Camellia Liao
RBC Account Manager, Class 6 Participant
Several months ago, I was in my last semester of university with little work experience. Towards the financial industry, I only have strong passion and momentum, but with scanty knowledge. During the time with NHC, I changed a lot, from little knowledge to a broad understanding of different areas in financial industry, from aimlessly job hunting to getting firmed goal on career, from relying on hollow passion and confidence to transferring them to valuable and practical action. Until the moment I hangout up the call from RBC confirming my offer, all these changes on me were recognized and I was clear with my career more than ever. Deeply, I realized that without this experience in NHC, I couldn’t achieve this beautiful transformation.
Before I joined in NHC, I never saw such a club that is full of positive energy and selfless dedication. Every week during the one-month’s class, there were experienced senior professionals from various areas in financial industry offering us mentor and coach. In order to help us more on career hurdles and directions, most of them head straight to our class after a whole day of busy work, even without time for dinner. The fruit and coffee on the table, the exact number of chairs prepared, and hours of standing during each class, all showed meticulous love from our lovely facilitators.
However, as the one who gained most, we students are often appreciated by organizers. Like Echo said, NHC wouldn’t be where it is without students’ participation. I was deeply touched: what admirable spirit of selfless it is that they only care about our progress, giving freely of themselves. All I want to do is to extend my sincere gratitude to all the crews who work silently behind this. Thanks for Lian, who sacrifices lots of personal time, updating all details tirelessly, only to guarantee the progress going smoothly. Thanks for Echo, who plays an important role in leading all events and both Uptown and Downtown classes. Thanks for all respected mentors, who helped us to find career and life position, including Ms. Rose, Cathy, Mr. Wang Bing, Alan, Harry, Ray etc, and last but not least, Stephen Lam, the branch manager of RBC.
When I restricted myself to the position of Customer Service Representative (CSR), Stephen encouraged me to go further my own limits, gain more confidence, and set a higher target. While referring me to HR of RBC, he even made a chance for me to meet with Regional Vice President, which greatly broadened my horizons and enabled me to take a new look at my potentials. This experience convinced me that “Never say ‘no’ to challenges, because you will never know what you are capable of, unless you try.” This growth and transforming was extremely valuable, which will have a prolonged influence on my future progress and planning. However, opportunities to experience this are very rare. It is joining NHC that increase the chance. Like Stephen is one of numerous mentors and facilitators, they knit together into a powerful force, leading us young professionals to achieve our life and career goals. With full appreciation and gratefulness, I believe I will grow stronger and stronger under the positive influence from my friends here. And one day, I will become part of this powerful force and devote all my efforts, leading NHC to a bright future!