Welcome to the first session of the Beyond the CV series, exploring how students can stand out in today's competitive job market.

Everyone applies. Far fewer people build something tangible alongside their studies.

Join Paul Wong and Teddy Tran for a discussion on how projects, hackathons, student initiatives, startup ecosystems, and industry exposure can help open doors to opportunities that never make it onto job boards. Drawing from their own experiences, the speakers will share how they found opportunities.

Whether you're interested in startups, deep tech, consulting, corporate careers, or simply building a stronger portfolio, this session is designed to help you understand how to turn your studies into meaningful experience and connections.

What will we discuss?

• Why applications are only the starting point
• How to gain industry exposure while still studying
• Turning projects and hackathons into opportunities
• Building a portfolio that stands out
• Finding your way into startup and innovation ecosystems
• How employers spot potential beyond a CV

Schedule

• 17.00 - 17.30 Doors open, snacks & refreshments
• 17.30 - 18.30 Panel discussion with Paul Wong and Teddy Duy Tran
• 18.30 - 19.30 Interactive workshop & networking