STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE SOCIETY SS HKUSU SESSION 2013-2014

NEWSLETTER
@STAT II OCT ISSUE

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Feature / How to Make a Good CV?
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The Secretary Problem

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Feature / Exchange Programme in HKU Feature / The Secretary Problem
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Feature / Function Review Column / My Thoughts Column / Coming Soon...
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 CHU PAN FAN, JENNIFER
Flat 1A, ABC Estate, 24 Water Street, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
+852 21333333 (Home) +852 91112222 (Mobile) jenniferchu@gmail.com

Profile Summary
Focused and determined, equipped with strong communication and analytical skills. Seeking an internship position with
a focus on actuarial field.

Work Experience
Dec 2014 - Actuarial Intern, Pricing Team, Actuarial Department, DSG Life Insurance Co.
Jan 2015 Involved in User Acceptance Tests of system development, maintenance and new products
Handled ad-hoc projects in Pricing Team and special quotations upon request by other departments
Assisted in developing cash value illustrations and a pension profit testing model

Education
2013 - The University of Hong Kong
Present Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)
Society of Actuaries - Passed (Exam P, Exam FM)
CGPA: 3.00
2007 - 2013 ABC College
HKDSE - 3 x 5** (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), 1 x 5* (Mathematics), 2 x 5 (Chinese, English)
IELTS - Overall 7.5

Scholarships & Awards

2013 - 2014 HKSAR Government Scholarship Scholarship
2011 - 2012 ABC Academic Scholarship Scholarship

Extra-curricular Activities
Aug 2014 Cyclist, Taiwan Cycling Tour
Cycled 200 km alone from Hualian to Taitung for 4 days
Experienced local Minnan and Hakka culture
2013 - 2014 Internal Vice-chairman, Statistics and Actuarial Science Society SS HKUSU
Led a team of 20 to implement Annual Survey: Innovated data collection and analysis
Led a team of 50 to organise Orientation Camp 2014 involving over 150 participants
Developed social network through cooperating with the Department of Statistics and Actuarial
Science
Jun 2013 Volunteer, Crossroad Foundation
Guided clients to select donated goods efficiently; Assisted in preparing donated goods

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 CHU PAN FAN, JENNIFER
Flat 1A, ABC Estate, 24 Water Street, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong
+852 21333333 (Home) +852 91112222 (Mobile) jenniferchu@gmail.com

Exchange & Enrichment Programmes

Aug 2014 VIT Academy
Attended workshops of CV writing, interview skills and presentation skills
Gained an overview of VIT Professional Terminal and the Actuarial Department
Aug 2011 Stanford University - International Youth Camp
Enhanced understanding of American culture and improved language skills
Aug 2010 Imperial College London - Summer School
Gained extensive knowledge and understanding of science through this intensive programme

Additional Skills
Language Native Cantonese and English; Fluent Putonghua
Computing Familiar with C++, Prophet and Microsoft Office

Referees
Dr. A. Benjamin The University of Hong Kong
Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science
3838 2424 (Direct line)
abenjamin@saas.hku.hk

References
References are available upon request

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 CV
A. Profile Summary / Career Objective

Mature and focused. I maintain a clear sense of purpose in all my endeavours and
strive to achieve my goals with perseverance.
Self starter with positive attitude, who is able to work well under pressure time
lines.
I embrace every challenge as an opportunity to self improve and learn.
Looking for an internship position with a focus on counselling issues related to
older adults, their adult children and their families.
An entry-level position in the field of statistical research utilising my analytical and
research skills.

B. Work Experience CV

Developed an awareness of customer relationship management and improved my

teamwork and management skills.

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C. Education

(Reached/Passed HKALE
)CGPAMajor GPA

Additional Qualifications

IELTS Overall 7.5 ()

Accredited Accounting Technician Foundation Examination (Passed with Distinction)
Paper 1 Accounting of Business Essentials
Paper 2 Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting

D. Scholarships & Awards

E. Extra-curricular Activities

Team

CV
Player

F. Exchange & Enrichment Programmes

Education

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G. Additional Skills

Fluent French
SimpleConversational

Native > Fluent > Intermediate > Conversational > Simple

H. Community Involvement

Extra-curricular Activities

I. Referees

CV

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Times New Roman CV

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Action Verbs Team
PlayerHighly Motivated
Passionate
Accomplished
GainedDirected
Action Verbs Leader
Coordinator

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 Section order - the most important and relevant selling
points first (e.g. work experience, actuarial exam, extra-

curricular activity). Readers may not be patient enough

to read more than the first half page, so you have to get

the their attention in the first few sections.

Quantitative descriptions - use numbers to convince

the readers. Numbers is a good tool to add colour and
keep the CV simple, while often the readers have no
sense in what the applicant is really describing.

Availability and expected salary can be included if

CV
space allows.

CV HKU graduate now working as a senior actuary

1. Equip yourself through experience

- Gain a better understanding of the industries by having some internship or practical experience.
- Be ready to learn and take up extra responsibilities as a means of personal growth.

2. Present your edges to employers

- Summarising 4-5 strengths to convince the employer you are the top choice.
- Clearly state your key achievements such as SOA examination, as these are what the interviewers
- would like to know.

3. Create opportunities for yourself through quality performances

- Sharpen your communication skills and be a good team player
- Expand your network of connection and treasure the cooperation with seniors. Seniors could
- be impressed by your performance and may be able to offer assistance in your career path
- through their extensive network of professionals.
Simon Lam, Assistant General Manager and Chief Actuary
Munich Reinsurance Company (Hong Kong Branch)

CV

Sam Leung, Class of 2011, BSc(ActuarSc)

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CV

1. The CV Book: Your definitive guide to writing the perfect CV (2nd Edition) by
James Innes (2009)*
The CV Centre
http://lib.myilibrary.com.eproxy2.lib.hku.hk/Open.aspx?id=235035
2. Resume Magic by Susan Britton Whitcomb (2010)*
CVCV
http://lib.myilibrary.com.eproxy1.lib.hku.hk/Open.aspx?id=301887
3. Job and Internship Resource Guide, University of San Francisco
CV
http://www.usfca.edu/CSC/Students/Job_and_Internship_Resource_Guide/Re-
sume_and_Cover_Letters/
* HKU Portal Account

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 NEWS / FUNCTION REVIEW

EXCHANGE?
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(Exchange Programme)
Office of International Student Exchange (OISE)
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CGPA2.8

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*IELTS 6.5 /
TOEFL PBT 550 CBT213iBT80/
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1.Transfer Credit? Transfer Grade?
(http://goo.gl/y8PB89)
Transfer Credit
Transfer CreditTransfer Credit
Credit Transfer FormTransfer CreditTransfer
Grade

2.
15-16Exchange ProgrammeSem 1
Sem 2201412155
(http://goo.gl/B6sgJU)

3. Exchange?
OISE(http://goo.gl/7C69hI)
CGPA
ExchangeCGPA

4. Exchange?
OISE

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CAREER
SERIES 2014
FORESIGHT
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Career Series 2014 Foresight

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