The evening commenced with short sharings by both mentors. Ms Evonne dove deep into her career journey, sharing candidly about her experiences across her numerous roles and reflections at each juncture. She followed up with pertinent topics and lessons applicable to students, using real stories to emphasise the importance of emotional and communication intelligence, and how we can continue to value-add in the current age of AI.

Ms Yee Yin kept the energy up with her sharing, using an analogy and engaging slides on selling television sets to vividly illustrate lessons on personal branding, effective communication, and approaching new challenges.

This was followed by a conversational Fireside Chat segment, which offered no shortage of practical advice applicable from long before the job application phase through to career progression. Major topics discussed included what a personal brand means, how to be proactive throughout the job application process, and the importance of networking and visibility. Attendees came prepared with thoughtful questions, contributing to lively and meaningful exchanges. Many also stayed back after the session for further conversations with the mentors, a clear reflection of the engagement and interest sparked that evening.