completed your editing and creating of your assignment.
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NBS CareerFIT –
Resume Style 1
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NBS CareerFIT –
Resume Style 2
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NBS CareerFIT –
Resume Style 3
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NBS CareerFIT –
Resume Style 4
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Steps to create your resume and cover letter in NBS

1. Go to NBS CareerFIT URL link:

2. Login your NBS CareerFIT account with your school email

3. If you have deleted the login password given to you, go to

6. Cover letter : Create a cover letter in the NBS CareerFIT or

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