Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
ĐẠI TƯỚNG VÕ NGUYÊN GIÁP
25/08/1911 – 04/10/2013
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
About Myself…
A-Level in Rossall School 2007
BSc Accounting & Finance 2010
2010 Graduate – until now
What is VietPro?
• Established in January 2010
• Networking and career opportunities hub for Vietnamese
professionals and students in the UK.
• Partnerships with leading organisations in Vietnam and the UK,
including: HSBC, Prudential, McKinsey, British Council
• Attracted top business leaders, including Lord John Browne –
former CEO of BP.
• Over 400 professionals within VietPro working across a wide range
of industries in the UK
© 2011 VietPro
Vietnamese Professionals are everywhere in the UK:
…and many
more
• Quan Le – Managing Director – GMX
Consulting
• Thao Nguyen – VP –CommerzBank
• Mai Doan – VP – Merrill Lynch
• Tra Nguyen – VP – Santander
• Trang Nguyen – VP – SMBC Nikko
Capital Markets
• Hien Vo – Executive – Ernst & Young
• Viet Do – S. Architech – Foster &
Partners
• Thuy Ha Minh – Associate – Morgan
Stanley
• Tung Nguyen – Associate – Goldman
Sachs
• Viet Phan – Associate – HSBC
• Ca Dao Nguyen – Associate –
Deutsche Bank
• Van Anh Nguyen – Associate –
Deutsche Bank
• Thanh Ho – Associate – Goldman
Sachs
• Hong Le – Associate – Goldman
Sachs
…and many more
VietPro & Students…
© 2011 VietPro
Before We Start….
• How many of you here are looking for a job in the UK?
• How many already know what types of job you want to
do?
• How many of you are confident you will get a job in the
UK?
How Prospect can help you
1. Information
− Hear it from the insiders who have passed the bar
2. Experience sharing
− Tip top advice from people in your shoes not too long ago
3. Find out what you love to do
‒
We share with you the real stories of the position you are applying to
‒
Our extensive network will help you find the job you want
Good luck with your application!
“I'm a greater believer in luck,
and I find the harder I work the
more I have of it.”
- Thomas Jefferson -
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
Example areas of opportunities
1. Banking & Investment
2. Accountancy and
consulting
3. Technology & Others
Banking & Investment
Front offices
Bank Structure
• Investment Banking
• Sales / Trading
• Research
• Asset Management
Vietnamese
Professionals
representatives
Middle / Back offices
•
•
•
•
Risk Management
Operations & Finance
Compliance
IT
Accountancy and consulting:
Accountancy
Areas of
Business
Vietnamese
Professionals
representatives
Consulting
• Management & Strategy
• Audit
• IT
• Tax
• Transaction Services • Brand Consulting
• Sector Specific (e.g. Oil
and Gas)
Technology & Others
Technology
Areas of
Business
Vietnamese
Professionals
representatives
• Software Developer
• IT Consulting
• Project management
Others
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Actuary
Architecture
Art
Public Services
PR / Marketing
Law
Your own business
Helpful sites
The sites and forums below contain valuable information on
various industries, job descriptions and job opportunities.
• Milkround
• University Career Fair
• Companies’ Websites
• Companies’ on-campus presentations
• Wikijob
• Vietpro
• Linkedin
For those are still in doubt:
“You miss 100% of the shots you
don’t take.”
- Wayne Gretzky -
Any Questions?
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
About myself…
Job application process
Recruitment Process
1
CV / CL / Application
2
Tests
3
Interviews
4
Assessment centre
Offer
© 2011 VietPro
Recruitment Process
1. CV / CL / Application
• CV
• Cover letter
• Online application
• Personal background
• Open-ended questions
• Rolling basis: apply early
• Get other people to
proofread
• Error-free
Recruitment Process
2. Tests
• Online / paper
• Numerical / verbal / logic /
case
• “Practice makes perfect”
• Resources:
• SHL
• PSL
• Talent Q (Citibroup/RBS)
© 2011 VietPro
Recruitment Process
3. Interviews
• Phone / face-to-face
• HR / business
• Types of questions:
• Background: What’s your story?
• Fit/motivation: Why are you
interested?
• Competency: What are your
qualities?
• Technical: What do you know?
• Case: How do you think?
• Brain teasers
• Preparation is KEY!
Recruitment Process
4. Assessment centre
• Case study
• Clear recommendation, review
both sides of the coin
• Group discussion
• Teamwork, persuasion,
leadership, time management
• Report / presentation
• Structure, clarity, fluency
• Current affairs (FT)
• More interviews
Recruitment Process
Offer!
Useful Resources
• Career services
• Friends, alumni, Vietpro
• Mock interviews
• Companies’ HR, representatives
• Tests’ practice questions: SHL, [ ]
• Guidebooks
• Financial Times, The Economist
• wikijob.co.uk
• blogs.wsj.com/deals
• thegatewayonline.com
© 2011 VietPro
Any Questions?
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR EMPLOYABILITY?
A bit about me…
•Graduated from Cass Business School with degree in Investment & Financial Risk
Management
•Currently working at Royal Bank of Scotland
•“If I can do it so can you”
‘’Kill two birds with one stone…’’
Communication skills
Be part of society
Volunteer
Leadership/ Team
working
Apply for part time job
‘’ Remember leaders are made, they are not born’’- Vince Lombardi
Be a presenter
‘’Kill two birds with one stone…’’
Analytical/
Critical thinking
Student Investment Challenge
Problem Solving
Subjects with long term
view
Business Competition
(McKinsey, Big4,..)
“Any fool can know. The point is to understand.” - Albert Einstein
‘’Kill two birds with one stone…’’
Commercial Awareness
Internships in the UK
or Vietnam
Follow business &
current affairs
Technical Expertise
Attend University
events/ Career events
“The only source of knowledge is experience” - Albert Einstein
Short courses/ Skills boosting
sessions at University
Final Remarks
• All employability skills can be learnt
• Remember, always put Academics first!
• Build and sustain relationship – networking session
“People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who
do” – Apple Inc
Any Questions?
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
CV, Cover Letter and Interview
About myself…
Friedrich Schiller Gymnasium
2008
“Champions keep playing until they get
it right” – Billie Jean King
BA and Meng in Engineering,
Economics and Management
2008-2012
2012 Graduate – until now
CV - Resume
What is a CV?
•Selective outline of a person’s experience and qualification
•1-2 pages depending on industry
Why CV?
•Screening
•A “trailer” for your real story - interview
Sample
CV
Cover Letter
What is a Cover Letter?
•A Letter sent together with your CV that answers the below:
• Why the sector?
• Why this particular firm?
• Why you?
Why Cover Letter?
•Cover letter is specific for the company & role
•Provide context
•Link together with CV to bring the message across
Interview
Why?
•Test soft skills and reinforce technical skills displayed on CV and
Cover Letter
•Chance for you to meet and get to know potential future employer
Types of Interview
Competency
Potential topics
• Your core skill set mentioned
in Improving Employability
section
• Skills demonstrated - examples
• When was a time when you..
Technical
Sample questions
• Skills that are specific to the
job applied
• How would you value the company
Facebook?
• Estimate the size of the packaged
coffee market in Vietnam?
Getting ready
• Know yourself
•
Your CV: be prepared to defend what you claim in there!
• Know the organisation and the job
•
Do your homework
•
Update recent news
•
Questions for the interviewers
• Practice, practice, practice
•
Mock interview
1
2
3
On the day
• Dress appropriately
• Be on time, or even better: early
4
• Be and sound confident and genuine
• Good eye contact, firm handshake.
• Network with candidates
• It’s a two way street: You’d want the job to fit you too – prepare
questions for the interviewers
Follow up
• Thank-you email
• Phone call
• Important: ask for Feedback
5
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
Networking – the key to success
First Impression
• Appearance and dress code
• A nice firm handshake
• Make a move – initiate a
conversation
It takes only 3-7 seconds to make the first
impression…
…but 8 subsequent positive encounters to
change a person’s negative first impression.
Handshake?
Stand out from the crowd
-Introduce yourself, get your name remembered
-Bring a spare CV
-Come with well prepared questions
- Tips: you will get more attention with the right questions asked during
panel discussion
- Types of questions recommended: team/company structure, job scope.
Body Language
Body language is more important!
The Three “V”s
- Verbal (7%)
- Vocal (38%)
- Visual (55%)
Body Language
Arms open – ready to respond
to the other person’s gestures
Direct eye contact – indication of honesty
Tips:
- No slouching, keep straight
shoulder
- Keep personal distance: 1.2
metres for strangers.
Legs straight and comfortable
Post-Networking
An ongoing, long term process
After the event:
• Send a thank you email
• Don’t be too pushy for future meet-ups!
• Don’t ask for benefits straightaway!
Any Questions?
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00
Agenda
1.
2.
3.
Introduction
Ngoc Anh
13:00 – 13:10
Industry overview
Thao Nguyen
13:10 – 13:25
Application Process
Phuong Duong
13:25 – 13:40
Break
13:40 – 13:50
4.
Improving your Employability
Hai Anh
13:50 – 14:05
5.
Guide on CV, Cover Letter and
Interview
Phuc Nguyen
14:05 – 14:25
6.
Networking – the key to success
Ngoc Anh
14:25 – 14:35
7.
Panel Discussion
Panel
8.
14:35 – 15:10
Interactive session – Networking
and workshop
Vietpro
15:10 – 17:00