Part 3 - how to find career you’ll do well & PAY?
Background - local fintech bro, 29 year old, 5 figure a month, neighbourhood school & ex NUS
Hello fellow locals, sharing 3 short tips on what i think made leaders impressed at various fintech/tech.
# 1: Playing to your advantage (V IMPT!) 💪🏻
- I firmly believe everyone is unique.
- for myself, realised that I generally liked to think about business & strategy & have a natural flair in spotting opportunities + analysing market situation. Applied for roles that will play to my strength, which helped me shine.
- As the famous quote goes, don’t be a fish climbing the tree. You’re meant to swim further, faster, stronger ✨
- For those who are not sure how to find their strengths, will share more on some ways to help identify them next time!
# 2. Know everyone’s interest 🤔
- The world is full of value exchange.
- An analogy will be dating: Personality may be key factor to some, to another maybe physical traits.
- If you’re chasing a partner that likes personality, probably flex less about your looks :p
- Similar for company, bosses & team - knowing what is their main interest, helps you identify how you could fit & create most value.
# 3. Learn & reflect 💡
- Observe what worked, what didn’t.
- Question why?
- True growth comes from learning > trying > failing > growing > success.
- Realised certain trends along the way and created templates for me to work fast & efficient.
These are 3 small soft principles that really helped me.
Will share more working templates & strategy next time if there’s interest.
Cheers, fellow SG mates! Comment for any areas your will like to know as well, will share as best as I can 👍🏻
When thinking about recruitment strategies and landing jobs after university, it’s important to go beyond just submitting applications. From my experience, tailoring your approach to highlight what makes you unique can make a big difference during interviews and networking. Many university graduates might feel overwhelmed by the job market, especially in competitive fields like fintech or tech. One tip I found helpful was researching the company culture and the kind of traits their leaders value. This helped me understand how to present my skills and personality to fit their needs better. Another interesting angle is how seemingly unrelated interests can influence career paths. For example, some people are turning their passion for video games into skills valuable for roles like product strategy or user experience design. If you’re into gaming, consider how your problem-solving and analytical skills can be showcased during interviews. Reflection is key too. After interviews or recruitment sessions, I made it a habit to note down what went well and what didn’t. This helped me improve continuously and approach the next opportunity with more confidence and preparation. In short, blending self-awareness with knowledge about recruitment practices and industries you aim to enter can create a strong foundation for a thriving career. Keep learning, stay authentic, and embrace growth through every experience.