Navigating professional services today demands purpose and future-readiness. Hear Deloitte’s country managing partner, Shariq Barmaky, and recent graduate, Chan Juin Jieg, discuss how multidisciplinary expertise, continuous learning, and mentorship unlock career growth amidst global shifts and emerging tech like AI. Discover the path to thriving in a dynamic economy.

Synopsis: The Business Times Podcast Channel presents diverse perspectives, in-depth analysis and news covering career, business, markets, investing, current affairs and tech.

This episode is produced in collaboration with Deloitte.

Highlights:

01:00 Blurring lines between sectors and services

04:33 Choosing professional services for real impact

08:33 Diverse academic backgrounds hired

14:04 Crucial non-technical qualities

15:53 Mentorship provides essential soft skills

19:08 Advice for staying relevant

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Deloitte Southeast Asia

Careers at Deloitte

Deloitte’s Amplify Programme in Singapore

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Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Shariq Barmaky, country managing partner, Deloitte Singapore, and Chan Juin Jieg, accounting & reporting assurance analyst, Deloitte Singapore

Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro

Produced by: Howie Lim & Emily Liu

Executive producer: Claressa Monteiro

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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