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THE TRIBE
EDITORIAL TEAM
Publisher
Derek Tan
Contributors
Rusydi “Rush”
Harlene Grewal
Angeline Wang
Aubree Ang
Alvin Sim
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THIS ISSUE?
FEATURED AIESECER 03
TRIBAL UPDATES 04
Featuring our Local Chapter President, Suhaile with an article
titled “How Different will your university life-story be?”
4 | Departmental Updates from our hardworking Departments
5 | Calendar of Events
5 | Featured Event
ENTERTAINMENT & DEALS 06
6 | Read our Album Review – Write About Love
6 | Get a taste of our Must Try Deal – Island Creamery
7 | Read our Film Review – Welcome to the Rileys
7 | A Must Read! – Feel the Fear & Do it Anyway
AUNT AGONY 09
Have a burning issue?
You can always count on Aunt Agony to resolve it for you.
8 | Lonely AIESECer – Achievements Issue
9 | Luckless – Need help in getting his love life on track
FUN FACTS 10
10 | A poll on – What was you childhood ambition?
11 | Learn to dance Tunak Tunak Tun in steps
How different will YOUR university life-story be? RBS: 7, 000 worldwide applicants for 120 positions.
Only 28 were accepted from Singapore.
Standard Chartered: 6, 000 applicants worldwide for 50 positions in
Singapore.
Citibank: 4, 000+ applicants from around the world for 20
positions in Singapore.
These statistics do not include the numbers for applicants interested
in highly sought after roles like investment banking. Nonetheless,
read on and be aware of what you are up against even when
applying for the “usual jobs in banks”.
'Like many of his cohort, he came from a brand name university, was extremely confident,
articulate and highly energised’ - Lee Yan Hong, Citi Singapore managing director and
country head of human resources. She is speaking about a particular candidate who made
it to the second round of interviews. There are a total of 6 rounds of interviews. It is not
known if he made it through.
The point is that in spite of coming from a brand name university, being articulate,
confident and highly energised, he is still... “Like many of his cohort”.
THE CRUX OF THE ISSUE THEN, IS THIS:- HOW DO YOU STAND OUT?
Many people can list a multitude of ways. But the essence of them all is this:
Your experiences shape you to be who you are. On the hot seat in the interview, it will be
apparent to the interviewers if you are a person of depth. Whether or not you are a person
worth their time will be decided on the stories you can share with them about yourself
Now ask yourself if the stories you narrate to them are fascinating or are they so clichéd
that your interviewers could finish them for you? Can you tell them that you have seen
what few of your cohorts have seen? Can you say with pride that you have pushed your
boundaries of self-discovery more than the rest? Can you say with conviction that no matter
what they throw at you, you can adapt because you have been to places so different that
you are now nothing but adaptable? Can you stand up straight and look at them in the eye
and say “take me, for I have been to places and achieved much!”?
Can you? Not many can say that about their university life and get away with it because
truth be told, not many have really done so.
But you can. Right here, right now as an AIESECer.
Hey AIESEC! How different will your university life-story be?
Md Suhaile - SIM Local Chapter President
Featured AIESECer.
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Ever wondered what your fellow tribesmen and women are up
to in their individual clans? We saved you from going over to
crash their meetings by bringing them to you instead!
Business Development (BD) BD’s proud to announce their first raising of company meeting with Estee’ Lauder! Congrats! Free cosmetics for Induction goodie bags?!
Incoming Exchange (ICX) Match TN with Phillips, Re-raise with APlink. Secret to ICX’s outstanding performance? Shower the VP with lots more female members.
Communications (COMMS) GCDP Marketing Campaign – Done. Jan Recruitment Campaign – Soon. Work Done Now - You’re looking at it.
Talent Management (TM) Before Rebecca unleashes her Kung Fu on you, sign-up for Jan Recruitment’s OC now! There’re coming to do some goal setting with you too, so give it some thought beforehand!
Outgoing Exchange (OGX) OGX sure need lots of pats on the back for their hard work done for Nov’s GCDP drive! What’s next? Xprep Seminar cum LCM on 12/11/11, 2pm of course! Oh, look out for an upcoming conference in Indonesia too!
Finance (FIN) Count yourself lucky they didn’t resort to O$P$ methods for late NLDC fees! FIN’s currently researching on each department’s feedback for Leadership Dev. Fund; a national initiative. Oooh.
Tribal Updates
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Upcoming Events
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Calendar
MONTH DATE / DAY EVENT FOR?
2011
Nov 12/11/11 (Sat) Xprep Seminar cum LCM SIM
AIESECers
Dec 09/12/11 – 13/12/11 (Fri - Tue) National Leadership Dev.
Conference 2011
SIM
AIESECers
17/12/11 – 18/12/11 (Sat –
Sun)
LC Gathering SIM
AIESECers
19/12/11 – 20/12/11 (Mon -
Tue)
GIP Interviews GIP
Applicants
2012
Jan All month long Recruitment Campaign SIM
AIESECers
14/01/12 (Sat) SIM Coporate Seminar &
Networking Dinner (SCSND)
OC SCSND
NTT Training (3rd Dec 2011)
Understanding Diversity AIESEC's uniquely diverse population calls for a keen
understanding of diversity, its challenges, value, and
methods of harnessing. The module is a foundation to
effectively manage and communicate with teams and
colleagues all over the world to create value out of
differences.
Featured Event
Entertainment & Deals
Artist : Belle And Sebastian
Album : Write About Love
Released : Oct 2010
Album Review
Belle And Sebastian is back with their latest full-
length studio release, - “Write About Love”. This
release showcases other members more prominently
other than their usual creative mastermind in Stuart
Murdoch. The album also boasts guest performances
by Norah Jones in “Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet
John”, whose presence may have inoculated a pinch
Jazz flavour to their indie folk-rock sound.
Carey Mulligan, an up and coming English actress
(“Wall Street 2” & “The Great Gatsby”) also lends
vocals to energized and fun title track “Write About
Love”, reminiscent of 60’s sunshine pop group The
Mamas & the Papas.
All in all, “Write About Love” artistically surpasses
most of its contemporaries on mainstream radio and
truly is an eclectic collection of refreshingly fun and
occasionally somber tunes for any age group.
Must Try Deal!
READY TO PUT ON FATS!?
Yes, you read it right, and they have other’s like
soursop, burnt caramel, coconut swirl and nutella
just to name a few. That’s what makes Island Creamery
so special, infusing the best of local flavours into an
age-old favourite dessert! You definitely must try their
Teh-Tarik Flavored Ice Cream!
Call their ice cream divine, heavenly… I’d say they’re sinfully addictive!
A SCOOP COST $$2.80 ONLY !! For more information: http://www.islandcreamery.com/
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Entertainment & Deals
Film Review Film : Welcome To The Rileys
Released : 2010
This is a 2010 independent American film drama directed
by Jake Scott, son of renowned film director and
producer, Sir Ridley Scott. It stars James Gandolfini (The
Sopranos) and Kristen Stewart (The Twilight saga).
The film is an unusually potent drama depicting Doug and
Lois Riley, once a happily married couple whose marriage
is on the rocks after the death of their daughter, Emily.
While on a business trip in New Orleans, Doug eventually
found himself in a local strip club and meeting 16-year
old stripper Mallory (played by Kristen Stewart). The film
then revolves around Doug taking on a fatherly figure to
this rebellious teenage girl while being in a middle of a
rocky marriage and still mourning the death of his
daughter.
For me, this was certainly one of the best dramas in
2010 by any measure and definitely a must-watch if you
haven’t already done so.
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Must Read!
'Dr. Jeffers has written a now-classic and helpful book for anyone who
wants to get unstuck and live a happier more exciting life. This is a
treasure that you, as millions before you, will love. Read it, please!'
- Harold Bloomfield, M.D., author of 'How to Heal Depression'
Are you afraid of making decisions? Asking your boss for a raise? Facing the
future? In this enduring guide to self-empowerment, Dr. Susan Jeffers
inspires us with dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped
countless people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives.
Aunt Agony
AUNT AGONY In need of some sound advice? Help is just an email away, feel free
to contact Aunt Agony with your problem and you will be able to see
her response in the next issue. All problems will be kept strictly
confidential.
Email Aunt Agony @ [email protected]
One of my goals in joining AIESEC is to expand my social network,
especially getting to know people from other universities and overseas.
I’m coming to my senior stage in AIESEC now, but I dare not say that I
am achieving that right now. I guess I’ve been too caught up with my
other school and personal commitments that I haven’t gotten the
chance to mingle around.
Is it too late to achieve that goal? What should I do from here?
Signed, lonelyAIESECer.
Dear lonelyAIESECer,
You sound like you really regret missing the chance to get to know new people.
That‟s a good sign! And, it‟s not too late! Firstly, if you really want to reach
your goal, you have to make it a priority. As you know, AIESEC has
conferences very often! In fact, as you‟re reading this, there‟s definitely an
AIESEC conference going on somewhere in the world! What can be a better
way to meet people than to go for conferences? If you‟re looking for
friendships in Singapore, start by getting involved in your own LCs activities,
like meetings, gatherings, etc. Then, try to take up the post of an EB where
you‟ll be made to work with other EBs from the other LCs. It‟s not too late but
you have to start now!
“Action expresses priorities – Mahatma Gandhi”.
Love,
Agony Aunt
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Entertainment & Deals
Dear Aunt Agony,
I want to know what to do about being single. I am 22 and never had a
girlfriend. People get surprised when I say this because they say I’m a good
looking, but perhaps I have someself-confidence issues as I used to always
been teased in school. I have tried reading those self-help attraction books,
but it doesn’t seem to work well and I’d usually come across as weird. I’m not
sure if I’m trying hard enough, but I want to take this time being in AIESEC to
hopefully get attached to someone. Where am I going wrong?!
Signed,
luckless
Dear luckless,
Let me start off with saying that there‟s NOTHING to be ashamed of or sad about that
you‟re 22 and have had no girlfriend before. This makes you an even better catch! It‟s
rare to find a guy nowadays who hasn‟t had a girlfriend before and, trust me, it will
spare your future girlfriend from the „ex-girlfriend‟ dramas & issues ;)
It seems that, in your case, other people have confidence in you. Since you didn‟t
mention what you were teased about in your secondary school days, I can‟t pinpoint
what exactly you‟re most self-conscious about.
Find out what you‟re really unconfident about first.
Then, to work on your self-confidence, maybe you could...
• Exercise! Shaping up your body can do wonders for your self-esteem!
• Make eye contact when talking to your friends. Hold your head high up while talking
to people. It may seem a little hard or awkward at first but slowly it‟ll become a habit
• Don‟t be so negative!!! If you think, feel, and act in a positive manner, good things
will begin to happen for you and you will feel a lot better about yourself.
When you meet a new person, don‟t start thinking STRAIGHT AWAY that „she might be
my future girlfriend!‟ This will make you behave differently around her and you‟ll start
expecting her to act in a certain way towards you, which might lead you to being
disappointed. Be yourself & take things slow. Look at it as a friendship & nothing else.
Then, if something happens between you‟ll, it‟ll be a bonus!
Most importantly, BE YOURSELF. Someone will come along who will love you for who
you are & accept your flaws. (EVERYONE has flaws!)
I wish you all the luck!
Love,
Agony Aunt 9
FUN FACTS
am·bi·tion [am-bish-uhn] noun
An earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction, as
power, honor, fame, or wealth, and the willingness to strive for its
attainment:
Stay tuned to SIM AIESECers FB page for the next poll!
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FUN FACTS
Did you know?
Tunak Tunak Tun (ਤੁਨਕ ਤੁਨਕ ਤੁਨ) is a Bhangra-pop song released in 1998 by
Punjabi musician Daler Mehndi. At the time, Indian music critics were skeptical of
Mehndi’s popularity, speculating that his main appeal was the women dancing in his
music videos, like in Ho Jayegi Balle Balle.
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