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What’s in this issue:
Campus Life Update Mar14
Fuji Instax Giveaway, Kaplan
Knights Glory
Pg 1
V Day Recap, Earth Hour Pg 2
CDS Editorial: What organiza-
tions are looking for in Fresh
Graduates, Hot Jobs
Pg 3
Upcoming Events: Kapap Self
-Defense, CampShip
Pg 4
Upcoming Workshops: Ana-
lytical Tools for Stock Invest-
ments, Career & Credit Kick-
off
Writing Your Way To A Job
Interview, Virtual Graduate
Career Fair
Good Writing Skills, Managing
Job Interviews, Equity Trading
Insights
Pg 5
Pg 6
Pg 7
Interest Group News: MASK,
Badminton and CASE
Pg 8
Post Event Montage: Kaplan
Eliites Trial, Crazy Golf Team
Challenge,
Managing Job Interviews,
Entrepreneurship & Personal
Wealth, Exam Study Tips
Pg 9,
Pg10
Student Information Pg 11
Sandbox: Kaplan Open
House Student Deals, Glam
Rags
Pg 12
Sporting Glory News:
Kaplan Knights
Crowned
CHAMPIONS in
3-on-3 Basketball
Tournament
18 schools and social teams came for
the challenge, eyeing the top prize of
$300 in the MDIS 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament 2014 held on 8 March.
Kaplan was represented by 2 teams, with Team 1 comprising Captain Tanrain Jiang Tian
Yun, David Saloria, Ayden Neoh and Alex Aw. Team 2 was represented by Lim Wei
Kang, Xue Zhong Nan and Yang Zhi Peng. Both teams started brightly with Team 1 put-
ting in an 8-6 tactical victory against Team AA and thereafter cruising to a semi-final spot
by beating Team DBM 16-10. Team 2 overran Team Veggie 13-3 and powered a 12-9
win over Team Sun Plaza Geeks in what proved to be a closely-watched match of the
tournament as the team had to play against an opposing team comprising of a 2-metre
tall opponent and a 3-point sharpshooter. The win set the stage for an all Kaplan semi-
final!
Kaplan Team 1 manoeuvred a 17-11 win over Team 2 and proceeded to the finals. Team
2, with a chance for a podium finish, fought against Team Just Do It (2013’s champions)
for third placing. Team 2 lost 9-19 against a fiercely competitive opponent, thereby finish-
ing 4th in the tournament.
Facing Kaplan Knights Team 1 in the finals was Team Ken Boys who had been impres-
sive throughout the tournament, but our Knights were determined to be no pushover. The
match started with the opponents adopting an offensive strategy, forcing the Knights to
defend fanatically. Soon Kaplan Knights regained their composure, controlled the match
and started dominating the later parts of the match. The finals ended with Kaplan Knights
winning 14-9, clinching the trophy home.
Catch our Kaplan Knights in action on 18 March at ACS Barker Road in BBAXN Amateur League!
Click here to check schedules on Campus Life website.
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Editorial: What we did on V’Day
Picnic under the Stars
For this Valentine’s Day, Jia Yuan from ACCA brought his girlfriend for a
picnic at the Botanical Gardens. The couple enjoyed a natural scenic set-
ting and was serenaded under a moon lit sky by romantic bands and had
their fill of picnic styled nosh. Admission was at $60, $80 or $100 with
menu choices. A very different experience.
Value for money: 5 Wow Factor: 3 Romantic level: 4 Overall: 4
Fine Dining Up & Away
Being the highest rooftop bar in Singapore, Stellar @ 1-Altitude is
the peak of multi-experience lifestyle joint in the world. One student
brought his Valentine date to Stellar @ 1 Altitude where the menu
differed from $160 to $190++, depending on your choice of a win-
dow or non-window seating. A very nice ambience for dining and
looking out into the starry night! His date loved it for sure!
Value for money: 4 Wow Factor: 4 Romantic level: 5 Overall: 4.5
Valentine’s Day Sunset Cruise
The most pricey on the list at $390
per couple but the couple got to take
a yacht out on a sunset dinner
cruise and saw fireworks later in the
night. Splurge worthy if you have the
budget!
Value for money: 3 Wow Factor: 5
Romantic level: 5 Overall: 4.5
Celebrating Valentine’s Day can be tough on the pocket for students. Following last month’s Valentine’s Day,
we share some sweet ideas our students have arranged for their valentine dates this year. Here is a recap for
you to get inspired next year!
Hanging out with Buddies!
Who says you can’t have fun on
Valentine’s Day without a date?
Some of the unattached students
chose to hang out together at Clarke
Quay and had fun catching up with
each other over food and drinks.
YOU
have
the
POWER!
USE IT WISELY!!
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CDS Editorial:
What Qualities are Organizations looking for in
Fresh Graduates?
Effective Communication Skills
There are no lack of qualified job seekers in the market, but from what a survey conducted by The Chronicle of High-er Education (Fischer, 2013) found out, fresh graduates too often lack the ability to communicate effectively.
During job interviews, telltale signs of a poor communicator are very apparent to an interviewer. Communication is not just about speaking eloquently. A candidate should demonstrate good listening skills, grasp the essence of a discussion quickly, provide relevant input and show positive non-verbal body language. No man is an island. We are required to work with others one way or another, hence the importance in relaying messages and sharing ideas across effectively and efficiently. Communication skills are highly prized no matter what industry you are interest-ed in joining.
Intellectual Humility
Most people understand the meaning of ‘intellectual’ and ‘humility’. However, when put together, it seems truly pro-found. Laszlo Bock, Senior Vice President of People Operations for Google, responsible for hiring for one of the world’s most successful companies, used the term ’intellectual humility’ (Friedman - How to get a job at Google, 2014) and explained that without intellectual humility, learning can never take place as true learning takes place during failures. Combining both intellect and humility to learn from failures shows a person’s strength of character. The attitude of a person is often desirable in this productivity-driven world. However, it takes even greater attitude from a person to apply that capacity productively. There’s an old good saying that ‘all the competencies in the world cannot compensate a lack of character’. Humility is a key to your success.
Learning Ability
Job candidates who are well prepared for interviews are often able to provide a good account of their skills and industry knowledge and apply them according to the required job scope. However, there is a need to go one step further to ascertain learning capabil-ities. Employers keep a keen lookout to ascertain what the poten-tial hire may know, but also, even more importantly, how fast they can learn. Bock added that ‘It’s the ability to process on the fly. It’s the ability to pull together disparate bits of information and assess it using structured behavioral interviews to validate it so as to make sure they’re predictive’. Job seekers must understand that in to-day’s working world, pace is a consistent element. The need is for new hires to be able to spontaneously pick up new skills and knowledge and apply them. There is also a need for today’s fresh graduates to hone themselves to be well-rounded, rather than staying mono-focused on academics alone.
Brought to you by:
Student Affairs & Graduate Services Office
Sources:
Fischer. K. (2013). A College Degree Sorts Job Applicants, but Employers Wish It Meant More. The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Friedman. T. (2014). How to Get a Job at Google. The New York Times.
Hot Jobs
Click on the hyperlinked positions below to find out more de-
tails.
Full-Time Positions
Various Jobs in Tata Consultancy Services
Account and Administrative Assistant in JRP asso-
ciates Pte Ltd
Junior Programmer (HTML) for Maven Tree
Financial Consultant for Advisors Alliance
IT Support Specialist for Elec-Pro Technology Pte
Ltd
Accounts Assistant/ Exec for DP Information
Group
Various Jobs for Elite Translations Asia
Project Executive for Nanyang Inc Pte Ltd
Accounts Assistant for TauRx Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Internships
Purchasing Intern with Broadcom Singapore
Technical Support Assistant with High Tech Solu-
tions
Internships for Elite Translations Asia
For more job opportunities, please visit Kaplan Cam-
pusLife CDS Job Portal and Kaplan-Jobstreet Career
Corner.
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Upcoming Events
Event Registration Instructions on Pg11
Ahoy Ahoy! CampShip is boarding in May! CampShip is a friendship bonding camp over 3D2N that is
scheduled from 9 to 11 May 2014. Look forward to plenty
of team building games and multi challenges during the
camp where you will get to make many new friends!
Limited to the first 40 participants who sign up, there will
be full meals provided daily and an exclusive CampShip T
-shirt and Campus Life bag will be given to all partici-
pants. Participation fee is $48/pax.
Make sure you do not miss the boarding! Email to
[email protected] for more information.of our very
first CampShip brought to you by the Kaplan Student
Committee and the Student Affairs & Graduate Services
Office. Hurry and book your boarding pass before they
are gone!
Learn to
protect
yourself
with every-
day items!
Join us in
this free
demo on self
-defense!
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Upcoming Seminars/ Workshops
Event Registration Instructions on Pg11
About to graduate and start your career? What
should you dowithyour first pay cheque? Spend
it all? Use it toget acredit card? Use it topay
off your student loans? Save it? As a young
adult, how do you learn to manage and plan for
all the things you want in your life, be it ahome
or a car? Join us for this free talk on smart
credit andmoneymanagement!
Effective Money Management
Savings & Wealth Management
Why Your Credit Report Matters
Date: 27 Mar 2014, Thursday
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Kaplan Wilkie Edge Campus
Level 2, Classroom 210
To register*, sign up on Campus Life
or email to [email protected] your details:
Full name
CT no.
Contact no.
Programme/ CoursePlease note that a $10 deposit is required
to confirm your registration. Photos and
videos may also be taken during this event
for publicity and news purposes.
*Skip the emails! Simply register as a user on Campus Life website https:/ / campuslife.kaplan.com.sg
today and you may register for any events by clicking on the events calendar!
Jointly organized by:
Student Affairs & Graduate Services Office
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Upcoming
Seminars & Workshops
Looking for a job? Find out how you can score an interview!
Held from the 24th Feb – 25th May 2014, The Virtual Graduate Career Fair (VGCF) 2014
presents a breakthrough in the use of video technology. VGCF is the World’s First initiative
that allows a candidate to participate in a Recorded Video Interview with a prospective em-
ployer, at your own time and convenience.
Looking for you dream job? How about winning a prize at the same time too? Register here
http://hireme.next-5.com/CareerFair/Partner/kaplan
Wonder what virtual inter-views are all about?
Click on the video link here to read up on the benefits of using virtual technology in your job search. Check : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRPwShOvsJ8&fea-ture=youtu.be
Quote-worthy:
‘The Secret of Getting Ahead is
Getting Started.’
Mark Twain
Event Registration Instructions on Pg11
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Event Registration Instructions on Pg11
More Events Coming
Your Way
If you are keen to join
the financial trading
industry, don’t miss
this
upcoming
Industry Visit to CIMB
Securities and get a
feel of what happens
on the trading floor!
Sneak peek into Life
as a Trader
Limited seats available,
so book yours fast!
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Interest Groups News
Interested in volunteering and helping the
less fortunate? Join CASE and be part of
our community service club. Here are
some volunteering opportunities available
right now. For more information, email us
Love to play badminton and can’t find sparring partners?
Join our Badminton Club today! This club is open to all
Kaplan students and alumni of all playing levels.
Why wait? Sign up now via https://
campuslife.kaplan.com.sg or email us at
[email protected] for more details!
Have a keen interest in the performing arts like music,
singing, dancing, multimedia and acting? All students
who want to hone their skills in any form are welcome to
join the Music & Arts Society of Kaplan (M.A.S.K). Let’s
jam together!
Login to https://campuslife.kaplan.com.sg or email us at
[email protected] for more details.
Volunteers Wanted!
The 5th National Special Schools Track & Field Champion-
ships which will be held on Thursday 27 March 2014 are look-
ing for volunteers to help the event in the following areas:
Liaison officers
Registration
Competition officials for call room
Competition officials for holding room
Competition officials for track events
Competition officials for field events
Photography & Videography
If you are keen to lend a hand to this meaningful event, please
contact CASE via email [email protected] with your
name, contact number and CT number.
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Post Event Gallery
Crazy Golf Team Challenge
On 22 February, 40
students had a fun
and exciting day at
Lilliputt golf for a day
of golf putting action.
8 teams vied for best
scores playing
through an 18-hole
course around min-
iature Singapore
with moving MRT
trains and beaming
Merlion eyes!
Congratulations to
the winning 3 teams
and our best player
who walked away
with prizes after an
unforgettable after-
noon of laughter and
team camaderie with
new friends made.
Kaplan Elites
Football Trials
Student Affairs &
Graduate Services
organized a football
trial on 1 March 2014
in search of the best
footballing talents in
Kaplan. Held at the
Dempsey SCC field,
this was the year’s
first trial for Kaplan
Elites to look for fresh
players to represent
Kaplan in competitive
football. Missed the
trial? Join in the prac-
tices and try for a
spot on the team!
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Post Event Gallery
Managing Job Interviews Workshop
The workshop ‘Managing Job Interviews’,
has been a mainstay in our CDS workshop
series and the many who have attended
had walked away confident of doing better
in their next interviews.
The last workshop was held in the evening
of 18 February 2014 and 22 students at-
tended the 3-hour workshop at the Wilkie
campus. Facilitated by Kaplan career coun-
selor, Mr Valiant Chiang, participants re-
ceived tips on the do’s and don’t’s when
being interviewed and what preparation is
really about. The unanimous highlight of the
workshop as agreed by participated was
the mock interview segment where stu-
dents were given the opportunity to spot the mistakes and see ‘real life interview’ scenarios. Participants also
learnt salary negotiation techniques and how to manage the ‘killer’ questions that may arise during an interview.
If you missed the workshop, join us for the next session on 7 May 2014. Registration on Campuslife website.
Entrepreneurship & Personal
Wealth Seminar
Entrepreneurship and Personal Wealth was a
free seminar conducted by DP Credit Bureau
held on 26 February 2014 at the Pomo cam-
pus. The speaker, April Ng of DP, shared
with aspiring entrepreneurs all about starting
up businesses in Singapore and why credit
management is important to a start-up busi-
ness. The participants also learnt about the
various financing options available, how
credit assessment works and why better
management of finance will impact business
operational success.
EXAM
STUDY
TIPS plan your time
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Career Services for all Kaplan graduates-to-be!
Career Development Series – Building Your Hardware, Developing Your Software
and Managing Your Heartware
Do you know Kaplan offers career services to those who would like some career guidance and advice?
The Career Development Series (CDS) is a 3-dimensional career advisory series of developmental workshops, previews,
talks, coupled with individual or small group career counseling/coaching services to help prepare you to enter industry. We
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employability skills and stay relevant in the workforce. Click here to find out more about the CDS framework. To book an
appointment with our career counselor. email us at [email protected]
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Sandbox
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Come support your favourite
teams at the upcoming Glam
Rags Pageant on 22 March at
Wilkie Edge! See what fun de-
signs your fellow students will
come up with that is both sus-
tainable and creative!