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RecruitmentInvolved in recruitment of IT and Engineering professional for DSTAShort listing and arrange interview segmentSit in interview with Directors/Assistant Directors Work out salary proposal and give recommendation on the salary packagePre-employment briefing and contract signing with candidateRevamp of whole hiring process (review on selection tools to recruit right people, improve awareness and branding for DSTA)Facilitate campus interview in local Universities (NTU and NUS)Give presentation on DSTA career in universitiesParticipate in NTU/NUS career fair (mingling with students to introduce DSTA career

Students/Scholars’ Internship Review of Policy and Processes to enhance and better manage the programmeFacilitate the whole Internship process for ad hoc request, university students and scholarsLiase with university for students to attach to DSTAMatch students with suitable project, arrange interviews if necessaryOrganize activities for students attached to DSTA (Orientation, Training, feedback session, Project competition, Teambuilding outing and Farewell receptionOrganize Internship Talk at NTU/NUS (arrange and follow up with coordinator from the universities, prepare presentation slides)Analyze and review the programme through conducting feedback sessions and preparing survey reports.Special Project (Young Defence Scientist Programme)Take charge students’ attachment with NTU/NUS and Research InstitutionSeeking project from various organisationFollow up with teacher-in-charge for the matching of students to projectFacilitate the nomination of Co-Mentor from DSTAOrganise Welcome programme for the students’, Mentors, Co-mentors, Teacher Advisor, Principles, partners. The event is hosted by CEO DSOConsolidate students’ project report and Poster for YDSP Congress hosted by Minister for DefenceSearching for Hotel Venue and seek approval of budget for YDSP CongressLiase with advertising agency for the backdrop, exhibit structure, brochure, template for poster, etc for the YDSP CongressInvolve in designing the programme during the CongressGather feedback and review the whole attachment process yearly

Scholarship Selection and Scholars’ ManagementInvolved in the whole Selection for 600 – 800 applicants (logistics, interview, scheduling, statistic report etc).Assess and review Selection processes and selection tools (i.e. online application, psychometric test)Interviewing and shortlisting the candidates Role-playing during Assessment Centre Management of 120 overseas scholarsProcess claims, tuition fees and paying Overseas Maintenance AllowancePre-administration (advice them on airfare, Visa and application to University)Deed signing administration (preparation of deed and calculation on Liquidated Damages)Interacting, attending to their query and seek approval to their request Arranging internship during their SummerDeployment of scholars upon graduationReview of policy (i.e. allowances, possesses)Involved in organizing events (Scholarship Tea Session, award ceremony, open house and JC fairs/Talks)Meeting with vendors, parents, Advertising agencyMaintaining Scholars databaseOthersAd hoc project assigned by Senior Manager

RecruitmentInvolved in recruitment of IT and Engineering professional for DSTAShort listing and arrange interview segmentSit in interview with Directors/Assistant Directors Work out salary proposal and give recommendation on the salary packagePre-employment briefing and contract signing with candidateRevamp of whole hiring process (review on selection tools to recruit right people, improve awareness and branding for DSTA)Facilitate campus interview in local Universities (NTU and NUS)Give presentation on DSTA career in universitiesParticipate in NTU/NUS career fair (mingling with students to introduce DSTA career

Students/Scholars’ Internship Review of Policy and Processes to enhance and better manage the programmeFacilitate the whole Internship process for ad hoc request, university students and scholarsLiase with university for students to attach to DSTAMatch students with suitable project, arrange interviews if necessaryOrganize activities for students attached to DSTA (Orientation, Training, feedback session, Project competition, Teambuilding outing and Farewell receptionOrganize Internship Talk at NTU/NUS (arrange and follow up with coordinator from the universities, prepare presentation slides)Analyze and review the programme through conducting feedback sessions and preparing survey reports.Special Project (Young Defence Scientist Programme)Take charge students’ attachment with NTU/NUS and Research InstitutionSeeking project from various organisationFollow up with teacher-in-charge for the matching of students to projectFacilitate the nomination of Co-Mentor from DSTAOrganise Welcome programme for the students’, Mentors, Co-mentors, Teacher Advisor, Principles, partners. The event is hosted by CEO DSOConsolidate students’ project report and Poster for YDSP Congress hosted by Minister for DefenceSearching for Hotel Venue and seek approval of budget for YDSP CongressLiase with advertising agency for the backdrop, exhibit structure, brochure, template for poster, etc for the YDSP CongressInvolve in designing the programme during the CongressGather feedback and review the whole attachment process yearly

Scholarship Selection and Scholars’ ManagementInvolved in the whole Selection for 600 – 800 applicants (logistics, interview, scheduling, statistic report etc).Assess and review Selection processes and selection tools (i.e. online application, psychometric test)Interviewing and shortlisting the candidates Role-playing during Assessment Centre Management of 120 overseas scholarsProcess claims, tuition fees and paying Overseas Maintenance AllowancePre-administration (advice them on airfare, Visa and application to University)Deed signing administration (preparation of deed and calculation on Liquidated Damages)Interacting, attending to their query and seek approval to their request Arranging internship during their SummerDeployment of scholars upon graduationReview of policy (i.e. allowances, possesses)Involved in organizing events (Scholarship Tea Session, award ceremony, open house and JC fairs/Talks)Meeting with vendors, parents, Advertising agencyMaintaining Scholars databaseOthersAd hoc project assigned by Senior Manager

ScholarshipManagement of 70 Scholars (including review and assess the feasibility and relevancy of the request and submit for recommendation)Handling administration request from the scholars in claims, payment of tuition fees, working out Oversea Maintenance Rate, travel allowances & other benefits for the scholars (streamline and enhance processes for efficiency work)Sit in interview with Directors/Assistant Directors for Scholarship Selection as HR representative to assess candidate's suitability and advise any HR related questionTake charge of the whole selection for JC Scholarship (including review, do up the framework, facilitate the interview, to offer and follow up with recipients)Facilitate the internship assignment for all scholars in DSTA (including review and enhance processes and internship experience for interns) Give presentation at JC scholarship fair and mingling with studentsOverseeing 2 Assistant Executives who supported me in the role

ScholarshipManagement of 70 Scholars (including review and assess the feasibility and relevancy of the request and submit for recommendation)Handling administration request from the scholars in claims, payment of tuition fees, working out Oversea Maintenance Rate, travel allowances & other benefits for the scholars (streamline and enhance processes for efficiency work)Sit in interview with Directors/Assistant Directors for Scholarship Selection as HR representative to assess candidate's suitability and advise any HR related questionTake charge of the whole selection for JC Scholarship (including review, do up the framework, facilitate the interview, to offer and follow up with recipients)Facilitate the internship assignment for all scholars in DSTA (including review and enhance processes and internship experience for interns) Give presentation at JC scholarship fair and mingling with studentsOverseeing 2 Assistant Executives who supported me in the role

Graduate Diploma, Human Resource Management, B

Diploma, Engineering; Multimedia Based Technology & Application

O Level, Arts