UCSI Co-Operative Report 2009

2009 in review
Employer testimonials (cont’d)
Abbott Laboratories (M)
Sdn. Bhd.
Connie Tan
CRM Manager
Overall, I think the Co-
Op programme is good
and provides students
the opportunity to be
familiar with the ‘real’ work
environment. I was privileged
to work with two different
groups of students in the
final and first year. The finalyear
students were mature in
handling their assigned tasks
and were able to contribute
more to their work. They
had the initiative to enquire
when in doubt. Perhaps their
previous attachments with
other companies helped
them.
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Malaysia
Charlize Foong
Recruiter
We would like to continue
our collaboration with the
UCSI University Co-Op
programme, which we find
beneficial for both students
and employers. It provides
the opportunity for students
to experience working
life and gain hands-on
experience while at the same
time, employers are able to
assess if these interns are a
good fit for the firm prior to
recruiting them.
Asia-Pacific Special
Nutrients (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Seetha Jaganathan
Scientist
Throughout her Co-Op
here, our intern proved to
be very hardworking and
eager to learn. She was
able to communicate well
with co-workers and was
punctual, well-groomed and
disciplined. We were very
pleased to be able to provide
a place for such a highly
skilled student from UCSI
University.
Cerebos (M) Sdn. Bhd.
Jennifer Chan
Senior Admin Executive
I feel that UCSI University
has provided a very good
platform for students to
learn, engage themselves
and experience the reallife
working environment.
The Co-Op helps pave
the way for students to
build and strengthen their
confidence. UCSI University
has demonstrated that they
not only care for academic
excellence, but also for their
students’ welfare.
Digi Telecommunication
R Sivanesan
Facility Engineer
Our intern was responsible
for gathering details and data
on the BTS Mfes trials and
mentoring the Deep Green
Challenge Team (UKTM).
His work performance
and interactions with coemployees
were very good.
He was also reliable in
judgements.
Ixsun Sdn. Bhd.
Maggie Tan
Operation Executive
Throughout our intern’s
employment with our
company over the past two
months, we found him to be
honest, sincere, hardworking,
responsible, cooperative and
respectful. We have found
him to be an exceptionally
valuable asset and would
be pleased to recommend
him for a suitable and
responsible post.
One Point HealthLab
Sdn. Bhd.
Rahmah Abdul Rahman
Director
The candidates gave their full
cooperation and participation
in all the laboratory activities;
they also showed high
commitment and dedication
in accomplishing their
assignments.
National Cancer Society
Malaysia
Adeline Joseph
Administrator, Resource &
Wellness Centre, NCSM
It was the first time NCSM
had an intern from the
UCSI University and we
were happy to be part of
this Co-Op programme. It
was mutually beneficial as
we had an opportunity to
gain insights from a younger
mindset while the student
gained some working skills
and experience.
STATS ChipPac Malaysia
Sdn. Bhd.
Selvaraja
Staff Engineer
The trainee demonstrated
great initiative in handling
problems such as collecting
data, and sharing and
analysing ideas and solutions
with superiors. He has the
technical capabilities of an
engineer and is a quick learner.
He has the right attitude to be
a capable engineer.
Playground Enrichment
Programme Sdn. Bhd.
Derek Ong
Principal
Our intern had a love for the
profession and was sincerely
interested and concerned for
the students. She was willing
to come up with creative
lessons that proved to be
interesting and educationally
effective. She was always
willing to adjust any part
of her lessons for further
improvements. Overall,
we were satisfied with her
performance and could see
that she had put in a lot of
effort in her duties during
her internship.
Pixarus Communications
Choy Su-Ling
Managing Consultant
We were very pleased
to welcome three UCSI
University students into the
world of public relations
and journalism. During their
internship, the students made
real efforts to improve their
performance, having been
challenged time and again to
outdo themselves. Ultimately,
all these challenges made
them stronger and smarter
individuals who are mentally,
emotionally, and academically
prepared for the real working
world when they graduate.
University Putra Malaysia
Dr Phang Lai Yee
Lecturer
I fully support this
programme. The students
are exposed to a new
working environment from
which they may gain
invaluable experience.
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