UNIVERSITY OF ECONOMICS HO CHI MINH CITY

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

ISB LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

LEVEL 1
FINDING YOUR DIRECTION

Student’ name: Vũ Thị Ngoan

Class: BBUS IBU02
Class supervisor: (Your class supervisor’s full
name)

HO CHI MINH CITY

(07/2023)
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SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Requirements Yes / No

1. Career Objectives

 A report on interesting jobs Yes

 Evidences for participations in Career Orientation seminars Yes

2. Technical Skills and Soft Skills

 Evidence for cumulative GPA of the first 2 trimesters Yes

 Evidences for participations in extra-curricular activities Yes

 Evidences for participations in soft-skill seminars Yes

 A report on personal brand Yes

 CV Yes

3. Additional achievements No

Student signature / declaration:

I declare that this submission is my own unaided work. It is being submitted in

partial fulfilment of ISB Leadership Program of International School of Business,
University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.

Ngoan

Vũ Thị Ngoan
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

REPORT ON INTERESTING JOBS .....................................................(page number)

EVIDENCES FOR CAREER ORIENTATION SEMINAR

PARTICIPATIONS..................................................................................(page number)

 Evidence 1........................................................................................(page number)

 Evidence 2........................................................................................(page number)

EVIDENCE FOR CUMULATIVE GPA OF THE FIRST 2 TRIMESTERS

.................................................................................................................... (page number)

EVIDENCES FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATIONS

.................................................................................................................... (page number)

 Evidence 1........................................................................................(page number)

 Evidence 2........................................................................................(page number)

EVIDENCES FOR SOFT SKILL SEMINAR PARTICIPATIONS..................(page

number)

 Evidence 1........................................................................................(page number)

 Evidence 2........................................................................................(page number)

REPORT ON PERSONAL BRAND ......................................................(page number)

CURRICULUM VITAE...........................................................................(page number)

EVIDENCES FOR ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS........................(page number)

 Evidence 1........................................................................................(page number)

 Evidence 2........................................................................................(page number)
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REPORT ON INTERESTING JOBS

Instruction:
 Compose a short essay (1000 – 1500 words, excluding references) discussing on at least 2
jobs you personally find interesting to do. The content may answer these questions: What
are they? How are they? What make them interesting? Why are you interested in doing
them? Given that, you can freely express your idea by adding more necessary points.
 Remember that references must be presented in APA citation style if you use any
information from any resources.
 Recommended formatting style: Time New Roman, size 13, 1.5 line spacing, justify
alignment and first line indent.

I am particularly interested in working as an auditor and a financial consultant.

First, let's talk about the job of an auditor. An auditor is authorized to review
and verify the accuracy of financial records and ensure that companies comply
with tax laws. They protect businesses from fraud, point out discrepancies in
accounting methods, and occasionally work on a consultancy basis, helping
organizations spot ways to boost operational efficiency. The auditor's knowledge
and skills must include specialist knowledge (accounting, auditing, taxation, etc.),
foreign languages, Excel skills, and the ability to apply theory to reality in a
flexible manner. This career is ideal for those with logical thinking and the ability
to judge and comprehend a situation. The same destination audits aim to ensure
that the financial information is accurate and fair. Still, the procedure will change
because each firm operates differently and is of a different scale. There will be
many issues that must be addressed. Suppose Conan is a detective who specializes
in solving complex everyday cases. In that case, Auditors are real-life characters
who specialize in evaluating data and information to uncover faults and frauds that
corporations attempt to solve. I enjoy embellishing financial statements. As an
auditor, I will learn a lot of things. In addition to professional knowledge, I will be
trained in social skills to help me improve even more, such as time management
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skills to adjust to the new environment. Work schedule, communication skills

when you must meet and exchange work with the audited organization frequently,
and notably the ability to form meaningful relationships after each job or dinner
with a customer. People frequently believe that the audit profession is arduous,
miserable, and stressful due to the dry figures, the "deadlines" that keep rushing,
and the days and nights spent completing the "working paper". auditor's
worksheet),... But I'm fascinated by numbers since they can't “lie”. Furthermore,
one aspect of the audit sector that is always appealing and interesting to me is the
ability to travel, visit numerous locations and regions, and experience many
different cultures. The audit is unique in that you must make frequent and dense
business travels to the provinces, so you will have the opportunity to combine
work and travel, which is a valuable experience that is difficult to get in other
professions. Indeed, auditing has never been a dull career due to the constant
change and flexibility of the job. Auditing came to me on a whim, but I have never
regretted my decision to pursue a career as an auditor. I really enjoy the expression
"In this life, the risk is never zero," which reminds me of the professional
skepticism that must always be present when performing audit work, as well as a
lesson for myself because human existence is full of hazards, but the largest risk is
not daring to do anything at all.

A second job that interests me, which is similarly related to numbers, is that of
a financial counselor. Financial counselors help individuals and families develop
financial literacy skills and establish good financial habits. They offer a broad
range of services and might help you tackle an immediate financial crisis, build
savings, manage student loans, pay down debt, and refer you to a different type of
financial professional when your needs change. If you could benefit from financial
education and support, a financial counselor might offer the help you need. Like
many titles used by financial professionals, the term “financial counselor” is not
regulated—meaning anyone can call themselves one. What’s more, you don’t need
any specific licenses or certifications to set up shop as a financial counselor. These
factors can make finding a counselor with the experience and expertise you need
can be tricky. Many things are required to become a successful financial counselor,
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which motivates me to strive to learn many new things. First and foremost,
excellent communication skills are required. Financial counselors must meet with
customers on a regular basis as part of their job. And one of the things that help
them persuade and gain the trust of their clients is their ability to communicate
effectively. The ability to foretell the future comes next. This can be defined as the
fact that you learn and carefully examine a company's business facts, financial
statements, and so on. Then, using your knowledge and understanding, you must
read the existing business environment and, more importantly, forecast the future.
Because the reality indicates that there are many companies that are doing very
well right now, but after a while, this company's business has declined. Predicting
the future in order to provide advice to investors is thus a crucial component in
recognizing you as a successful financial counselor. It is critical to collect helpful
information about the customer. This can be thought of as how you find potential
customers. The more potential consumers you have, the more leads you will have
to earn more cash for yourself. Especially under great job pressure. A dream job
with a fantastic wage and a professional working environment may be a factor in
my decision to work and stay for an extended period of time. This employment is
ideal for bustling cities like Ho Chi Minh, where there are several options for work
and career advancement. Aside from that, I'd like to try occupations that involve a
lot of pressure, effort, and strict requirements. It will assist me in being challenged,
exercising my will, and training my personality. Being youthful implies being
healthy, having a lot of energy, and, most importantly, having a strong desire to do
your best. Being a financial consultant is a career that demands many vital
variables and skills, but in exchange, I can earn the high salary I've always desired.
I've always regarded the past as a difficult task that must be attempted every day.
And I'm always learning new things, investing in myself, and honing my talents.

With the growth of technology 4.0, many new occupations have emerged, but
auditing and financial consulting remain the vocations that I wish to pursue. Every
day, I will make an effort to pursue my dream.
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References

Liberto, D. (2023). Auditor: What it is, 4 types, and qualifications. Retrieved from
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/a/auditor.asp

(N.d.). Retrieved from https://career.gpo.vn/nghe-nao-cho-em-kiem-toan-mot-

nghe-thu-vi-a1495.html

Folger, J. (2023). Retrieved from https://www.investopedia.com/hiring-a-financial-

counselor-5213566

123job, B. P. Út. (2023). Retrieved from https://123job.vn/bai-viet/co-nen-

tro-thanh-nhan-vien-tu-van-tai-chinh-hay-khong-496.html
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EVIDENCES FOR CAREER ORIENTATION SEMINAR

PARTICIPATIONS

 Evidence 1

 Title: Applying AI In Marketing And Market Research

 Brief description: Providing talented ISB-ers a broader and more general
viewpoint about the application of AI in Marketing and Market Research
 Time: 01:00 - 03:00 PM, Thursday, July 13th, 2023
 Evidence:

 Evidence 2
 Title: (Specify the title of the seminar)
 Brief description: (Describe briefly the seminar)
 Time: (Specify when the seminar was taken place)
 Evidence: (Insert a picture – specify where you are in it, or a certification
or any others that can prove your participation)
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EVIDENCE FOR CUMULATIVE GPA OF THE FIRST

TWO TRIMESTERS
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EVIDENCES FOR EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY

PARTICIPATIONS

 Evidence 1

 Name: ISB GO 2022 - PALADINS

 Brief description: The program to welcome new students aims to create a
healthy playground for students to get acquainted and understand more
about the dynamic learning environment of ISB Institute and the University
of Economics Ho Chi Minh City.
 Time: October 16th, 2022
 Evidence:

 Evidence 2
 Name: ISB GAMES 2023: inFLAME (Chess)
 Brief description: ISB Student Sports Festival is a program that sparks
everyone's sporting spirit, breaks down barriers, and inspires everyone to be
a better version of themselves.
 Time: 10h30, July 2nd, 2023
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 Evidence:
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EVIDENCES FOR SOFT SKILL SEMINAR PARTICIPATIONS

 Evidence 1

 Title: HOW TO WOW YOUR INTERVIEWER

 Brief description: The speaker will discuss skills and experiences as an
interviewer in these two types of interviews and interact with students in
practice activities centered on phone interviews and group interviews.
 Time: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM, July 20th, 2023.
 Evidence:

 Evidence 2
 Title: (Specify the title of the seminar)
 Brief description: (Describe briefly the seminar)
 Time: (Specify when the seminar was taken place)
 Evidence: (Insert a picture – specify where you are in it, or a certification
or any others that can prove your participation)

REPORT ON PERSONAL BRAND

Instruction:
 Compose a short essay (at least 500 words) discussing on your personal characteristics
(educational background / experience / strengths & weaknesses / personalities / hobbies /
ethical beliefs, etc.) and plan to be the better version of you.
 Remember that references must be presented in APA citation style if you use any
information from any resources.
 Recommended formatting style: Time New Roman, size 13, 1.5 line spacing, justify
alignment and first line indent.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
(Insert your CV – you can delete the header “CURRICULUM VITAE” above if
necessary)
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EVIDENCES FOR ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

 Evidence 1

 Name: (Specify the name of the achievement)

 Brief description: (Describe briefly the achievement)
 Time: (Specify when you got the achievement)
 Evidence: (Insert a picture – specify where you are in it, or a certification
or any others that can prove your achievement)

 Evidence 2
 Name: (Specify the name of the achievement)
 Brief description: (Describe briefly the achievement)
 Time: (Specify when you got the achievement)
 Evidence: (Insert a picture – specify where you are in it, or a certification
or any others that can prove your achievement)

 Evidence xx (You can add more)