Hung-Wei Yeh
I come from Taiwan and was awarded an MSc degree in International Business at the University of Leeds in December 2022. I'm now actively looking for graduate jobs in the UK.
Location Leeds, UK
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
Thanks so much, I'm very enjoy this course. This really strengthened my autonomous, independent and active learning skills. I strongly look forward to attending your another course next time!
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
It's the really useful and helpful course to understand how to prepare for job applications, interviews and assessments! And thanks for mentioning me in the video! My pleasure to share my ideas with you here!
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. There are various kinds of platforms providing online courses which will develop your skills and professional knowledge in a field such as LinkedIn Learning, Bright Network, Digital Graduate and Future Learn. On the other hand, it is also beneficial to attend career speeches and workshops.
2. I think internship, part-time and voluntary experience are all... -
Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
The combination of teaching methods (online and face to face) in my Master's studies developed my adaptability and digital skills. Furthermore, my Master's studies guided me to analyze an issue from various aspects, make correlation between different modules and generate my own ideas, so this strengthened my creativity and critical thinking skills. Then, my...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
In order to adapt to the era of fast technology development, it is important that we have flexibility, adaptability, quick learning skills and have a growth mindset. Furthermore, we should learn to think outside the box, analyze an issue from multiple aspects and generate more different ideas to solve problems.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I learned flexibility and adaptability during the time I studying in a UK university such as food, language, communication style and academic requirements.
British tend to like cooking at home, and if they want to deal with their meals outside, they prefer sandwiches and fast food as these are convenient and quick, which is very different from my country...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
What advice would you give to anyone starting a new job in our world full of so many uncertainties? Are there any “do’s and don’ts” you can think of?
It is important to be open-minded, flexible and adaptable because it is common to deal with unexpected situations and ever-changing environment. Then, in order to adapt to uncertainties, people should have the...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. I remember the first day I started to work the part-time job as a waiter, there were so many things I didn't know, so I nearly helped nothing and usually asked my colleagues how to do it. I felt less confident and afraid in an unfamiliar environment.
2. I need to learn a lot of things such as how the company operate the business, the ways to solve... -
Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. I have the most confidence on personality and situational judgement tests because they are not difficult to me, just need some practice.
2. I have the experience of personality, verbal, numerical, abstract and situational judgment tests, and I think it is important to do some practice before, there are free practice tests on some websites.
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@CharlotteBeck Haha, thanks for your praise!
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Daria Perlovska
@DariaPerlovska Useful advice, thanks
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
My University provides tips for interviews on the website and in career events, one-to-one consultation and mock interviews with the staff in the Career Centre.
Both My University's and this course's resources are all useful for interview preparations.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I think it is very important to answer interview questions with concrete examples and my past experience. Research the role and the company and preparing answers for possible interview questions. About curveball questions, the key is to show my analytical and logical thinking instead of quick answering questions without any structure and logic.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
Remember the job description, its responsibilities, further research about the role on other websites, research the company from its website and LinkedIn, develop general understanding of the industry and recent news. Then, take notes and practicing interviews for all possible questions, think about: how my skills and past experience match the job description,...
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@SeamusMcConomy OK, thanks for useful suggestions, it is very important to be familiar with the location where I will be interviewed.
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@HermioneBerry OK, thanks! I should be more confident because the worst situation just that!
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@CharlotteBeck Thanks, actually feel nervous to interact with foreigners, but recently I try to outside my comfort zone by attending different career events and talking with others.
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@CharlotteBeck Thanks for your praise, yes, I believe I will get a job soon by positive thinking!
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I prefer live video interview because it is interactive that we can ask further questions each other, easier to talk with hiring managers by body language and eye contact, this is also better to show how I passion and engaging in the interview. However, I feel nervous in face-to-face interviews because of arriving in an unfamiliar environment and answering...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I have experienced telephone and pre-recorded video interview before, and most of them are about motivation, core competency questions and my knowledge for the company. Interviews let me feel both excited and nerve because it means I come closer to get a job, however, I feel nervous to talk with recruiters and worry other candidates look more professional and...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. Some job descriptions include many skills, experience or personality in qualifications, but Cover Letter usually should not over one page, so I felt unsure how to include all qualifications on Cover Letter. However, afterwards, I found the more important thing is how I meet the job description with concrete examples and my past experience instead of...
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@HermioneBerry Thanks so much, I believe my efforts in the last few months will all be worth and get the job offer from a UK company soon.
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@HermioneBerry OK, thanks.
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
STAR means stating Situation, Tasks, Action, Result/Reflection in each experience on CV, using bullet points.
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@CharlotteBeck Thanks, believe my profile will become better and better.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. my address and the company's address, Hiring Manager's name, the date, apply for which role in which company, how my skills and past experience are relevant to the job, my motivation for this job, my passion for this company and the industry.
2. further explain the content on CV, and it's the opportunity to show how my experience relevant to the job and... -
Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I don't have an online portfolio because I don't consider working in creative industries. However, if there is a job in a creative company I'm interested in, I will create one.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
This is the two-week course and started from 13th Mar. Could I ask when should we finish this course so that we can get the certificate successfully?
do we need to finish by 23.59 26th Mar in order to gain the certificate?
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I have established my LinkedIn profile since the first semester of my Master's studies, and I had revised my profile several times after reading recommendations on some websites. However, recently I found I still need to work on it after one to one discussion with the staff in my University 's career centre. There're always a lot of jobs to do such as keep...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I used chronological CV with STAR methods for my each experience. This type of CV more suit me because I'd like to let recruiters know deeply what I did, the result and which skills I developed in each experience. Although skills-based CV can let recruiters know quickly what key skills I have, I don't have much diverse experience, so I may repeatedly mention...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I don't include my photo, height and wight on my CV because UK companies do not want to see your photo in order to be fair and prevent bias in the initial screening, and height and weight are irrelevant to job applications. Furthermore, I don't include the information of my high school because I attended my high school in my country, and it is just general...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. The CV shows my education, work and extracurricular experience including my skills. Then, cover letter is the opportunity to explain further experience in my CV, show how my skills and past experience are relevant to this role, show my motivation and passion for this role and this company.
2. I don't have experience to apply for jobs in my country. I...
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@SeamusMcConomy I didn't know these techniques before, but I will learn what are they. I believe learning more techniques can help for my job search path, so thanks so much for sharing.
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@SeamusMcConomy Thanks for your further guidance, I will learn to create interactive posts.
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@HermioneBerry Yes, be confident that I will get a job offer from a UK company soon. Thanks so much.
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@SeamusMcConomy I hope so, thanks so much!
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. Identify my skills, strengths and my career expectations
2. I hoped to apply for about five jobs in the next two weeks, practicing interview for common questions and core competency questions, learn the tips for assessment centre. My goal is to get a job offer from a UK company within two months.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I have already used LinkedIn for one year. However, I found professionals or recruiters seldom response me, and students and graduates usually response me...I have already revised my LinkedIn profile, but maybe I should improve further, or from the other way, follow the professionals and comment on their posts.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I think networking is my great weakness because I am shy and nervous especially if I talk with professionals or recruiters. I understand I should improve this weakness as successful networking is usually the key to stand out during the recruitment process.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. I have the experience of using recruitment agency, however, there were only one recruitment agency response me. Afterwards, a career advisor told me that recruitment consultants only response candidates who match their clients' needs. Yes...it's reasonable, recruitment consultants need to find the best candidate who has the most relevant skills and...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
Yes, although I graduated in December, I am still contacting with my university career service and especially there were many Spring career events in these two months, so I'm very busy recently but also feel productive after attending the events. The career service in my university basically can meet all my demands such as UK job market, job search, CV, Cover...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
Yes, I always do online research before applying for each role, and I think it is the most useful way because there are many information and resources for jobs, companies and industries, which developed my in-depth understanding and helped me to write relevant CV and Cover Letter for a job application.
However, I believe networking is also the effective...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
1. Graduates in my country usually look for jobs on some websites which established by my country.
2. I think networking is very important because it can help me to know some hidden jobs, specialized tips for job application in a company, understand it's like in a working environment.
3. Yes, I now still touch with my university, especially in these two... -
Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
It's very easy to get voluntary experience in my country, and don't need CV and cover letter, just answer few questions for basic information. However, I only have few voluntary experience because it's not popular to do this in my country.
I volunteered to be an activity host of the summer camp which aims to teach elementary school students universe...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I have experience of working the part-time job as a waiter in my country, and I was responsible for ordering and serving meals, dealing with requests and complaints, answering calls from customers, cleaning tables. From this experience, I learned to provide excellent service to customers with smile, enthusiasm and empathy and developed my resilience,...
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@HermioneBerry Yes, I have already looked for jobs over one year since I was a student. Although there were usually some moments make me want to give up to get a job in the UK, I always let myself recall what I dreamed of and what my goals before I traveled to the UK!
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@SeamusMcConomy Thanks, I recently have read some networking tips on some websites, but haven't read it on LinkedIn, I will do it.
Yes, I have started to apply for jobs since my Master's studies, it's one year now...I think the most important skill I learned during this process is resilience!
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@HermioneBerry Yes, in the last year, I connected with some employers who I met at career fair, however, I should learn how to maintain the relationship after connected, or these connections are useless. The other situation is that I connected with the employer after career fair and was invited to attend the interview, but I failed, so embarrassed...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
Career goal: business development
Skills need developed: IT skills, interpersonal skills with foreigners, people who come from diverse backgrounds
How I develop: LinkedIn Learning for IT skills, attending volunteering or social events to interact with foreigners.
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
After completed, I found I very care about whether a company provides graduates training and progression opportunities, and whether I have opportunities to work with others because I want to not only gain the work experience but also enhance my skills and professional development. Furthermore, I'd like to know more people to expand my networking especially in...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I like to interact and build relationships with many different people and am motivated to be a key role to help a company grow the business and achieve business goals, so I'm interested in business development roles.
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Hung-Wei Yeh replied to Hung-Wei Yeh
@SeamusMcConomy OK, I will, thanks
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
My Master's studies enhanced my research, analytical and written communication skills, especially my Master's dissertation that I studied the impact of cultural difference on knowledge sharing in a multinational company, and I analyzed the primary data I collected and concluded the research with my new findings and contributions.
My part-time job...
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I think problem-solving, independent and English communication skills are the most important skills I learned as an International student in the UK, especially this is my first time to travel abroad independently.
I'd like to work a job related to business development or operations management, so communication, leadership, management, teamwork and...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I will attend a career fair this Thursday, so unfortunately I will not join you on this live event. However, I strongly look forward to watching the recording to know what you talk about or discuss!
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
I studied at a UK university because I want to gain international experience, learn different culture and experience world class education. Then, studying in a UK university influence my professional development a lot because I was guided to be a active and independent learner, analyze an issue from various aspects, generate my own ideas and developed my...
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
Hi, everyone, nice to meet you here!
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Hung-Wei Yeh made a comment
like to use pen and paper or ipad to make notes, however, it's also interesting to learn different online tools.
