Traineeship & Jobs: OCBC Bank, Marina Bay Sands, and NUS are hiring

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Job searching amid the pandemic can be a tiring task. If you’re still on the search for a suitable position, don’t give up! The right time will come for you. Meanwhile, there are job openings at OCBC Bank, Marina Bay Sands, and NUS.

Here are the details.

#1: OCBC Bank – Digital Development Executive (9 months contract) (SGUnited Traineeship)
OCBC Bank

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OCBC Bank was formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks. It is now the second-largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks. Recognized for its financial strength and stability, OCBC Bank is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC Bank and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial, and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management, and stockbroking services.

Their key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 540 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include over 280 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

Job Qualifications
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel especially in analytical tool functions. Knowledge in MS Power BI is an added advantage.
  • Possess strong analytical skills with excellent verbal/written communication to articulate insights from data
  • Able to multi-task and willingness to take up new job responsibilities when required
  • Meticulous and detail-oriented
  • Able to use design thinking principles to improve and streamline existing processes
  • Team player, self-motivated, and resourceful
Key Responsibilities
  • Improve data analytics capabilities for the department with appropriate data visualization features
  • Project management and explore digitalization opportunities
  • Assist section heads to embrace smart tools to gain meaningful insights
  • Provide management team with key department metrics they need to do their job
  • Part of department digital project team to work with users to identify areas of improvement and prepare user requirement
  • Assist in UAT for system enhancements prior to production deployment
How to apply?

Apply and view the job post in full here.

#2: Marina Bay Sands – Guest Service Executive (Call Centre Agent) (Express Service)
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Marina Bay Sands is a premier entertainment destination with its vibrant diversity of attractions and facilities. The vision was to build an integrated development that is timeless, a landmark that possesses a distinct identity which distinguishes Singapore from other cities.

Located along the Marina Bay waterfront, Marina Bay Sands features three cascading hotel towers topped by an extraordinary sky park, ‘floating’ crystal pavilions, a lotus-inspired Museum, retail stores featuring cutting-edge labels and international luxury brands, trendy Celebrity Chef restaurants, endless entertainment at the theatres, the hottest night clubs, and a Las Vegas-style casino.

Business visitors can also enjoy the extensive Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) facilities featuring state-of-the-art technology, highly flexible exhibition halls, and a convention centre that can host over 45,000 delegates. Marina Bay Sands seamlessly combines business and leisure into a singular destination unlike any other.

Job Qualifications
  • Minimally GCE ‘O’ Level, Nitec, or higher.
  • Customer-centric attitude and works well under pressure.
  • Compose in handling complaints and emergencies.
  • Ability to multi-task and comfortable with applications and technology.
  • Proficiency in other languages than English such as Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean are extremely beneficial.
  • Excellent telephone etiquette.
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Adaptable to rotational shifts including public holidays and overnight shifts, depending on operation needs.
  • Highly collaborative and adaptable to changes in a dynamic environment.
  • Mature, meticulous, resourceful, organized, and able to work independently.
  • Able to work in front of a computer and sit for extended periods of time.
Key Responsibilities
  • Be customer-centric with internal and external guests via all communication channels.
  • Deliver high touch experience that is aligned with the Company Service Strategy to all guests.
  • Tackle first level complaint with a pleasant disposition.
  • Agility to handle services and requests effectively and efficiently.
  • Apply logic in guests challenges and proactively offer/discuss resolutions with a Manager on Duty.
  • Up-to-date with hotel information of events/activities to provide accurate information in a timely manner.
  • Responsive to emergency situations according to hotel guidelines.
  • Contribute to achieving individual and team KPIs.
  • Support other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

Candidates who have proven competencies to work independently and with little supervision will be offered the option to work from home.

How to apply?

Apply and view the job post in full here.

#3: NUS – Management Assistant Officer (Centre for English Language Communication)
NUS Centre for English Language Communication (CELC)

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The Centre for English Language Communication (CELC) was established in 1979. It plays a vital role in enhancing the English language and communication skills of both local and international undergraduate and graduate students at the National University of Singapore.

Their vision is to be a leading international centre for the teaching of English language and communication skills and the engagement in research that facilitates scholarly teaching. While their mission is to empower students to acquire effective English language and communication skills for their academic and professional lives through innovative teaching, promotion of independent learning, and engagement in research related to ELT.

Job Qualifications
  • GCE ‘A’ Level certificate or Polytechnic Diploma
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Proficient in MS Office applications
  • Meticulous and must be able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
  • Able to communicate diplomatically with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Must be a team player
  • Familiarity with CMIS, LumiNUS would be an advantage
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support for CET, other consultancy courses, and student workshops
  • All matters relating to part-time staff (about 80-90 staff every semester), e.g. claims processing, recruitment, enquiries, etc.
  • Provide secretarial support to the Director
  • Leave matters
  • Preparation of internal logistics for onboarding of new staff
  • Liaise with Facilities office and external vendors
  • Support module administration, i.e. time-tabling, module registration, large scale test matters
  • Procurement
How to apply?

Apply and view the job post in full here.

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Meet The Most Expensive COVID-19 Mask In The World

As you rub on the magical lamp, a genie appears. If the genie were to grant you three wishes, what would they be? Will you ask for the most expensive COVID-19 mask in the world? That was the request that Jewelry Designer Isaac Levy fulfilled – with or without a magical lamp. He works in the Israeli jewelry house called Yvel.

He was commissioned to grant three requests: that the mask will comply with the FDA/European safety standards, will be ready by the end of 2020, and will be the most expensive COVID-19 mask in the world. The last requirement was the easiest to fulfill, according to Mr. Levy.

Mr. Levy said that the item was requested by a Chinese billionaire living in the United States of America. Thus, it comes with a price tag of US$1.5 million or S$2 million. Saving face plays an essential part in the Chinese Culture, and a bejeweled mask by Yvel takes this to another level!

This expensive mask may be glamorous, but some may question its practicality. You see, it is expected to weigh about 270 grams or over half a pound. The mask consists of 250 grams of 18-carat white gold, which is embellished with more than 3,600 natural black and white diamonds. This equates to a total weight of 210 carats.

Its physical appearance aside, the mask is set to meet the strict health standards with the current pandemic in mind. Mr. Levy made sure that the mask included an N99 filter. The mask features a hole in one of its gold plates for the filter to sit. In other words, the mask will filter out at least 99% of airborne particles.

The labor-intensive process for this luxurious piece as well as its other requirements entails that this project will not only benefit one man. The Jewelry House Yvel takes pride in hiring predominantly immigrant employees and projects such as this will help them thrive during these tough times.

Mr. Levy went on and said:

“It is the most expensive mask in the world. If there will be another company that will create such a mask and will challenge us, I am sure that we’re going to find another customer to buy a more expensive mask.”

This extravagant mask comes at a time when luxury brands and designers such as Off-White and Emilia Wickstead are offering fashionable face coverings. Moreover, luxury group LVMH (which oversees Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, and Christian Dior) assisted in the production of hand sanitizers amidst the global shortages. They converted three fragrance factories for this purpose.

Whatever happens in the years to come, this mask will serve as a hefty memento of the life-changing pandemic.

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The importance of getting your flu vaccine amid COVID-19

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Truth be told, I used to think that the influenza vaccine is a travel vaccine. Dr Leong Choon Kit from Mission Medical Clinic identifies that the idea is a common misconception among people.

“So they may assume that since they are not travelling, the influenza (jab) is not needed,”  he said.

Decline in people getting the flu vaccine

Doctors revealed the drop in the number of people getting the flu jab. They attributed it to the circuit breaker period and a general reluctance to visit clinics during the pandemic.

Dr Leong shared that the Ministry of Health (MOH) had previously advised against going to clinics for elective vaccinations. In addition to that, many people are trying their best not to visit clinics at the moment.

“I think most people are distracted by the COVID-19 outbreak,” he said.

A dose of influenza vaccination is recommended per year
National Adult Immunisation Schedule

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As advised under the MOH’s National Adult Immunisation Schedule, one dose of influenza vaccination is recommended annually or per flu season.

“This is for optimal protection against circulating influenza viruses, especially when the symptoms of influenza and COVID-19 are similar and not easily distinguishable,” said MOH.

Flu season usually highest at the end of the year

“There will be a challenge to distinguish flu symptoms from COVID symptoms as both diseases circulate simultaneously. Getting flu shots will hopefully reduce the background noise,” Farrer Park Hospital’s infectious diseases specialist Dr Lam Mun San said.

Dr Leong adds that it is more important for the population to be vaccinated against influenza now. Compared to the other years, there’s an even more urgent need this year.

Getting a flu vaccination may help reduce the strain on healthcare facilities
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Dr Barnaby Young from the National Centre for Infectious Diseases’ (NCID) advises us to follow MOH’s advice on vaccinations.

“Vaccinations are safe and effective at preventing influenza infections, they can reduce the strain on clinics and hospitals during flu season, and will protect vulnerable people in the community.”

NCID’s clinical director Dr Shawn Vasoo also explained from a public health and resource perspective. Minimizing influenza rates or preventing it may put less strain on testing resources and better use of hospitalisations or isolation beds for patients who might need it more.

Dr Vasoo also shared that with the easing of borders and social restrictions in the community, our country may see a rise in acute respiratory infections and COVID-19 cases.

“Getting an influenza jab can help to prevent and decrease the circulation, morbidity and consequences from both diseases and is therefore a useful tool, both at a public health and at an individual level,” he added.

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Maid sentenced to four weeks’ jail for stealing cash and items from her employer’s family

Indonesian maid jailed

A 46-year-old Indonesian maid, Rina Tilaar, was sentenced to four weeks’ jail after pleading guilty to two counts of theft as a servant and one charge of theft.

For theft by a servant, she could have been jailed for up to seven years and fined.

Started stealing between February and May 2020

Rina started work with her employer and family at the end of January this year. Over a span of four months, she started stealing cash and items from her employer’s family.

Employer’s mother noticed missing cash and her coin pouch
Braun Buffel coin pouch

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During the crime period, the employer’s mother started noticing missing cash amounts from her wallet in her bedroom. Her Braun Buffel coin pouch worth S$150 also went missing.

Employer and his wife also not spared

The employer’s wife also experienced missing items in March. She had placed a cardholder with cash of S$52 and an EZ-Link card on a table in the living room, but could not find those items after.

Following the incident, the wife found out in April that a total of S$200 in cash was missing from her wallet in her bedroom on four occasions. On May 19, she discovered S$20 missing from her wallet.

Between mid-April and May, Rina’s 39-year-old employer also realized that a total of S$300 had gone missing from his wallet.

Police were informed on May 21
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On May 21, the couple checked Rina’s belongings while she was out. They found a total cash amount of S$1,203.95 in a Braun Buffel coin pouch.

At the start of her employment, Rina had signed a declaration form stating her possession of only a cash amount of S$17.70 and 200 Indonesian rupiah (S$0.20). Her employer also transfers her monthly salary directly to her Indonesian bank account, said State Prosecuting Officer Nasri Haron.

Since the amount was higher than what their helper had initially declared, they called the police.

Rina pleaded guilty

She confessed to taking cash of about S$1,000 from the family, a Braun Buffel coin pouch belonging to her employer’s mother, and the cardholder and EZ-Link card from her employer’s wife.

Her side of the story

“She drop porridge on my hand and (poke me) with the chopstick,” she cried via a video-link from her place of remand.

“I never use this money. My employer lie to me. She do wrong to me, I never complain to police and MOM (Ministry of Manpower). But I just quiet because I want to work.”

She said she did not use the money she stole and had taken it because her employer treated her like an animal. The judge rejected her plea as she did not admit to the acts. To which Rina reversed her claims and pleaded for leniency instead.

“I am very sorry to the court, to my employers and to my agencies and also to Your Honour,” she said.

Considering the recovered amounts and items, District Judge Ong Hian Sun gave Rina four weeks’ jail.

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Furama RiverFront is offering work-from-hotel passes from S$15

Furama RiverFront Waterfall Lounge

While the economy is slowly opening up, most of us are still stuck with working from home. Well, not that we’re complaining since the arrangement has its pros. However, as with most things, too much of it isn’t that beneficial.

If you’re looking for an affordable way to get out of home, Furama RiverFront along Havelock Road is offering work-from-hotel passes from S$15.

Daily passes from S$15
Furama RiverFront co-working space

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First up, we have the daily passes. They cost S$15 and promise fast speed wifi access and free-flow beverages like coffee, tea, juices, and soft drinks. In addition to that, you will receive a parking coupon if you’re driving.

Here are other benefits that come with the pass:

  • 10% off total bill at any restaurants in the hotel. You can use the discount multiple times during the validity of the Daily Pass. However, it’s not applicable to other promotional offers or items.
  • S$10 dining credits applicable to all restaurants and food counters in the hotel. You may use it with other promotional offers or discounts.
  • 2 hours of free play at Waka Waka for one child. Access for additional children will be payable at Waka Waka directly at regular price. Complimentary tea is available for accompanying adults at Waka Waka. Pre-booking your time slot for playtime at Waka Waka is needed.
  • Access to meeting spaces, with presentation equipment, will be provided upon request but is subject to availability. The first hour is complimentary, after which, charges will apply.
  • Complimentary mail service by the concierge which includes arranging for couriers and mail posting. Stamps are complimentary.
  • Printing services by the concierge for A4 black and white up to 30 pages are possible. But colour prints are chargeable.
Monthly passes from S$250
Furama RiverFront Waterfall Lounge with piano

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If you tried working at Furama RiverFront for a day and think you might want to commit to buying a pass for a month, go ahead! It only costs S$250 for a month. Complimentary daily parking coupons will be provided so those who are driving don’t have to worry about incurring extra charges for time spent at the hotel.

Here are some other perks tagged to the monthly pass:

  • 20% off total bill at any restaurants in the hotel. You can use the discount multiple times during the validity of the Monthly Pass. However, it’s not applicable to other promotional offers or items.
  • $200 dining credits applicable to all restaurants and food counters in the hotel. You may use it with other promotional offers or discounts.
  • 2 hours of free play at Waka Waka for one child. Access for additional children will be payable at Waka Waka directly at regular price. Complimentary tea is available for accompanying adults at Waka Waka. Please pre-book your time slot for playtime at Waka Waka here.
  • Access to meeting spaces, with presentation equipment will be provided upon request and subject to availability. The first hour is complimentary, after which, charges will be applied for the room and the presentation equipment.
  • Complimentary mail service by the concierge which includes arranging for couriers, mail handling, and mail posting. Stamps are complimentary.
  • Printing services by the concierge for A4 black and white up to 30 pages are possible. But colour prints are chargeable.
  • Discounted Waka Waka Explorer pass.
  • Complimentary access to Workshops at Waka Waka (subject to availability).
  • 38% off room reservation at Furama RiverFront. Applicable for one-time redemption.
  • Complimentary storage provided by the concierge*.

*The management reserves the right to inspect and reject any items that cannot be properly and safely stored.

Where to purchase the passes?
Furama RiverFront

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All in all, working from Furama RiverFront sounds like a great idea with the perks at a glance. You can purchase your e-passes here.

You may also view their FAQs and T&Cs by clicking through the link. Have a query for the hotel? Email the team at [email protected] or call/message +65 8908 2600 to reach them.

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