On the afternoon of May 22, the Business School held a career guidance lecture titled "Winning in the Competition: Campus Recruitment and Job Search Strategies." The speaker, Dun Haibin, has held positions at Motorola (China) Electronics Ltd., Alibaba Group as HR Director, UTStarcom Communications Ltd. as Vice President, and ACCESS Group as Vice President. The lecture was attended by Lu Ying, a graduate counselor, and nearly a hundred graduate students. The event was hosted by Zhang Zehui from the Business Research Class 2331.
Dun Haibin began by sharing his personal career development journey, recalling his early experience at Motorola and his transition to Alibaba Group in 2001, when he shifted his career focus to Hangzhou. He emphasized the importance of choosing cities and industries with economic prosperity and growth potential. Given the current challenging job market, he advised recent graduates to be well-prepared mentally for the job search.
Dun Haibin drew on his extensive experience in HR and executive roles to share key insights on campus recruitment and job search strategies. He advised that soon-to-be graduates should start building their internship experience early and consider using these internships to explore job opportunities. During the job search, he recommended leveraging all available resources, including connections with family, friends, teachers, and acquaintances.
He suggested focusing on emerging industries such as energy, chemicals, environmental protection, electronics, and semiconductors, as these offer significant future benefits. Graduates can also use stock market apps to obtain lists of listed companies or identify top companies in a particular city to monitor relevant job openings. Additionally, considering job opportunities abroad, such as in Southeast Asia, might be beneficial.
He emphasized that when applying for jobs, students should avoid using a one-size-fits-all resume. Instead, they should carefully read job descriptions (JDs) and tailor their resumes to match the specific responsibilities of each position. Including quantifiable data in the internship experience section of the resume is crucial; if data is not available, descriptive summaries should be used.
These practical insights into campus recruitment and job search strategies helped students understand the current employment landscape, identify their own gaps, and prepare early. After the lecture, Dun Haibin also conducted resume consultations and addressed questions. It is believed that this lecture will help students broaden their perspectives on job searching and find their ideal positions through various employment channels.