As an Indonesian living in Singapore, I’m fortunate to learn from world-class professionals. Recently, I attended a networking session organized by the Indonesian Professionals Association (Singapore branch) and The Singapore Global Network.
The “Networking for Career Success in Singapore” featured seven top professionals from various industries who shared their insights on navigating Singapore’s fast-paced and competitive job market.
The “Networking for Career Success in Singapore” featured seven top professionals from various industries who shared their insights on navigating Singapore’s fast-paced and competitive job market.
What made this event stand out was the format—it was a roundtable discussion, with each group having only 20 minutes per session with each expert. Most participants were Indonesian university students in Singapore, and they had the chance to ask the experts direct and candid questions.
Here are some key takeaways:
- Passion is great, but don’t forget to follow the money.
- Identify key people in your target industry and start building your network.
- Stand out, be yourself, and start conversations—that’s how you become visible.
- Understanding cultural nuances in international work environments can help your career path smoother.
- Always aim to bring solutions to the table; it earns you respect.
A big thank you to all the experts; Cynthia Salim, Melvin Sutrisno, Monica Hynds, Nikolas Wangsaputra, Albert Ng, Mickey Jane Salim, and Matthew Jacobus, who shared their experiences with us.
It was a humbling and valuable learning experience!
[Bahasa Indonesia]
