Sat, 11 July 2009, 1.30pm to 5.30pm | English

Furama River Front Singapore

Mendaki Club

Zaqy Mohamad, Sujimy Mohamad , Abdul Rahim Tahir, Rita Zahara, Hazlina Halim, Tengku Indra, Dr Sharifah Mariam Aljunied, Sani Hamid, Annuar Baharom

http://mendakiclub.org.sg/gradstea

Community, Youth

Calling all 2008/2009 Malay/Muslim Graduates

- Looking for opportunities to start up your career?
- Planning to upgrade yourself?
- Sourcing for advice in setting up your business?
- Do you want tips on how to excel in this economic downturn?

Come join us for our Graduates' High Tea event - a place for you to network with professionals and fellow graduates!

What's in store for you?

- Mining your Mind (Exploring options for further studies)
- Polishing the Cut (Standing out through effective Corporate etiquette and networking)
- Increasing your carats and Wallet (Maximise your networth and embark on a entrepreneurial journey)

Panel Dialogue

It has indeed been a challenging year for Singapore and the global economy. What do the next few months have in store for us? How can we stay resilient through these tough times and emerge out of them, unscathed? Our expert team comprising of well-known figures from the Public and Private sectors share with you their views on the current job market as well as tips on how you can be a survivor amidst the economic downturn.

Speakers: Mr Zaqy Mohd (Member of Parliament), Mr Sujimy Mohd (ScreenBox Chairman), Mr Abdul Rahim Tahir (MD of DHL)

On top of that, you have a choice of one of the following sessions for an in-depth discussion on the following topics:

Parallel Breakout Sessions

a) Mining Your Mind: Exploring the Options for Further Studies

Now or later? Full-time or part-time? With the slowdown in the job market, many new graduates are choosing to pursue higher education – whether a degree for Polytechnic graduates or post-graduate degree for University graduates. Hear from the speakers on their experiences in a range of educational environments, both local and overseas, and find out more on the educational opportunities as well as potential avenues to obtain funding/scholarships.

Speakers: Ms Rita Zahara (PhD Student and Journalist), Ms Hazlina Halim (Masters Student and TV presenter)


b)Polishing the Cut: Standing Out through Effective Corporate Etiquette and Networking

Everybody is doing it. At least, successful people are doing it. “It” is Networking. Be in tune with Corporate Etiquette skills that are applicable and transferable to a range of professional careers: how to “dress for success”, speak confidently in public, and navigate the often perplexing world of networking and name cards! Speakers from both the public and private sectors will share tips on how you can stand out from the average employee just by having that bit of magic and self-confidence in you.

Speakers: Mr Tengku Indra (Founder of International Human Capital Development Consulting), Dr Sharifah Mariam Aljunied (Educational Psychologist)


c) Increasing your carats and wallets : Maximise your Net Worth and embark on the Entrepreneurial Journey

Thinking of growing your wealth but not knowing where to start? This session focuses on calculating your net worth and how you can grow your wealth further. Learn about the experiences and challenges faced by our local entrepreneurs and pick up tips useful if you're intending to set up on your own. Be inspired and start living your dreams.


Speakers: Mr Sani Hamid (Director of Financial Allianz), Mr Annuar Baharom (Founder of Carry on Sound and Senior Architect)

Date: 11 July 2009
Time: 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Venue: Furama River Front Singapore, Venus Ballroom Level 3

Reserve a seat today!

Register online .

or contact Sister Aisyah @ 6245 5818

Furama River Front Singapore