Thursday, December 31, 2015
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
Improve Your Interview Skills with BestTop Career Consulting (Singapore)
Are you currently looking for an internship or your first job?
Events
BestTop has successfully held several social events where participants join us to learn, share, and grow with each other. Please look out for our announcements for upcoming events!
Do you want to know about the recruitment procedures from experienced seniors?
Do you want to show the best of yourself and outperform other candidates in interviews?
If yes, then you find the right place!
About Us
We are a group of Singapore-based graduates who have been successfully enrolled into renowned companies in different industries. By going through stringent selection processes, we have accumulated first-hand information and valuable experiences. In recent years, we have helped a number of our own friends get positions from companies such as DBS, P&G, and Microsoft. Having seen so many successful stories, we are confident that our advices and suggestions are more relevant to our juniors. And thus, we want to extend our help to more juniors who are proactive to take the first move to manage career!
Our Services
BestTop Career Consulting provides tailored career counselling services to students who are looking for internship and permanent job positions, especially from various graduate trainee programs.
We offer two types of services:
Individual Career Coaching
We will arrange a tutor, who is experienced in the industry you are interested in, to sit with you in a two-hour one-to-one session. Each session is highly interactive and you can ask about anything related. This provides a good opportunity to get to know key information from insiders and help solve your personal concerns (click to view testimonies). Typical career coaching topics include but not limited to,
- Walk you through the whole application processes and make personalized plan for you;
- Polish your resume and cover letter which best fit your application;
- Provide you practical advices which will enhance your interview skills and performance;
- Conduct short mock interviews with you using most relevant questions.
Group Sharing Session
We conduct sharing session in the form of a study group, consisting of 4-6 participants (click to view previous sessions). Four sessions will be provided on a weekly basis, each lasting for two hours. Group sharing session offers a unique platform for you to network with and learn from others (click to view testimonies). Exclusive preparation coaching materials, such as psychometric test question bank and most common interview questions, will be given to all participants. Group sharing session topics include,
Session 1- Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Write outstanding resumes and cover letters that best market yourself.
- Receive customized feedback of your resume.
Session 2 - Effective Interview Skills
- Learn essential skills to be prepared for tough interview questions.
- Discover ways to stand out in group discussion interviews.
Session 3 - Mock Interview and Psychometric Tests
- Practice real interview questions of face-to-face and group discussion interviews.
- Learn techniques to crack online psychometric tests.
Session 4 - Career Development
- Discovery your strengths, values and interests through personality test.
- Acquire techniques for a successful transition to the workplace.
Events
BestTop has successfully held several social events where participants join us to learn, share, and grow with each other. Please look out for our announcements for upcoming events!
Testimony
Our participants have a lot to say about their joyful experiences with BestTop (click to view full version of testimonies).
- "BestTop provides excellent career counselling services. Their consultants are highly professional and experienced, and have certainly helped to improve my resume and cover letter writing skills." R. Lee, University of Queensland
- "BestTop career consulting workshop is really helpful. [...] If I haven‘t learned the interview knowledge previous I will waste my opportunities in interviews to learn it." S. Zhou, National University of Singapore
- "It is quite useful to take the BestTop career consulting. Now I have a clear idea of my career and hope the skills learnt from BestTop can bring me the ideal job." T. Zhong, National University of Singapore
- "[…] The BestTop has quite good, experienced and professional staff. […] The practice of the mock interview indeed enhances my confidence in doing well in real interview." T. Fan, National University of Singapore
- "I have attended the sharing session in the last 2 months. BestTop consultants are really professional. […] I have made new friends and expanded my network." W. Zhou, National University of Singapore
Contact Us
Do not wait until last minute before your application. Take your action now and let us plan for you. The earlier you prepare, the more you will benefit. All are welcome to contact us at (+65) 8226 8045 or email contact(at)besttopcareer.com for more information.
Stay Connected
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Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Operations Global Graduate Associates Program – AstraZeneca (posted on 29 DECEMBER 2015)
Company | AstraZeneca |
Industry | Biopharmaceutical |
Location | Singapore |
Position Type | Graduate Program |
Post Date | 02 January 2016 |
Closing Date | 31 January 2016 |
Employer Description
AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven biopharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, inflammation, autoimmune, oncology, infection and neuroscience diseases. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.
Responsibilities
The Program lasts for three years. The first two years are split between three different 8 month placements; each role will provide you with an opportunity to gain invaluable insight and influence decisions within different business disciplines. You will also spend a period of time living and working overseas, to gain broader perspective and understanding of our business and our culture. As you learn more about AstraZeneca, the placement roles will hold an increasing level of responsibility. Subject to performance, you will spend the final year of the program focused on a role that will consolidate your capabilities and help you transition into a substantive role in our business.
Opportunities exist for graduates across each of our global and regional supply & quality functions as well as our two corporate functions and engineering.
Qualifications
Passionate about working in pharmaceuticals & health, and have the desire to make a difference and a drive to deliver maximum value by creating solutions to meet business needs.
You will be expected to quickly understand the AstraZeneca environment. In addition, it's crucial you have strong business acumen, plus the ability to develop great leadership and change management capabilities
You should have graduated within the last 2 years or be graduating by September 2016 and hold a University Degree equivalent of BA, BSc or MSc degree, in any degree discipline and a valid passport. You must also be geographically mobile and comfortable spending time working and living overseas. As we are a global organization, you will also need to be fluent in English. Additional language skills are desirable. This is a rotational program and not all functional areas will be available in all countries as first placements. You must be willing to work across all functions within Operations.
Application link
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Monday, December 28, 2015
Summer Internship – Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (Singapore) Ltd (posted on 28 DECEMBER 2015)
Company | Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (Singapore) Ltd |
Industry | Banking |
Location | Singapore |
Position Type | Internship |
Post Date | 26 December 2015 |
Closing Date | 17 January 2016 |
Employer Description
Mitsubishi UFJ Securities (Singapore) Ltd, as an investment bank in Asia is developing rapidly. While others consolidate and downsize, we’re expanding the reach and increasing market share. Singapore office is driving this development – working with colleagues around the world to broaden and strengthen our expertise.
Responsibilities
The ten-week program starts with a week’s technical training.
You’ll complete rotations in a range of departments (front and middle office) helping you define where you want to develop in the future.
Qualifications
Whatever your background, you’ll need to combine intellectual prowess with outstanding people skills. And while we won’t expect you to be a financial expert, some understanding of our industry is important too; as is the eagerness to learn more.
You must also be ready to listen and hungry to prove yourself by adding value and coming up with new ideas.
Application link
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Saturday, December 26, 2015
Summer Internship – Printed News – Bloomberg (posted on 26 DECEMBER 2015)
Company | Bloomberg |
Industry | News and Media |
Location | Singapore |
Position Type | Internship |
Post Date | 26 December 2015 |
Closing Date | n.a |
Employer Description
Bloomberg News has aimed for over 20 years to provide the most influential coverage of money in all of its forms for people with the most at stake. Today, 2,300 news and multimedia professionals in 72 countries publish 6,000 stories a day for more than 300,000 terminal clients, Bloomberg Markets, Bloomberg Businessweek, online readers, and customers of the 440 publications that print our articles.
Bloomberg News reports on the issues that matter to financial and business professionals - when they happen, from where they happen. If it affects markets, Bloomberg News will be there first, delivering the world's most accurate information in milliseconds, on virtually every stock, bond and economic indicator. Bloomberg News also leads the way in breaking news about mergers and acquisitions and other events that help our readers to stay a step ahead of the markets.
Responsibilities
Bloomberg News interns will gain hands-on experience reporting for the print department of one of the world's leading financial news services. During the 10-week program, interns will produce breaking news stories under deadline for our coverage of markets, companies, economies, and governments. Responsibilities will include pitching and writing enterprise stories, conducting exclusive interviews, and collaborating with our other media platforms.
Qualifications
All applicants must submit three samples of work, along with a resume and a cover letter. The interns selected for this role will be based out of Singapore. The cover letter should include a short section on why the applicant wants to pursue a career in journalism.
- Knowledge of financial markets, companies and economies
- Prior experience in journalism, preferably in a real-time news environment is an asset
- Ability to work within a team under deadline pressure
- Fluency in English and another Asian language preferred
- Ability to write and communicate concisely
- Intention to pursue a full-time career in financial journalism
- Available for 10-weeks, beginning end May 2016
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Graduate Program - Accounting –Texas Instruments (posted on 26 DECEMBER 2015)
Company | Texas Instruments |
Industry | IC Design and Manufacturing |
Location | Singapore |
Position Type | Graduate Program |
Post Date | 26 December 2015 |
Closing Date | n.a |
Employer Description
Texas Instruments (TI) is a global analog and digital semiconductor IC design and manufacturing company. In addition to analog technologies, digital signal processing (DSP) and microcontroller (MCU) semiconductors, TI designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions for analog and digital embedded, application processing, and Education Technology.
Responsibilities
The program prepares participants for roles in the Finance and Ops organization. Participants go through three rotations as a generalist or specialist in the functional areas of Accounting, Finance and Operations. They can gain experience in financial reporting, financial planning, business planning, manufacturing, supply chain management and more.
Qualifications
- At least a Bachelor's Level Degree
- Major/minor in Accounting and finance
- Interested in reporting and planning
Application link
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Thursday, December 24, 2015
BestTop Activity Newsletter : Year-end X'mas Party 2015
Jingle Bell, Jingle Bell, Jingle all the way… …
Christmas is all around you, come on and let it show… Christmas, a time to celebrate and show your love and appreciation is here again!
This year, BestTop has a very fruitful year with the support of our passionate career mentors and loyal mentees! With a thankful gratitude, we hosted a year-end X’mas party on 18 December for all. The night was full of laughers and everyone enjoyed the food at BWB Burger. Among us, we had senior HR managers, associates from Big 4, finance and banking guru as well as consultants from managing consulting firms. Some of them have even used this opportunity to provide internal referral to our mentees!
Here are some highlights of the night:
Last but not least, we would like to take this chance to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Stay turned and we look forward to seeing you next year! Want to know more about BestTop? Link here.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Internship – Investment Management – Aberdeen Asset Management (posted on 23 DECEMBER 2015)
Company | Aberdeen Asset Management |
Industry | Finance |
Location | Singapore |
Position Type | Internship |
Post Date | 23 December 2015 |
Closing Date | 04 January 2016 |
Employer Description
Aberdeen Asset Management PLC is an international investment management group, managing assets for both institutions and private investors from offices around the world. Its head office is in Aberdeen, Scotland. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Responsibilities
Internship is an 8 – 12 weeks program that takes place during the months of May to September. It is designed to help you to learn about Aberdeen, meet our people and decide if you want to pursue a career in the asset management industry.
Our interns are placed to add value and are given the real responsibilities to develop their practical and professional skills whilst gaining an excellent insight into the business.
For individuals who have performed well at the internship, you will then be fast tracked to be considered for our 2-year rotational graduate program.
Qualifications
- Strong academic performance combined with extracurricular interests and achievements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong team working skills
- Good influencing skills
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent command of spoken and written English
- Ability to converse fluently in a second Asian language (i.e. Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, Bahasa Indonesian, Bahasa Melayu) being a plus
Application link
Tuesday, December 22, 2015
Graduate Program – Supply Chain – Wrist Ship Supply (posted on 22 DECEMBER 2015)
Company | Wrist Ship Supply |
Industry | Supply Chain |
Location | Singapore |
Position Type | Graduate Program |
Post Date | 22 December 2015 |
Closing Date | 1 July 2016 |
Employer Description
Wrist is the world’s largest ship supplier (headquarters in Denmark), and does so with efficiency and pride. Wrist operates through centers in all major maritime hubs in Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, North America and Canada.
Rich in history and tradition, Wrist goes back all the way to 1953. Through the many years in the industry, Wrist has gained precise understanding of what it takes to succeed in the ship supply industry.
Responsibilities
The Graduate Program is an intensive 2-year journey. You must be eager to learn, and appreciate the challenge of varying and oftentimes demanding work.
The Graduate Program is built on practical learning. During the two years, you will have two or three job assignments. During the job assignments, you will develop practical skills in the workplace.
Qualifications
- You must hold at least Bachelor’s degree, or a degree of similar nature. We favor academic disciplines such as Logistics, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Sales & Marketing, Process, Finance or International Business programs.
- Independent and can work independently.
- Motivated and driven by results, and possess certain business acumen.
- Fluent in English, productive and flexible if you are to flourish in our dynamic work environment. You must possess excellent communication skills and be loyal towards the Graduate Program.
Application link
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Monday, December 21, 2015
Internship – Digital Marketing - Accor Hotels (posted on 21 DECEMBER 2015)
Company | Accor Hotels |
Industry | Hotel Management |
Location | Singapore |
Position Type | Internship |
Post Date | 21 December 2015 |
Closing Date | 31 December 2015 |
Employer Description
Accor Hotel Group develops 17 brands in hospitality, from luxury to economy: Sofitel Legend, SO, Sofitel, MGallery, Pullman, Grand Mercure, The Sebel, Adagio Premium, Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter, Adagio, ibis, ibis Styles, Adagio access, ibis budget et hotelF1.
Responsibilities
- Daily content management of Social Media platforms
- Assist the Digital Marketing team in projects mainly around performance (acquisition levers) and content creation.
- Social Content Management: Ensure quality content creation for each channel (mainly Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Weibo) and country where Accor is present in order to maximize the engagement of the audience.
- Support the Asia Pacific Social Media manager in the creation of relevant and engaging content for the region: including research, copywriting, selections and alterations of images/graphics and videos
- Support the roll out the Social Content Publishing tool in the region
- Issue regular reporting on Social performance
- Provide countries first level of support for Social Platforms matters
- Benchmark Accor Social content with competitors
Qualifications
- Microsoft Office literate: Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Photoshop is a plus
- Excellent language skills – English native speaker (another language is a plus)
- Strong usage and understanding of key social network platforms (e.g., Facebook, Weibo, Twitter, WeChat, Instagram, etc.)
Application link
*BestTop Exclusive* - Internship - Corporate Finance (Mergers & Acquisitions) - KPMG (posted on 21 DECEMBER 2015)
Company | KPMG Singapore |
Industry | Finance |
Location | Singapore |
Position Type | Internship |
Post Date | 21 December 2015 |
Closing Date | 31 December 2015 |
Employer Description
KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services with 162,000 people operating in 155 countries around the world.
Mergers and Acquisitions represent a pivotal change in a company's plan for development or expansion. KPMG Corporate Finance M&A provides organisations with constructive advice throughout the transaction life cycle.
Responsibilities
- Review the acquisition strategy and assessing alternatives
- Identify and assess potential targets both locally and internationally
- Develop the sales strategy and assisting in maximising returns
- Deal initiation / target approach / identifying and assessing prospective purchasers
- Assist in the drafting of the Disposal Information Memorandum
- Valuation, deal structuring and negotiations.
Qualifications
- Have a strong academic background and leadership quality
- Possess knowledge of financial accounting and modelling, with a good understanding of M&A and corporate finance
- Be a team player with excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills
- Possess strong quantitative skills complemented by a strong business and commercial acumen.
Application link
Send resume to: Contact@BestTopCareer.com
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