
Singapore Career SUMMIt
Singapore career summit:
Building a career that lasts
Attendees can look forward to career-related talks designed to boost the employability of young talents. The topics will cover career development and job-hunting tips in different industries.
Featuring key speakers from Fortune 500 companies, they will share insights from how to land your first job to thriving in your early career.
Free admission for all participants! Sign up now!
Meet Our Speakers
Ombelle Zhang,
HashKey Capital

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Head of HR, Hashkey Capital
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10+ years in recruitment & talent development across Asia
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Former Executive Vice President at Lazada
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Former HR at Alibaba Group
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Former Director at Dell
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Former HR at Unilever
Grace Chen,
Phillip Nova

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Executive Director, Phillip Nova
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Leading strategy, goals & operations
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20+ years in finance: marketing, trading, product development
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Expanded client base & sales channels regionally
Michael Khosrowpour, BlueAlpha Capital

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Managing Director, BlueAlpha Capital
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Experienced in guiding clients on long-term financial and career strategies
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Former Founder at Technical Analysis Academy
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Former Associate Director at Standard Chartered Bank
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Former Client Services at BNP Paribas
Timeline and Topics
10:00 – 10:05 Opening by BestTop Consulting
10:05 – 10:20 Landing Your First Job: HR Insider Tips on Standing Out in a Competitive Market
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What Singapore employers truly expect from fresh graduates
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Core competencies HR values (beyond GPA and prestigious schools)
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Common pitfalls: resumes, interviews, and offer negotiations
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Talent demand trends in emerging industries (Tech, Web3, Digital Finance)
10:20 – 10:35 Thriving in Your Early Career: Lessons from Leadership and Global Market
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From newcomer to manager: building credibility and leadership potential
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Workplace survival skills: cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, conflict resolution
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Making choices between “cross-department/cross-market opportunities” and “deep specialization”
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Career growth and lifelong learning: staying relevant in a rapidly changing market
10:35 – 10:50 Bridging the Gap: Aligning Personal Development with Career Growth
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Applying an “investment mindset” to career choices: assessing risks and returns
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How to choose industries and companies: stability vs. high-growth opportunities
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Early-career “portfolio strategy”: balancing exploration, experimentation, and focus
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Avoiding common pitfalls: short-sighted choices, blind following, lack of long-term planning