AISS Badminton Activity - 2nd July 2010

AISS kick started the Month of July with our very first badminton Activity on the second this month.

Anyone would probably comment on how boring playing badminton would be- Running around trying to hit a flying shuttlecock that most of us would probably miss 9 out of 10 times. That saying was true until our group of five members realize the joy of playing doubles in badminton was not just to smack it. Actually it’s the teamwork, coordination and the constant improvement after playing for an hour that gives us the great satisfaction!!!

Although learning the badminton rules, serving technique, footwork and the proper way to grip your racquet are important in order to start a game, but frankly speaking we had great quality of fun without those rules. We hopped in the court with never ending warm up excuses to defend for our lousy skills. Can you imagine that free style playing can be absolutely enjoyable too? I could.

Join our up-coming badminton game and embark a wonderful night of exercising in your sports attire, tracking shoes while holding onto your long forgotten badminton rackets. I’ll assure it’ll be smashing fun!!!

Check out our photos at: http://aisssg.weebly.com/badminton-group.html

Effective Job Application Workshop - 1 July 2010

AISS organised a career’s workshop titled: “Effective Job Application” for all ACCA students. This workshop was arranged to help students address the various elements of the job application involving a very well written resume, delivering a professional performance during interview and finally, securing the job that you they have applied for. The special guest of honour for this workshop was Mr. Josh Goh, Asst Director – Corporate Services. The GMP Group

Josh began with his analysis of the current situation of the job market in Singapore and gave very helpful tips of how spot the appropriate opportunity at the right time and applying for it. Josh then explained the structure, contents and writing style of a cover letter and the different methods of writing a resume and what aspects do employers look at when reading an applicant’s cover letter and resume. Furthermore Josh also elaborated on how to prepare for an interview, how an applicant must behave during an interview and the procedure of keeping a follow-up after the interview.

Josh concluded his presentation with a summary of the entire process making a successful application i.e. spotting the opportunity, researching the role and responsibilities offered, designing the cover letter and resume according to the role’s requirements and finally performing successfully at the interview to get the job. Students were given the opportunity to ask questions towards the end of the event and the invitation to seek further assistance from Josh and The GMP Group should they require.

To view the video on how to write the perfect cover letter, please visit: http://aisssg.weebly.com/helpful-tips-on-job-application.html