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Dialogue with Elites, Learning Inspires Life: Career Day for Grades 9–10 Held

May 28, 2026



On the afternoon of May 27, SHSID hosted its annual Career Day for Grade 9 and 10 students. With the support of distinguished alumni and industry professionals, the event aimed to broaden students’ career horizons and equip them with practical insights for early academic and career planning.




The 90-minute event included diverse sessions across core sectors, including STEM & AI, business and finance, law & taxation, architecture, creative industries, catering education and professional music. Students could attend sessions based on personal interests and communicate with speakers during Q&A sessions to learn core occupational demands and latest industry trends.



As an annual signature program, Career Day bridges classroom learning and the real workplace, enabling students to explore various career paths efficiently.


During this year’s Career Day, numerous guest speakers from various industries shared their about their professional experience and valuable perspectives on future career paths with the students of SHSID. Guest speakers delivered engaging speeches and provided useful advice to attendees, for instance, Ms. Chu, the APAC CIO of Dow Chemical, informed us about the “invisible industry” in high-tech, the role of materials science and artificial intelligence in creating smartphones, electric cars, and smart factories, broadening our perspectives on a rapidly developing career domain. Other speakers such as skin care expert Ms. Shen explained how scientific discoveries become consumer products by showing the creation process of her freeze-dried acne serum, providing precious insight into career opportunities related to STEM subjects.



Other guest speakers also touched upon the idea of lifelong learning and adaptability in an ever-changing environment. For example, Mr. Larson shared his reflections about the lessons he had learned from having 20 different occupations and the physicist Mr. Li told his story of studying at Fudan University and doing research abroad, while finance specialist Ms. Yang gave lectures on initial public offerings and communication skills.



Students shared their thoughts and gains after attending the lectures:


Student J gained a basic understanding of the operational models and industry characteristics of cosmetic R&D through the sharing on the research and development of anti-acne freeze-dried essence. The experience allowed her to form a more comprehensive understanding of the beauty industry, enabling her to acquire extensive knowledge in the health research and development field. This helped her to further perceive the professionalism of the industry, and broadened her career potentials.



Student E benefited greatly from the lecture on IFM integrated facility management. He previously had almost no knowledge of this industry, and through the professional sharing delivered by the guest speaker, he gained a systematic understanding of the job content and industry value of integrated facility management. This was able to fill his cognitive gaps, allowing him to view various industries from a more diverse perspective and gain new ideas for his future career plan.


Student C participated in the lecture From Law School to Practice. Centering on the complete path from academic study to professional practice in the legal field, the lecture helped her go beyond textbook knowledge and clearly understand the career paths, practical work content and basic employment requirements for the legal industry. Combined with real workplace experience sharing, she realized the differences between theoretical learning at school and practical application in the workplace. The lecture was able to deepen her understanding of the legal industry and further clarified the direction of her future development.



SHSID’s 2026 Grade 9-10 Career Day concluded successfully. Guest speakers shared authentic industry knowledge and practical career advice, helping students navigate the early stage of career exploration.


Students gained comprehensive exposure to multiple industries and realized the significance of interdisciplinary literacy and communication skills, which are essential to thrive in the modern job market.


SHSID will further improve career-related education to empower students to set clear goals and plan their career paths wisely.


(Written by 10(4) Irune, 10(8) Joy, 10(9) Victor, 10(11) Emily, 10(6) Arianna   Pictures by G9-10 teachers    Supervised by TA Office    Reviewed by Ying Gu, Chenli Shen)