IC CONNECT - Internship and Career Newsletter - November 2016 Issue 02

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IC Connect November 2016 Issue 02 shares team values and practical career guidance for students. It features interviews with Dr. Shirly Yip and Sandy Weng, highlighting education background, professional personality preferences, and lessons from dentistry and human resources at Sands China Limited. The issue also offers tips and business expressions for writing a cover letter, including a sample letter, to support effective internship and job applications.

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Pages8

Reading Time3 min

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The Team – Quotes we live by

Interview with Dr Shirly Yip - Dentist

Interview with Sandy Weng – Human Resource expert from Sands China

Tips on how to write a cover letter

Business expressions for writing a cover letter

Sample cover letter

IC CONNECT Internship and Career Newsletter November 2016 Issue 02 The Team – Quotes we live by In this issue IC Connect welcomes students to the 2nd 􀁸 Quotes the team lives by 􀁸 Interview with Dr Shirly Yip - Dentist 􀁸 Interview with Sandy Weng – Human Resource expert from Sands China 􀁸 Tips on how to write a cover letter 􀁸 Business expressions for writing a cover letter 􀁸 Sample cover letter Dr. Shirly Yip “Focused, eager to learn and responsible – qualities that make my job easier to do” By Claire Jurado What is your educational background? I studied dentistry at the University of the East in the Philippines. It is a course that takes 6 years for completion. What would you change about your academic experience? We were guided by skillful professors during our course so I should say our clinical skills are pretty solid. However, during my time in the university, a lack of funds within the university may have contributed to a weak academic input. Such as research, tools to update findings and techniques, and scientific studies. If the above had been available, it would have further improved our knowledge and application. These days, because of the internet, the above is readily accessible by students in any field. What type of personality do you work with best? I like working with focused, eager to learn, and responsible people. These qualities make my job much easier. I do not care about how you are after work – difficult, unfriendly, whatever, once a patient is in, we must all be in a serious working mode. Does being creative play a big role in your field? Absolutely! Dentistry is both arts and science. We mold, mix colors, carve, bend, mix and draw a lot as we proceed in treating our patients from oral diseases. Its’s all part of a day’s work. Do you still think you will be interested in dentistry in 10 years? Yes, I will, unless the body gives. As we get older, there are joints that are not as “oiled” as it used to be. But as long as a dentist has stable hands he or she can continue to work. Why? Because I love my job. I am grateful I get to work in a profession that I myself like. Many times, patients do not recognize a good filing or extraction, but I do and whenever I achieve that I am thankful and glad that I could. What volunteer or community activity are you involved in? I seldom volunteer as a dentist. That is because I know my physical limitations. Dental treatments done as community service is usually pulling teeth. It requires proper lighting and facilities usually something that is not available. Therefore, I do not usually volunteer because I know my limitations. However, I have gone to schools to educate teachers and students on oral hygiene and care prevention. What personal goals do you have for you and your family? I just want all of us to be in good health, to keep a lookout for each other, and to put our priorities in the right perspective: God first, family second, the rest comes last. What advice would you give graduate students? “Continue mastering the field as you earn your living.” “Work for less pay with a mentor that is willing to teach you the tricks of the trade.” “Love what you do” “Attend continuing education courses, be it short seminars or long courses.” “Learn Finance and Management as they are important for building a private practice.” Sandy Weng on Human Resources and Sands China Limited By Claire Jurado How would you describe your academic experience? I started my academic experience in business administration. During my university years, I was involved in the student Program Board as the assembly director. During this time, I put on social events for international students (Food Fairs, Networking events, Cultural social events, etc.) . It was so much fun that I wanted to do it for the rest of my life. In order for me to do so, I went on to pursue an Associate of Arts in Visual C

FAQs

What academic background does Dr. Shirly Yip describe?

She studied dentistry at the University of the East in the Philippines, a program that takes about six years to complete.

What career path did Sandy Weng follow before moving into Human Resources?

She began in business administration, pursued visual communication, worked in event planning, then shifted to hotel management and completed double masters in Switzerland.

What guidance does the newsletter provide for students writing cover letters?

It provides tips on writing a cover letter, business expressions to use, and includes a sample cover letter for reference.

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