Testimonials

Overseas Experiences

"By assisting with the rollout of regional HR policies, I fostered greater in-market knowledge and expertise."

Evans Ong, studied in Nanyang Technological University, interned in Taiwan

"I deepened my understanding of the Vietnamese consumer through development of in-market marketing campaigns."

Shireen Shafikah D/O Mujibur Rahman, studied in Nanyang Polytechnic, interned in Vietnam

"I collaborated with the Indonesian product development team and this helped me appreciated their work culture."

Pawandeep Singh Sekhon, studied in National University of Singapore, interned in Indonesia

"Through supporting my company during an exhibition, I learnt to be adaptable and improved my Mandarin."

Yeo Pei Xuan, studied in ITE College East, interned in China

"I gained compelling perspectives of Indian diversity and heritage by conducting in-market research for my company."

Charleston Nyam, studied in Nanyang Technological University, interned in India

Local Experiences

"I attended formal training courses such as marketing workshops, even as an intern. The freedom to explore motivated me to give my best."

Carissa Huang, studied in Singapore Management University, worked at HOUSE OF TEAK (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.

"I was treated as part of the team, which boosted my confidence and helped me grow professionally. I also helmed my R&D projects from start to end!"

Kim Teo, studied in National University of Singapore, worked at KH ROBERTS PTE. LTD.

"I was exposed to various parts of the business and managed different accounts, which made me clearer on what I learnt. I felt like a valued employee."

Hilda Lim, studied in Singapore University of Social Sciences, worked at MAZARS LLP.

"The internship greatly strengthed my understanding of brand marketing. My internship was an enriching, stimulating and collaborative time!"

Daphne Ng, studied in Singapore University of Social Sciences, worked at BORBREEZE GROUP PTE. LTD.

Hear from our companies

EnterpriseSG held an annual GRT event #GoBeyond in September 2021, which brought together over 400 participants to connect and discover regional work opportunities in ASEAN, China and India (ACI). Despite the pandemic, there were still overseas internship and job opportunities in ACI where young talent could leverage to acquire in-market skills and experience and to build a global mindset.

Hear from our speakers who shared on their overseas work experiences and how their companies invest in their people.

Your Biggest Concern Addressed

Session 1: Looking to start your career overseas?

Hear from our speakers, Mr. Fong Cha Ka (Vice-President, Putien Holdings) and Mr. Evans Ong (Regional HR Technologist, Maha Chemicals (Asia)) who launched their careers overseas. Learn how they swiftly found their feet and strengthened in-market networks, as they overcame differences in work culture and language barriers.

Key Highlights:

• Interacting face-to-face with local counterparts will ease the adaptation process.

• Recognising the nuances in working styles across overseas subsidiaries is important for adapting to the cultural differences.

• Regional exposure will enable career progression through gaining of valuable skillsets.

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Session 2: Feeling unsure about taking up an overseas opportunity?

Hear from our speakers, Mr. Willy Koh (CEO, Racer Technology) and Mr. Teri Teo (Business Development Director, PS Food & Beverage (s)) who have rich overseas work experience. Discover how they overcame challenges and bridged cultural norms to expand their business footprint. Learn how we can better prepare ourselves prior to an overseas posting!

Key Highlights:

• Debunking common misconceptions that young talents may have about working overseas.

• Sharing about the support systems and frameworks offered by companies to prepare young talents for their overseas posting.

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Your ACI Story Retold

An interactive session where participants journeyed with speaker, Mr. Kevin Chew, to Thailand and embarked on an exciting expedition filled with trials, conflicting decisions, and friendly encounters with the locals. On this virtual journey, participants will learn to navigate through various challenges faced by Kevin in his physical and remote overseas work stints.

Key Highlights:

• Keep an open-mind and seek advice from colleagues with the relevant overseas work experience.

• Observe cultural cues and be proactive in engaging overseas counterparts through constant communication.

• Explore the new environment whilst overseas and build relationships outside of work.

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