Jeffrey Chan (Dr)
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Dr Jeffrey Chan is the Senior Assistant Director, Education and Career Guidance and a Master Specialist at the Ministry of Education (MOE) Singapore. Prior to his current role, he has held several positions in the educational field, notably serving as Director of Pupil Development at Raffles Institution and Head of Education and Career Guidance (ECG) at MOE, amongst many other distinctions in the field. Passionate about ECG, Jeffrey is also a member of the National Career Development Association, a certified Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) and GCDF Instructor. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Exercise Rehabilitation from the University of Western Australia, a Master of Education in School Counselling and Guidance Services from the Penn State University, and a Doctorate in Education (Psychology and Child Human Development) from Nanyang Technological University, National Institute of Education.
Jeffrey is also an Associate Faculty teaching Masters-level courses in Career Development, Vocational Assessment and Counselling at the National Institute of Education/Nanyang Technology University and the Singapore University of Social Sciences. Jeffrey remains active in the field of career development in various roles as instructor, researcher, counsellor, coach, mentor, and clinical supervisor.
For his contribution in the field of career counseling and continual involvement in his future work. he was awarded the 2015 inaugural Asia Pacific Career Development Association Emerging Leader Scholarship. Jeffrey is also a recipient of MOEs Post-Graduate Scholarship for his Masters and subsequently, a Doctoral scholarship.
Outside of work, Jeffrey enjoys exploring mountain peaks because Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt. - John Muir. If you have a story to tell about your career journey, you will find a good listening ear and caring support from him. Dr Chan is contactable at CHAN4@e.ntu.edu.sg (NTU) or jeffrey.chan@nie.edu.sg (NIE) or jeffreychan002@suss.edu.sg (SUSS).
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Associate Lecturer Jan 2022 - Present
Singapore University of Social Sciences SingaporeAssociate Faculty for SUSS Master of Counselling (MCOU)
https://www.suss.edu.sg/programmes/detail/master-of-counselling-mcou
Associate Lecturer Jul 2013 - Present
National Institute of Education SingaporeLecturer for two Master-level courses - MCP817 Vocational Assessment Career Counselling and MAC813 Career Development and Counselling.
Senior Assistant Director, Guidance and research / Master Specialist Jan 2008 - Present
Ministry of Education, Singapore SingaporeDirector, Pupil Development (2005-2007) Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
Raffles Institution SingaporeEducation
Doctor in Education (Psychology) Jan 2014 - Dec 2021
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeMaster of Education (Counsellor Education) (Psychology) Aug 2008 - May 2010
The Pennsylvania State University United StatesBachelor of Science (First Class Honours) (Sport Science Management) Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
The University of Western Australia AustraliaDiploma (Teaching) (Education) Jul 1985 - Jun 1987
National Institute of Education SingaporeOther Skills
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Jeffrey Chan (Dr)'s Skill Profile
Doctor in Education @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Jan 2014 - Dec 2021), I demonstrated my Clinical Supervision skill when I was in charge of setting up clinical supervision for career practitioners for my organisation. To resolve the issue, I proactively identify and train potential supervisors. As a result, I managed to strengthen the pool of clinical supervisors for the fraternity of career practitioners over the years.
Q&A with Jeffrey Chan (Dr)
What achievements in your career are you most proud of?
I am very honored to be recipient of the inaugural award Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) Emerging Leader Scholarship in 2015. It is a recognition as an emerging leader in the field of career counseling, who has contributed significantly in the field of career counseling and will continue to do so in my future work. The award motivates me to keep improving and growing in this field of career development coaching.
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How do you attempt to overcome your lack of knowledge in particular areas?
Glad that one of my strengths is the love for learning, so to overcome my lack of knowledge in any areas, I simply embrace learning and pick up new skills and knowledge.
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What experience did you find most invaluable in your career so far?
PAR is the word - be proactive, adaptable and resilient. These qualities will be most invaluable in any career in this VUCA world.
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Give an example of a recent industry development that captured your attention, and what insight or thoughts you have about it.
The recent industry development has to be DGC - Digital economy, Green economy, and Caring economy. Many sectors have experienced digital transformation and with smart nation initiative, green plan 2030 and a greying population and advert of the pandemic, the new development in DGC will provide new jobs and skills sets for future generation of job seekers.
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How would you describe yourself in one sentence?
My top 5 strengths are responsibility, relator, learner, achiever, and analytical - that is pretty spot on.
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If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare you for your field?
My current thinking is to embrace designing your life forward, so if I were a college student again, I may not change much in my approach to future planning. I will continue to prototype ideas, try out new experiences and new learning, remain curious and be open to change, and adapt myself to the new environment where there is opportunity that presents itself.
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What do you like most about your work?
My work is somewhat similar to RD. The research bit allows me to remain cutting edge in my domain expertise knowledge and to translate research knowledge into knowledge for knowing (new insights and perspectives) and knowledge for doing (new practices and best practices). The development bit concerns mainly policy formulation and implementation to benefit the various stakeholders in education and career counselling.
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What did you do to make yourself marketable?
I maintain a consistent professional branding for my LinkedIn profile. I also join professional bodies related to the field of career development coaching to keep myself abreast of the latest development and professional practices in the field.
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