EMPOWER #7 – Our Cohort’s Career Wishlist!
For every EMPOWER cohort, we aim to connect ambitious participants with potential employers offering internships or job opportunities. This year’s cohort of 40 talented young women is eager to kickstart their careers and gain hands-on experience. Check out the breakdown of the paid roles they're seeking by industry!
Legal
Fathima
JD Year 2 Student. Seeking: Internship & vacation schemes for practice areas in family, corporate and open to other areas. Available over the summer from 7th July, winter shadowing 3rd week of December if applicable.
Eshal
LLB, (year 2). Seeking: Internships for over the winter, preferably first two weeks of January and then over the summer. Targeting practice areas in litigation but open to other areas like family, energy-related(if possible) and corporate seats.
Momna
LLB (year 1), seeking finance-related internships over the winter or do volunteering, then hoping to get Linklaters’ making links programme (feb-june), then open for opportunities in law and finance for the summer.
Ishwinder
DBSSLLB (Year 2)- Seeking internships for winter, preferably first 2 weeks of Jan. Seeking internship for June. Interested areas: Corporate Commercial, Litigation, possibly IP law.
Raazia
LLB (Year 3): Seeking Summer Vacation Schemes. Interested areas include but not limited to ESG, Corporat.
Kyla
JD (Year 2) Seeking summer vacation schemes at international law firms. Preferrably in Dispute Resolution, Commercial Law, Competition Law, IP/Tech Law, but is open and interested in all areas of law.
Susma
LLB (Year 2)- Seeking: Internships for winter if possible preferably first 2 weeks of Jan and also for summer. Interested area - family but open to other areas too.
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Education
Ahsma
Graduated from HKUST, MA in International Language Education. Has part-time teaching experience and is currently looking for full-time English Teaching positions inH Hong Kong.
Ayeisha
final year at The Education University of Hong Kong, BSS in Social Entrepreneurship and Development Studies, with a keen interest in curriculum design and how AI can help in education. She is seeking a graduate job by April 2025 in Education (ESF, CDNIS, Harbour School etc) or Corporate (such as EY).
Iqra
year 4 student at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Bachelors of English Language with Honours . She completed an Inter Cultural program in the UK. She is looking for teaching internships, as well as internships related to media and design.
Rasmiyah
BBA(Acc&Fin) Graduate HKU; currently PGDE Secondary Maths. She is looking for math teaching internships.
Shamsah
final year student at The Education University of Hong Kong, BA (Honours) in Language Studies and BEd (Honours) (English Language). Currently doing her final year non-paid placement in a local primary school, and is looking for a full-time job for next academic year.
Tayebba
year 4 student at Chinese University of Hong Kong, BA in English Language. She is looking for internships in the education field, and with NGOs.
Kainat
Graduated from City university of Hong Kong ( SCOPE), Bachelor ( Hons ) Applied Social Science. Has over 4 years’ experience as a part-time kindergarten, primary and secondary student tutor in English. She is looking for a full-time position as an English teacher, and for opportunities to open her own tutoring company.
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Psychology & Consulting
Haadia
final year student at City University of Hong Kong, Bachelors of Social Science in Psychology. Is looking for internships or full-time employment in psychology and working with SEN families, with organisations such as HKUST Mental Health team, Hong Kong Red Cross etc.
Tehreem
final year student at Lingnan University, Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) in Psychology. Is looking for a full-time job. Would like to gain some clinical experience, for instance psychological assisting at the hospital authority, or a private clinic.
Suja
year 4 student at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, BBA Business Management. She has done internships with Manulife/HSF/Hyatt, A S Watson in L&D and Govt Civil & Engineering, attended the case competition run by HSBC. She is looking for corporate internships, management trainee program or full-time employment in HR or Consulting. Interested in EY, Swire etc.
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Arts and Design
Aisha
Graduated 2024 from Nottingham Trent U, BA (Fashion Design). She is currently interning at a bespoke fashion retailer. Looking for a full-time position in the fashion industry.
Binta
Graduated 2024 from Baptist University, Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology). She is looking for internships in DE&I, ESG, and social work. She would love to combine this with the world of Arts and Graphic Design.
Iqra
Year 4 student at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Bachelors of English Language with Honours . She completed an Inter Cultural program in the UK. She is looking for teaching internships, as well as internships related to media and design.
Khunsha
Year 4 student at HKU, BA (Art History, Journalism and Media Studies). Is looking for journalist internships, in particular with regards to arts and lifestyle-based writing.
Malak
Year 3 student at HKU, BA (Design and American Studies). She interned as a research assistant at HKU on a VR research project. She is looking for a summer internship in Design summer.
Munazzah
Year 3 student at Hang Seng University, BA (Arts and Design). Joined the 5-week Diversity & Inclusion Internship Program with Hyatt/ Manulife/ HSF and interned at a Local Health Company as a CSR and Marketing intern. Is looking for further internship opportunities in Art and Design.
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Business Management
Aneeka
Graduated 2024 from Lingnan University, Seeking: Guidance, Support, and Network to Kick Start Entrepreneurial Journey and Transition to Well-Paying Job in Project Management.
Moon
Year 4 student at City University of Hong Kong, Bachelor of Arts in English. Has 1.5 years’ experience in event planning and is looking for more internships in marketing, PR and events.
Shreya
Year 3 student at City University of Hong Kong, BBA Global Operations Management. She is looking for a summer internship in financial operations, supply chain operations and management.
Simi
Graduated from The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Bachelor in Marketing Business. She currently is on a 1-year career program with MTR. Looking for full-time opportunities from May 2025 onwards.
Suja
Year 4 student at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, BBA Business Management. She has done internships with Manulife/HSF/Hyatt, A S Watson in L&D and Govt Civil & Engineering, attended the case competition run by HSBC. She is looking for corporate internships, management trainee program or full-time employment in HR or Consulting. Interested in EY, Swire etc.
Wendy
Tung Wah College, BA in Business and Marketing, currently taking a gap year to undertake a 10-month internship in ESG with MTR. She will continue her studies in 2025 and is looking for a summer internship in Marketing or ESG.
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Banking & Finance
Alina
Year 4 student at City University of Hong Kong, BBA Finance. Alina is looking for internships in banking and finance and management/graduate trainee positions from June 2025 onwards.
Komal
Year 4 student at HKU, BBA Accounting & Information System, Minor in Finance. Completed an internship at Bloomberg. Komal is looking for risk management and/or operations internships.
Sabiha
Year 3 student at Hang Seng University, BBA Finance and Banking. Completed a marketing internship at Being Neighbourly. Is looking for internships in finance, IT or marketing.
Susie
Year 3 student at HKU Space Community College, AD in Economics. Aims to start a BA in 2025. She is looking for internships in Business, Finance and Economic Field.
Mahak
Year 3 student at Hang Seng University, BBA(Hons) in Management. She is looking for internships in various fields of business management, such as HR, marketing and finance, to get broad experience.
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Science & Technology
Nimra
Year 3 student Chinese University, Bachelor in Biomedical Science, looking for a summer internship : EDB teaching assistant, CMA Testin
Tvesha
year 3 student HKU, B.Eng. (Computer Engineering), looking for spring internships (willing to do 6 months full time!) Ideal company profile: EY, HSBC/HangSeng, JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Blackrock.
Sawarni
Year 3 student HKUST, Bachelors in Electronic Engineering, looking for a summer Internship. Ideal company profile: Standard Chatered, JP Morgan, Cathay Pacific, Mizuho.
Myka
Year 4 student Hong Kong Baptist University, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) - Information Systems and Business Intelligence, looking for a management trainee programme or any data related full time position.
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Society & Public Affairs
Binta
Graduated 2024 from Baptist University, Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology). She is looking for internships in DE&I, ESG, and social work.
Wendy
Tung Wah College, BA in Business and Marketing, currently taking a gap year to undertake a 10-month internship in ESG with MTR. She will continue her studies in 2025 and is looking for a summer internship in Marketing or ESG.
Tayebba
Year 4 student at Chinese University of Hong Kong, BA in English Language. She is looking for internships in the education field, and with NGOs.