BBSG Inaugural Career Day
30 Dec 2025
22% of jobs will be transformed in the next five years.
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, by 2030, approximately 170 million new roles will emerge, while around 92 million will disappear. With AI and big data driving skills growth, and analytical thinking alongside creativity becoming essential, how can education empower students not just to keep pace but to lead change?
According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, by 2030, approximately 170 million new roles will emerge, while around 92 million will disappear. With AI and big data driving skills growth, and analytical thinking alongside creativity becoming essential, how can education empower students not just to keep pace but to lead change?
Navigating AI-Era Career Challenges
"AI is making mediocre intellectual work worthless."
The morning kicked off with Mr. Patrick Pan, an MBA graduate from Columbia Business School and Asia-Pacific interviewer for Columbia University. His keynote tackled the profound impact of AI on the future of work.
“The future won’t be humans versus AI, but rather those who can harness AI to their advantage.” For secondary students, he highlighted the importance of shifting from passive learning to actively problem-defining and building their AIQ—Artificial Intelligence Quotient—for innovative problem-solving.
From mastering prompt engineering to identifying deepfakes and understanding AI ethics, Mr. Pan shared practical insights through engaging case studies that inspired students to think critically about technology’s role in society.
His advice for aspiring Ivy League applicants? “Top schools no longer look for perfect resumes. What truly stands out is your authentic and unique story - how you’ve used AI to solve real-world problems, even small ones on campus.”
Industry Insights and Career Transitions
Next, students had the opportunity to speak directly with professionals from diverse fields, exploring various career paths and future opportunities.
Ms. Haley Chen from Goodwill Bioscience shared her inspiring journey from law to biotech. She guided students to understand suboptimal health conditions in the workplace, connecting gene knowledge to cutting-edge CAR-T cell therapy. She shared with BBSG students: The future health industry driven by biotech not only provides medical solutions for illnesses but also enables humans to live a better and longer life.
“I hope students see the magic of biotechnology and feel encouraged to pursue this challenging, rewarding field - respecting both nature and human potential.”
—— Ms. Haley Chen
Meanwhile, Ms. Jane Mai, PR director at Yatsen Global, highlighted the importance of soft skills:
“While academic knowledge is vital, the core competencies of the future - communication, problem-solving - are developed through genuine dialogue and experience, which can not be replaced by AI.”
—— Ms. Jane Mai
Both speakers underscored the value of cross-disciplinary thinking. Whether blending law with biotech or merging traditional media with emerging beauty trends, the ability to connect ideas across fields and adapt through continuous learning remains a key strength.
Students visited over ten consultation booths, engaging thoughtfully about real-world challenges in finance, law, biotech, and mental health, gathering insights to prepare for future careers.
What challenges do you have in your job?
If you could go back to your school age, what would you do differently to be better prepared for your career?
The guiding questions in the handbook fostered in-depth conversations while students filled their handbook with reflections and insights.
Parents as Partners in Education Innovation
Many industry professionals participating in the event are also BBSG parents, serving as mentors to BBSG students. The PTA’s dedicated support - from planning to execution - embodies the collaborative approach to education by the BBSG community.
This spirit of partnership extends beyond Career Day. Whether volunteering at sports events, participating in Parent Clubs, or contributing to lectures on law and technology, BBSG parents actively enrich our learning community and provide learning opportunities for industry exposure.
While the future may be uncertain, one thing is clear: by fostering curiosity, resilience, and cross-disciplinary skills, we are equipping BBSG students to ask insightful questions, learn continuously, and create meaningful value. They are truly becoming the architects of their own futures.
To learn more about our Signature Programmes QUEST and World of Work ("WOW"), contact us to book a tour. We look forward to welcoming you to the BBSG campus.
