The first institute for higher learning to adopt a Problem-Based Learning approach in its curriculum, Republic Polytechnic also aims to realise staff potential and promote innovative schemes for their well-being. Career Central speaks to two staff who made a career switch to work at the polytechnic.

By Ruth Wong

Petite and fresh-faced, Lee Siok Koon blends in effortlessly with the student crowd at Republic Polytechnic (RP), except that she isn’t a student at all. Siok Koon, 31, is Head of National Education Programs with the polytechnic’s Centre for Culture and Communications at its Woodlands campus. It is here that she has embarked on a new chapter in her career.

For a multinational company like Siemens, having various departments make for good training ground for management trainee candidates.

By Lim Yan Wen

For Liu Bi Sheng, his most unforgettable experience from the Siemens’ Commercial Apprenticeship Programme (CAPAP) was when the CFOs (Chief Financial Officers) from the other Siemens offices, who were Germans, specially arranged sessions with the candidates to get their feedback and comments about the programme...

As the saying goes: “The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war.” The value and importance of training, especially in the defense industry, cannot be underestimated. However, there are some scenarios that are simply too dangerous or costly to conduct exercises for in real life. To provide realistic training without compromising safety, simulators are often the first choice.

By Azhar Jalil

Find out why an engineering graduate decided to become part of the SCDF.

By Rekha Guruswamy

Yee De Biao is a soft-spoken young man who graduated from NUS in Mechanical Engineering. But unlike most of his peers, he chose a career that allows him to protect Singapore’s safety and security, along with his colleagues at the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)...

Just as Singapore is a vibrant cosmopolitan city, L’Oréal Singapore is a company that embraces diversity, dynamism and most importantly, passion.

By Lim Yan Wen

Ask Cheryl Tan what she likes best about returning to Singapore after spending seven years in Perth, Australia, she has this to say, “I think the rate of [career] progression is much faster in Singapore. As a city, it’s always buzzing with activities, it’s a city that never sleeps!” The Product Executive under L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division is not only enthusiastic about being back in Singapore, she is passionate about her work at L’Oréal as well...

As instructors, we lead by example. Are you ready to take up the challenge?

These are some of the things you can look forward to:

1. Outdoor Skills Accreditation

A comprehensive skills training programme is provided for all Outward Bound Singapore Instructors. These include kayaking, rock climbing, sailing, wilderness first aid, powerboat handling, risk assessment & management and more. All skills will be accredited to the national standards for the industry...

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in policy-making? Career Central speaks to two civil servants, Lee Pak Sing and Charlene Han, who plan policies for a living.

By Joyce Lin

Nothing is by fluke when it comes to ensuring that a country has a growing economy, a cosmopolitan culture and a vibrant media landscape to boot. How does a country achieve all these? The answer: through proper policyplanning...

If you think civil service in Singapore is a synonym for boredom, think again. At the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies, they work hard and play harder.

By Lim Yan Wen

The spacious and well-equipped recreational room located on the second level of the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) building looks like the perfect place to unwind after a day of hard work. With pool tables, comfortable couches, and a well-equipped gym, it is no wonder that Manager of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Operations Infrastructure, Teo Yong Kim, finds CSIT a rewarding place to work in, in spite of the serious nature of his work...

At Citi, the Operations & Technology function is far from being the back-office support function for the financial institution. It is a key partner to the business in the product design, sales and product delivery.

By Lim Yan Wen

At the leading global financial services company, Operations & Technology (O&T) is seen as a competitive differentiator. It is no surprise then that about 50% of Citi’s workforce in Singapore is in Operations & Technology...

Two teachers share how their jobs allow them to grow as people and make a positive impact on the lives of others at the same time.

By Colin Lim

“To be a good teacher, you must be a good learner. You cannot stop reading, you cannot stop learning, and you cannot stop questioning,” said Sukhjeet Kaur, a teacher at Swiss Cottage Secondary School. This belief has helped the 29-year-old to improve her teaching methods over the years, from being a self-confessed “dictator” who spoon-fed her students to a facilitator who now encourages them to discover answers for themselves...