Hiring Our FASS Talent

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In today’s workplace, the most valued hires are those who are not only competent and effective, but who are also unafraid of complexity, who can embrace diverse views and are well-positioned to create impact from day one. Such individuals help organisations seize emerging opportunities and drive transformation.

At the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), we recognise this and provide our students with a systematic and rigorous training programme that combines a strong common skills-based foundation with deep domain expertise.

The result? FASS graduates who are:

  • capable of deep analysis
  • comfortable dealing with diverse information from various sources and disciplines
  • able to flexibly adapt to new challenges that arise when business/ organisational needs evolve and when new opportunities emerge

Why Recruit FASS Graduates

A Shared Foundation of Key Skills

Every FASS graduate receives training that emphasises core skills required for success in the 21st-century workplace.

These include:

  • Critical and Design-Based Thinking
  • Inter-Disciplinary Problem-Solving
  • Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • AI, Digital & Data Literacy
  • Ethics & Social and Cultural Awareness

This shared foundation produces FASS graduates who are work-effective — no matter the role or industry.

Depth with Flexibility

While every FASS student shares a common skills-based foundation, we also know that it is important to be able to think deeply and analytically because this can make a big difference in the workplace. As such, each FASS student undertakes a primary major that requires them to delve deeply into a particular discipline.

At the same time, we know that business/ organisational needs can evolve rapidly and organisations need individuals who can adapt to these changing demands. To that end, FASS training also emphasises flexible, adaptive thinking and the ability to transfer knowledge across domains. We do this by promoting interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving as well as offering a system in which our students can easily augment their primary specialisations with secondary majors and minors.

Learn more about our majors and curriculum HERE.

Beyond the Classroom: Real-World Experience

At FASS, we recognise that employers are looking for graduates who can deliver results from the outset. This means producing students that have practical experience with the workplace.

Here are some of the ways that our students gain such practical experience and insight.

Internships with External Organisations: FASS students secure internships across a wide range of industries, where they apply their academic training to real -world challenges.

FASS Mentorship Programme: FASS has a very successful and long-running mentorship programme in which our students are matched with mentors from industries they are interested in. Mentorship gives students valuable exposure to industry practices, provides personalised guidance on career development, and helps them gain confidence and clarity about future career paths.

NUS Student Work Scheme: Within the university, we appreciate the talent and competencies that our students bring. Some FASS students take on part-time but meaningful roles within the university.

Engaging FASS Talent

Recruit On-Campus

Some Examples of FASS Networking & Recruitment Activities

  • Career Fairs and Recruitment Talks
  • FASS Mentorship Series
  • FASS Industry Seminars

Full-Time Recruitment Timelines

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Offer Internships

Join us as a FASS Internship Programme employer! Experience high potential talent in action and build a talent pipeline with internships. LEARN MORE.

FASS Internship Programme Course Timelines and Milestones

August to November

Semester 1

August to November

January to April

Semester 2

January to April

May to July

Summer Vacation

May to July
Mentor FASS Students

Connect your FASS alumni with our students — shaping future leaders and strengthening your brand. Learn more about the FASS Mentorship Programme.

Who Hires FASS Graduates? Some Examples

Business & Management Consultancy

ACCENTURE PTE LTD
BAKER TILLY INTERNATIONAL
BERKELEY RESEARCH GROUP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE
ERNST & YOUNG
FORVIS MAZARS
GALLUP, INC.
KPMG
KROLL
MARSH MCLENNAN SINGAPORE
MERCER SINGAPORE
MCKINSEY & COMPANY
OLIVER WYMAN
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
YAMADA CONSULTING & SPIRE

Banking & Finance

BARCLAYS INVESTMENT BANK
CITIBANK SINGAPORE
DBS
DEUTSCHE BANK
GIC PTE LTD
GOLDMAN SACHS
HSBC
JPMORGAN CHASE & CO
MASTERCARD
NOMURA SINGAPORE LIMITED
OCBC
STANDARD CHARTERED
UBS
UOB
VISA

Information & Communication Technology

AMAZON SINGAPORE
APPLE SOUTH ASIA PTE LTD
AUTODESK ASIA PTE LTD
BYTEDANCE
CHANNEL NEWSASIA (CNA)
CNBC
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (GovTech)
HEWLETT PACKARD ENTERPRISE
IBM SINGAPORE
MEDIACORP
NCS
SHOPEE
SINGAPORE PRESS HOLDINGS LIMITED
SINGTEL
TIKTOK PTE LTD

Society, Community & Health

AGENCY FOR INTEGRATED CARE
ALLKIN SINGAPORE
CARE CORNER SINGAPORE LTD
COMMUNITY PSYCHOLOGY HUB
FEI YUE COMMUNITY SERVICES
INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
KK WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
MONTFORT CARE
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SOCIAL SERVICE
NATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE INSTITUTE
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER & PHILANTHROPY CENTRE
TAN TOCK SENG HOSPITAL
THE SALVATION ARMY

Public Administration & Defence

CENTRAL PROVIDENT FUND BOARD
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD
ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MINISTRY OF FINANCE
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT
MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY
MONETARY AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
SINGAPORE ARMED FORCES
SINGAPORE POLICE FORCE
URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

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FASS Talent in Action

See how FASS students and graduates have applied their strong foundational and specialised knowledge to deliver value across diverse domains.

BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH POETRY AND PSYCHOLOGY | Ms Stephanie Peck, a Psychology major with minors in English Literature and Southeast Asian Studies, found purpose by blending creative writing and mental health advocacy. She launched a poetry reading and writing group, facilitated sessions that empowered others, and completed a teaching internship abroad where she taught English and creative writing. Her journey highlights the power of empathy, cross-cultural understanding, and storytelling in education and community engagement.

DRIVING GREEN INNOVATION | Mr Chew Chi Ying, a Political Science major, co-founded an urban farming start-up aimed at making sustainable agriculture accessible in the city. Working alongside a diverse team, he helped develop modular hydroponic systems and smart irrigation solutions to address food insecurity and promote local production. Adapting the product design through user feedback, he played a key role in delivering innovative solutions for homes, schools, and offices, contributing to Singapore’s push towards sustainability.

CROSS-CULTURAL FLUENCY IN BUSINESS | Mr Rhys Thiagarajan, a Japanese Studies graduate, immersed himself in Japanese culture and business practices through multiple exchange programmes and an internship supporting Southeast Asia–Japan business collaboration. These experiences broadened his worldview and built his confidence to enter the finance industry. Today, he manages client portfolios and cross-border operations at a global financial services firm, drawing on his language skills and adaptability to thrive in a multicultural environment.

GROWTH THROUGH ADAPTABILITY AND COLLABORATION | Ms Farah Firzanah Binte Rahman, an Economics major, interned in corporate affairs at a multinational company, taking on diverse projects and navigating a fast-paced, multicultural workplace. She quickly learned new processes, engaged with regional teams, and coordinated events. From emceeing company celebrations to supporting patient advocacy initiatives, her experience strengthened her adaptability, collaborative mindset, and comfort in handling unfamiliar challenges.

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