For SMU alumnus Lionel Gao, pursuing a career in his industry of interest upon graduation was more important than taking on a role he was familiar with, even if it meant having to turn down a ready job offer.
How can a fresh graduate deal with tough times? With grit and the right mentality, says SMU alumnus Woo Jian Sheng.
Business analyst, mentor, value advocate—these are just some of the roles that keeps Aldric Chen busy these days. We chat with Aldric about his approach to the job hunt during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and how far he's come since then.
In the first interview of the Project Y to Z series, we hear from SMU class of 2008 alumnus Chen Weili, currently a Marketing Manager at Bayer. Weili offers extremely honest and candid responses to these burning questions.
The entire world is bracing itself as we head into a recession from the blow that Covid-19 has dealt us. For the graduating Class of 2020, SMU alumnus Benjamin Loh suggests taking an introspective approach to dealing with the big ... Read More
What is the Project Y to Z series? Three university students share how they began this project to help the graduating class of 2020 find a guiding light through the personal stories of those who had graduated into the 2008 financial ... Read More
Public speaking is an important skill in the workplace, but how does one go from an undergraduate to an effective presenter at his first job? Daniel Guo shares how SMU’s pedagogy prepares its students to ace the public speaking game, and equips them ... Read More
SMU Accountancy graduate Neo Yi Ren juggled the demands of his career and pursuing SCAQ shortly after graduation, achieving Top Scorer in the Financial Reporting module. He also shares how his background in Accounting Data & Analytics helped ... Read More
Ever given a thought to the fruit peel that you throw out after a meal, and its insignificance now that the fruit has been devoured? Not necessarily so. Cleantech start-up, UglyGood, is all about converting food waste into a sustainable green business ... Read More
University is the best time to gain new experiences, make mistakes and come into your own. Despite the ups and downs, never forget to celebrate small achievements and reflect on how far you've come, shared SMU alumnus Kelvin Fan in this ... Read More