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AIM Career Services Office Features the Philippines HR Group Founder for an Exclusive Talk on Mastering Social Media Optimization

May 09, 2024

MAKATI, Philippines – In a competitive digital landscape, strategic social media branding sets you apart from the crowd and showcases your unique value.

This key point was what Darwin Rivers, the founder and President of Philippines HR Group, heavily communicated during his virtual session titled “Unleashing Brand Potential: A Framework for Social Media Optimization.” This workshop, organized by the Asian Institute of Management’s Career Services Office, enabled Master of Science in Data Science and Master in Innovation and Business students with the skills to build strategic online identities and bolster their professional presence.

Zeroing in on the relevance of social media branding, he elaborated on its impact on brand awareness, improving brand reputation, increasing sales and leads, and stronger customer relationships. He emphasized the need for a consistent and recognizable brand identity with unified messaging across all social media platforms where the brand engages with its audience.

Mr. Rivers also advocated for data usage to measure the impact of the posted content. By tracking which posts resonate with the target audience and drive engagement, future strategies can be improved to capture attention better and boost key performance indicators like engagement and leads. He stated that by looking into data, “You’ll be able to either pivot to a new strategy or create new content that will be adding more value to your target audience.”

Building on the significance of a strong online presence, Mr. Rivers then tackled the concept of personal social media branding. He explained, “It’s the digital impression that you create that would reflect your unique identity, your interest, and your expertise. Basically, creating an image of who you are and how you would like people to see you online.” He added the importance of authenticity and relatability in digital interactions, encompassing both content creation and engagement strategies.

However, blurring the lines between work and personal life is a common risk when it comes to personal social media branding. With this, Mr. Rivers underscored the need to maintain clear online boundaries. He encouraged his audience to create intentional professional social media profiles, giving them control over the personal information they share with strangers. “Think before you post” was his reminder, underscoring the lasting impact one’s online presence can have on their reputation.

To conclude his talk, Mr. Rivers led an engaging activity that dabbled in the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) marketing tools. Participants learned how to leverage AI platforms like ChatGPT and Bard with effective prompts to write impactful professional profiles, particularly for LinkedIn.

For more information about the AIM Mentorship Program, please contact CSO at careerservices@aim.edu

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Resume Writing Session for Data Science Students

May 06, 2024

MAKATI, Philippines – On 20 March, the Career Services Office (CSO) launched the first learning session of the Asian Institute of Management’s Mentorship Program Cycle 6, featuring Ruby Jaucian, Chief People Officer of Personal Collection Direct Selling Inc., who served as the mentor and taught the participants how to chart their future careers.

During the discussion, Ms. Jaucian shared her career journey and emphasized the four pillars of building a career blueprint: passion, skills, talent, and values.

While being multi-hyphenated can be great, she stressed the importance of focusing on a specific lane.

Throughout her discussion on achieving success, she highlighted the LEARN strategy for success: Learn new skills for growth, Excel in areas for greater visibility, Assist others to build relationships, Redirect tasks to keep your work meaningful, Network to build mentors, sponsors, and allies. She also emphasized the importance of prioritizing self-care, lifting others as you rise, and embracing boldness, bravery, and brilliance.

When asked where she finds the energy to juggle all her responsibilities, she responded that when you align whatever you do with your values, the energy follows.

The AIM Mentorship Program Cycle 6 creates mentor-mentee connections and discussions on practical career development strategies. Mentors offer insights to help mentees set realistic career goals and empower them to make informed decisions about their future within the program.

For more information about the AIM Mentorship Program, please contact CSO at careerservices@aim.edu

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Resume Writing Session for Data Science Students

May 06, 2024

During the discussion, Ms. Jaucian shared her career journey and emphasized the four pillars of building a career blueprint: passion, skills, talent, and values.

While being multi-hyphenated can be great, she stressed the importance of focusing on a specific lane.

When asked where she finds the energy to juggle all her responsibilities, she responded that when you align whatever you do with your values, the energy follows.

For more information about the AIM Mentorship Program, please contact CSO at careerservices@aim.edu

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Resume Writing Session for Data Science Students

April 30, 2024

MAKATI, Philippines – In an effort to boost the career readiness of its Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) students, the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) recently hosted a resume writing workshop on 3 April 2024. The workshop was organized by the Career Services Office (CSO).

Leading the session was Patricia Manasan, an alumna from the MSDS class of 2019, currently serving as the Data Science Head and Senior Assistant Vice President at Security Bank Corporation. Drawing from her extensive experience, Ms. Manasan provided invaluable insights into crafting resumes tailored for success in the competitive field of data science.

Sharing anecdotes from her own rigorous journey as an AIM MSDS student, Ms. Manasan emphasized the challenges and triumphs that paved the way for her successful career. From spearheading the establishment of a data science team to developing models for product cross-selling strategies, her narrative served as both inspiration and guidance for the aspiring data scientists in attendance.

As a hiring manager, Ms. Manasan offered practical advice on creating compelling resumes that stand out to employers. Stressing the importance of concise communication, she encouraged students to highlight their key accomplishments and relevant experiences while keeping the content clear and focused.

Ms. Manasan advised students to prioritize their academic achievements, focusing on their bachelor’s and postgraduate degrees. While commendations are nice to have, she noted that they are not of utmost importance.

In addition to traditional resume components, Ms. Manasan urged students to consider including a portfolio showcasing their top projects and contributions. By providing tangible examples of their work, students can offer prospective employers a more comprehensive understanding of their capabilities and expertise.

She also reminded students to include up-to-date contact information, ensuring that potential employers can easily reach out for further inquiries or opportunities. She admitted that being a graduate of AIM can be advantageous if she is the hiring manager as she can attest to the quality of training the student has undergone.

Concluding the session, Ms. Manasan and the CSO team allotted time for a live resume critique, allowing students to present their current resumes and receive advice on how to improve them.

The resume writing workshop provides MSDS students with a valuable opportunity to learn how to navigate the competitive landscape of data science careers using the AIM advantage with confidence.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s events and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Hosts Campus Tour for Association of Information Security Professionals from Singapore

April 30, 2024

MAKATI, Philippines – The Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) opened its doors to the Association of Information Security Professionals (AiSP) on Friday, 12 April 2024, for a campus tour aimed at introducing AIM as a leading graduate school of business in the Philippines and to highlight the value of gaining work experience in the country’s dynamic economy.

The event commenced with a warm welcome from Professor Philip Teow Kwa, the Academic Program Director for Master in Cybersecurity at AIM. Professor Kwa underscored the relevance of AIM’s programs in today’s job market, noting, “A lot of our graduates actually get job opportunities working in the banks, in the governments, especially when data analytics and data science is critical to them.”

Lucille Jade Galvan, the Director of CSO, presented AIM’s Career Services Industry Partnership. Galvan emphasized the institution’s commitment to supporting students in their career aspirations, expressing, “Should you consider studying here in the future, we would like to ensure that you, as potential AIM talent, would be considered as a primary talent also for companies who would like to consider you in your unique selling value proposition as an AIM talent.”

Galvan further stressed AIM’s dedication to assisting students in securing employment post-graduation, saying, “We’re here primarily to support our students in making sure that they achieve their career visions for themselves. It’s not that career services does the work, but we provide all the necessary resources for you to be successful as an AIM talent if that’s something you consider in the future too.”

A panel discussion on ‘Singaporeans Working in the Philippines’ followed, providing valuable insights from industry experts. Yvonne Liow, Clinical Professor at AIM, encouraged young professionals to explore opportunities abroad, urging, “When you are young, leave the country, leave the country … you have nothing to lose.”

Ja Tanyavutti, Strategy Team Lead at the Bank of the Philippine Islands, highlighted the meaningful contributions that individuals can make by working in the Philippines. She said, “If you move to the Philippines and start working here, then you will find yourself almost like at a pivotal point of being able to do something that makes a difference, being able to actually do something meaningful rather than just work on a day-to-day basis and get paid.”

To conclude the session, attendees were treated to a campus tour, providing them with a firsthand look at AIM’s state-of-the-art facilities and academic community.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s events and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

A Night of Networking Brilliance: International Chambers Networking Night at the Asian Institute of Management

December 07, 2023

MANILA, Philippines – In a dazzling display of international cooperation and business acumen, the Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) hosted the much-anticipated International Chambers Networking Night on 8 November 2023. Held inside AIM’s spacious Fuller Hall, this exclusive event aimed to foster connections and expose graduating students to the world of global business, highlight significant initiatives, and unveil the latest developments among Chamber Partners.

The evening unfolded in a vibrant series of conversations and shared insights, creating a memorable night of in-person interaction and network-building. Esteemed speakers representing various international chambers brought a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the stage.

The keynote address, delivered by Lorens Ziller, Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce, set the tone for the night while Mike Macatangay EMBA 2006, a distinguished alum from AIM and Board of Director and Treasurer of the Israel Chamber of Commerce, captivated the audience with the latest updates from his chamber. Jesper Svenningsen, Executive Director of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce, and Emmanuel de Ghellinck from La Camara also provided a glimpse into the latest developments within their respective business communities, while the British Chamber of Commerce did not provide a speech, they were still represented by their Research and Project Officer Maria Josef, who was in attendance during the event.

At the event’s conclusion, each school took the opportunity to pitch their programs to the attendees, providing a unique platform for educational institutions to showcase their offerings. Attendees were treated to cocktails during the networking session, further enhancing the atmosphere of camaraderie and collaboration.

The event not only provided a platform for knowledge exchange but also served as a bridge between academia and industry. Participants, including students and seasoned professionals, shared their initial impressions, affirming, ‘The event was highly successful; it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with individuals who play a pivotal role in linking the Philippines to their respective nations.’ One of the standout moments includes a future collaboration in cybersecurity, with a participant noting, ‘The Israeli Economic Attaché and I are set to explore joint ventures in cybersecurity projects,’ which highlights tangible business opportunities emerging from the event.”

The night concluded on a high note, leaving attendees eager to express their anticipation, stating, “Looking forward to the next event to expand brand positioning,” and inspired and armed with newfound connections to navigate the intricacies of the global business world.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s events and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

Going From 0 to 100 Tableau Workshop

November 28, 2023

In contemporary society, where data permeates every facet of our lives, the need for understanding and effectively utilizing data has become paramount. Recognizing this, the Asian Institute of Management’s Career Services Office (CSO) conducted a workshop with Tableau on 24 August 2023, titled “Going from 0 to 100 Tableau Workshop” for MSDS 2024 and 2025A students.

Facilitated by Mrinal Daryani, an accomplished Account Executive at Salesforce Singapore, the session aimed not only to unravel the intricacies of Tableau as a tool but to instill a holistic understanding of how a powerful visual analytics platform can elevate data utilization, foster informed decision-making, and ensure adaptability in today’s dynamic business environment.

He emphasized Tableau not merely as a tool but as a dynamic visual analytics platform that seamlessly links to varied data sources, stressing its capacity to expand access across teams while preserving flexibility, all within the parameters of integrated security and governance features.

Tableau’s distinct advantage lies in its foundation—a language that allows users to express themselves with specificity and flexibility, providing a unique edge in the realm of data visualization and analysis. Mrinal shared impactful stories from Filipino businesses, such as a bank fostering ‘data champions’ through self-service analytics and a telecommunications giant making data-driven decisions at various organizational levels; in addition, he provided a tailored roadmap for data scientists, emphasizing crucial steps from business understanding to deployment and showcasing how Tableau seamlessly integrates into their workflow. Mrinal demonstrated intermediate and creative applications of Tableau and showcased various techniques, from Venn diagrams in business analytics to interactive Pareto analysis, contextual zooming, customer discovery dashboards, scenario-based forecasting, and spatial showcases.

MSDS students have expressed that the workshop was not only relevant but also profoundly beneficial in comprehending the nuanced art of data visualization. The significance of mastering tools like Tableau is paramount in their academic and future professional pursuits. Its capacity to distill complex data into insightful visual narratives positions it as an indispensable asset in the data scientist’s toolkit. Acknowledging the workshop’s role in shaping their understanding of data visualization, the students eagerly anticipate more engagements of this nature. The sentiment, “Great introduction session for Tableau. An in-depth technical session would be a great follow-up,” succinctly captures the collective desire for a deeper exploration of Tableau’s technical intricacies. Such follow-up sessions would undoubtedly contribute to a more comprehensive understanding and application of this powerful tool.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s events and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM’s Career Services Office Hosts MIB 2023 Hybrid Pitch Session

November 17, 2023

MAKATI, Philippines – On 16 September 2023, The Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) recently conducted the MIB 2023 Hybrid Pitch Session, an event designed to connect Master in Innovation in Business (MIB) students with influential industry leaders and showcase their innovative business ideas. The event saw a diverse lineup of panelists who provided insights and feedback to the ambitious MIB students looking to make their mark in the business world.

The event commenced with a warm welcome from Jade Galvan, the Director of AIM’s Career Services Office. Jade emphasized the significance of such an event, highlighting the importance of fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. She expressed her excitement for the invaluable learning experience this session would offer both the students and the panelists and highlighted that the event is also an opportunity to forge connections.

Professor Rico Camus, the Academic Program Director of MIB, followed with his welcoming remarks, underlining the core principles of the MIB program. He explained that the event is the culmination of 18 months of hard work from the students and that students should take this as a learning opportunity to test their ideas for real-world applications. Professor Rico commended the students and looked forward to witnessing their pitches in front of the panelists.

The pitch session featured a distinguished panel of industry leaders who were eager to provide insights and guidance to the students. The panelists included:

Faye Abrihan, CEO of Pantheon Holdings, Philippines
Ben Alderson, Head of Investments, IdeaSpace Investments, Philippines
Rene Cuartero, CEO and Co-Founder, AHG Lab, Philippines
Jocel Isidro Dilag, Special Counsel, Leflegis Legal Services, Philippines, a graduate of MSIB 2022
Andrew Escaler, Executive Vice President, Pasudeco Development Corp., Philippines
Carla Mae Leonor, CEO and Co-Founder, Bughaw Creative Collective, Philippines, a graduate of MSIB 2022
Brian Poe Llamanzares, President, Pantheon Holdings,Philippines
Tristan Markisch, Head of Venture Building, Pulse63 Healthcare Ventures, Philippines
Masaki Mitsuhashi, Adjunct Faculty, Asian Institute of Management, a graduate of MSIB 2020
Henry Yeh, CEO, Tnimble, Taiwan
Ryan Chua, General Partner, Nila Capital Partners, Philippines

The panelists represented a wide range of industries and brought diverse perspectives to the table, making it an ideal setting for the students to present their innovative business ideas. The businesses pitched ranged from an all-in-one app for pets, a club designed to create safe spaces for queer women, a health data storage platform, to a small-scale power plant designed to harness the power of methane gas from landfills.

Each presentation was followed by insightful feedback and suggestions from the panelists, who shared their wealth of experience and knowledge. They emphasized that the idea must clearly state its value immediately to investors, highlighting the importance of presenting a compelling value proposition right from the start, ensuring that investors understand the potential impact and profitability of the business concept.

The MIB 2023 Hybrid Pitch Session proved to be an invaluable experience for the students, bridging the gap between academia and industry. The event also highlighted AIM’s dedication to fostering entrepreneurship and providing students with opportunities to learn from the best in the field.

The event was a resounding success, further reinforcing the Institute’s reputation as a hub for innovative thinking and entrepreneurship. As the session came to a close, AIM along with the esteemed panelists, left the participants inspired and ready to embark on their innovation journeys, armed with knowledge, guidance, and a network of supportive mentors.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s partnership opportunities, events, and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

Asian Institute of Management and P&A Grant Thornton Forge Transformative Partnership

October 27, 2023

L-R: RB Davis, Rhia Girmendonk Dee, Dr. Jikyeong Kang, Professor Felipe Calderon

Makati, Philippines – In a significant development, the Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and financial services provider, P&A Grant Thornton, officially cemented their alliance on 25 October 2023. This pivotal signing ceremony, hosted on the prestigious grounds of AIM, represents the culmination of extensive collaborative endeavors, signaling a potential transformative impact on the domains of education, talent development, and corporate excellence.

AIM President and Dean Jikyeong Kang, PhD kicked off the proceedings with a warm and enthusiastic welcome, emphasizing the monumental significance of this collaborative venture. She underscored the meticulous approach AIM adopts when selecting partners, favoring entities with impeccable reputations. Dr. Kang also highlighted the unique relationship shared between AIM and P&A Grant Thornton, citing that a substantial number of the company’s senior executives are AIM alumni.

Rhia Girmendonk Dee, Director of the People and Culture Group at P&A Grant Thornton, echoed Dr. Kang’s sentiments by affirming P&A Grant Thornton’s unwavering loyalty to AIM. Dee disclosed the frequent enrollment of P&A Grant Thornton’s staff at AIM which is a testament to their profound belief in the Institute’s exceptional educational standards.

Professor Felipe Calderon, PhD, Head of the Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business at AIM, provided a comprehensive overview of the School, emphasizing its diverse array of projects and expressing great anticipation for their collaborative capstone initiatives with P&A Grant Thornton.

The official seal of this transformative partnership was formally affixed as Dr. Kang, Rhia Girmendonk Dee, and P&A Grant Thornton’s People and Culture Group Manager RB Davis appended their signatures to the contract, witnessed by Professor Calderon, CSO Director Jade Galvan, CSO Relationship Manager Cherry Pie Calanoc, and the other members of the CSO team.

This historic signing heralds the dawn of a highly promising partnership, positioned to reshape the landscape of education and professional development. The harmonious convergence of academic excellence and pragmatic industry experience is poised to sculpt the leaders of tomorrow, fostering innovation, and contributing to the growth and advancement of the business landscape in Asia-Pacific and beyond.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s partnership opportunities, events, and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with QBO and Resilient.PH

October 17, 2023

The Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) held a signing of Memoranda of Understanding at the AIM Main Campus on Friday, 15 September, solidifying separate partnerships with two reputable companies, QBO Innovation Hub and Resilient.PH.

QBO Innovation Hub is a Philippine-based incubator which helps start-ups find their footing in the local business ecosystem. They offer consulting services, investor matching, workshops, networking events, pitches, incubation, and other activities to over 700 budding businesses. According to QBO’s President, Rene “Butch” Meily, “Start-ups are going to be the next pillar in the Philippine economy.”

Resilient.PH is the brainchild of AIM Alumnus, Augustus Caesar Esmeralda, MM 97 and EMDRCM 2020. The company is a social enterprise focused on advancing resilience programming across communities and institutions in the Philippines. Esmeralda asserts that to be a truly effective organization, “We must go down to the level of students.”

Head of the Stephen Zuellig School of Development Management, Dr. Olivier Roche, on behalf of AIM’s President and Dean, Dr. Jikyeong Kang, expressed his excitement with the signing, saying that it embodies what AIM is all about. He further elaborates that it is AIM’s mission to be part of the business community, with the Institute’s faculty being actively involved. Academic Program Director of the Master in Entrepreneurship program, Enrique Caeg, also showed his enthusiasm towards the signing, stating how the two partner companies symbolize what the Master in Entrepreneurship and the Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management programs are all about.

The professors and their respective counterparts in both organizations signed the two Memoranda of Understanding cementing AIM’s partnership with QBO Innovation Hub and Resilient.PH. Among the attendees from QBO were Executive Director, Katrina Chan and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist, Jose Luis O. Manguiat. As for Resilient.PH, those who also joined the event were its Co-Founder, Walter Panganiban, General Manager, Dojie San Pablo, and Operations Manager, Jefferson Sejaldo.

The event concluded with a speech by AIM Associate Dean, Dr. Michelle Antero who delivered a personal anecdote about her own start up journey as a technology specialist working abroad.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s partnership opportunities, events, and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

Data and Technology Transformation in IBM Philippines

October 3, 2023

The Career Services Office (CSO) at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) recently hosted an event titled “IBM Philippines: Information Session and On-Campus Recruitment”, a session about the dynamic landscape of data and technology transformation while showcasing IBM’s pivotal role in driving innovation within the Philippines.

The keynote speaker, Roderick ‘Rick’ Rodriguez, a seasoned project manager, scrum master, and data consultant at IBM Philippines, shared his extensive expertise and insights into the evolving technology landscape.

Rick emphasized the significant role IBM plays as one of the top consulting companies in the Philippines. He illustrated how IBM’s swift adaptation to remote work during the pandemic not only bolstered revenue but also led to substantial headcount growth. Leveraging its robust IT infrastructure, English-speaking talent pool, and diverse age groups, IBM adeptly caters to the diverse needs of its clients.

During his presentation, Rick delved into a case study involving a major Philippine bank’s data transformation project. He elaborated on the challenges faced, including aligning IBM’s best practices with the client’s existing processes. Addressing these challenges hinged on consistent communication and the demonstration of IBM’s expertise. Rick provided details about how IBM created a unified data platform for the client, resulting in improved reporting speed, cost-efficiency, and data consistency. This platform streamlined various data sources, obviating the need for multiple iterations, and enabling customized access across different business units.

The event also featured a Q&A session, allowing participants to interact with Rick and delve deeper into topics such as technology choices, deployment challenges, and IBM’s approach to meeting diverse client needs. It concluded with on-site interviews for both pre-selected candidates and walk-in participants from the students of the Master of Science in Data Science program. This hands-on engagement opportunity was a valuable addition, providing attendees with a chance to explore potential career paths with IBM.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s events and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

Networking Across Industries: Building Connections and Collaborations

September 29, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of professional growth, the ability to forge connections and collaborations across diverse industries has become pivotal. This was the focal point during the Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office Mentorship Program Cycle 5 Hybrid Learning Session One on 22 August 2023. Under the guidance of Moderator Professor Rafael “Rico” Camus, the panelists delved into the nuances of networking, sharing invaluable insights from their diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Jed Dominguez, Managing Director of Lee Hecht Harrison Philippines and an adept finance and accounting professional, provided insights into networking as an acquired and enjoyable skill. His perspective centered on finding a common ground as a cornerstone for initiating conversations. Jed emphasized that preparation and a psychological willingness to engage are vital components in maximizing the potential of serendipitous encounters.

Andrew Escaler, Executive Vice President of Pasudeco Development Corp., offered a poignant narrative underscoring the significance of intentional networking. He recounted a strategic instance when he capitalized on a conference to connect with a representative from Glencore, the largest trading company. This experience exemplified how seizing the moment for purposeful conversations can lead to lasting and impactful connections.

Joy Santamarina, a seasoned business transformation leader and Chief Transformation Officer from Energy Development Corporation, emphasized the harmonious interaction between serendipity and preparedness. She advocates for active participation in seemingly chance encounters, emphasizing that serendipity favors those who are prepared. Joy emphasized the broader notion that networking isn’t just about accumulating contacts; it’s about fostering meaningful relationships.

Philip Ouano, MDM 2020, an accomplished AIM alumnus from the Master in Development Management program and Deputy Senior Military Assistant to the Undersecretary for Capability Assessment and Development from the Department of National Defense, contributed a unique perspective to the conversation. He underscored the intricate balance between flexibility and cultural sensitivity in networking. Philip shared the challenges of effectively engaging with individuals at different levels of influence, stressing the importance of using appropriate language and approaches in various settings.

AIM’s Mentorship Program Cycle 5 Hybrid Learning Session One cultivated an environment of thought-provoking discussion that encapsulated the essence of networking as a multifaceted skill that thrives on both preparation and openness, imparting the participants with a refined outlook and toolkit for establishing collaboration that transcend the transactional.

For inquiries about the AIM Mentorship Program, email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM’s WSGSB Career Fair 2023: Shaping Futures in the 5th Industrial Revolution

September 8, 2023

The Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) commenced the 2-day career fair on August 16th and 17th at the Aboitiz Tech Space, bringing together academia, industry leaders, and students under the theme of “Global Business Leaders: Synergizing People in the 5th Industrial Revolution.” With the students and graduates from Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business (WSGSB) in mind, this forward-looking career fair delved deep into the art of harmonizing people management with cutting-edge technology, guiding us through the currents of the 5th Industrial Revolution.

Addressing his fellow students and participants, Carlos Leandro Felipe, the host and IMBA 2023 class President, stated, “Today, we embark on a journey at the Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business Career Fair 2023. Our compass, a theme that challenges us to blend the art of people management and the science of cutting-edge technology, guiding us through the waves of the fifth industrial revolution.”

Following this introduction, Lucille Jade Galvan, AIM’s CSO Director, extended a warm welcome to all attendees. Her opening remarks were filled with gratitude as she acknowledged sponsors, volunteers, colleagues, and the collaborative efforts that brought the event to life. In her address, Director Jade highlighted the relevance of communication skills, data analysis, and strategy in the evolving job landscape.” These skills”, she noted, “were not just for the present but also essential for the future”.

Professor Felipe Calderon, head of WSGSB, shared a profound message that amidst successes, challenges, and even failures, this day should mark the beginning of their perseverance story. Professor Calderon outlined the spirit of resilience, celebrating ambition, networking, and innovation in the ever-evolving realm of business.

The event’s keynote address, Maria Kathrina S. Macaisa-Peña, Partner, Consulting Leader, EY ASEAN Finance Fields of Play, stated, “Our people are our biggest and most important asset. We could lose technology, infrastructure, but if we lose the right people, we will most definitely fail.” In her insightful presentation, she emphasized that successful leadership cannot be rooted in fear; instead, it must be driven by purpose. She further highlighted the symbiotic relationship between technology and human touch, stating, “Technology makes things possible, but the human element makes it happen.” These profound words emphasized the essence of human-centric leadership in an era of rapid technological advancement.

Featuring a dynamic roster of over 100 company representatives from event partners and sponsors, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Accenture, Appficiency Inc., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, CSI Professionals, Inc., Collabera Digital, First Gen Corp, Global Headstart Specialist Inc., IBM, Isla Lipana & Co., KFC Philippines, KPMG, Macquarie Group Services (Philippines), Inc., Meralco, Metrobank Foundation, P&A Grant Thornton, PasaJob, Philip Morris International, Philippine Institute of Cybersecurity Professionals (PICSPro), Pulse63, Republic Cement, SGV & Co., Shopping Center Management Corporation (SM Supermalls), Spiderhook, Inc., TELUS International Philippines, Thakral One, Unobank, Wadhwani Foundation, Weston Solutions Philippines, Willis Towers Watson, who assembled at Fuller Hall, prepared to engage with and onboard prospective talent. The career fair also conducted a Hybrid Career Forum and Networking session, which featured Penny Bongato, Director of Power in You; Jose Lorenzo Sison, Business Development Officer of Bank of the Philippine Islands; Anamika Sangwan, Senior MIS/Data Analyst of CSI Professionals, Inc.; and Swati Chawla, Director People & Culture Malaysia of Philip Morris International.

The event forged invaluable connections among participants and facilitated the fulfillment of the CSO’s goal, which is to shape futures, nurture aspirations, and bridge the gap between theoretical learning and practical application.

If you’re interested in joining our upcoming career fair or have any inquiries, please email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

The Career Services Office Launches the HR CoLab Project

September 4, 2023

On August 11, 2023, the Career Services Office (CSO) achieved a significant milestone with the launch of the HR CoLab Project. The HR CoLab Project emerges as the successor to the HR CLICK Project, introduced by the CSO of the Asian Institute of Management in April 2021. This visionary endeavor, forged through a partnership between the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) and various industries, is dedicated to creating a connection between Human Resources and other skilled professionals, transcending local boundaries, and spanning international horizons. This initiative envisions a collaborative framework where practitioners synergize their expertise, co-craft innovations, and collectively drive community transformations. A defining feature of this initiative lies in its voluntary and open membership, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas without financial constraints.

The event featured an inaugural presentation by Professor Corinne Grace Burgos, a dedicated full-time assistant professor at AIM’s Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, & Entrepreneurship. The topic focused on “The Benefits of Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Human Resource Management” which brought together a total of 57 human resource professionals and talent acquisition specialists, with representatives from diverse sectors including government agencies, academia, business enterprises, and non-profit organizations—both in-person and online—thereby establishing a platform for an informative discussion.

Professor Corinne Burgos discussed the multifaceted advantages of integrating AI into various human resource management cycles. Through an insightful presentation, she expounded upon a comprehensive range of advantages brought about by the fusion of AI and HRM, including enhanced efficiency, cost savings, data analysis opportunities, accelerated turnaround time, strategic employee focus and engagement, performance management, and a reduction in the gender gap. Professor Corinne also underscored the critical imperative of reskilling and upskilling HR professionals as they navigate the intricate landscape of integrating human intelligence with machine capabilities.

As the HR CoLab Project takes its initial steps, it signifies more than a launch—it represents a commitment to transformative innovation. Professor Corinne Grace Burgos’s inaugural talk provided valuable insight into the collaborative path ahead. The Career Services Office of the Asian Institute of Management, along with its industry partners, is poised to lead change at the convergence of AI and human expertise. This event serves as a central element of the four-part series designed for official HR CoLab members throughout the year.

Stay tuned for our upcoming discussion: “Unleashing the Power of Emotional Intelligence in Fostering a Positive Workplace: Strategies for HR and Employee Success.” This informative talk, scheduled for November 2023 and to be presented by a distinguished expert in behavioral science, will shed light on the crucial significance of emotional intelligence (EI) in cultivating a thriving and harmonious work environment.

Remember, this exclusive session is reserved solely for our registered members. Don’t hesitate – secure your spot now by signing up here.

By David Yap

AIM’s Career Services Office Officially Launch its Mentorship Program Cycle 5

July 17, 2023

The Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) recently organized the fifth cycle of its Mentorship Program. The program aims to connect professionals with students, fostering personal development and career growth.

The launch, held at the Meralco Caseroom on 29 June 2023, had over 70 mentors and mentees participating both onsite and online via Zoom. CSO’s Relationship Manager, Maria Rosario Calanoc, provided an outline of the Mentorship Program. She discussed the program’s timeline for Cycle 5 and shared testimonials from mentors and mentees, highlighting the program’s effectiveness. Icebreakers were facilitated to encourage collaboration and relationship-building, allowing mentors and mentees to connect on a personal level. They were divided into partners and invited to form breakout rooms where they could engage in meaningful discussions.

Mentors and mentees from most of AIM’s graduate programs attended the event. Among the programs, the Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) had the most students seeking mentorship. CSO Director Lucille Jade Galvan also mentioned that it was the first time they had a mentee from the School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning’s (SEELL) Postgraduate for General Management (PGDGM) diploma program.

AIM’s Mentorship Program is designed to reinforce the practical learnings students get through their respective programs and apply them in the real world. It is a parallel initiative done with the four-step career strategy of the CSO and career advising done by the school programs. This recent cycle was successfully launched through the support of various AIM Alumni chapters, the AIM Alumni Relations Office, and through CSO’s partnership with the International Council for Small Business.

For inquiries email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

By David Yap

AIM’s Career Services Office Concludes Career Fair for ASITE Students

June 29, 2023

On 25th to 26th May 2023, the Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) launched 4SIGHT: Co-creating the Future Through Data, Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship, an annual career fair for students and graduates of the Institute. With a particular focus on the data and technology sector, this year’s first career fair was designed to provide students and graduates from the Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, & Entrepreneurship (ASITE) career prospects from prestigious companies in the industry.

Read the full article here: https://aim.edu/news/aims-career-services-office-concludes-career-fair-asite-students

Watch the video highlights here: https://fb.watch/lt0rGB306a/

Primer for Public Service Careers: Exploring Career Opportunities and Preparing for Success in Government Employment

April 26, 2023

On 31 March 2023, the Career Services Office (CSO) hosted a panel discussion featuring highly respected public servants who generously shared their insights and experiences working in the public sector. The event provided valuable knowledge and guidance to students interested in pivoting their careers from the private sector to government service.

CSO would like to thank the Deputy Head of the Planning and Policy Research Division of the Bureau of Customs, Rommel Rubiales, Retired Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines and Former Head of the Philippine Mission to the European Union, Ambassador Victoria Bataclan, and Deputy Director of the Recruitment and Career Management Group of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Michael Ray Almario, for gracing the event.

Fifty-six students across all programs attended the event, learning key takeaways on government career avenues and progression as well as the basic qualifications for eligibility to join the public service sector. The speakers also shared their thoughts regarding public service careers. Mr. Almario emphasized “determining your why” because he believes those with strong motivations thrive and succeed in government service. Ms. Bataclan encouraged the participants to “give it your best!”. She further stated that “Working for a government agency is one of the greatest things to do. You serve your country, self, family, and humanity”. Finally, Mr. Rubiales remarked that an AIM education will not only give you an Asian, but also a global perspective. According to him, AIM opens a lot of opportunities for international employment as well as international scholarships for continuing education.

Sumitomo’s Lawrence Chan Holds Virtual Session on the Art and Science of Communication and Presentation

March 28, 2023

Getting a message across is not always easy; numerous factors affect communication intended towards achieving a specific goal. To circumvent this, the Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) held a virtual session on 26 January 2023 entitled, Introduction to the Art and Science of Communication and Presentation Skills led by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking’s Learning and Development Asia Director Lawrence Chan.

Pointing out that everyone is a salesman, Mr. Chan emphasized the importance of proper and strategic communication. People engage with each other to present ideas geared towards a specific goal. If the intended outcome of such an exchange is a successful sale or availing of a service, it is vital to identify with the customer or the persona.

Knowing the characteristics and values held by the persona, understanding what makes them tick, coupled with proper communication and presentation skills, may be the key to achieving a sale. To equip the participants with more knowledge for future use, Mr. Chan also guided them through several brainstorming tools, such as the ATAR Formula, the Business Model Canvas, Pitch Canvas, and the 10 Steps to Innovation.

Honing communication and presentation skills will always be one of the essential attributes that AIM’s CSO values and encourages everyone to study for further improvement.

For inquiries on career-related activities, please contact CSO at careerservices@aim.edu

On-Campus Recruitment: Resilient.PH

March 7, 2023

On February 9, 2023, the Career Services Office held an On-Campus Recruitment event in collaboration with Resilient.PH to place AIM December 2022 graduates who are actively seeking positions to fulfill their passions and utilize their newly-acquired skills.

The On-Campus Recruitment event was attended by two AIM Alumni and one representative of Resilient.PH. In the photo are Chief Resilience Officer Agustus Ceasar Esmeralda, MM 1997, EMDRCM 2020, Operations Manager Charisse Almeida, MDM 2022, and General Manager Elyssa Marie Esteban.

Resilient.PH is a movement, advocacy, and social enterprise that provides a multi-dimensional platform for networking and collaboration with the goal of making Philippine communities genuinely resilient.

AIM and AmCham Philippines Holds Talk On Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience

March 2, 2023

The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc. partnered with the Career Services Office in hosting the event entitled The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Series: Pillar II – Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience on 9 February 2023 in the AIM Aboitiz Tech Space. Online Master in Business Administration (OMBA) Academic Program Director and Associate Professor Albert Wee Kwan Tan, PhD opened the evening with his welcome remarks while Information and Communications Technology department Chief Information Officer Mr. Brett Medel introduced the unique features of the Tech Space to guest attendees.

To find out more, click on the link here: https://go.aim.edu/amchamaim

ASITE in the Spotlight: ASITE Exclusive Executive Dinner

January 6, 2023

Technology is constantly changing. The world is moving at a fast pace to make transactions more seamless and efficient every day. Aware of this reality, AIM keeps itself updated with degree programs that cover the latest and most relevant trends and technologies. Last December 14, 2022, AIM’s Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ASITE) provided an opportunity for potential and existing industry partners to get together during an exclusive dinner. All throughout the event, invited guests were informed and inspired by the different degree programs geared towards innovation and technology, the very thrusts of ASITE.

ASITE came in full force with the presence of AIM President and Dean, Jikyeong Kang, ASITE School Head Christopher Monterola, Master in Innovation and Business (MIB) Academic Program Director Rafael “Rico” Camus, Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS) Academic Program Director Erika Legara, and Career Services Office (CSO) Director Lucille Jade Galvan. A great mix of industry reports and capstone projects for the MIB and MSDS programs were presented showcasing the graduates’ practical and innovative solutions to real-life business problems. Moreover, alumni testimonials fortified the quality of education as they shared how their careers advanced after having fulfilled their AIM degree programs. ASITE also introduced its latest degree program; the first bachelor’s degree program offered by AIM. The Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Business Administration program (BSDSBA) is a double-degree program in partnership with the C.T. Bauer College of Business – University of Houston. The event was an opportune time for networking as guests conversed with representatives from ASITE and other companies throughout the affair.

The ASITE Exclusive Executive Dinner Event was a hodgepodge of information sessions, valued testimonials, and networking that piqued the interest of the attendees. ASITE degree programs were spotlighted to showcase how these degree programs have continued to truly benefit students’ learning and ultimately impact the workplace by providing practical and innovative solutions to real-life business problems, thus inspiring potential and existing partners to contribute to the new MSDS and MIB cohorts of students who are driven to become innovative, technological, and robust solution providers.

AIM would like to thank its company partner, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. (ICCPI), for providing the wine for the dinner during this exclusive event.

For more information and queries on the application to the ASITE degree programs, please contact Vincent Patrick Dela Cruz, ASITE Recruitment and Admissions Manager at 09088732583, vdelacruz@aim.edu, and at www.calendly.com/vpsdc

The AIM Advantage: Employer Perspective

December 7, 2022

Manila, Philippines(23 November 2022) –The Career Services Office (CSO), in collaboration with the academic programs team, held an in-person discussion entitled “The AIM Advantage: Employer Perspective” to understand how AIM graduates compete in the job market.

Associate Dean Prof. Michelle Antero, PhD welcomed the recruiting companies and potential AIM talent employers from various industries, and highlighted how the Institute is continuously adapting to the changing times, upgrading the facilities to accommodate hybrid learners, and delivering programs that adhere to the needs of businesses and societies of today.

The workshop-type discussion was facilitated by Assistant Dean for Academic Programs Ma. Lourdes “Malou” Cura, EdD wherein 16 participating companies were divided into two groups: (1) the hired group with successful AIM talents on board, and (2) the interested-to-hire group which is actively offering career opportunities. Sharing of experiences and feedback during the breakout sessions fostered a collaboratively fun engagement despite meeting each one the first time.

Through this session, the valuable insights from participants enabled us to identify and rank the key skills and values that are expected from an AIM graduate and how they perform in the workforce after graduation. Having a strong and compelling competence continues to be the main reason that AIM talents are being sought in the talent landscape.

The official outcomes will be reported back to all stakeholders including the employers themselves, AIM students, faculty, and leadership team. The CSO, together with the academic programs team, will continue to collaborate to deliver impactful activities for students and employer partners.

AIM’s Career Services Office concluded its second hybrid Career Networking for Social Impact and Resilience last October 25, 2022

December 7, 2022

The AIM Career Services Office concluded its second hybrid Career Networking Fair for Social Impact and Resilience last October 25, 2022.

The Career Services Office would like to express gratitude to its event partner, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, and to its sponsors the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, and to the sponsors, the Zuellig Family Foundation, Resilient.PH, and the Asia Society for Social Improvement and Sustainable (ASSIST).

CSO would also like to acknowledge the participating exhibitors: The Energy Regulatory Commission, Generation Hope, Peace and Collaborative Development Network Global (PCDN), Save the Children Philippines, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF).

The event opened with a message from AIM Career Services Director Jade Galvan who ensured that the CSO is the conduit through which the students meet the organizations that pique their interest enough to contribute to their goals. Prof. Olivier Roche, PhD., School Head of the Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of Development, also expressed his hopes that this event foments the increase in collaborations with social impact organizations.

The participants of the event attended career management sessions where invited alumni discussed career pathways and career success journeys for both MDM and EMDRCM programs. The information sessions were attended by international speakers from the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), Switzerland, Peace and Collaborative Development Network Global (PCDN), Columbia, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Denmark.

It was indeed a delight to have the company partners, students, invited speakers from across the globe, and alumni back whether virtually or on campus. This hybrid event would not have been successful without their generosity and presence.

AIM BUSINESS GRADUATES HYBRID CAREER FAIR ON OCT 17 AND 18!

September 27, 2022

Mark your calendars for the first-ever AIM Business Graduates Hybrid Career Fair on Oct 17 and 18!

We invite you to join this 2-day event and get an opportunity to engage AIM talents through Networking sessions and the On-Campus Recruitment program – a chance to conduct on-the-spot interviews and initial assessments for pre-selected candidates.

Day 1 (Oct 17) https://aim-csm.symplicity.com/events/Day1-WSGSBHCF

Day 2 (Oct 18) https://aim-csm.symplicity.com/events/Day2-WSGSBHCF

Should you have any questions, kindly email careerservices@aim.edu for more details.

AIM RECOUNTS SUCCESS OF AIM-REACH IN SYMPLICITY WEBINAR

August 3, 2022

The Asian Institute of Management’s (AIM) Career Services Office (CSO) was invited by Symplicity Marketing Manager Daile Smith to present their experience with the Symplicity Career Services Management (CSM) system utilized to launch its career services platform earlier in the year. The webinar was held on July 19, 2022 with directors, heads, and officers of at least 25 educational institutions from Australia and Southeast Asia in attendance.

The Career Services Office of AIM conducted a successful two-day career fair in May for the Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship using the new platform, AIM-REACH (AIM Recruitment, Employment, and Careers Hub) powered by Symplicity. Over 110 students and alumni attended the affair with 27 sponsors and exhibitors participating, while over seven webinars were held.

AIM-REACH engages students, alumni, partner companies, and recruiters with the Career Services Office, strengthening the network between all parties. It also features all CSO information and programmes such as consultation, available positions, applications, and other upcoming events.

During the webinar conducted by Symplicity entitled, “How the Asian Institute of Management leveraged CSM for Employer and Industry Engagement”, the CSO team explained how AIM-REACH benefited from the platform and shared the marketing campaigns used to implement the service. The most maximized modules were Events, the Document Library, and Counseling, all of which continue to aid students to apply to job openings, access archives for past events, and tailor their consultation with the CSO for the positions they are seeking. Future modules to be launched include a mentorship program, internship review, and on-campus recruitment allowing corporate partners to book, present, and hire at the institute.

The webinar showcased the seamless partnership between AIM and Symplicity, and the benefits both gained from the association. AIM, as the foremost postgraduate school in the Philippines, and one of the top in Asia, is committed to continuous service and infrastructure improvement. And Symplicity provides a 360-degree employability and student services solution to help streamline protocols and processes in student, alumni, and corporate partner engagement.

TECHNOVERSE: AIM Virtual Career Fair 2022

May 24, 2022 Manila, Philippines (24 May 2022) — Explore career opportunities, meet, and connect with industry partners and leaders, participate in various career management sessions, and learn more about the latest updates in the technology and innovation sectors.

Other participating companies:

Action Against Hunger
Citibank
DITO Telecommunity
Embiggen Consulting
Energy Regulatory Commission
GCash
Investree Philippines, Inc
Kyndryl Philippines
National Economic and Development Authority
Netbank
NielsenIQ
PSB Technology Services, Inc.
RealMe Philippines (Runto Technology Inc.)
ROC.PH
Shopee Philippines
Sumifru (Philippines) Corporation
Thakral One
Victorias Milling Corporation

Imagine a person being stuck in a place where he has no road map to get to his destination. He is lost and practically unprepared to face the possible hurdles he must get past. In fact, he wonders if he will ever make it to where he wants to go. This scenario is like a student who is not equipped to face the world of job hunting and career establishment. Fortunately for AIM students, this possible dire situation was addressed with the recently concluded 1st virtual career fair of 2022 entitled TechnoVerse: AIM Virtual Career Fair 2022 held from May 30 – 31, 2022. Career Services Office brought together three (3) industry experts to share their respective advice and insights for AIM students to succeed in their careers. The three (3) sessions held were the following: 1) A keynote speech from MBM 1996 alumnus Sridhar Ramaswamy, Senior Vice President of Lazada Group Singapore, 2) A Career Management Session entitled “Leveraging your Master’s Degree in a Job” with Arvin Ramos, Senior Recruitment Relationship Manager from Manila Recruitment, and 3) A Career Management Session entitled “Managing Offers and Decision – Making” with Albert Perez, Regional Director and Company Head – Philippines from Michael Page.

TechnoVerse: AIM Virtual Career Fair 2022 kicked off with a keynote speech from MBM 1996 alumnus Sridhar Ramaswamy, Senior Vice President of Lazada Group Singapore. Sridhar opened with the question “What would I tell my younger self?” as a retrospective reflection on how he would have done things differently if he were properly guided back in the days when he was still studying. Through this question, Sridhar drew out useful tips that he strongly believed AIM students must apply as they navigate the jungle of job hunting and career establishment.

Sridhar made use of the acronym A-I-M for easier recall of his advice for job searching. A-I-M stood for Adapt, Investigate, and Make Ready. A or Adapt meant tailoring one’s resume/curriculum vitae according to the job that a person is applying for. Tailoring is also defined as matching one’s background with the job requirements. Sridhar explained that this is done by using phrases from the job description to be echoed in one’s resume/curriculum vitae. This strategy would make one’s resume/curriculum vitae stand out more because there would be an alignment of one’s skills and experiences to the demands of the job. After A is I or Investigate. Investigate meant being a great salesperson. As per Sridhar, a great salesperson in the form of an applicant first asks questions, specifically about the company’s expectations from the ideal candidate they are looking for. This requires active listening on the part of the applicant as the company shares answers to asked questions. Once the applicant has a good grasp of the job based on the answers provided by the company, the applicant can then do his salesman’s pitch by using points from the answers to justify why he is fit for the role he is applying for. The last is M or Make Ready. Make Ready meant doing one’s homework; that is, finding out for himself everything there is to know about the company before the interview. This demanded research of important information about the company such as its products, leadership teams, competitors, strategies, and company culture. Through the gathered information, an applicant comes in the interview fully ready to answer questions and fully knowledgeable on what to expect should he get a job offer.

Sridhar also generously shared tips for those who are already working but are still adjusting to the world of work. These tips are the following: 1) Be strong, 2) Be humble, and 3) Look for opportunities with meaning and value. Sridhar expressed that when one begins his career, learning the ropes will be an uphill climb. Hence, one must strive to always be physically and mentally strong. Though this path will be very challenging, Sridhar assured that one will eventually find himself outrunning and outlasting himself, and perhaps even outrunning and outlasting others. In the end, being strong would eventually make a person triumphant in having stretched himself to his utmost capabilities. Moving on with the tip to be humble, Sridhar emphasized that a person is never alone in his journey to success. Therefore, a student must be grateful for all the people who have helped him get through his education. Humility too, as per Sridhar, is about being honest about one’s strengths and weaknesses so that one knows how else he can grow and continue learning to become a better person. Lastly, with the tip to look for opportunities with meaning and value, Sridhar disregarded the known phrase “following your passion”. Sridhar instead suggested that one should look for areas at work where purpose, meaning, and fulfillment can be found. This meant doing one’s work with full energy and attention in service of others. With this approach, Sridhar explained that a person is not limited to himself but instead, is called to a higher purpose in the work that he does. Only then, as per Sridhar, will passion come in and work would be deemed meaningful and valuable.

Building on Sridhar’s inspirational keynote speech was the 1st Career Management Session entitled “Leveraging your Master’s Degree in a Job” facilitated by Arvin Ramos, Senior Recruitment Relationship Manager from Manila Recruitment. In “Leveraging your Master’s Degree in a Job”, Arvin Ramos shared specific expectations of recruiters from a master’s degree holder followed by how these expectations can be managed by the graduates when seeking jobs. Arvin gave specific expectations from a master’s degree holder. From there, he weaved in practical strategies on how an AIM Master’s Degree graduate can successfully put himself in a position to be hired. More insights shared by Arvin were on a) how to build a solid narrative in one’s resume/curriculum vitae, b) how to network with people, c) how to prepare for each application, and d) how to build interest, competence, and intent in the job interview.

To provide a bird’s eye view of job hunting and career establishment, the 2nd Career Management Session entitled “Managing Offers and Decision – Making was conducted by Albert Perez, Regional Director and Company Head – Philippines from Michael Page. Albert explained the current macro and micro factors that affect an employee’s capacity to work. Albert laid out the factors behind the current trend of employee resignations, followed by the challenges of companies in recruiting talents. He also presented an overview of the factors that influence an employee’s decision to work. Given the new normal, Albert stressed that employees adapt to the hybrid work arrangement and more importantly, they give priority to their well–being. In fact, employees are more active in being responsible for their careers by upskilling and reskilling. Through these presented macro and micro factors, Albert gave a clear picture of the realities that AIM students will most likely have to face in the current world of work.

Though TechnoVerse: AIM Virtual Career Fair 2022 ran for 2 days only, Career Services Office successfully mounted value-added sessions to jumpstart the AIM students’ career success. From Sridhar’s generous advice on job hunting and career establishment, to Arvin’s explanation of concrete job-hunting strategies, and finally, to Albert’s presentation of realities in the world of work, the foundations for the AIM students’ road map to career success were solidly planted. This event is just the beginning of more worthwhile Career Services Office activities and programs that students and industry partners can truly benefit from.

AIM Career Services Office Holds IFC Career Talk

April 27, 2022 Manila, Philippines (27 April 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) welcomed the International Finance Corporation (World Bank Group) again this year for a virtual career talk on 27 April 2022.

To prepare the graduating classes of 2022 with career options in the development sector, IFC representatives Conrado Perez, Sr. HR Business Partner for Asia Pacific Region (Hong Kong) and Ana Pimentel, Talent Acquisition Consultant (Washington D.C.) gave a presentation highlighting their twin goals – end poverty and boost shared prosperity by providing solutions in private sector development that addresses global challenges, and the diverse ways to join their organization.

“Great opportunities are there, are open to all of you and welcome to apply. Remember, our passion and our mission will be perhaps your passion and mission in the future.” as Conrado Perez encouraged AIM students to explore careers at IFC offering multicultural workplace and global opportunities with over 100 offices around the world. Ana Pimentel also added, “Everyone at IFC shares the same passion and mission for development and it’s really exciting to be connected by an overarching goal by having a career with impact in addressing the world’s challenging issues.”

We thank IFC and all the attendees in participating in this session and we hope to feature AIM alumni in the next session.

AIM Career Services Office conducts Virtual Presentation and Executive Presence Webinar

April 06, 2022

Manila, Philippines (06 April 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) concluded a session on virtual presentation and executive presence as part of its Championing Your Career (CYC) Program. The guest speaker, Accenture’s HR Strategy Lead (Technology), Mr. Oscar “OJ” Lim Fudalan Jr. facilitated the session entitled Executive Presence through the Lens of Great Presentations for the MBA Class of 2022.

As part of self-branding in the 4-step career strategy, this session aims to help students prepare to deliver virtual presentations effectively. Fundalan gave an insightful and engaging talk highlighting key concepts and ideas in creating powerful presentations and how this ultimately impacts one’s executive presence.

“Learners are typically multi-modal, and most learners grasp your point especially if you use a variety of medium or media. Something they see and while they see it, you are saying it, in some sessions you let them experience it. Without visual support, it can affect the presentation to some audience members. If you are still in your journey to becoming a great storyteller, visual support is needed,” Fundalan said.

Participants of the session got to review the frameworks of improving communication and presentation skills that are anchored in the executive presence principles. Students learned key ideas on virtual presentations in the new normal – from planning, preparing, practicing, and performing. Practical question guides on how to create powerful opening, body, and closing (OBC) as part of the presentation are simple yet helpful ways to take one’s presentation a notch higher.

The Championing Your Career Program (CYC) is a four-module course with lecture and practice sessions designed to give MBA students a good start in the process of career planning and development. This involves thoughtful self-assessment, career exploration, planning, and follow-through with preliminary employment strategies. This initiative focuses on fulfilling an individual’s personal and professional development goals through close monitoring of students’ participation and individual outputs per module.

Championing Your Career: Cutting Edge Resume

March 25, 2022

Manila, Philippines (25 March 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) continues the rollout of its Championing Your Career Program with another session held on 23 March, entitled Cutting Edge Resume and Cover Letter Writing.

This activity was hosted in collaboration with Opti/Write, a content solutions company that provides support and tools for job seekers and entrepreneurs so they can stand out in the job market.

Cheri Lynne Venegas, Co-Founder and Chief of Marketing at Opti/Write, discussed practical tips on common resume mistakes to avoid and showed participants how to revamp resumes to make them applicant tracking system (ATS)-proof. She shares, “To stand out in a sea of qualified applicants, job seekers must think like a marketer. Treat the job hunt like a marketing campaign. Any campaign starts by knowing your target.”

Meanwhile, Liselle Flipphi, Co-Founder and Chief of Content at Opti/Write, also emphasized the importance and power of LinkedIn. She shared some insights about the value of the jobseeker’s online footprint to ensure the consistency of personal branding. She also provided a LinkedIn profile checklist to help participants maximize engagement and networking on the platform.

The key takeaways for participants were practical tips in improving their resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles. Opti/Write also provided complementary resume and LinkedIn audit services for all the attendees.

CSO Mentorship Program C2 Closing Post-Event

March 8, 2022

Manila, Philippines (08 March 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) celebrated the completion of the Mentorship Program Cycle 2 with a closing ceremony event on 28 February 2022.

CSO Director Jade Galvan emphasized the value of the mentorship program for both mentors & mentees in her opening remarks. “To our mentors, we hope you found personal fulfillment in framing our younger generation’s mindset to focus better and to make an impact on others. To our mentees, thank you for being driven to take this challenge – exposing yourself to leadership,” Galvan said.

Participants of the program shared how the new network and the structured support from the program has benefited their career planning. Some mentors also shared the highlights of their mentoring experiences.

Alumni Relations Office (ARO) Managing Director Bernie Jiao was also present at the ceremony to share an inspirational message. He said, “It will be the greatest gift to your mentors and AIM if you take it upon yourself to pay it forward and help the next generations of students by becoming mentors yourself.”

The AIM Career Services Office team would like to thank all participants for their attendance and wish them good luck in the future!

View the Mentorship Program Cycle 2 souvenir through this link.

AIM Career Services Office Holds Career Resilience Webinar

February 15, 2022

Makati, Philippines (15 February 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) conducted a Zoom webinar called Building Career Resilience in Thriving Industries on 09 February 2022. The webinar sought to facilitate conversations about how difficult times like the pandemic can shape people in significant ways.

The session covered topics like the meaning of career resilience across various industries, as well as learning how to adjust during major disruptions, and developing the right skillset and competencies in facing uncertain times.

This webinar featured resource persons from local businesses, government, and multinational corporations. Guest speakers included Craig Houliston, Regional Director for NielsenIQ Singapore, Bjarni Herrera Thorisson, Head of Sustainability for KPMG Iceland, Abul Khayr Amalon M. Alonto II, Department Head of Public-Private Partnership & Investment Center for the provincial government of Bataan, and Alexander Capulong, Country Manager for Investree Philippines.

The event was moderated by Gerry Santamaria, PhD, Academic Program Director fo r Master’s in Business Administration at the Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business and Faculty Lead for CSO’s Championing Your Career program.

CSO designed the webinar to be an interactive forum to help students engage. Towards the end of the webinar, students had the opportunity to ask any questions they had for the panelists and glean insights that they can apply to their own careers.

CSO helps AIM students recognize their strengths and interests, clarify career goals, discover employment opportunities, and expand their network across industries. CSO offers one-on-one career coaching, career management sessions, employment opportunities, and access to career development resources to help them reach their professional goals. For more information, visit https://wsgsb.aim.edu/career-services/ or email careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Career Services Office Cultivates 47 Mentorship Pairs in Cycle 3

February 14, 2022

Makati, Philippines (14 February 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) hosted an online launch event for the third cycle of its mentorship program on 31 January 2022.

The mentorship program connects AIM students with alumni mentors who can offer guidance to help students achieve their career goals. 47 successful mentor-mentee matches were made in the third cycle. The mentors come from various industries including fintech, IT, agriculture, technology, real estate, fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing, and education. The mentorship program will run from January to July 2022 to allow mentors and students to establish a meaningful mentoring relationship.

“To our mentors, we are grateful for your time and your openness in sharing your experience with our AIM talents. To our mentees, we look forward to hearing from you. We know you are passionate about your career aspirations, and we hope you take advantage of this opportunity. We look forward to seeing your success as you progress in your mentorship journey throughout the next 6 months,” said Career Services Director, Lucille Jade Galvan.

For more information, visit https://wsgsb.aim.edu/career-services/ or email careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Panel Discussion with Mentors from Mentorship Program

January 28, 2022

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Panel Discussion with Mentors from Mentorship Program

Makati, Philippines (28 January 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) hosted a webinar called Mentor’s Panel Discussion on 17 January 2022. The webinar covered the advantages of becoming a mentor under the CSO’s Mentorship Program.

The goal of the Mentorship Program is to help AIM students enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence to meet challenges and become leaders in their professional careers.

The webinar was hosted by AIM alumnus of the Executive Master in Business Administration program, Michael Sherwin Macatangay, Founder and CEO of One A-TEAMS Consultants, Chairman of the Asian Institute of Management Alumni Association, and Board Director of the Israel Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines.

The three guest panelists featured in the event were John Carlo Sampan, Marketing Specialist and Business Development Head at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Joy Santamarina, Chief Transformation Officer at Energy Development Corporation, and Jed Bellen, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Bellen Management Consulting.

“Mentoring is a proven approach to drive rich learning and development, for both mentees and mentors,” Macatangay said, as he opened the panel discussion.

Santamarina reflected on how no one’s life journey is linear. “People are lucky if they have mentors that will help guide them, because at some point, it’s not so much to clear the path for a mentee, but to guide the mentee … how to navigate the paths in their lives,” she says.

Sampan, Santamarina, and Bellen recounted their experiences becoming mentors within the CSO Mentorship Program. They shared that their motivations were driven by the benefits they had received when they were once student mentees at AIM. They urged mentees to build trust and rapport with their mentors through authenticity, empathy, and honesty.

The event ended with a live question-and-answer session between the audience and the panelists.

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Webinar On Successful WFH Arrangements

January 25, 2022

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Webinar On Successful WFH Arrangements

Makati, Philippines (25 January 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) hosted an online Zoom webinar called Click! Global Webinar: Building Success through WFH Arrangements on 20 January 2022. The webinar covered several questions revolving around working from home, such as its advantages and disadvantages, management and leadership skills, and recommended strategies for effectively managing working from home.

This webinar is the fourth session under CSO’s Click! Program Learning Series. Click! aims to build a strong network and foster partnerships among local and international human resource practitioners across industries. The program aims to help HR practitioners improve their skills, expand their networks, and increase their knowledge.

The webinar featured Albert Perez, Country Director for the Philippines at Michael Page as a guest speaker. Perez brings 19 years of experience in human resources while working for multinational companies, Nicholson International and the Michael Page.

The event was moderated by Maria Eulalia Herrera, PhD, adjunct faculty professor and Director of Program Delivery and Client Satisfaction at the School of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning (SEELL). Herrera has over 30 years of experience as a human resources practitioner, having spearheaded leadership programs and initiatives in organizational behavior and training.

As a leader, Perez emphasizes the importance of tracking employees’ productivity the right way. “We shouldn’t be measuring people because of time and connection, we should measure people by SMART goals,” he said.

When discussing how to make work-from-home arrangements successful for everyone, Perez said, “Flexibility is not working from home, flexibility is allowing the employees to do their job – considering what the people think is an important thing, and making decisions considering their opinions, make sure your work is efficient and productive, enjoy more of personal life as well.”

Of all the sessions hosted under the Click! Program, this session is the first to be conducted in a question-and-answer format. Participants had the opportunity to ask their questions and converse in real time with the Perez and Herrera. It garnered 250 total attendees spanning 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, Indonesia, Cambodia, Pakistan, and Vietnam.

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

December 9, 2021

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

On 9 December 2021, The Career Services Office (CSO) held the first-ever Virtual Networking Event for the Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (ASITE). The event included ASITE students and alumni and 12 industry partners. Professor Christopher Monterola, PhD, Head of ASITE, was also present to formally open the event. Accenture Philippines and the European Chambers of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) were the major partners for the event.

During the event, participants had the opportunity to meet and network with industry partners to discuss various topics, including career opportunities, industry insights, partnership, and collaboration.

The event was also graced by the professionals from Johnson & Johnson, Cloud Eats, Embiggen Consulting, Optum, Fintastech, Uber, GMI Zarhak, Atalian Global and Swiss-bel Hotel

CSO would like to thank all its partners and students who participated in the ASITE Virtual Networking event.

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

AIM Career Services Office holds first CLICK! Global Event

Manila, Philippines (2 January 2022) – The Career Services Office (CSO) at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) will be launching the fourth installment of its Click! Global webinar series on 20 January 2022 entitled Building Success through Flexible Work Arrangements with Albert Perez, Regional Director at Michael Page Philippines. This is the first in the series featuring international HR partners.

Building Success through Flexible Work Arrangements will tackle topics like managing remote work setups, the challenges that come with it, as well as how to implement it successfully at an organizational level.

Perez has over 19 years of professional experience in human resources. As a director at Michael Page, Perez oversees three areas: HR, Procurement & Logistics, and BPO & Shared Services Centre. He is focused on the development and coordination of major projects for international and local companies of various sizes and stages, and recruitment.

CSO launched the Click! Global webinar series to serve as a central knowledge hub for HR practitioners build on and improve their skills, expand their professional networks, and contribute to new knowledge in the industry.

To register for this FREE event, go to https://forms.office.com/r/PJHXVx6N77.

Career Services Office launches new student job platform, AIM-REACH

Manila, Philippines (3 December 2021) — The Career Services Office at the Asian Institute of Management will be launching its new job matching platform, Asian Institute of Management Recruitment, Employment, and Careers Hub (AIM-REACH), for all its students in January 2022.

AIM-REACH will function as a complete suite of career development services to engage and support students in the career search process. Upon accessing their account, students can search and apply for jobs. The AI-enabled job search system that is integrated into the platform streamlines and customizes this experience to match students with opportunities that best align with their goals and skillsets.

The application process is more convenient as students can upload, update, and store their professional documents directly onto the platform. Additional features such as resume builders and interview and job trackers are included for convenience and centralized organization. Industry partners and employers can likewise post job listings and organizational profiles and communicate with applicants directly on AIM-REACH for a seamless experience.

The platform also allows students to register and manage any networking opportunities and events of interest to them. They will be able to access career development resources, mentorship programs, and register for career services events – on-site or virtual. Students can attend virtual recruitment events that are being hosted by companies directly through AIM-REACH. The platform makes it easy for students, employers, and AIM staff to communicate and build relationships.

AIM-REACH is enabled by Symplicity, a popular all-around employability and student services suite. Its seamless integration and numerous features help AIM students prepare for future jobs and workplaces, expand their networks, and propel them into the right career.

CSO helps AIM students recognize their strengths and interests, clarify career goals, discover employment opportunities, and expand their network across industries. CSO offers one-on-one career advising, career management sessions, employment opportunities, and access to career development resources to help them reach their professional goals. For more information, visit https://wsgsb.aim.edu/career-services/ or email careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on sustainable finance

The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) hosted an online Zoom webinar called Sustainable Finance Webinar: Organizational Structure and Careers in the Industry on 24 November 2021. The webinar covered discussions on the practical applications of sustainable finance, the composition of strategic business units and its role in an organization, the necessary skills to be successful in a sustainable finance role, and career projections.

CSO held the webinar to help AIM students deepen their understanding of sustainability in finance, career options, and build their networks.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on sustainable finance

The webinar featured Dave Jesus Devilles, Head of Sustainability at UnionBank, Elizabeth Coronel, First Senior Vice President and Head of Corporate Banking Group at RCBC, and Nikki Lizares, Senior AVP of Sustainability at Security Bank as guest speakers. Devilles, Coronel, and Lizares each provided an overview of how their organizations are implementing sustainability in their work. Also present during the event was Professor Felipe Calderon, PhD, Head of the Washington SyCip Graduate School of Business.

During his discussion, Devilles highlighted UnionBank’s focus on sustainability. “We believe that digital technology and innovation can enable people to co-create innovations with us; and the end result we want to envision and achieve is that they can co-design products with us that can lead to a better planet,” said Devilles.

“Sustainability is preparing the future generation to be able to meet their needs,” said Coronel in her closing remarks. “You don’t have to be a banker, or a sustainability officer, to be able to practice sustainability.”

Virtual Career Fair: Video Testimonials

Hear it from the participants of the first-ever AIM’s Virtual Career Fair, from students, alumni to employers as they share their testimonies on how they benefited by attending the event.

Kickstart your development career track at Global Development Career Fair

October 25-27, 2021

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EVENT OVERVIEW

The Career Services Office (CSO) will be hosting its second virtual career fair, Global Development Career Fair, on 25-27 October 2021. This event is dedicated to our graduating students of Master in Development Management (MDM) and Executive Master of Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) under the Stephen Zuellig School of Development Management to interact among AIM recent graduates, and employers – opportunity to learn about the companies, discover available positions and meet industry leaders. It will also be participated by AIM’s industry partner organizations and attended by the pool of students and successful alumni across all our degree programs.

In this 3-day event, AIM CSO will be hosting a series of webinars and networking opportunities for the participants. Guest speakers will cover topics on changes in the sector during the pandemic, honing presentation skills for virtual settings, and developing salary negotiation skills.

Here are a few of the confirmed organizations in attendance:

Asian Development Bank
The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation
PCDN.global, Columbia
World Vision International
BRAC Bangladesh
Embiggen Consulting
MSCI, Inc.
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

By choosing to participate as an employer, you will be able to:

Access diverse professional candidates
Promptly grow your applicant pool
Increase chances of finding the right talents
Save time and cost in talent search
Boost employer brand awareness

As jobseekers, you will be able to:

Meet top employers from thriving industries
Network with company representatives and leaders
Find multiple opportunities in one location
Virtual interactions with employers
Make important connections
Receive valuable advice from company representatives and leaders

For companies interested in partnering with us for this event, please email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

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AIM Career Services Office invites Triston Francis of Boston Consulting Group for webinar on leadership in consulting

October 13, 2021

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The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in partnership with Boston Consulting Group hosted an online Zoom webinar called Leadership in Consulting – the Hows and Whys on 13 October 2021. This webinar was organized specifically for AIM students who may be interested in pursuing a career in consulting.

The webinar featured Triston Francis, Design Manager at the Leadership Institute of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The Leadership Institute of Boston Consulting Group is an executive education program dedicated to chief executive officers of BCG leading Asia Pacific-based clients. He has worked as a researcher and an associate at Harvard Business School and Morgan Stanley’s multicultural client strategy team, respectively. Francis honed his expertise from years of experience in investment banking, sales, and training. He organizes monthly professional development events and supports nonprofits working in the professional development space.

“Consulting is very demanding in terms of the number of hours and so forth,” said Francis. “So, for anybody that’s thinking about going into it, in addition to learning about the actual role, it’s helpful to think about tactics for how you’ll achieve balance while in the role.”

The discussion covered Francis’ professional experiences in consulting over the years. He provided anecdotes and tips that helped him overcome obstacles on introversion and leadership, staying motivated in demanding careers like management consulting, and overcoming mental barriers. Francis encouraged introverts like him working in the consulting industry to practice intentionality. He also talked about drawing boundaries and defining what work-life balance looks like for every person. These are tools that consultants can use to manage their time, prevent burnout, and care for their mental health.

AIM Career Services Office hosts a webinar on circular cities and economies

October 6, 2021

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The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in partnership with RENERGii and Circular Cities Asia hosted an online Zoom webinar called Innovating for Circular Cities & Careers in the Circular Economy on 6 October 2021.

The webinar featured AIM alumnus Shiva Susarla, Founder of RENERGii and Circular Cities Asia, and Roleen Sevillena, Program Manager of Circular Cities Asia.

RENERGii is a venture studio and innovation firm based in Singapore. Their focus areas are circular food production, logistics, and consumption. Susarla has a background in cleantech investing. He worked with startups in various capacities for several years before shifting his focus to fostering innovation in the areas of urban circular economies and sustainability. Sevillena worked in environmental education and communications before joining Circular Cities Asia.

“There are jobs being generated in consultancies… in circular economy, sustainability practices, you cannot escape the space… It’s expected that the next 15 to 20 years will be the age of clean tech,” said Susarla.

Susarla and Sevillena discussed their work at both organizations, as well as the circular economy model and various approaches, the current landscape and emerging trends on circular economies in Asia, and challenges in building circular cities.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on salary negotiations for changing job market

October 7, 2021

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The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in partnership with Manila Recruitment hosted an online Zoom webinar called Managing Salary Expectations During the Time of Covid on 7 October 2021 specifically for graduating students and recent graduates who are navigating job prospects.

The CSO decided to host this webinar after receiving several inquiries from students seeking assistance on how to negotiate salaries as many young professionals are struggling to discuss compensation confidently with their employers.

The webinar featured Arvin Ramos, Senior Recruitment Relationship Manager at Manila Recruitment. He is an expert in employer branding, talent acquisition, training, and organizational development. He draws on comprehensive experience from several industries, including fast-moving consumer goods, manufacturing, BPO, and fintech.

Ramos is passionate about helping Filipinos address their skills gaps. He conducts learning sessions and workshops to raise awareness about the necessary skills for Filipinos to increase their employability in the job market.

“Regardless of the uncertainty of the market, regardless of certain structural disadvantages in the market because of the pandemic… make sure you are clear about your value as an employee and the value that you will create,” said Ramos.

Ramos covered topics such as the pandemic’s influence on hiring and compensation decisions and how candidates can strategically respond to these changes. Many factors have caused a reduction in labor demand for companies since 2020. This reduced demand has created an oversupply of labor in the market. As a result, companies have become more selective about the talent they are hiring. The key takeaways from Ramos’ session are:

Hiring and compensation decisions are influenced by disruptions as a result of the pandemic, such as financial constraints faced by companies
Candidates must empathize with companies who are adopting these new practices and responses
Candidates should seek out opportunities that are the right fit for their culture and skillsets, and create value and remain competitive

AIM Career Services Office hosts a webinar on emotionally intelligent leadership

October 6, 2021

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The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in partnership with La Vie Institute hosted an online Zoom webinar called Your Leadership Lens through Emotional Intelligence on 6 October 2021.

The webinar featured Monica Muñoz, Program Director of La Vie Institute. La Vie Institute is the Philippines’ only provider of total personality development programs, dedicated to developing emotional intelligence, growth mindset, critical thinking, presence and communication skills.

Muñoz is an emotional quotient (EQ) practitioner certified by Six Seconds, an international nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness on emotional intelligence. She draws from 15 years of experience as an educator and working as a peer facilitator for anxiety and depression at Flourish Circle, community-based initiative for people experiencing mental health issues. Muñoz is dedicated to working with individuals, organizations, and families to enrich their lives. She has worked with young children, and primary and secondary level students.

“Emotions actually are data,” said Muñoz. “At the end of the day, your emotions function for it to bring data to you so that you can consider it when you are about to act towards whatever stimulus is happening your way.”

The discussion covered topics on how emotions drive one’s energy, focus, and self-control, tips for aligning personal values and objectives with one’s team, and how to recalibrate and manage emotions for developing leadership skills. She discussed the importance of understanding emotional quotients and how these affect one’s self-awareness and leadership.

The Career Services Office successfully launched the second cycle of its Mentorship Program last 21 August 2021.

August 21, 2021

Career Mentorship

The Mentorship Program aims to guide students throughout their career journey by connecting them with mentors who can impart their industry knowledge and experience. Mentors also gain networking opportunities and fresh perspectives from their student-mentees.

Mentorship Program Project Leader, Marco Cabrera, provided an overview of the roles of Mentees and Mentors, key program milestones and timelines, availability of mentoring tools, and support. The program also included an interactive activity between mentors and mentees, who were divided into different breakout rooms as an opportunity to network with one another.

The event turnout saw a drastic increase in attendees from the first cycle. The number of mentors and mentees rose from 9 Mentors and 11 Mentees to 35 Mentors and 36 Mentees for the second cycle of the Mentorship Program.

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AIM holds 1st Virtual Career Fair

July 9, 2021

OVERVIEW

To kickstart the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) On-Campus Recruitment Season 2021, a virtual career fair—the first for AIM—was organized by the Career Services Office last 23 June 2021.

A total of 35 companies joined the event as exhibitors and opened over 180 job opportunities in various industries, exclusively for AIM students and alumni.

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AIM Career Fair 2021

June 23, 2021

OVERVIEW

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected the student-employer interactions. Now more than ever, universities need to adapt to the new normal and embrace the technology-driven world.

As we are gearing up for the employment season of AIM Classes of 2021 graduating students, the Career Services Office of the Asian Institute of Management is organizing its first virtual career fair on June 23, 2021.

EVENT OBJECTIVES

The Career Services Office is organizing a virtual career fair to allow direct interactions among AIM graduating students, recent graduates, and employers – opportunity to learn about the companies, discover available positions and meet industry leaders.

By choosing to participate as an employer, you will be able to:

Access diverse professional candidates
Promptly grow your applicant pool
Increase chances of finding the right talents
Cost efficient and save time
Boost employer brand awareness

As jobseekers, you will be able to:

Meet top employers from thriving industries
Network with company representatives and leaders
Find multiple opportunities in one location
Virtual interactions with employers
Make important connections
Receive valuable advice from company representatives and leaders

Future of Work

May 5, 2021

AIM’s final segment of the three-part Career Webinar Series entitled “Future of Work” took place on May 5, 2021, framing the urgency of developing human capital to meet the pressing challenges of the changing nature of work.

Topics revolved around business resilience, artificial intelligence, new technologies, digital economy, jobs of the future, up/re-skilling, and sustainability, among others.

The event featured Mariel Metzker (Sealand – A Maersk Company), Adrian Tan (Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) Singapore), Peta Nicholas (PageGroup Australia), Patt Soyao (Icon Executive Asia), and Godelieve van Dooren (Mercer Singapore) as panelists, with AIM Faculty Prof. Gerry Santamaria moderating the discussion. Dr. Jikyeong Kang also graced the occasion and gave the Opening Remarks.

Supplementing  AIM’s academic rigour and strong partnerships, the audience learned from the expertise and vast global experience of the panelists in extrapolating what could happen in the world of work and how to move toward inclusive, sustainable growth while leveraging on technology.
 
By tuning in and having an open mind, the audience had the opportunity to share and dialogue with faculty and experts from around the world – enterprising practitioners and those in the private sector – to gain insights on their forward-thinking approaches by emphasizing new skill sets and work competencies required of the “new normal’s” highly adaptive talents.

Key skills highlighted by the panelists include agility, sense-making, communication, collaboration, visibility/strong personal branding, and a generalist mindset.

CEO Speak

April 21, 2021

Gathering C-Suite leaders is not easy, but AIM, through the Career Services Office, was fortunate enough to hold a panel webinar entitled “CEO Speak” on April 21, 2021, with over 100 students and alumni tuned in from different parts of the globe.

The panelists were carefully chosen – those who reflect the same career trajectory that our students and alumni wish to achieve.

The first panelist, Gabby Blaza, holds multiple top management positions in the industrial businesses of the Ayala Group. Like most, he had a plan – until he got punched right in the face! The financial crisis derailed his plans, impacting his MBA and career journey. But a leap of faith is sometimes necessary, even if the road seems unclear, and you’ll never know where life might lead you. It was never a plan to become a CFO nor Chief Strategy Office but those fleeting opportunities were unlocked along the way because of three key factors he exemplified and shared. First is “Patience”- that life is a marathon and not a sprint; the second is “People”- build connections organically and learn to develop empathy in everything you do; and third is “Luck”- hard work is only half the battle, so be ready to make your own luck, too. Luck is simply where preparation meets opportunity.

Jaime Agustines, however, has a different story. He worked starting from the ground up, spending years in each job function of their family business. And he quotes, “In order to lead the troops, you need to be one of them”, meaning that to become a good leader, immersion is key. He worked outside the family business for five years where he learned having different perspectives, to be an employee and not the boss and these combined experiences mold him to where he is today. A very touching moment was during the celebration of their 100 years in business, an employee came up to him saying that their family was able to pull out from poverty because of them, and this holds true to Jaime’s mom’s teachings – the stewardship of the business in order to grow is to provide more opportunities for more Filipinos that they can better their lives.

Another panelist is Manny Rubio with a very inspiring humble beginning. “Being appointed as the first non-Aboitiz President and CEO of the group’s largest is such an honor but is also comes with huge responsibilities” as Rubio quoted. He grew up having nothing much except for the strong drive to succeed. It is the “why not and I can” mindset that helped shape his leadership, and a combination of support from family, friends, teams and mentors throughout the years. Manny shared 3 rules of leadership that propelled him to greater heights while keeping himself grounded at the same time, #1 Look for a good mentor or role model and learn from them, it’s up to you who you would allow to influence you personally and professionally. #2 Lead from the front and lead by example and lastly, #3 Learn from your setbacks and come back stronger. Leaving behind this question, if you aspire to be a good leader, you must ask first, what for you is a good leader?

Joshua Aragon is the youngest among the panelists but harvested multiple achievements from being a student to becoming an entrepreneur. At AIM, he was trained to become a solution seller, solve problems, and create beautiful ideas. He imparted Three key takeaways to guide AIM students and alumni; always bring a mindset of solving problems, applying business theories and principles in real life application and building s strong network of business mentors. as his final word specially for aspiring entrepreneurs, “In every star-up, your goal is not for perfection, we are going for recovery time. Just like an athlete in his perfect prime, he still gets exhausted at his peak and still makes mistakes. But you need to develop your stamina to keep going at your own rhythm and hopefully make it successful.”

Joining us too is the only woman in the panel, Dr. Kartika Antono all the way from Indonesia. After completing the AIM Master in Management program in 1989, she focused on value creation for stakeholders, for the community and the environment. The journey as a woman in a leadership position was not easy, her ability to lead an organization was questioned and underestimated her performance. Her drive in building confidence of the stakeholders through value creation and effective communication were the key to her successes. She is inspired by a quote from R.A. Kartini, a prominent Indonesian national hero who pioneered women education and rights for Indonesians, “Never give up if you still want to try, don’t let regret come because you are one step away from winning.”

Last but not the least was Prof. Albert Mateo, who achieved numerous milestones in his career. He owes it to his master’s degree that helped carry off his career goals in life. Albert began reaping the fruits of his MBA 18 months after graduating and working for a fortune 50 company, from being a highly introverted person to becoming an agile leader. One key instilled in him and he quotes “Don’t compare yourself with others, because definitely different people have different tracks and we make different choices.” The immense advantage of having a master’s degree is the massive opportunity to add value to any organization that you will eventually join. “I value experiences more than salary. I give more value to the experience that I can get, the value that it can bring to my career” he added. To cap off the session, he challenged everyone by building more ladders for other people to climb- the single most happiness of being a true leader.

AIM Click! Program

April 20, 2021

Investing in business relationships includes appreciating the challenges you encounter along the way. Any kind of partnership will wither if not given deliberate attention, open communication, and commitment that mutually benefit involved parties.

The Career Services Office (CSO) innovates its industry partnership through Click!, launched on April 20, 2021, with over 40 attendees actively participating. Click! aims to build a strong network among HR practitioners across all industries in the local and international scene. Through Click!, we want to be recognized as the knowledge hub that will help improve skills, expand networks, increase knowledge, and provide resources that add value as HR professionals.

The launch event was graced by two (2) respected HR leaders and practitioners, Prof. Ma. Eulalia “Laly” Herrera, AIM Clinical faculty with over 3 decades of professional immersion, and Jose Vincent “Vinchi” Tayag, Career Consultant at Mercer Philippines, a true-blue practitioner of human resources for over 20 years.

Prof. Laly highlighted the true essence of projecting an image as the employer of choice in attracting the best talents in emerging markets. It is all about making promises and keeping those promises. Questions such as “Do we live up to what we committed?” must always be considered, while effectively communicating the “brand” to employees is equally important.

The process of recruiting the best talents is also a complicated one, and Vinchi Tayag shared that 59% of the companies they surveyed are anticipating virtual people management processes as a permanent fixture in the future, while 43% are redesigning their processes to make them more online – and this is the future of recruitment. Digital, new-age methods instead of traditional approaches can address the pain points and ease transactions, promote data-driven analysis and put reliable structures in place.

The attendees actively participated through engaging and thought-provoking questions and comments, proving success of the event.

This is how we envision Click! will spark interest among our partners in the human resources field, and we will provide momentum by creating new and fun quarterly events to look forward to. We are committed to delivering personal and professional growth for all Click! Members.

Coca-Cola Career Talk at AIM

February 24, 2021

The Career Services Office hosted a Career Talk last February 24, and invited the Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI) as an employer of choice of AIM graduating students. The company was represented by John Bondoc, Talent Acquisition Manager, who has been in the recruitment and talent acquisition industry for more than 10 years.

The talk offered an opportunity to learn about the story of Coca-Cola, from its humble beginnings to its immense growth in the industry. The company embraces a “people-first” mindset, prioritizing the safety and protection of all employees. This was especially evident when the pandemic hit, as the company extended outreach efforts to frontliners, including the communities where they operated.

The engagement with the students primarily focused on career explorations at Coca-Cola. Questions about the job application process, critical roles within the company, and career opportunities for data science as well as international students, were all graciously fielded by Mr. Bondoc, as he encouraged them to apply directly through Coca-Cola’s LinkedIn Page and Careers Website.

In keeping with the company’s culture, Coca-Cola looks for promising talents with good communication and analytical skills, those who are resilient and possess strong learning agility and leadership capabilities with a hunger for results, as well as those with project management skills who can effectively work with teams.

Suitability in a job role is just as important as the culture-fit in an organization, and the Career Services Office (CSO) emphasizes this during career talks. These events will also eventually include networking breakout sessions that will help enrich the interaction between AIM students and industry partners.

AIM Mentorship Program Event Launch

January 29, 2021

On the 29th of January, the Career Services Office brought together 9 Industry mentors and 11 mentees to kick off a collaborative Mentorship Program via Zoom. Each of the industry mentors was very keen to show commitment in helping their student-mentees from AIM develop their careers and leadership qualities to become better leaders for the future.

The aim of this program is to provide young professionals (as mentees) an opportunity to directly engage with experienced industry professionals (as mentors) to discuss challenges in their early careers and to draw upon the mentor’s experiences, wisdom, and industry knowledge.

Mentorship Program Project Leader, Marco Cabrera provided an overview of the roles of Mentees and Mentors, key program milestones and timelines, availability of mentoring tools, and support.

Also present at the event were the ARO Director, Bernie Jiao and DBI Director Prim Paypon.

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CSO Launches Championing Your Career Pilot Program

January 13, 2021

The Career Services Office (CSO) of the Asian Institute of Management launched its first official career management program called “Championing Your Career” (CYC) on January 13, 2021, that aims to engage students in a thoughtful lifelong career planning.

The CYC Program lecture series is exclusively available for the MBA Class of 2021, while panel events, speed networking, and practice sessions are offered across programs. Sessions are held virtually, providing interaction among participants, industry leaders, and AIM faculty experts on a global scale.

“This year of your MBA, it‘s not just a deep dive in your learning, but this is the most active year prepping yourself for what you want after,” according to Prof. Harini Chari, the CYC Program Faculty Lead. “And the end of this year, success will translate to how much time you’ve carved out to understand yourselves a bit better. To communicate that and committing to intentionally nurturing your network –that’s when your network can generously help you when you actually need it.”

“The good news is that all of you have had more than an introduction to your leadership personal brands and had the opportunity to start your brand stories and fix your narratives. Now, Championing Your Career is the continuation of that journey. We will pick up from that point of your brand story and how it can be enhanced, how it can be leveraged, and how it can be kept resonant– that’s key. I am very excited for you all to go through the program, and I invite you to construct your own meaning from these experiences,” she adds.

During this pandemic, it’s certainly challenging to maintain a good focus on career readiness. It is important that jobseekers in the cohort are well–guided to make the right choices. In the Championing Your Career Program, participants will get a clearer view of their career aspirations with a broad understanding of the current and future job trends and skills. Participants will be provided with opportunities to gain awareness of, explore, and develop their own interests, values and skills. Topics to be covered range from self-assessment to personal branding, communications, career research, resume development, interviewing skills, job lead generation and strategies, to salary negotiations culminating in job-readiness.

With the evaluation of AIM’s Assurance of Learning, quality and relevance to AIM class delivery is ensured. Supporting the launch were WSGSB School Head and Director, Felipe Calderon and Jose Gerardo Santamaria, respectively, together with their program team composed of Daniele Coronacion, Corazon Manalo, and Jaysel Reyes. The event was also graced by the CYC faculty lead, Harini Chari.

“You might say that this (referring to the pandemic) is a bad time. It is a bad time, but this is also a great opportunity for you to stand out. And you can only do that by careful planning,” stated by Prof. Gerry Santamaria. “We believe that the Championing Your Career Program that CSO has launched will help you. Please take advantage of this opportunity! They have worked with us, even if you’re tired, just try and attend it, do the things that are required of you, complete it and be active,” he re-emphasized to the MBA students in an encouraging tone.

Indeed, the success of Championing Your Career relies heavily on the students’ active participation and early ownership of their careers. Once successfully pioneered, the pilot program initially offered only to MBA students will also be rolled–out to other degree programs.

A Career Talk On Shaping Your Career Journey

December 4, 2020

Hearing a successful career story first-hand from an AIM MDM 2019 alumna is the best way to motivate and inspire students to own and champion their careers. This is exactly what CSO aims to achieve in organizing these kinds of career management sessions that give both the students and alumni an avenue to connect and network.

On December 4, 2020, the Career Services Office (CSO) invited Camile Perez, an MDM 2019 alumna who is now the Regional Corporate Manager, Global MNC, HFH Asia Pacific of Habitat for Humanity International. Camile landed this much sought-after position through CSO’spartnership with Habitat for Humanity International.

The program was again hosted by CSO Relationship Manager Anika de Leon.CSO Director Jade Galvan introduced the Executive Managing Director of the Alumni Relations Office (ARO), Bernie Jiao, to deliver the opening remarks. CSO invited ARO to strengthen the partnership between the two offices to provide the best possible support to the students and alumni.

Camile began her presentation by sharing her portfolio and her journey to becoming Habitat for Humanity International’s Regional Marketing Manager. She gave the students some very practical tips and ways to improve their attitude and skills in finding job opportunities in these times of the pandemic.

The presentation led to an intimate and engaging discussion between Camile and the students. Some of the questions asked were tips on how to pick one’s self up after unsuccessfully landing a job as well as finding the jobs that onetruly loves.

Kuder Self-Assessment: Identifying Interests, Skills Confidence and Work Values

November 25, 2020

The Career Services Office conducted an exclusive Zoom webinar about the Kuder Self-Assessment platform for the MBA 2021 students last November 25, 2020, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. As a follow uptothe previous Self-Awareness session, the Kuder Self-Assessment aimed to help students discover and analyze their own personalities, interests, skills, and values. The Kuder Career Planning system is designed to provide students with the competency for self-awareness. This foundational understanding of one’s personal interests, skills confidence, and work values sets the stage for effective career exploration and the pursuit of meaningful work.

The session was led by Claire Cruz, a business development manager of Carrot Global, a leading dynamic and practical learning solutions provider originating from South Korea. Prior the session, CSO instructed the MBA students to createindividual accounts in the Kuder platform and accomplish the pre-assessmenttest that will yield a report to be used during the discussion. Claire discussed Kuder’s history and theoretical foundations, which are anchored in the Holland Occupational Themes. Holland Codes, typically expressed in 3 letter code, are generated and were shared by the students through the poll questions raised during the discussion. Through the Holland codes, students were able to better appreciate their career interests, skills confidence, and work values which made the discussion more interesting asmost of them were surprised by the career paths Kuder was suggesting. At this point, Claire pointed out the value of one on one career consultations with CSO for career planning and alignment. At the end of the session, Claire underscored the importance of Kuder as an ideal supplementary guide for experienced adults in career planning and future job search.

How to Rev-up Your Career and Thrive in the Development Industry During the Pandemic

November 20, 2020

As part of the efforts of CSO to give the best support to students, a career management session was organized to provide them with first-hand information from a seasoned development leader on how to penetrate and thrive in the development sector, particularly in the United Nations and INGOs.

CSOinvited SeetaGiri, Regional Advisor, Humanitarian Advisory Group, Melbourne, Australia to share her experience and insights onhow to rev-up one’scareer and thrive in the development industry during the pandemic. The virtual event was held on Friday, November 20, 2020,from 1:30PM to 3:00PM.

The session, hosted by CSO Relationship Manager Anika de Leon, started with CSO Director Jade Galvan giving the opening remarks and sharingher hope for the students to keep an open mind and be guided by the experiences and knowledge of the speaker to break through and thrive in the development industry.

Seeta started the session with her career journey and told the students, “Don’t be afraid to take risks and try something very different.” She shared her experiences on how she joined the UN and stayed for 20 years before moving to her current role in the Humanitarian Advisory Group in Australia. She traveled to countries such as Afghanistan, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Nepal, and Pakistan to fulfill her role in the UN, and now, her work has brought her to Melbourne.

Seeta also engaged the students by discussing and giving insights on how to overcome the challenges of being a manager or a leader. She shared some advice on how to transition from one organization to the next and how to effectively manage people. One of the highlights of the discussion involved the UN’s statistics, examples and classifications of NGOs and INGOs. Students were able to appreciate the magnitude of the development sector and the numerous leadership opportunities in the sector.

Self-Awareness: Key to Great Leadership

November 18, 2020

“Whatever our goals are, it is important to keep on progressing. Even inching forward is still progress. And true enough, this is also a litmus test on what truly matters to an individual. For those who mind the slow progress or complain about setbacks, then I think their goals are misaligned with their values. The session served as another reminder for me to stay on track with my goals, persevere, and keep moving on. “ -MBA 2021 Student

As we welcome the MBA Class of 2021, the Career Services Office held its first career management session entitled, “Self-Awareness: Key to Great Leadership.” The webinar was held last November 18, 2020 and was well attended by more than 60 MBA students. The discussion was led by Eithne Kennedy, CEO of Avenir Holdings, a management consulting firm based in Singapore and an expert in training business executives through leadership and talent development workshops. The session was highly interactive as students participated in some poll activities through Mentimeter and actively shared their ideas during the Q&A portion. Eithne successfully incorporated the essence and importance of self-awareness from a business perspective that sparked more interest among the students. Key takeaways such as tough empathy and terminal niceness were among the popular terms that stayed with the participants, as reflected in their feedback results.

MBA Virtual Mock Interviews

September 28 and 30, October 2, 2020

The Career Services Office recently held the “Virtual Mock Interview 2020” event in collaboration with Viventis Asia, Manila Recruitment, and Q2 HR Solutions. It was conducted over three half-days on September 28, 30, and October 2, 2020, attended by20 graduating students from the MBA class of 2020.

” I learned more about the HR interview process and know how to position myself in interviews.”

The event provided a simulation of the real job interview process that enabled students to practice their communication skills, confidence, and professionalism in responding to situational, behavioral, and competency-based questions.

It also served as an avenue for the students to address questions directly to our Senior HR Consultants regarding the present status of the job market.Salary negotiations, market value, career shift advises, and leveraging strengths were thecommon topics discussed during the evaluation and feedback session. Knowing the projected job market situation, the current challenges, and how to work around these, especially this time of the pandemic, gave the students hope and inspiration to stay focused in their job search moving forward.

The next virtual mock interview event for the MBA class of 2021 will be tentatively scheduled towards end of September 2021. For interested companies who would like to participate as student assessors, please email us at careerservices@aim.edu for more details.

Intentional Networking Event with Aboitiz

August 12, 2020

The second intentional networking session of the Career Services Office featured one of the Philippine’s top conglomerate, Aboitiz Group, last August 12, 2020. Aboitiz operates multiple business units, including power, banking and finance, food, construction, infrastructure, and land industries. For this session, CSO invited Ms. Camille Aquino, the Assistant Vice President for Strategy for Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV). She has over 6 years of experience in brand building with P&G and recently has taken a corporate strategy function, developing portfolio strategies for AEV and across business units in Aboitiz.

At the beginning of the session, CSO was joined by the Aboitiz team from their Human Resources and Reputation Departments to facilitate a fun and engaging pulse check as a pre-session activity. The students were asked ice-breaker questions through online apps Mentimeter.com and Zoom Poll. Some of these questions gauged how much they know about Aboitiz and which business units they were interested in if they joined the conglomerate. Students responded with power, food, construction, and banking business units.

As a brand, strategy, and lifelong nation builder, AVP Camille Aquino started the session by generously sharing how Aboitiz is currently operating amidst the Covid19 pandemic. She discussed how businesses and professionals need to react along these three horizons: respond, recover and thrive. She even shared some confidential data and information in order for the students to understand and appreciate the process in a real-world setting. She also stressed the importance of technology in today’s remote work set up.

At the end of her presentation, Camille gave very useful tips on how the future workforce, which includes our 23 MBA, MSIB and MSDS students in attendance and the rest of the students who received the link to the session’s recording, should prepare and shift their mindset in order to adapt and survive. This includes taking care of one’s physical and mental wellbeing.

Prior to the session, CSO shared the resumes of the students with the Aboitiz team for their reference. As a result, Aboitiz sent individual emails to inform the students of the group-wide job openings they currently have as they look to connect with possible candidates.

Intentional Networking event with MYNT

August 5, 2020

The Career Services Office successfully conducted its first Intentional Networking last August 5, 2020. The event was graced by Nico Mallinllin, SHRM-SCP, CHRP, Vice President for Talent of GCash. Nico handles end-to-end Talent Management of GCash, including Employer Branding, Talent Acquisition, Performance and Career Management, and Talent Development, which makes him the best resource speaker to the 42 MBA, MSDS, MSIB, and EMDRC students who attended the virtual session.

Nico Mallinllin shared how Mynt, a partnership between Globe Telecom, the Ayala Corporation, and Ant Financial, and which operates GCash, is becoming one of the fastest growing fintech solutions providers in the Philippines amidst the Covid19 pandemic. Nico gave a peek on how GCash operates and ensures safe and convenient mobile money transactions. At the end of his presentation, he provided the students with a list of career opportunities in GCash, including technical and non-technical roles. He also shared his contact details for the students to reach out to him even after the session.

Discussions about job openings in GCash included training for technical roles, which, as Nico explained, will be available for interested and qualified applicants. Nico also mentioned that students can visit their website at www.wearegcash.com or email careers@gcash.com for more job opportunities. Positive feedback were received by CSO from the students after the session.

Career Management webinar with LinkedIn

July 30, 2020

The Career Services Office, in collaboration with LinkedIn, conducted another Career Management Talk last July 30, 2020. The webinar, led by Philippe Disini, Enterprise Lead of LinkedIn in the Philippines, highlighted the importance of leveraging one’s professional presence in doing active job search, best practices in crafting a profile, and practical approach in reaching out to recruiters, to students from MBA, MSIB and MSDS programs.

Philippe gave a brief background of the LinkedIn platform as well as data on its current users that made LinkedIn one of the leading career search platforms for both job seekers and recruiters. A walk through in profile building, including the importance of each section of the profile, was refreshing and insightful, resulting in a fun-filled exchange between the students and Philippe. Given the pandemic situation, Philippe also shared a recruiters’ technique of talent pooling and shared practical tips and tricks for a candidate’s profile to stand out among other job seekers. In closing, Philippe reiterated the significance of having a mindset to connect with a purpose and to be comfortable in actively sharing an authentic voice with a potential network, whether for career growth, job opportunity, or simply start a conversation.

Career Management webinar with John Clements

July 15, 2020

The Career Services Office held another well-attended Career Management webinar in partnership with John Clements, Inc. Recruitment expert, Shaily Maheshwari Anand, graciously discussed the evolving demands of various industries and different job insights in the new employment landscape. Shaily is a Human Resource professional with over 20 years of experience in the field of HR, ranging from Training, Organization Development, and Performance Management to Recruitment & Selection. She is currently employed by John Clements Consulting as a Business Unit Head in the Executive Search & Selection Division.

Initially, Shaily presented data about the current Philippine economic status and job market demands, providing a baseline to explain the possible fusion of job roles that may lead to new hybrid employment positions moving forward. The challenges in preparing and adapting to this new trend were addressed by Shaily, reminding the students that employment competition may be at its highest at this point, so one should keenly and actively continue looking for available opportunities. She presented various job roles that are in demand based on currently thriving industries, igniting enthusiasm among the students, especially on the discussion on taking part time roles, including contractual and project-based employment. Shaily emphasized the value of self-improvement through skills upgrade as well as agility and resiliency, particularly now in the evolution of a fast-paced working environment wherein one is expected to be able to keep up. At the end of the session, Shaily empowered the students by encouraging them to expand their horizons, be open to all career possibilities, and keep moving forward. After all, future employers will certainly be happy to have smart survivors on board.

Virtual Mock Interviews

June 29 & 30, 2020

The Career Services Office recently conducted a “Virtual Mock Interview” last June 29-30 for the graduating classes of the Master of Science in Data Science (MSDS 2020) and Master of Science in Innovation and Business (MSIB 2020). This activity was to simulate a real job application and, enhance the communication and interview skills of our students to relieve the anxiety and stress that an actual interview can bring.

CSO invited two Executive Search Firm Partners, that are also among the leading recruitment and HR consulting companies in the Philippines, Drake International Philippines and Q2 HR Solutions. They prepared our students for the actual job employment Interview, salary negotiation and self branding. During the one-on-one interview, students were able to practice answering general, industry and competency-based questions. These questions ranged from standard, situational, and tough decision-making topics.

Our students believe events like this help them to be employment ready. The interviewers were very impressed with how our students were so prepared for during the event. Our partners are also looking to potentially endorse some of our students to their clients for possible job opportunities

Disrupting Finance with Data Science and AI?

June 20, 2020

In partnership with UnionBank of the Philippines and the UBP Xcellerator Program, the AIM Society of Innovators and the Career Services Office held a webinar on “Disrupting Finance with Data Science and AI” on 20 June 2020.

It was a fun but insightful discussion with UnionBank’s Chief Technology and Operations Officer cum Chief Transformation Office, Henry Aguda, and Senior Advisor for Data and Artificial Intelligence, David Hardoon, sharing how data science and artificial intelligence have been revolutionizing the finance industry, making banking simpler and more inclusive.

The Zoom session was attended by over 700 participants, while more than 600 unique views on Facebook live were registered from all around the world. The topic was so well-received that triggered curiosity, education, and ideas, generating almost 200 questions from the audience. Having the “right mindset” is the key driver to success, especially in these times when the implementation of new technologies is accelerated.

Employer Insider: What does it take to get hired during the Pandemic?

June 16, 2020

The Career Services Office hosted a webinar entitled “EMPLOYER INSIDER: What it takes to get hired during the Pandemic?”. This was conducted on June 16, 2020, in partnership with Icon Executive Search. Topics like emerging career trends, sought-after roles, and essential skills in facing the new normal in the job market were discussed in the webinar. that was attended by students from the MBA, MSDS and MSIB programs.

The guest speaker, Mr. Patricio “Patt” Soyao Jr. is a seasoned professional headhunter and presently, the Managing Director and Founder of Icon Executive Asia. He shared different experiences reflecting the current realities faced by job seekers. In his perspective, downsizing is a reflexive reaction by different businesses to mitigate the effects of the crisis and will eventually lead to hybrid job roles, opportunities, and skills that companies will be looking for. Most businesses are rapidly adapting digitizing their services in the hopes of keeping their operations afloat, but many are also thriving, and even expanding, as their products and services are now suddenly in demand.

Finance controllers, consultants, business and data analysts as well as middle management roles, to name a few, are now in demand in various industries. These roles are great contributors as candidates are expected to have good business acumen, which is considered significantly important in keeping the company together. Even if unemployment data may continue to rise and competition at this time may have doubled compared to the pre-crisis situation, career opportunities will always be present and available.

The real challenge now is how to keep up with these demands? According to Patt, job seekers are expected to level up their skills, and companies are in search of candidates who display the following qualities: ability to make things happen; creativity in times of adversity, and learning agility. Integration of these skills and translation of knowledge into tangible outputs in the most efficient and quickest way possible is now the trend. After all, post crisis employment experiences will come out more valuable and would be the ultimate reflection of resiliency and perseverance in rising above the challenge.

CSO Virtual Career Coaching Session

March 2020 – Present

The Enhance Community Quarantine and lock downs did not stop the Career Services Office (CSO) when it comes to one-on-one career coaching and resume critique sessions with the 2019 graduates and current students across degree programs. CSO saw the importance of being able to discuss its stakeholders’ concerns, to create a workable career plan and strategy in these unsettled times.

The uncertainties brought about by the Covid-19 outbreak increases the students’ anxiety in finding employment, but it doesn’t mean that their job search options are dead. Speaking to a CSO staff can make them increase their hopes and change their focus on the brighter side.

Here are some testimonials from the students and recent graduate:

“CSO has been very active and responsive! They’ve been sending out email notifications for available job openings that we can apply for. They also made virtual coaching possible since March 17.” – Jazel Castillo, MSIB 2020

“Aside from being accommodating and very responsive. AIM CSO particularly Marco gave me a whole different perspective on how to market myself as a professional that even though my experience is diverse he made me realize that my profile should be marketable by articulating my experiences and achievements in concise manner. Such a big help, keep it up!” -John Allen Baria, MSIB 2020

“I am thankful to CSO for the job opportunities that they send through our email because it becomes easier for me to check the said opportunities. I appreciate also the openness of Anika in listening to my updates during job hunting and her encouraging words helped me to be optimistic. Even while in community quarantine she made time to make some follow up about how I was affected by ECQ. I am truly grateful for the genuine support that they have for us.” – from Marianne Leonafe Pastorpide, MDM 2019

AIM EDGE

The Career Services Office has concluded the AIM Edge Program 2020, a curated series of sessions facilitated by our very own leadership brand strategist, Prof. Harini Chari, to help the MBA students to take charge of their personal brands.
AIM EDGE is a cohesive inbuilt career management program that will allow the students to stand out, contribute beyond the expected and bring tangible values to the evolving needs of the different industries. The objective of this course is to help them target the career they want after graduation by positioning themselves in a profitable perspective.
What awaits the students on the next sessions are exciting chances to be able to practice what they have learned through CSO’s upcoming events, career coaching, networking sessions and mock interviews.

“By owning their stories and connecting the dots between their values, passions and goals, students can now take charge of their digital footprint and better express themselves across online and offline platforms. The program started with an informal focus group discussion with key industry partners, to understand their expectations of the AIM candidate. Based on these findings, training sessions were crafted to help students differentiate themselves around their niche ‘benefits of value’.”

Asian Institute of Management and P&A Grant Thornton Forge Transformative Partnership

October 27, 2023

L-R: RB Davis, Rhia Girmendonk Dee, Dr. Jikyeong Kang, Professor Felipe Calderon

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s partnership opportunities, events, and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with QBO and Resilient.PH

October 17, 2023

The event concluded with a speech by AIM Associate Dean, Dr. Michelle Antero who delivered a personal anecdote about her own start up journey as a technology specialist working abroad.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s partnership opportunities, events, and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

Data and Technology Transformation in IBM Philippines

October 3, 2023

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s events and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

Networking Across Industries: Building Connections and Collaborations

September 29, 2023

For inquiries about the AIM Mentorship Program, email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM’s WSGSB Career Fair 2023: Shaping Futures in the 5th Industrial Revolution

September 8, 2023

If you’re interested in joining our upcoming career fair or have any inquiries, please email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

The Career Services Office Launches the HR CoLab Project

September 4, 2023

Remember, this exclusive session is reserved solely for our registered members. Don’t hesitate – secure your spot now by signing up here.

By David Yap

AIM’s Career Services Office Officially Launch its Mentorship Program Cycle 5

July 17, 2023

For inquiries email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

By David Yap

AIM’s Career Services Office Concludes Career Fair for ASITE Students

June 29, 2023

Read the full article here: https://aim.edu/news/aims-career-services-office-concludes-career-fair-asite-students

Watch the video highlights here: https://fb.watch/lt0rGB306a/

Primer for Public Service Careers: Exploring Career Opportunities and Preparing for Success in Government Employment

April 26, 2023

Sumitomo’s Lawrence Chan Holds Virtual Session on the Art and Science of Communication and Presentation

March 28, 2023

Honing communication and presentation skills will always be one of the essential attributes that AIM’s CSO values and encourages everyone to study for further improvement.

For inquiries on career-related activities, please contact CSO at careerservices@aim.edu

On-Campus Recruitment: Resilient.PH

March 7, 2023

AIM and AmCham Philippines Holds Talk On Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience

March 2, 2023

To find out more, click on the link here: https://go.aim.edu/amchamaim

ASITE in the Spotlight: ASITE Exclusive Executive Dinner

January 6, 2023

AIM would like to thank its company partner, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. (ICCPI), for providing the wine for the dinner during this exclusive event.

The AIM Advantage: Employer Perspective

December 7, 2022

AIM’s Career Services Office concluded its second hybrid Career Networking for Social Impact and Resilience last October 25, 2022

December 7, 2022

The AIM Career Services Office concluded its second hybrid Career Networking Fair for Social Impact and Resilience last October 25, 2022.

AIM BUSINESS GRADUATES HYBRID CAREER FAIR ON OCT 17 AND 18!

September 27, 2022

Mark your calendars for the first-ever AIM Business Graduates Hybrid Career Fair on Oct 17 and 18!

Day 1 (Oct 17) https://aim-csm.symplicity.com/events/Day1-WSGSBHCF

Day 2 (Oct 18) https://aim-csm.symplicity.com/events/Day2-WSGSBHCF

Should you have any questions, kindly email careerservices@aim.edu for more details.

AIM RECOUNTS SUCCESS OF AIM-REACH IN SYMPLICITY WEBINAR

August 3, 2022

TECHNOVERSE: AIM Virtual Career Fair 2022

AIM Career Services Office Holds IFC Career Talk

We thank IFC and all the attendees in participating in this session and we hope to feature AIM alumni in the next session.

AIM Career Services Office conducts Virtual Presentation and Executive Presence Webinar

April 06, 2022

Championing Your Career: Cutting Edge Resume

March 25, 2022

This activity was hosted in collaboration with Opti/Write, a content solutions company that provides support and tools for job seekers and entrepreneurs so they can stand out in the job market.

CSO Mentorship Program C2 Closing Post-Event

March 8, 2022

Manila, Philippines (08 March 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) celebrated the completion of the Mentorship Program Cycle 2 with a closing ceremony event on 28 February 2022.

The AIM Career Services Office team would like to thank all participants for their attendance and wish them good luck in the future!

View the Mentorship Program Cycle 2 souvenir through this link.

AIM Career Services Office Holds Career Resilience Webinar

February 15, 2022

AIM Career Services Office Cultivates 47 Mentorship Pairs in Cycle 3

February 14, 2022

For more information, visit https://wsgsb.aim.edu/career-services/ or email careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Panel Discussion with Mentors from Mentorship Program

January 28, 2022

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Panel Discussion with Mentors from Mentorship Program

The goal of the Mentorship Program is to help AIM students enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence to meet challenges and become leaders in their professional careers.

“Mentoring is a proven approach to drive rich learning and development, for both mentees and mentors,” Macatangay said, as he opened the panel discussion.

The event ended with a live question-and-answer session between the audience and the panelists.

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Webinar On Successful WFH Arrangements

January 25, 2022

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Webinar On Successful WFH Arrangements

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

December 9, 2021

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

The event was also graced by the professionals from Johnson & Johnson, Cloud Eats, Embiggen Consulting, Optum, Fintastech, Uber, GMI Zarhak, Atalian Global and Swiss-bel Hotel

CSO would like to thank all its partners and students who participated in the ASITE Virtual Networking event.

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

AIM Career Services Office holds first CLICK! Global Event

To register for this FREE event, go to https://forms.office.com/r/PJHXVx6N77.

Career Services Office launches new student job platform, AIM-REACH

CSO helps AIM students recognize their strengths and interests, clarify career goals, discover employment opportunities, and expand their network across industries. CSO offers one-on-one career advising, career management sessions, employment opportunities, and access to career development resources to help them reach their professional goals. For more information, visit https://wsgsb.aim.edu/career-services/ or email careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on sustainable finance

CSO held the webinar to help AIM students deepen their understanding of sustainability in finance, career options, and build their networks.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on sustainable finance

Virtual Career Fair: Video Testimonials

Hear it from the participants of the first-ever AIM’s Virtual Career Fair, from students, alumni to employers as they share their testimonies on how they benefited by attending the event.

Kickstart your development career track at Global Development Career Fair

October 25-27, 2021

career fair

EVENT OVERVIEW

Here are a few of the confirmed organizations in attendance:

Asian Development Bank
The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation
PCDN.global, Columbia
World Vision International
BRAC Bangladesh
Embiggen Consulting
MSCI, Inc.
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

By choosing to participate as an employer, you will be able to:

Access diverse professional candidates
Promptly grow your applicant pool
Increase chances of finding the right talents
Save time and cost in talent search
Boost employer brand awareness

As jobseekers, you will be able to:

Meet top employers from thriving industries
Network with company representatives and leaders
Find multiple opportunities in one location
Virtual interactions with employers
Make important connections
Receive valuable advice from company representatives and leaders

For companies interested in partnering with us for this event, please email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

Contact – Career Services Office

AIM Career Services Office invites Triston Francis of Boston Consulting Group for webinar on leadership in consulting

October 13, 2021

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AIM Career Services Office hosts a webinar on circular cities and economies

October 6, 2021

career services

The webinar featured AIM alumnus Shiva Susarla, Founder of RENERGii and Circular Cities Asia, and Roleen Sevillena, Program Manager of Circular Cities Asia.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on salary negotiations for changing job market

October 7, 2021

career services

Hiring and compensation decisions are influenced by disruptions as a result of the pandemic, such as financial constraints faced by companies
Candidates must empathize with companies who are adopting these new practices and responses
Candidates should seek out opportunities that are the right fit for their culture and skillsets, and create value and remain competitive

AIM Career Services Office hosts a webinar on emotionally intelligent leadership

October 6, 2021

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The Career Services Office successfully launched the second cycle of its Mentorship Program last 21 August 2021.

August 21, 2021

Career Mentorship

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AIM holds 1st Virtual Career Fair

July 9, 2021

OVERVIEW

To kickstart the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) On-Campus Recruitment Season 2021, a virtual career fair—the first for AIM—was organized by the Career Services Office last 23 June 2021.

A total of 35 companies joined the event as exhibitors and opened over 180 job opportunities in various industries, exclusively for AIM students and alumni.

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AIM Career Fair 2021

June 23, 2021

OVERVIEW

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected the student-employer interactions. Now more than ever, universities need to adapt to the new normal and embrace the technology-driven world.

EVENT OBJECTIVES

By choosing to participate as an employer, you will be able to:

Access diverse professional candidates
Promptly grow your applicant pool
Increase chances of finding the right talents
Cost efficient and save time
Boost employer brand awareness

As jobseekers, you will be able to:

Meet top employers from thriving industries
Network with company representatives and leaders
Find multiple opportunities in one location
Virtual interactions with employers
Make important connections
Receive valuable advice from company representatives and leaders

Future of Work

May 5, 2021

Topics revolved around business resilience, artificial intelligence, new technologies, digital economy, jobs of the future, up/re-skilling, and sustainability, among others.

Key skills highlighted by the panelists include agility, sense-making, communication, collaboration, visibility/strong personal branding, and a generalist mindset.

CEO Speak

April 21, 2021

The panelists were carefully chosen – those who reflect the same career trajectory that our students and alumni wish to achieve.

AIM Click! Program

April 20, 2021

The attendees actively participated through engaging and thought-provoking questions and comments, proving success of the event.

Coca-Cola Career Talk at AIM

February 24, 2021

AIM Mentorship Program Event Launch

January 29, 2021

Mentorship Program Project Leader, Marco Cabrera provided an overview of the roles of Mentees and Mentors, key program milestones and timelines, availability of mentoring tools, and support.

Also present at the event were the ARO Director, Bernie Jiao and DBI Director Prim Paypon.

Meet our Industry Mentors:

Meet our AIM Mentees:

Session Pictures:

CSO Launches Championing Your Career Pilot Program

January 13, 2021

A Career Talk On Shaping Your Career Journey

December 4, 2020

Kuder Self-Assessment: Identifying Interests, Skills Confidence and Work Values

November 25, 2020

How to Rev-up Your Career and Thrive in the Development Industry During the Pandemic

November 20, 2020

Self-Awareness: Key to Great Leadership

November 18, 2020

MBA Virtual Mock Interviews

September 28 and 30, October 2, 2020

” I learned more about the HR interview process and know how to position myself in interviews.”

Intentional Networking Event with Aboitiz

August 12, 2020

Intentional Networking event with MYNT

August 5, 2020

Career Management webinar with LinkedIn

July 30, 2020

Career Management webinar with John Clements

July 15, 2020

Virtual Mock Interviews

June 29 & 30, 2020

Disrupting Finance with Data Science and AI?

June 20, 2020

Employer Insider: What does it take to get hired during the Pandemic?

June 16, 2020

CSO Virtual Career Coaching Session

March 2020 – Present

Here are some testimonials from the students and recent graduate:

AIM EDGE

Asian Institute of Management and P&A Grant Thornton Forge Transformative Partnership

October 27, 2023

L-R: RB Davis, Rhia Girmendonk Dee, Dr. Jikyeong Kang, Professor Felipe Calderon

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s partnership opportunities, events, and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with QBO and Resilient.PH

October 17, 2023

The event concluded with a speech by AIM Associate Dean, Dr. Michelle Antero who delivered a personal anecdote about her own start up journey as a technology specialist working abroad.

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s partnership opportunities, events, and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

Data and Technology Transformation in IBM Philippines

October 3, 2023

For inquiries about the AIM Career Services Office’s events and activities, reach out to us via email at careerservices@aim.edu.

Networking Across Industries: Building Connections and Collaborations

September 29, 2023

For inquiries about the AIM Mentorship Program, email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM’s WSGSB Career Fair 2023: Shaping Futures in the 5th Industrial Revolution

September 8, 2023

If you’re interested in joining our upcoming career fair or have any inquiries, please email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

The Career Services Office Launches the HR CoLab Project

September 4, 2023

Remember, this exclusive session is reserved solely for our registered members. Don’t hesitate – secure your spot now by signing up here.

By David Yap

AIM’s Career Services Office Officially Launch its Mentorship Program Cycle 5

July 17, 2023

For inquiries email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

By David Yap

AIM’s Career Services Office Concludes Career Fair for ASITE Students

June 29, 2023

Read the full article here: https://aim.edu/news/aims-career-services-office-concludes-career-fair-asite-students

Watch the video highlights here: https://fb.watch/lt0rGB306a/

Primer for Public Service Careers: Exploring Career Opportunities and Preparing for Success in Government Employment

April 26, 2023

Sumitomo’s Lawrence Chan Holds Virtual Session on the Art and Science of Communication and Presentation

March 28, 2023

Honing communication and presentation skills will always be one of the essential attributes that AIM’s CSO values and encourages everyone to study for further improvement.

For inquiries on career-related activities, please contact CSO at careerservices@aim.edu

On-Campus Recruitment: Resilient.PH

March 7, 2023

AIM and AmCham Philippines Holds Talk On Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience

March 2, 2023

To find out more, click on the link here: https://go.aim.edu/amchamaim

ASITE in the Spotlight: ASITE Exclusive Executive Dinner

January 6, 2023

AIM would like to thank its company partner, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, Inc. (ICCPI), for providing the wine for the dinner during this exclusive event.

The AIM Advantage: Employer Perspective

December 7, 2022

AIM’s Career Services Office concluded its second hybrid Career Networking for Social Impact and Resilience last October 25, 2022

December 7, 2022

The AIM Career Services Office concluded its second hybrid Career Networking Fair for Social Impact and Resilience last October 25, 2022.

AIM BUSINESS GRADUATES HYBRID CAREER FAIR ON OCT 17 AND 18!

September 27, 2022

Mark your calendars for the first-ever AIM Business Graduates Hybrid Career Fair on Oct 17 and 18!

Day 1 (Oct 17) https://aim-csm.symplicity.com/events/Day1-WSGSBHCF

Day 2 (Oct 18) https://aim-csm.symplicity.com/events/Day2-WSGSBHCF

Should you have any questions, kindly email careerservices@aim.edu for more details.

AIM RECOUNTS SUCCESS OF AIM-REACH IN SYMPLICITY WEBINAR

August 3, 2022

TECHNOVERSE: AIM Virtual Career Fair 2022

AIM Career Services Office Holds IFC Career Talk

We thank IFC and all the attendees in participating in this session and we hope to feature AIM alumni in the next session.

AIM Career Services Office conducts Virtual Presentation and Executive Presence Webinar

April 06, 2022

Championing Your Career: Cutting Edge Resume

March 25, 2022

This activity was hosted in collaboration with Opti/Write, a content solutions company that provides support and tools for job seekers and entrepreneurs so they can stand out in the job market.

CSO Mentorship Program C2 Closing Post-Event

March 8, 2022

Manila, Philippines (08 March 2022) — The Career Services Office (CSO) celebrated the completion of the Mentorship Program Cycle 2 with a closing ceremony event on 28 February 2022.

The AIM Career Services Office team would like to thank all participants for their attendance and wish them good luck in the future!

View the Mentorship Program Cycle 2 souvenir through this link.

AIM Career Services Office Holds Career Resilience Webinar

February 15, 2022

AIM Career Services Office Cultivates 47 Mentorship Pairs in Cycle 3

February 14, 2022

For more information, visit https://wsgsb.aim.edu/career-services/ or email careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Panel Discussion with Mentors from Mentorship Program

January 28, 2022

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Panel Discussion with Mentors from Mentorship Program

The goal of the Mentorship Program is to help AIM students enhance their knowledge, skills, and confidence to meet challenges and become leaders in their professional careers.

“Mentoring is a proven approach to drive rich learning and development, for both mentees and mentors,” Macatangay said, as he opened the panel discussion.

The event ended with a live question-and-answer session between the audience and the panelists.

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Webinar On Successful WFH Arrangements

January 25, 2022

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Webinar On Successful WFH Arrangements

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

December 9, 2021

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

The event was also graced by the professionals from Johnson & Johnson, Cloud Eats, Embiggen Consulting, Optum, Fintastech, Uber, GMI Zarhak, Atalian Global and Swiss-bel Hotel

CSO would like to thank all its partners and students who participated in the ASITE Virtual Networking event.

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

AIM Career Services Office holds first CLICK! Global Event

To register for this FREE event, go to https://forms.office.com/r/PJHXVx6N77.

Career Services Office launches new student job platform, AIM-REACH

CSO helps AIM students recognize their strengths and interests, clarify career goals, discover employment opportunities, and expand their network across industries. CSO offers one-on-one career advising, career management sessions, employment opportunities, and access to career development resources to help them reach their professional goals. For more information, visit https://wsgsb.aim.edu/career-services/ or email careerservices@aim.edu.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on sustainable finance

CSO held the webinar to help AIM students deepen their understanding of sustainability in finance, career options, and build their networks.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on sustainable finance

Virtual Career Fair: Video Testimonials

Hear it from the participants of the first-ever AIM’s Virtual Career Fair, from students, alumni to employers as they share their testimonies on how they benefited by attending the event.

Kickstart your development career track at Global Development Career Fair

October 25-27, 2021

career fair

EVENT OVERVIEW

Here are a few of the confirmed organizations in attendance:

Asian Development Bank
The Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation
PCDN.global, Columbia
World Vision International
BRAC Bangladesh
Embiggen Consulting
MSCI, Inc.
United Nations Development Programme
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs

By choosing to participate as an employer, you will be able to:

Access diverse professional candidates
Promptly grow your applicant pool
Increase chances of finding the right talents
Save time and cost in talent search
Boost employer brand awareness

As jobseekers, you will be able to:

Meet top employers from thriving industries
Network with company representatives and leaders
Find multiple opportunities in one location
Virtual interactions with employers
Make important connections
Receive valuable advice from company representatives and leaders

For companies interested in partnering with us for this event, please email us at careerservices@aim.edu.

Contact – Career Services Office

AIM Career Services Office invites Triston Francis of Boston Consulting Group for webinar on leadership in consulting

October 13, 2021

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AIM Career Services Office hosts a webinar on circular cities and economies

October 6, 2021

career services

The webinar featured AIM alumnus Shiva Susarla, Founder of RENERGii and Circular Cities Asia, and Roleen Sevillena, Program Manager of Circular Cities Asia.

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on salary negotiations for changing job market

October 7, 2021

career services

Hiring and compensation decisions are influenced by disruptions as a result of the pandemic, such as financial constraints faced by companies
Candidates must empathize with companies who are adopting these new practices and responses
Candidates should seek out opportunities that are the right fit for their culture and skillsets, and create value and remain competitive

AIM Career Services Office hosts a webinar on emotionally intelligent leadership

October 6, 2021

career services

The Career Services Office successfully launched the second cycle of its Mentorship Program last 21 August 2021.

August 21, 2021

Career Mentorship

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AIM holds 1st Virtual Career Fair

July 9, 2021

OVERVIEW

To kickstart the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) On-Campus Recruitment Season 2021, a virtual career fair—the first for AIM—was organized by the Career Services Office last 23 June 2021.

A total of 35 companies joined the event as exhibitors and opened over 180 job opportunities in various industries, exclusively for AIM students and alumni.

Learn More

AIM Career Fair 2021

June 23, 2021

OVERVIEW

The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly affected the student-employer interactions. Now more than ever, universities need to adapt to the new normal and embrace the technology-driven world.

EVENT OBJECTIVES

By choosing to participate as an employer, you will be able to:

Access diverse professional candidates
Promptly grow your applicant pool
Increase chances of finding the right talents
Cost efficient and save time
Boost employer brand awareness

As jobseekers, you will be able to:

Meet top employers from thriving industries
Network with company representatives and leaders
Find multiple opportunities in one location
Virtual interactions with employers
Make important connections
Receive valuable advice from company representatives and leaders

Future of Work

May 5, 2021

Topics revolved around business resilience, artificial intelligence, new technologies, digital economy, jobs of the future, up/re-skilling, and sustainability, among others.

Key skills highlighted by the panelists include agility, sense-making, communication, collaboration, visibility/strong personal branding, and a generalist mindset.

CEO Speak

April 21, 2021

The panelists were carefully chosen – those who reflect the same career trajectory that our students and alumni wish to achieve.

AIM Click! Program

April 20, 2021

The attendees actively participated through engaging and thought-provoking questions and comments, proving success of the event.

Coca-Cola Career Talk at AIM

February 24, 2021

AIM Mentorship Program Event Launch

January 29, 2021

Mentorship Program Project Leader, Marco Cabrera provided an overview of the roles of Mentees and Mentors, key program milestones and timelines, availability of mentoring tools, and support.

Also present at the event were the ARO Director, Bernie Jiao and DBI Director Prim Paypon.

Meet our Industry Mentors:

Meet our AIM Mentees:

Session Pictures:

CSO Launches Championing Your Career Pilot Program

January 13, 2021

A Career Talk On Shaping Your Career Journey

December 4, 2020

Kuder Self-Assessment: Identifying Interests, Skills Confidence and Work Values

November 25, 2020

How to Rev-up Your Career and Thrive in the Development Industry During the Pandemic

November 20, 2020

Self-Awareness: Key to Great Leadership

November 18, 2020

MBA Virtual Mock Interviews

September 28 and 30, October 2, 2020

” I learned more about the HR interview process and know how to position myself in interviews.”

Intentional Networking Event with Aboitiz

August 12, 2020

Intentional Networking event with MYNT

August 5, 2020

Career Management webinar with LinkedIn

July 30, 2020

Career Management webinar with John Clements

July 15, 2020

Virtual Mock Interviews

June 29 & 30, 2020

Disrupting Finance with Data Science and AI?

June 20, 2020

Employer Insider: What does it take to get hired during the Pandemic?

June 16, 2020

CSO Virtual Career Coaching Session

March 2020 – Present

Here are some testimonials from the students and recent graduate:

EVENTS

AIM Career Services Office Features the Philippines HR Group Founder for an Exclusive Talk on Mastering Social Media Optimization

May 09, 2024

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Resume Writing Session for Data Science Students

May 06, 2024

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Resume Writing Session for Data Science Students

May 06, 2024

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Resume Writing Session for Data Science Students

April 30, 2024

AIM Hosts Campus Tour for Association of Information Security Professionals from Singapore

April 30, 2024

A Night of Networking Brilliance: International Chambers Networking Night at the Asian Institute of Management ​

Going From 0 to 100 Tableau Workshop​

AIM’s Career Services Office Hosts MIB 2023 Hybrid Pitch Session

Asian Institute of Management and P&A Grant Thornton Forge Transformative Partnership

L-R: RB Davis, Rhia Girmendonk Dee, Dr. Jikyeong Kang, Professor Felipe Calderon

AIM Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with QBO and Resilient.PH

Data and Technology Transformation in IBM Philippines

Networking Across Industries: Building Connections and Collaborations

AIM’s WSGSB Career Fair 2023: Shaping Futures in the 5th Industrial Revolution

The Career Services Office Launches the HR CoLab Project

By David Yap

AIM’s Career Services Office Officially Launch its Mentorship Program Cycle 5

By David Yap

AIM’s Career Services Office Concludes Career Fair for ASITE Students

Primer for Public Service Careers: Exploring Career Opportunities and Preparing for Success in Government Employment

Sumitomo’s Lawrence Chan Holds Virtual Session on the Art and Science of Communication and Presentation

On-Campus Recruitment: Resilient.PH

AIM and AmCham Philippines Holds Talk On Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience

ASITE in the Spotlight: ASITE Exclusive Executive Dinner

The AIM Advantage: Employer Perspective

AIM’s Career Services Office concluded its second hybrid Career Networking for Social Impact and Resilience last October 25, 2022

AIM BUSINESS GRADUATES HYBRID CAREER FAIR ON OCT 17 AND 18!

AIM RECOUNTS SUCCESS OF AIM-REACH IN SYMPLICITY WEBINAR

TECHNOVERSE: AIM Virtual Career Fair 2022

AIM Career Services Office Holds IFC Career Talk

AIM Career Services Office conducts Virtual Presentation and Executive Presence Webinar

Championing Your Career: Cutting Edge Resume

CSO Mentorship Program C2 Closing Post-Event

AIM Career Services Office Holds Career Resilience Webinar

AIM Career Services Office Cultivates 47 Mentorship Pairs in Cycle 3

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Panel Discussion with Mentors from Mentorship Program

AIM Career Services Office Hosts Webinar On Successful WFH Arrangements

Career Services holds ASITE Virtual Networking Event

AIM Career Services Office holds first CLICK! Global Event

Career Services Office launches new student job platform, AIM-REACH

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on sustainable finance

Virtual Career Fair: Video Testimonials

Kickstart your development career track at Global Development Career Fair

AIM Career Services Office invites Triston Francis of Boston Consulting Group for webinar on leadership in consulting

AIM Career Services Office hosts a webinar on circular cities and economies

AIM Career Services Office hosts webinar on salary negotiations for changing job market

AIM Career Services Office hosts a webinar on emotionally intelligent leadership

The Career Services Office successfully launched the second cycle of its Mentorship Program last 21 August 2021.

AIM holds 1st Virtual Career Fair

AIM Career Fair 2021

Future of Work

CEO Speak

AIM Click! Program

Coca-Cola Career Talk at AIM

AIM Mentorship Program Event Launch

CSO Launches Championing Your Career Pilot Program

A Career Talk On Shaping Your Career Journey

Kuder Self-Assessment: Identifying Interests, Skills Confidence and Work Values

How to Rev-up Your Career and Thrive in the Development Industry During the Pandemic

Self-Awareness: Key to Great Leadership

MBA Virtual Mock Interviews

Intentional Networking Event with Aboitiz

Intentional Networking event with MYNT

Career Management webinar with LinkedIn

Career Management webinar with John Clements

Virtual Mock Interviews

Disrupting Finance with Data Science and AI?

Employer Insider: What does it take to get hired during the Pandemic?

CSO Virtual Career Coaching Session

AIM EDGE

Asian Institute of Management and P&A Grant Thornton Forge Transformative Partnership

L-R: RB Davis, Rhia Girmendonk Dee, Dr. Jikyeong Kang, Professor Felipe Calderon

AIM Signs a Memorandum of Understanding with QBO and Resilient.PH

Data and Technology Transformation in IBM Philippines

A Night of Networking Brilliance: International Chambers Networking Night at the Asian Institute of Management

Going From 0 to 100 Tableau Workshop