Alumni in Society(Graduated 2021)
The attitudes I learned at CIC have helped me take on challenges in new areas
Alyssa Tan Siau Ning
Graduated March 2021
Works at Accenture Japan Ltd
Graduated March 2021
Works at Accenture Japan Ltd
| March 2021 | RGraduated from CIC |
|---|---|
| April 2022 | Joined Accenture Japan Ltd |
Responsible for a variety of tasks related to IT-related projects
When looking for a job, I had in mind the idea that I wanted to use my language abilities in a global setting. And I found it. I am currently employed in a general consulting firm, handling a variety of different tasks on a project basis. I am assigned to IT-related projects. The content of my responsibilities varies for each, but covers areas such as database administration, defining system requirements, creating screen design documents, and writing manuals. Although I studied languages and culture in depth at CIC, I had never studied computer technology or coding. I brought this up in my job interview but was told that I could learn through in-house study and on-the-job training, and I decided to join the company.
The joy of moving from I can’t to I can!
Although training was offered after I joined the company, the difference between my skills and those of the other members of the team was significant, and I found things very difficult at first. I worked hard to catch up with the others, and my technical skills have gradually improved. While I still don’t feel that I am as technologically proficient as others on the team, the difference in how much I have improved compared to my level when I first joined the company is clear. I felt genuine joy when I was able to do something that I had previously thought impossible at work, which has only increased my motivation to work harder.
It’s important to ask questions if you don't understand right away
I enrolled at CIC because I was interested in interpreting and translating. I actively use the language skills I acquired in university in my current role, which involves frequent collaboration with teams from India, China, and the Philippines, and I often act as an interpreter between Japanese teams and those overseas.
Looking back, my time studying at CIC was rich in opportunities to discover things that I had no knowledge of and broadened my perspective significantly. It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand something immediately. But make sure you ask questions. At CIC I learned that it’s also important that the questions you ask are appropriate. This experience was invaluable in helping me to overcome challenging times in my career. Going forward I hope to achieve solid results in my work while also spending valuable time with my family and friends, leading a rich, fulfilling life.
Looking back, my time studying at CIC was rich in opportunities to discover things that I had no knowledge of and broadened my perspective significantly. It doesn’t matter if you don’t understand something immediately. But make sure you ask questions. At CIC I learned that it’s also important that the questions you ask are appropriate. This experience was invaluable in helping me to overcome challenging times in my career. Going forward I hope to achieve solid results in my work while also spending valuable time with my family and friends, leading a rich, fulfilling life.
