FTMS Top Job Competition 2013
By Gina Lopez
On 7 November 2013, Ms. Gina Lopez (Associate Dean of the College of Management) joined university students and young professionals in launching the “FTMS Top Job Competition 2013” held at UC Conference Center. The competition aimed at recruiting the best and brightest university students into the private working sector. FTMS Top Job Competition 2013 was open to all university students in Cambodia majoring in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, and/or Business. Competing students will be evaluated base on their submitted curriculum vitae (CV)/resume and formal interviews. The event is being held from 22 September through 15 December.
The launching event was organized by FTMS Global Academy (Cambodia) in collaboration with the University of Cambodia. Its long term aim is to recruit the best university talents for employers by utilizing high profi le events involving all universities in Phnom Penh. Its intermediate goals aimed to provide soft skills for students in understanding and experiencing the job application process, exposure to employers’ expectations, and to aid students in planning their career path.
The Top Job Competition 2013 launching was facilitated by Mr. Long Borint (Business Development Manager of FTMS Cambodia). It included sessions focusing on:
Mr. Lao Sheanghai (Cellcard Head of Business HR) gave a presentation on “Career Path in Cellcard,” which captivated eager job seekers in a career opportunity with one of Cambodia’s largest communication companies. He touched on Cellcard’s career opportunities, management trainee program, and the benefits the company had to offer. He also highlighted the importance of how to apply for jobs and develop one’s own career path.
Equally captivating was a presentation by Mr. Ourng Borinn (a representative of Aplus Consulting) on “Successful Preparations for Paper Applications in Job Application Process” touching on how to create an attractive and winning application in order to find suitable jobs.
The launching event indeed succeeded in helping attract talented students, teaching students soft skills, sharing experiences in job search, and aiding students in their career path. Understanding what employers’ recruiting wants and needs of an ideal employee will help university graduates have a better understanding of what employers are looking for and help students market themselves for the work world. The university encourages all UC students interested in working for the private sector, including SBC Bank, Cellcard, and/or interested in a scholarship to study International Foundations in Accountancy to participate in the competition and adhere to the stages and dates provided.
