Tell me about yourself / Behavioral question by Sylvia Hon https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib LABU2060 T41 Week1B en-us 2021-02-04 03:13:39 UTC 2024-11-18 01:11:44 UTC hello@padlet.com Task 1 Instructions sylvia_k_l_hon https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161797137 Task 1: Responding to Tell Me About Yourself (20 mins) 
On your own: 
  • look at the qualifications, knowledge and skills required for your job; 
  • use what you have in your CV and other relevant things you might add to meet the company’s needs; 
  • use the strategy given to answer the question; 
  • include your job ad within the box or a link to your job ad. 
  • Click on the circle at the bottom right hand corner to start your post. 

Strategy
1.Give a one-sentence summary of your career and/or university history which will match the skills/strengths the company requires.
2.State a single accomplishment/success story that captures attention that will highlight skills the company is looking for.
3.Give a one-sentence summary of specifically what you want to do in your next career, why the particular job and company, and show interest.
 
]]> 2021-02-04 03:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161797137 Yeung Kin Yat Sunson https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161981946
1. Being a student at HKUST who major in accountancy, I worked in an Accounting firm for a summer intern in 2020, which provided me with a basic knowledge of how an accounting firm operates.
2.By join case competition organized by HKICPA, I learn how to communicate with my teammates and know more about the accounting industry.
3.I am finding a summer internship in one of the Big Four Company, specifically your company because I am impressed by your company culture.
Ad: Ernst & Young (EY) 2021 Hong Kong Summer Internship Program
https://career.ust.hk/web/job_detail.php?jp=31039]]> 2021-02-04 04:59:28 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161981946 Jacky Lau Sau Wang https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161983430 Job ad:
EY Summer Internship Assurance Department

I am studying accounting at HKUST and I worked at a qualified accountant company from Fall to Winter in 2020 which provides me with a strong foundation and sufficient knowledge of accounting. 

I participated in ACCA case competition in Winter 2020. This helped me build up interpersonal skills which let me work confidentially in a group and lead my team to meet our goal.

In the future, I would like to earn more working experience to be a qualified accountant. This would be great to work in a company surrounding by many professional accountants like your company.



]]> 2021-02-04 05:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161983430 Rafael, Cheuk Hei Tang https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161983803 https://www.mavensecurities.com/graduate-opportunities/

1. Being a quantitative trader at XY Capital that developed two trading strategies for the firm through data modeling.

2. Entered into the final round of the Arbitrage Challenge organized by Flow Traders, involved solving a case of quoting prices of ETFs, which is similar to the job nature of being a market maker.

3. Interested to join a growing proprietary trading firm as your firm provides great support to juniors.]]> 2021-02-04 05:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161983803 Evan Schweikert edschweikert https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161984672 Ad:
Product Marketing Manager

My 1-Sentence Summary:
Throughout my undergrad at HKUST I sought opportunities to demonstrate my content marketing skills, including by offering my services to startups, both large and small.

Success Story:
Because corporate content marketing involves direct contact with several stakeholders (clients, management, and end-users), I participated in a wide variety of case competitions, several of which won awards.

1-Sentence Good Fit Summary:
Upon graduating, I would like to further hone my skills by directing all of my focus and energy to a corporate position with ample opportunities for promotion, all of which Google can offer best.]]> 2021-02-04 05:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161984672 Mo Fong Fong ffmo https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161985413 Investment Communication Intern
https://career.usthk.cn/web/job_detail.php?jp=31008

1) As a undergraduate majoring in business at the Hong Kong university of Science and Technology, the courses I have taken as well as the activities I have participated in have equipped me with both good awareness in financial markets as well as the required computer skills. 

2) By participating in a number of business case competitions, I have not only acquired new knowledge and skillsets but have also improved my ability to communicate with my teammates

3) I am extremely excited to learn more about the financial markets through this investment communication intern.]]> 2021-02-04 05:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161985413 Winnie, HUI Nga Fei https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161985707 Job Ad: http://careers.pageuppeople.com/849/cw/en/job/492396/2020-2021-hong-kong-and-macau-campus-opportunities

1. I'm currently majoring in accounting at HKUST and I worked as an intern in accounting firm before.

2. Throughout the internship, I was responsible for handling financial documents which greatly enhanced my numerical and analytical skills.

3. I would like to explore what it's like to be an accountant and I look forward to learning from experienced professionals.]]> 2021-02-04 05:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161985707 Abbie Leung Kit Yu https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161986011 https://careers.lanecrawford.com.hk/content/Summer-Internship/?locale=en_GB

I am currently studying in HKUST, majoring in management. 

Being on HKUST's case analysis team (CAT) and the core organizing committee of HULT Prize has given me numerous opportunities to analyze different companies, providing them suggestions to achieve their goals while working with sponsors from different organizations. ]]> 2021-02-04 05:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161986011 Cheston Yu Ping Kong https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161986998 Ad: EY Business consulting, summer internship

I'm currently studying in Finance major in HKUST and worked as an intern in asset management firm before.
I am equipped with professional finance knowledge and skillsets such as financial modelling and portfolio construction throughout my journey in HKUST, which can help provide better business advices to the clients. 
I hope to gain more insights of the finance industry from clients and the seniors when working in a large corp. 

]]> 2021-02-04 05:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161986998 Fontane Law Yuen Ching https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161987160 Ad: https://www.astri.org/careers/internships/
I am currently a Year 3 student from HKUST with a bachelor degree in Business Administration majoring in Information Systems and Operation Management.

Throughout the internship, I was responsible for developing a database system using Microsoft Access. Although I had no previous experience on Microsoft Access, with some basic VBA programming knowledge learned from the university, I was able to carry out independent research and work out multiple alternative solutions during the database design process, and successfully created a database system to store the file records in a systematic manner.

I am always willing to learn something new and would like to take this valuable opportunity to further develop my interest in the IT industry.

]]> 2021-02-04 05:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161987160 Tany https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161987542 1. Being a penultimate student in UST, I managed to hone analytical skills througout my study by attending interns and competition.
2. ]]> 2021-02-04 05:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161987542 Vanessa Fanning https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161989866 https://g.co/kgs/cm5LxG

Consultant / Assistant Manager, Assurance & ESG

Summary:  
A dynamic and globally-engaged business management student with years of work experience in administration, project management, and events and marketing.
 
Story: 
My unconventional life experiences and educational background, as well as my multicultural upbringing, have equipped me with a well-rounded portfolio of skills and a resilient character that could easily adapt to a changing and demanding environment. Besides my former work experience as a project manager, I have continually participated in community service projects and took sustainability courses as a student at HKUST.
 
Why the particular job: 
This role helps organizations improve their corporate sustainability management, and I am a firm believer in adopting a sustainable business approach, whose values of doing what is ethically right and striving for lifelong learning coincides with your firm's core values. 

]]> 2021-02-04 05:03:22 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161989866 Ben Ho https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161990450 Job position:  https://hk.jobsdb.com/hk/en/job/wealth-asset-management-global-rotation-program-2021-intake-100003008201732?sectionRank=10&jobId=100003008201732&token=0~668d9574-d882-449f-80c2-78fdb0467226

1. I am currently a student in HKUST majoring in Economics and Finance with sufficient knowledge to support the tasks in wealth management sector
2. I have participated in asset management challenge organized by AmplifyMe
3. I am interested in joining your rotation program to gain exposure to more departments in the wealth management industry]]> 2021-02-04 05:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161990450 Joe Lee Ngo Sen https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161991549 Job ad: https://g.co/kgs/WtdJZt
1. I am Joe Lee, a year 2 student majoring in information system at HKUST. I have acquired knowledge in data analytics and motivated in learning with high interest.

2. 
3. I am excited about joining the emerging world of e-commerce and digital market and using what I have learnt to contribute to the company.]]> 2021-02-04 05:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161991549 Ivor sylvia_k_l_hon https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161991853     I am Ivor Wong currently a student at HKUST major in business management. I am an hardworking and self motivated student as demonstrated by my recent experience as a executive member of the Business Student Union at the University.   

    My internship experience at a startup consulting firm as a project management intern, developed my interpersonal skills and how to lead as a project leader to keep the entire team on track and efficient. 

    I want to be a future management consultant therefore I believe by working at your strategy and management department at HKEX would not only further develop my consulting skills but also broaden my horizon in to the finance related knowledge for me to be a better consultant in the futures. 

www.hkexgroup.com › About-HKEXWeb results
Summer Internship & Assistant Programme - HKEX Group

]]> 2021-02-04 05:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161991853 Emily https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161996103 Job Ad: Ernst & Young (EY) 2021 Hong Kong Summer Internship Program
https://career.ust.hk/web/job_detail.php?jp=31039
1. Internship experience in Accounting firm that also requires analytical skills when handling data, as well as communication skills when interviewing clients to obtain document proof.
2. Successfully organised society events with organised and detailed planning
3. I would love to work in a people-minded culture company.
]]> 2021-02-04 05:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161996103 Cordy https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161996591 Job Ad: ]]> 2021-02-04 05:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161996591 ffmo https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161998577 2021-02-04 05:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1161998577 Jason Chi Hin Tang sylvia_k_l_hon https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1162020493 Glassdoor shanghai search intern Jason Chi Hin Tang

 
 
 
I was econ major before switching to OM. So I know about regulation and their effect on business, at least in theory. I look forward to applying what I have learnt in my OM major to practice with Apple. 
No success story related to logistics…?
 
]]> 2021-02-04 05:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1162020493 Cordy https://padlet.com/sylvia_k_l_hon/8mowrtsyvbo10lib/wish/1165074795 Job Ad: Part-time Marketing Assistant

1）Throughout my marketing study at HKUST, I am equipped with the necessary marketing knowledge and survey handling skills to prepare competitive research and report.

2）During my semester break, I managed to certificate in social media marketing from HubSpot and create my own no code app while doing a 4-days week part-time job.

3）I would love to join a fashion company with adequate opportunities to take part in marketing projects to learn and grow, in which PVH is a definite choice.
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