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2014 Career Discovery Camp2014 Career Discovery Camp

-- Event Introduction

February/March, 2014

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What is CDCCDC (CCareer DDiscovery CCamp)?

A 4-day, 2-night event designed specifically for university MS/PhD students:

Gain valuable insights and a broad perspective of industrial careers

Develop a deeper understanding of the reality and challenges at workplace.

Learn how to prepare to have a successful industrial career.

• Meet successful business and technology leaders.

• Engage in technical discussions and brainstorming to solve real problems and conceive new ideas.

• Enhance language, communication, presentation, and teamwork skills.

Network and Have Fun !!Network and Have Fun !!

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Training

Forum/Panel Discussion

Teamwork / Competition

Presentation

Talent Show

Ideation/ Brainstorming

Coaching

Career Discovery CampAn intriguing and action-packed event

English Communications

Resume Writings

Interview Skills

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CDC in the Past & Present

An annual event, entering its 7th year since 2008

Event scale has been expanded in terms of number of campers, target universities, etc.

Year Duration Campers School Location

2008 2D/1N 25 1 New Taipei

2009 3D/1N 28 4 Hsinchu

2010 3D/2N 42 12 Shito

2011 3D/2N 42 11 Yi-Lan

2012 4D/2N 30 10 Yi-Lan

2013 4D/2N 35 7 Yi-Lan

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Feedback from Campers - 1 Post-event Survey: 100% satisfaction!!

Received valuable learning and are more confident and determined to embrace their career future.

Maintain lasting networking and relationships ever since through social media (eg., Facebook), regular CDC reunions, etc.

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Before CDC… Confused, Lost, Lethargic, …

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Yes, let me give you a

hand.Hurry up !

I wanna smoke.

Jocelyn

Elva

Annie

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What should I do in the future?

Too many chores to do,

I’m tired!

mouse potato, video gamer, …

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Brad

May I help you?

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ElvaAnnie

Scott

George

Jocelyn Brad

After CDC… Confident, Proactive, Ambitious,…

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Feedback from Campers - 2 Post-event Survey: 100% satisfaction!!

Received valuable learning and are more confident and determined to embrace their career future.

Maintain lasting networking and relationships ever since through social media (eg., Facebook), regular CDC reunions, etc.

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Feedback from Campers - 3

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What’s Inside CDC? 2013 CDC-- a slideshow

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Are You Ready for 2014 CDC?

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2014 CDC

CDC CandidatesA total of 36 36 campers will be selected through open application.

Requirements:

• Is currently enrolled as a Master or PhD student with science, engineering, and related training/background in Taiwan.

• Has the curiosity and desire to learn.

• Is willing to actively participate in and contribute to all camp projects, discussions, and activities.

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2014 CDC

Time & Place:

• May 5: DuPont Taiwan Innovation Center, Hsinchu

• May 15-17: Sunset Beach Resort, Sizihwan, Kaohsiung (西子灣沙灘會館 )

Free program (lessons, seminars, etc.), accommodation (room &board), and transportation (shuttle from Hsinchu THSR and Kaohsiung Railway Stations)

Co-hosted by:

台灣杜邦 欣興電子

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How to Apply?

Go to www.dupont.com.tw to download the application form.

Complete the application form application form and submit it to Ms. Claire Chang (claire.chang@dupont.com)

Record a 3- to 5-minute videovideo (in English) to introduce yourself and why you should be selected. Send you video resume to the Dropbox web and provide your dropbox link in the application.

The application deadline is 08:00 March 17 and the final camper list will be released in early April.

Early application is highly recommended and will be treated favorably. A “Rolling Admission” process will be used.

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