NTU Career Fair 2018

Today I got the privilege to represent my company to join the HP booth at NTU Career Fair 2018. Initially I did not like it when my boss assigned me as I have many pending items. But at least I have enjoyed today. It was a busy day with non-stop talking. I only ate at 1.40 and went to toilet twice, very different than my usual habits. So in the long run, now I know I am not suitable for this kind of position as it is hard for me to stop talking and taking a break.

At the same time, it was refreshing to come back to NTU where I spent time from 2002-2006. It is interesting to both see the familiar buildings and the new ones which did not exist back then. 

It is also nice talking to students, asking them questions, listening to their interest and plan, giving them recommendations on what they may be able to develop based on their potentials.

There were many people who need guidance, not in the technical skills but more for direction to go. It reminded me of my passion for discovering and developing people’s talents to their potential. At the same time, it reminds me on my own responsibility to work hard and smart if I want to channel my passion. 

On the other hand, I need to switch a topic and remind myself who tend to be burn out and busy. I need to know what is the priority. It the priority is not correct and I do things based on excitement, it will back fire in the future. Just as I will observe on the additional load if someday some of the students really contact me and ask help as I have promised them. They may ask when I am very busy. So it would be interesting on how I respond. 

Even today when my colleague asked help that I have promised, I could not deliver as I was busy talking non-stop aside from the lunch and toilet break. So I need to remember on the limit on what to do, such as when I shared about today’s experience with the hiring manager. 

In general, remember the priority, and focus on it instead of worrying on many details. Remember that we can’t control many things, we can just do our best.