Starting a career takes careful planning and preparation to ensure that you start on the right path. You will have access to various assessment tools for self-discovery and resources to get you ready to meet prospective employers. Our team of certified and experienced career coaches will support you in your career planning
Career Planning Resources
- CliftonStrengths explains How You Are Uniquely Powerful
- The CliftonStrengths assessment -- formerly Clifton StrengthsFinder -- uncovers your unique rank order of 34 CliftonStrengths themes.
The CliftonStrengths Assessment uncovers and measures your unique rank order of 34 CliftonStrengths themes. Some themes include Responsibility, Futuristic, Activator, Strategic etc.
Specifically, CliftonStrengths aims to help you discover what you are uniquely and naturally best at and how to develop your greatest talents into strengths. You can use this assessment to answer questions like:
- How can I develop professionally?
- How can I perform at a high level?
- How can I improve my skills?
- How can I improve my problem-solving?
- How can I improve my time management?
Besides talents and strengths, CliftonStrengths focuses on your greatest opportunities for development and success, rather than only on your weaknesses. Please contact placement@smu.edu.sg for the instrument.
As part of our Career Development Series (CDS), you will gain essential skills and insights to plan and navigate your career successfully through the Career Planning Strategies Workshop.
The Singapore Government's SkillsFuture by Skills Framework is a comprehensive resource that provides guidance on industry-relevant skills and career progression opportunities.
Access a wealth of comprehensive industry, company and career guides through Firsthand (formerly known as Vault).
"Break into Business Roles in Tech" offers you the knowledge and strategies to successfully transition into business roles within the dynamic tech industry.
"Careers in Banking" explores the exciting career opportunities in the banking industry and offers valuable insights into the skills and pathways for success.
