Yesterday, Fred Teng, CEO of China Newsweek Corp. and chairperson of the Hong Kong Association of New York, spoke about "The Power of Soft Skills." The session took place at the China Newsweek Corp. office, located on 15 E. 40th Street. Twenty Cross-Cultural Internship Program students attended the event.

To have a long and fruitful career, it is not enough to simply have the requisite qualifications and intelligence. It is equally, if not more important, to build a positive reputation from the outset of your career and to network among peers and superiors in your industry. Teng's presentation stressed the importance of the benefits of developing strong soft skills such as these. He shared his insights on how to improve these qualities and build strong networks. Teng also suggested some publications for students to read. The session concluded with Q&A and photo-up sessions.

"You need to be confident in yourself, have a good heart and be ready. For example, I always check my passport and make sure it is up-to-date. Because the visa allows you to travel throughout the US and major countries at any time," Teng said.

"How can I improve my ability to memorize people's names?" a student asked Teng. "Memory can be based on associations," Teng responded.

Students who are interested in obtaining a copy of the presentation may contact Crystal or Richard, both of whom interned for Teng.