Vincent Thian
Economics
School of Social Sciences
Summary
Currently a civil servant at Ministry of Sustainability and Environment.
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-thian-0a166910a/
Featured Skills
Work Experience
Executive (Transformation Office) Aug 2024 - Present
Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment SingaporeTax Policy Associate Jul 2023 - Aug 2024
Ministry of Finance SingaporeIndustry Development Intern Jan 2023 - Apr 2023
National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre SingaporeStrategic Planning Intern Sep 2022 - Dec 2022
National Youth Council SingaporeOrganisational Development Intern May 2022 - Jul 2022
National Council Of Social Service SingaporeIntern Nov 2021 - Jan 2022
Metropolitan YMCA Singapore SingaporeIntern May 2021 - Nov 2021
Care Corner Singapore SingaporeEducation
Bachelor Of Social Sciences (Hons) (Economics) Aug 2019 - Jun 2023
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeDiploma in Tourism and Resort Management (Tourism And Hospitality Management) Apr 2014 - May 2017
Singapore Polytechnic SingaporeOther Skills
Careers Vincent favourited
Vincent Thian's Skill Profile
Bachelor Of Social Sciences (Hons) @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2019 - Jun 2023), I demonstrated the Youth Development skill when I was part of the various CCAs that was involved in. To take initiative, I proactively understand the challenges that fellow members have. As a result, I managed to positively affect them by encouraging them to take on new and higher roles in the next few academic years.
Bachelor Of Social Sciences (Hons) @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2019 - Jun 2023), I demonstrated the Leadership skill when I was part of the NTU Banyan Hall Council. To take initiative, I proactively spend time to speak to my members. As a result, I managed to positively affect them in continuing contributing to the school via the various school clubs and CCAs.
Tax Policy Associate @ Ministry of Finance
When I was working at Ministry of Finance (Jul 2023 - Present), I demonstrated the Public Policy skill when I was responsible for understand the various schemes that may be due for review. To tackle this challenge, I proactively understand the past history and precedents of the issues. As a result, I managed to complete the first few drafts for submission.
Industry Development Intern @ National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
When I was working at National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre (Jan 2023 - Apr 2023), I demonstrated the Facilitation skill when I was tasked to do facilitation for various events. To take initiative, I proactively speak to participants of the various events. As a result, I managed to strengthen their participation and encourage further repeat visits for future events.
Organisational Development Intern @ National Council Of Social Service
When I was working at National Council Of Social Service (May 2022 - Jul 2022), I demonstrated the Stakeholder Engagement skill when I was in charge of reaching out to the different social service agencies. To take initiative, I proactively answer their queries that they may have on the incentive schemes. As a result, I managed to strengthen the partnerships between them and NCSS.
Q&A with Vincent Thian
What excites you about the industry you are in?
What do you do to keep up with the current issues and trends in your field?
What do you like most about your work?
Allows me to interact with other public and civil servants.
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What did you do to make yourself marketable?
How would you describe your career in one sentence?
What kind of education or training did you find most useful in your field?
Opportunities to speak in front of a class or crowd, as well as working with students from other majors.
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If you could do it all over again, would you choose the same path for yourself? If not, what would you change?
Yes, as it has been a sector that I would like to enter since I started my undergraduate journey.
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What did you do to make yourself marketable?
What do you do to keep up with the current issues and trends in your field?
If you were a college student again, what would you do differently to prepare you for your field?
Explore in the possibility of finding an internship within a ministry.
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