16 November 2011 Asian Careers Journal - Recruitment
Asian Careers Journal (ACJ) is a brand new initiative of the Asian Careers Society. A first of its kind, the journal aims to introduce and promote career prospects in Asia. Topics can range from the latest business trends, cutting edge developments within sectors, to light-hearted commentaries on after-work life in different cultures. Share your passion and knowledge - join us as a journalist.
Positions are available in the following divisions:
Research Division*
Generate quality articles concerning current affairs, interesting trends, business areas, job-related issues in the Asia-Pacific region
Aim: 1 – 2 articles of high quality
Qualities: Analytical, creative, resourceful and highly competent in written English
Interview Division*
Conduct interviews with business professionals, human resources representatives, professors and prominent alumni.
Research on the career prospects and opportunities in various sectors (Investment Banking, Law, Management Consultancy, Accounting, FMCG) in flourishing markets in the Asia-Pacific region
Previous reporting experience is preferable but not essential
Design Division
Design pictures to accompany articles as well as the theme picture of the front cover
Design posters, flyers and other marketing materials for the promotion of ACJ
Design the layout of the magazine
Applicants should have prior knowledge in using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (or equivalent)
Should you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at lsesu.acs@gmail.com
9 November 2011 Asian Careers Week 2011
The Asian Careers Society will be launching our annual highlight, the Asian Careers Week from the 14th – 18th of November. We will be delivering a diverse series of career events, including skills sessions, corporate presentations, networking sessions and internship panels, which aim to equip you for the current recruiting season.
The schedule of the week is as follows:
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14 Nov 2011 (MON)
Law CV Check
Time: 1500-1700
Venue: TBA
Mayer Brown JSM Open House Event
Time: 1800-2000
Venue: Mayer Brown International LLP Auditorium
2nd Floor 201 Bishopgate
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15 Nov 2011 (TUE)
Exploring Procter & Gamble in Asia
Time: 1500-1630
Venue: KSW 1.04
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Should you have any queries, feel free to email us - su.soc.asian-careers@lse.ac.uk
15 October 2011 Asia Exposure 2011
Co-organised by ACS and LSESU Business Society, Asia Exposure is a week-long career-focused trip in December for 30 selected international students to visit more than 10 international firms in Hong Kong. During the trip, students have the opportunity to explore internship and job opportunities at top investment banks and financial service providers. By interacting with professionals and recruiters, students gain first-hand information about the firms and their practices.
This is an invaluable opportunity for students who are interested in a career in finance to gain an insight into the banking industry in Hong Kong. Asia Exposure has proved to be highly successful in the past few years and many participants managed to secure internship offers from prestigious investment banks.
Date: 12-16 December 2011
Cost: £100+£50 Deposit (Transportation fees within Hong Kong inclusive)
Application Deadline: 30 Oct 2011, 2359
PARTICIPATING FIRMS 2010
UBS, Barclays Capital, Nomura, Standard Chartered, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Bloomberg, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Oliver Wyman, Société Générale.
If you are interested in this trip, please submit an application by complete this form -
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dFQwMUtSZEZqY2VMM0RtdW1GMlY2alE6MQ#gid=0 , and send your CV to asiaexposure.lse@gmail.com.
Due to strong demand, we encourage early applications as selection is made on rolling basis.
14 October 2011 ACS Subcommittee 2011-12 Recruitment
Dear all,
Are you interested in being an integral part of a dynamic society focused in Asian Careers? Applications are open for the 2011-12 subcommittee in Marketing and Research. The application deadline is 16 Oct 2011 (Sunday), 2359.
We will be contacting you shortly upon receipt of your application.
LSESU Asian Careers Society Committee
14 October 2011 ACS Annual General Meeting 2011-12
We are delighted to welcome you as a member of Asian Careers Society. Please join us at our Annual General Meeting to know more about the society and the upcoming events of the year.
17 February 2011
ACS Annual General Meeting and Committee 2011-12 Election
As the end of this term is drawing to a close, it is our great privilege to hand over Asian Careers Society to the next committee who will be able to build on the success that has been established over the years. As such, we will be holding our Annual General Meeting and Committee 2011-12 Election in Week 8, and details are as follows.
Date: 2 March 2011 (Wednesday)
Venue and Time: 1-4 pm (TW1.U8); 5-7 pm (CON.H102)
Positions available:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Accounting Event Officer
Banking Event Officer
Management & Consultancy Event Officer
Law Event Officer
Alternative Careers Event Officer
Marketing Officer
Each candidate needs to prepare and deliver a 3-minute speech to deliver on the day of election. This will be followed by an open floor Q&A session. Job descriptions and election regulations are uploaded to our society website.
If you would like to apply for any of the positions, please submit the followings:
1. The position you are applying for, Course of Study and Year of Study
2. A 150-word personal statement stating why you would be suitable for that role
Please email your details to su.soc.asian-careers@lse.ac.uk by 23:59 28 February, including your name, email address and phone number.
Feel free to contact us should you have any queries.
11 November 2010 Asian Careers Week 2010
The Asian Careers Society will be launching our annual highlight, the Asian Careers Week from the 15th – 19th of November. We will be delivering a diverse series of career events, including skills sessions, corporate presentations, networking sessions and internship panels, which aim to equip you for the current recruiting season.
The schedule of the week is as follows:
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15 Nov 2010 (MON)
CV Check Session
Time: 1400-1500
Venue: D111
Networking with UBS Representatives
Time: TBC
Venue: TBC
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16 Nov 2010 (TUE)
Law Internship Panel
Time: 1630-1800
Venue: NAB 2.04
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Should you have any queries, feel free to email us - su.soc.asian-careers@lse.ac.uk
6 November 2010 Business Competition Finals
4 October 2010 Asia Exposure
Due to strong demand, we encourage early applications as selection is made on rolling basis. If you are interested in this trip, please submit an application here send your CV to asiaexposure.lse@gmail.com.
3 October 2010 Legal Insight
Due to strong demand we encourage early applications. If you are interested in this trip, please submit an application here, and send your CV to su.soc.asian-careers@lse.ac.uk. Deadline for submission is 7 November 2010.
7 August 2010 Allen & Overy (Hong Kong) Recruitment Talk
Date: 6 Sept 2010 6-7pm
Venue: 10/F, Three Exchange Square,Central, Hong Kong
Allen & Overy, a Magic Circle law firm with offices in 36 major cities worldwide is looking for law students to join their HK office. If you are interested in learning more about A&O and the recruitment process, this is a great opportunity for you to meet the partners, trainees and the graduate recruitment team to find out more about the firm and its culture. This is an information session for LSE/KCL/UCL law students. Please RSVP... to:
Miko So at Tel: 2974 7186
before 6:00pm on Friday, 03 September 2010. On the phone, you will be asked to give your name, school, year of law study etc.
Please email Diana Chan at w.h.chan1@lse.ac.uk if you have any queries.
17 February 2010 ACS Annual General Meeting and Committee 2010-11 Election
As the end of this term is drawing to a close, it is our great privilege to hand over Asian Careers Society to the next committee who will be able to build on the success that has been established over the years. As such, we will be holding our Annual General Meeting and Committee 2010-11 Election in Week 8, and details are as follows.
Date: March 3, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 3pm-8pm
Location: To be confirmed
Positions available:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Accounting Event Officer
Banking Event Officer
Management & Consultancy Event Officer
Law Event Officer
Alternative Careers Event Officer
Marketing Officer Each candidate needs to prepare and deliver a 3-minute speech to deliver on the day of election. This will be followed by an open floor Q&A session, lasting no longer than 10 minutes. How to Apply If you would like to apply for any of the positions, please submit the following:
1. The position you are applying for, Course of Study and Year of Study
2. A 150-word personal statement stating why you would be suitable for that role Please email your details to su.soc.asian-careers@lse.ac.uk by 12:00am Monday 1st March including your name, email address and phone number. Feel free to contact us should you have any queries
Allen & Overy (HK) Information Session
Date: Thursday, 25 February 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m
Location: One Bishops Square E1 6AD Interested in working in Hong Kong In an International Legal Practice? We are keen to meet junior year students who wish to apply for a trainee solicitor position and to pursue their legal careers in Hong Kong. Please join us for an session on this exciting career opportunity, followed by drinks on Thursday, 25 February 2010 at 5:30 p.m in our London office at One Bishops Square, E1 6AD. Our representatives:
Vicki Liu, Graduate Recruitment Partner and
Julia Sheng, Graduate Recruitment Manager of Allen & Overy, Hong Kong will be delighted to meet you.
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer HK Summer Vacation Programme 2010
To all penultimate year law students, this is a reminder on behalf of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer HK that the deadline to submit application is 28 February 2010. Please visit the website www.freshfields.com/chinarecruiting for the summer programme details, application process, and to download the application forms.
