HKMU Career Check-in 2024/25 #Session 1

Student Affairs Office HKMU Career Check-in 2024/25 #Session 1
Alumni Mentoring and Career Exploration Series

HKMU Career Check-in 2024/25

#Session 1 –
Chinese New Year Special Edition
Overcoming Setbacks and Moving Forward: The inspiring Career Journey of the King of Chess

INTRODUCTION

HKMU Career Check-in” is a new career initiative for our students starting from Summer AY2023/24. HKMU alumni from various industries and backgrounds will be invited as our guest speakers and facilitators. By participating in diverse activities with different themes, our students will not only be able to connect with industry professionals but also explore their personal potential and career interests through the session.

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Details

Event Highlights

Session 01

Chinese New Year Special Edition

Overcoming Setbacks and Moving Forward: The inspiring Career Journey of the King of Chess

"Game Reviews" (覆盤) is a common term in the chess community that refers to the practice of examining past matches to identify issues and develop improvement strategies. This mindset can also be applied to life; a good player excels at reflecting on their experiences, helping them create a career and life path that suits them.

In this workshop, participants will hear valuable career insights from alumnus Mr. Jet Chow, a Grandmaster of Chinese Chess. They will also participate in a hands-on workshop led by Mr. Chow, immersing themselves in this traditional game. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to make Dragon's Beard Candy in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year!

  • To expand personal network with professionals and alumni in specific industries
  • To participate in the Chinese Chess Workshop 
  • To enjoy a Dragon's Beard Candy workshop 

EVENT DETAILS​

Date: 18 Jan 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30pm – 6:00pm*
* Students are required to arrive at least 5 minutes early at the venue for the attendance check.
Venue: Pending
Alumni Speaker and Event Facilitator:  Mr. Jet CHOW (A&SS Alumnus)
Quota: 30
Target Students:
  1. HKMU Full time undergraduates in all disciplines and years are welcome 
  2. Students who are eager to explore personal potentials and career interests
  3. Proficient in Chinese (Medium of instruction: Cantonese)
Event Fee: Free of charge
Deposit: HKD $200 (to be refunded one month after successfully completing the entire event)

APPLICATION DETAILS​

Step 1) HKMU undergraduates in all disciplines and years are welcome! Interested students, please complete the application form by 8 Jan 2025. *Confirmation emails will be sent to successful applicants on or before 10 Jan 2025.
Step 2) Students are required to submit a deposit (HKD $200) to the designated university bank account when submitting the application The deposit will be refunded one month after the completion of the entire event.
*A certain amount of quota will be given to undergraduates from School of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS).

About the guest speaker​

Alumni Mr. Chou Sai-kit, Jet, obtained a Bachelor's degree in Arts in Chinese Humanities in 2008 and is currently the President of HKMUAA. He has won the Hong Kong Chess Individual Championship twice and has represented Hong Kong in international chess competitions. Over the years, he has earned titles including Hong Kong Chess Master, Hong Kong Chess Grandmaster, Asian Chess Grandmaster, and International Chess Master. In 2021, he founded a chess academy to nurture the younger generation and share his experience, contributing to the development of chess in Hong Kong.

BENEFITS AND RECOGNITION​

  • To expand personal network with professionals and alumni in specific industries
  • To participate in the Chinese Chess Workshop FREE OF CHARGE!
  • To enjoy a Dragon’s Beard Candy workshop FREE OF CHARGE!

OBJECTIVES​

  •  To enrich students' out-of-classroom learning experience and expand their social network
  • To assist students in developing their career interests and preparation at university stage
  • To connect students to the real working setting
  • To develop students’ confidence in networking and communicating with senior professionals/ alumni from various industries
  • To increase alumni's affiliation with the University and support to current students

LEARNING OUTCOME​

  • To facilitate students' personal growth
  • To facilitate students’ understanding of a particular industry
  • To enhance students' competitiveness in job market through experience sharing by professionals and alumni

OBLIGATIONS

Please note that the event details provided above are tentative, and subject to changes due to the availability of venue and Alumni Mentor.
Contact us
Tel: (+852) 2768 6644
Email: career@hkmu.edu.hk