On Monday 14th September, we were very pleased to welcome three of our first batch BABE (Bachelor of Arts in English for Business Communication) alumni,
Pui very kindly gave a presentation about her career to date. The audience included many of the current BA students as well as students from the College, who have yet to finalise their choices on what subjects to study and at which universities.
Full of enthusiasm, Pui explained how she first won her job at Mindshare, against considerable competition, even for a starter position. During the selection process she gave a presentation, in English, which clearly impressed the interviewers. Mindshare is a media agency, and Pui works in
During her four years at Asian university Pui didn’t really understand why she needed to study some of the topics offered, but she has now found that these courses have helped her with her career progression. Pui now understands the uses for these skills, and has found plenty of applications. She mentioned especially the small classes, with plenty of chance to make presentations to peers, and also learning presentation and negotiation skills, summarizing, business English, and others.
Pui explained how, throughout every day we are all exposed to various forms of media: radio, tv, newspapers, billboards, internet, etc. Much of this is subtle marketing and brand awareness.
She asked the audience if they could name brands from the first letter of their name, as written in the advertisements and on the products. Everyone was able to recognize the first C of Coca Cola, the first E from E-Bay, P from Puma, and all the others.
Pui finished by thanking everyone at
All three alumni seemed happy to meet up with teachers and other students, and talk about their careers and their time at
Pui chats with Dean Robert Shrubsall
Thank you to
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