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The NUS School of Computing (SoC) is holding their annual career fair on 29th and 30th August, attracting 59 employers from a range of industries, offering full-time and internship positions to university students. This includes 13 Government Agencies, looking for people to build tech for public good.
Amongst the more familiar names in public sector technology, the Digital and Intelligence Service, the Government Technology Agency and Open Government Products will be in attendance.
There are also other agencies that may also offer an enriching career for graduates in Computer Science and related majors, which we have covered in greater detail below.
The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is a technical agency in the Ministry of Defence that harnesses cutting-edge digital technologies to meet Singapore’s security needs. It develops capabilities to support missions such as cyber defence, counter terrorism, and counter hostile information operations, and provides threat intelligence to support national security.
The agency also maintains a Medium blog, where they post occasionally on cybersecurity and software engineering.
CSIT will be at the Computing Career Fair on both 29th and 30th August.
Learn more about CSIT here and apply for their internships here.
With about 80% of Singapore’s resident population calling HDB flats homes, Singapore’s public housing programme forms the core of our nation’s homes. HDB residents interact with the e-services offered through HDB InfoWEB, the agency’s public website.
HDB estates are green and smart, with secure IoT infrastructure underpinning key smart initiatives such as smart lighting and lift performance monitoring, to create a better living environment for residents.
HDB harnesses Augmented Reality applications which help residents visualise how parts of their home could look like after upgrading.
Video analytics as part of Parking@HDB (no relation to the Parking.sg app) makes parking more seamless with automated payments, and without the need for entry/ exit barriers.
The agency also has a team utilising machine learning and innovative analytics to help the organisation provide targeted and personalised services to its residents.
HDB will be at the Computing Career Fair only on 29th August.
As the Singapore Government's principal revenue collection body, IRAS collects various forms of taxation, including Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST).
They are responsible for:
IRAS also has a Digital Partnership Team, which acts as the first point of contact for the software developer community and the agency, and helps the addition of Singapore tax filing in payroll and accounting software packages.
IRAS will be at the Computing Career Fair only on 30th August.
These agencies are part of Tech for Public Good, a hiring drive for technology workers considering a career in the Public Service, driven by Open Government Products.
Visit https://techhiring.open.gov.sg to find out more, and browse roles offered by them and other participating agencies!
Embarking on a successful career begins with the right steps, and preparing for a career fair is undoubtedly one of them.
If you find yourself unsure about how to navigate this crucial opportunity, worry not, we prepared a checklist to guide you through the process. From crafting an impressive elevator pitch to researching participating companies, we've got you covered. This resource will walk you through everything you need to do before, during, and after the career fair to maximize your chances of making a lasting impression.
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