Objectives

• Encourage and assist students to equip themselves

• Enhance students’ competencies and employabilityso as to better prepare them for entering workforce

Difficult timeEnhancement Opportunities

5 Simple Steps

Get a one-off subsidy

Fixed amount

(not on reimbursement basis)

$1,000

Add value

Submit Plan

Submit CV

From 1 Jun

From 1 Jun

To 31 Aug 2020

To 31 Dec 2020

Submit Plan &CV

From 13 May To 12 Aug 2020

Eligible students

• Application Timeline is Different.

Full-time students(Sub-degrees, undergraduates and postgraduates)

Graduating students

Non-graduating students

Graduating studentsNon-graduating students

Eligible activities

• Must be approvedby SAO

• Activity period:1st Mar – 31st Dec 2020

Enhancement Opportunities

SSES website Enhancement opportunities(in-house opportunities)

Activities include……

• English Speaking & Listening Workshops (8-12 Jun, 1 hour Zoom)

• Creative Thinking Workshop「度橋」與「拆彈」工作坊(24 Jun, 2-hours )

• 大笑瑜珈減壓體驗工作坊(19 Jun, 11am – 1pm)

Activities include……

• Volunteering in World Vision HK宣明會義工服務

• Photoshop, Illustrator, IT and creativity related courses

• Photography course

Enhancement Opportunities

SSES website Enhancement opportunities(External opportunities)

Welcome to explore and sourceother activities yourself!

Enhancement Opportunities

How to apply?

Application Process Guide for graduating students

Application Process Guide for non-graduating students

How to apply?

Enhancement Plan

CV Submission(Show Achievements gained/ will be gained)

Personal Bank Account

(Max. 300 words)

How to apply?

Enhancement Plan and Summary (Max. 300 words)

e.g. Through participating in a 3-month (Jun – Aug 2020)

English Business Writing course organized by

ABC English Learning Centre, I hope to learn different

writing styles and enhance my grammar knowledge to

better equip myself for future employment. Also, I hope

that my CV and covering letter can be polished to

increase my employability.

Activity date and duration (1)(1)

(2)

(3)Activity name (2)

Organizer (3)

What you gained/will gain (4)

(4)

When to receive $$$ ?

The earlier the submission of application & updated CV, the sooner the collection of the subsidy.

Submitted CV andconfirmed by SAO

Local*

bank accountis preferable

within 2 weeks in general(on Thursday)

*Longer processing time for students with mainland bank account.

CV Consultation

• SAO will give feedback on your CV.

• Welcome to book Individual CV consultation sessionswith our counsellors/career consultants to seek further advice.

5 Simple Steps

5 Simple Steps

Application Tips

• No proof of completion is required.

1

• (only submit Enhancement plan and CV)

Reflects the learning or skills you

acquired / will acquire from the saidactivity.

Application Tips

• No proof of completion is required.

• (after participating in the activity)

Show your achievements of the

approved enhancement plan.

1

Application Tips 2

• No changes can be made once the

enhancement plan is submitted.

Type ofEnhancement Activity

Elements to be included (Suggested Section in CV)

Trainings/ Courses Knowledge and skills acquired Education/Professional Qualification/Skills

Community Service Service content;Knowledge and skills acquired

Community Service/Extra-curricular Activities

Summer Jobs/ Placements

Major job duties;Knowledge and skills acquired

Work Experience

Application Tips 3

• Reflecting the value added in your CV

Application Tips

Example 1:

Attended‘拖延症救星’ workshop

DXXX CXXXXX/F, XX-XX Shatin CXXX Street, N.T., Hong Kong (852) 2XXX 0000DXXX.CXXX@HongKongXXX.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary of QualificationsXXXX………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………….

EducationXXXX University of Hong KongBachelor of XXXXX, GPA 3.9

Work ExperienceXXX Company (201X-201X)Summer Intern, XXX Team

Extra-curricular Activities‘拖延症救星’ Workshop (May 2020)Student Affairs Office, The Open University of Hong Kong• Enhanced time management skills• XXXXX

Skills acquired

3

Application Tips

Example 2:

Worked asCustomer ServiceHotline Intern atABC company

DXXX CXXXXX/F, XX-XX Shatin CXXX Street, N.T., Hong Kong (852) 2XXX 0000DXXX.CXXX@HongKongXXX.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary of QualificationsXXXX………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………….

EducationXXXX University of Hong KongBachelor of XXXXX, GPA 3.9

Work ExperienceXXX Company (201X-201X)Summer Intern, XXX Team

Customer Service Hotline Intern (Apr – May 2020) ABC company• Handled customer enquiries and complaints• Improved communication and negotiation skills

Extra-curricular ActivitiesXXX Workshop (XXX 201X)XXX Non-governmental Organizations• Enhanced XXX skills• XXXXX

Major Job DutiesKnowledge/Skills acquired

3

Thank you!