FPT Leadership To Introduce Foreign Trade University Hanoi Students to Career Exploration

FPT Corporation organized the Leader Talk - Journey To Your Future program for students at Foreign Trade University Hanoi (FTU). In this program, FPT leaders, who also are FTU alumni, introduced the workplace and job opportunities at FPT - the leading Information Technology and Telecommunications Corporation in Vietnam. FTU students were introduced to the multinational work environment and various opportunities for Economics graduates in different positions.

The event was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Thu Huong - Vice Rector of FTU; Mr. Nguyen The Phuong - Executive Vice President of FPT Corporation; Mr. Tran Dang Hoa - Chairman of FPT Information System Company - a subsidiary of FPT Corporation; Mr. Pham Manh Hung - Partnership Director of Synnex FPT - an affiliated company of FPT Corporation; Mr. Chu Quang Huy - CHRO, and Ms. Pham Ngoc Anh - Office Manager of FPT Corporation.

In the Leader Talk - Journey To Your Future program for FTU students, FPT representatives and Ms. Pham Thu Huong - Vice Rector of FTU - discussed job opportunities and addressed students' queries.

According to Mr. Nguyen The Phuong - Executive Vice President of FPT Corporation, there are numerous opportunities at FPT for FTU students.

Mr. Nguyen The Phuong - Executive Vice President of FPT Corporation - delivered the opening speech: "FTU students have numerous opportunities to work for the largest tech corporation in Vietnam and experience a multinational workplace." According to Mr. Nguyen The Phuong, FPT currently employs 8,000 non-IT graduates from universities, yet they work in critical positions. He himself, as a former FTU student, currently holds the top executive position cum CFO at the Corporation.

Mr. Nguyen The Phuong observed that FTU students have the ability to self-learn and a proactive attitude toward embracing new things. These strengths make them well-suited for working at FPT. He also highlighted the opportunity for self-reflecting from colleagues and mentors at FPT. "FTU has signed a cooperation agreement with FPT, providing opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience through internship periods. The more students get used to the practical environment early on, the more they will mature," said the Executive Vice President of FPT.

Mr. Tran Dang Hoa - Chairman of FPT IS and an FTU alumnus - also gave a brief about FPT Corporation to FTU students. FPT was established in 1988 during the harsh times of the country, he said. The 13 founders aimed to create a better life and contribute to the nation's prosperity. After 35 years of development, FPT has 70,000 employees, a presence in 30 countries worldwide, digital transformation partnerships with 30 provinces and cities, and an education system in 21 localities. In 2023, FPT ranked among the top 15 companies with the largest market capitalization, contributing 76,220 billion VND to the state budget in 35 years. Also, this year,  FPT received the prestigious Great Place To Work certification for an "Excellent Workplace."

Mr. Tran Dang Hoa - Chairman of FPT IS and an FTU alumnus - gave a brief about FPT Corporation to FTU students.

"Joining FPT, FTU students can experience a global environment, learn and work with leading experts, enhance skills, continuously update technology expertise, and unleash their career path. FPT encloses three things: great colleagues, great customers, and great mentors. Additionally, if you have any potential initiative, we will support you to build your in-house startup," stated Mr. Tran Dang Hoa.

Mr. Pham Manh Hung - Partnership Director of Synnex FPT, an affiliated company of FPT Corporation - spoke at the event.

Analyzing the advantages of FTU students and job opportunities in the commerce sector, Mr. Pham Manh Hung - Partnership Director of Synnex FPT - provided specific examples. In order to build a career, according to Mr. Pham Manh Hung, students need to learn soft skills such as communication, presentation, the ability to work under pressure, and relationship management skills,  besides knowledge.

FTU students may have short-term and long-term opportunities to be paid during their internships and work in a professional environment in the commerce field with a massive volume of transactions. Mr. Pham Manh Hung affirmed that students should strive for academic excellence as the knowledge gained from FTU can be used in their jobs.
In the Q&A session, FPT leaders responded to numerous exciting questions from students about career opportunities in the digital age, how economic crises affect recruitment, and how FPT and FTU would cooperate in the future.

Ms. Pham Thu Huong - Vice Rector of FTU - spoke to FPT representatives and FTU students.

Ms. Pham Thu Huong - Vice Rector of FTU - said that, according to a survey of 54,000 FTU alumni, the top 02 fields that former FTU students often choose after graduation are IT and University Education. The collaboration between FPT and FTU is a stepping stone to provide early hands-on opportunities in a professional environment for students.

In the future, FTU hopes to receive advice from FPT technology experts, integrating technology into the training program to guide students. FTU also wishes to explore new fields like Data Science and Computer Science. The Leader Talk - Journey To Your Future program series at FTU attracts thousands of participants. In organizing this program series, FPT is always glad to cooperate with universities to train a high-quality labor force, support students in skills and expertise, and give them good career opportunities. FPT Corporation also offers students competitive internships and long-term jobs after the event. The series will continue to be organized at other universities in the coming time.