Two Career Talk Series has been conducted in March for students.

Salary Negotiation

On 18 March 2015, Career Services invited Andree Mangels, Director (Commerce & Industry) for the Talent2 brand to lead a lively and frank discussion on how graduating students can better manage their salary negotiations by understanding how market factors influence pay packages. This Career Talk was supported by the student Career Group and chaired by its President, David Kennedy, MPA 2014-2015.

Andree Mangel speaking about industry trends and how it affects salaries

Are you ready for the job market – Insights from Consulting and Research firms

On 26 March 2015, Tod Gimbel, Managing Director of Landmark Asia, Asia-Pacific Region, Alvin Sheng Hui Tan, Executive Director, Goldman Sachs, Singapore and Andrew Chan, Senior Manager, Accenture Strategy, Singapore were invited to share their work experience and discuss job opportunities at consulting and research firms. This was followed by a networking session. This Career Talk panel was organised by Career Group and chaired by Marina Garcia Valls, MPP 2014-2016, and Farzona Mukhitdinova, MPP 2014-2016, with the support of Career Services.

Left to Right: Alvin Sheng Hui Tan, Executive Director, Goldman Sachs, Singapore, Tod Gimbel, Managing Director of Landmark Asia, Asia-Pacific Region and Andrew Chan, Senior Manager, Accenture Strategy, Singapore