The transition from university to the workplace is one of the most significant and often underestimated steps in a student's journey. FASS, in partnership with the Centre for English Language Communication (CELC), has developed this Workplace Communication Workshop Series in direct response to feedback from our employer partners, who consistently highlight that professional communication and workplace readiness are among the most valued and most impactful skills in any career.
These workshops go beyond the classroom to equip you with the practical skills that employers notice: communicating with confidence and clarity, presenting ideas persuasively, navigating professional settings with ease, and building the kind of presence that opens doors. Whether you are gearing up for a group project, stepping into an internship, embarking on an NOC or SEP experience abroad, or preparing for your first full-time role, these are the skills that will help you make a strong impression and sustain it.
Participation is not compulsory, but the edge it gives you is real. We strongly encourage every FASS undergraduate to take advantage of this curated series, purpose-built for you and grounded in what today's employers are actually looking for.
As an added bonus, students who attend will also earn Career Compass points — 20 points per workshop, and up to 60 points for completing all three, under HS1401A/HS1402A/HS1403A/HS1404A.
Please register via the respective links on the right.
Feedback given by students who attended previous runs of the workshops:
"The workshop was engaging and taught real world situations that was very helpful." - Professional Demeanour: Assertive Communication in the Workplace
"The workshop was very useful and comprehensive. The videos were really interesting and the role play was fun as well :)" - Professional Presence in Networking Events and Emails
"Fantastically paced, well planned, and brilliantly executed. Facilitators were a joy to listen to as well." - Mastering the Art of Presentation: Storytelling and Q&A
Say No? Professional Demeanour: Assertive Communication in the Workplace
How to raise a suggestion or request and be heard? How to give feedback and be understood? If these questions keep you up at night, the workshop is for you.
Learn to observe, check in and articulate your thoughts to navigate personal, social and workplace communication scenarios. By the end of the workshop, you will have applied communication tools to practise active listening, questioning and feedback-sharing skills to prepare you to respond appropriately, raise inquiries, suggestions and alternative viewpoints, in various communication contexts clearly and assertively.
Where?
When?
Registration will close 3 days before the workshop date or once the workshop is full.
About the Facilitator(s)
Susan Lee is a Lecturer in CELC. She has taught English communication for 20 years at IHLs and with corporate clients. She is ACTA (WSQ Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment) certified and passionate in designing learning to enhance individuals’ skills in presentations, interpersonal communication, negotiation and business writing. Besides professional communication, Susan also teaches a Critique and Expression Course on film adaptation.
Professional Presence in Networking Events
What exactly does being professional mean? Does it mean conducting yourself in a manner that makes for a positive impression, or does it mean having the competency to perform well at what you do?
In this workshop, we will explore what professionalism is and how it could be showcased in networking sessions. By the end of the workshop, you will be able to break into and exit groups gracefully at networking events, connect with ease and finesse at the first encounter, and create memory hook to remember names and faces.
If you’re looking to enhance your professional presence in networking events, this workshop is for you!
Where?
When?
Registration will close 3 days before the workshop date or once the workshop is full.
About the Facilitator
Yen Looi CHIN has a Master's in education, specializing in curriculum development, from University Malaya. She also graduated with a bachelor's degree in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) from the same university. She has taught English proficiency courses and academic writing courses to undergraduates in Malaysia and Singapore. Her research interest lies in the use of instructional technology to complement the teaching-learning process.
Mastering the Art of Presentation: Storytelling and Q&A
What makes a convincing, captivating and concise narrative? How do you effectively handle the Q&A aspect after your pitch?
This workshop is all about equipping you with practical skills for giving effective presentations and handling Q&A. You will work in groups to practice giving 1-minute presentations and handling questions. By the end of this workshop, you will have practical tools to structure your message, engage your audience, and manage Q&A with ease.
Where?
When?
Registration will close 3 days before the workshop date or once the workshop is full.
About the Facilitator
Anita Toh is a professional communication skills lecturer at the Centre for English Language Communication. She specializes in designing engaging, real-world learning experiences that integrate technology and workplace communication skills. Her lessons equip participants with practical strategies to present with clarity, confidence, and persuasive impact to diverse technical and non-technical audiences.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The workshops are open to FASS undergraduates only.
Due to limited seats, please note that registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Registration will close 3 days before the workshop date or once the workshop is full.
The confirmation email with workshop details will be sent to your registered email at least 2 days before the workshop commences.
For enquiries, please contact Esther at esther.tan@nus.edu.sg.