Introduction
The Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science has launched the SAAS Professional Development (SAAS-PD) for students to participate in career-related activities and internships.
In conjunction with the Department’s Internship Programme, the SAAS-PD aims to (i) make students aware of their strengths and weaknesses in the CV/CL writing and interview skills; & (ii) help students better seize career opportunities readily.
Besides one-to-one tailored career consultation, the SAAS-PD will organise various activities to deepen students’ understanding of the industries.
- Tailored consultation on CV and cover letter writing
- One-to-one or group consultation on interview skills
- Mock interview
- Tailored modules of Professional Preparation Programme (PPP)
- Career talks
- Company visits
- Alumni sharing
Corporate Mentorship
The services and activities are completely funded by the Department for its students exclusively. Places will be subject to availability on a first come, first served basis.
One-to-one tailored consultation on career development
EligibilityThe SAAS-PD is completely funded by the Department exclusively for students in the following programmes: BSc(Actuarial Science), BStat, BSc students with first Major in Decision Analytics / Risk Management / Statistics, BASc(AppliedAI) [for students admitted in 2024 or before], Master of Data Science, Master of Statistics and the Department’s RPG students. Places will be subject to availability on a first come, first served basis.
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To meet our chief career advisor
If you need advice on CV and cover letter writing and interview skills (in general or for a particular job), or preparation for some specific jobs or seeking a mock interview, please send your request with the following information to saascap@hku.hk:
- Full name in English (Please also state your name in the email title)
- UID
- First major/Programme and Year of study
- Mobile number
- Personal email address
- CV and cover letter (to be attached to the email)
The advertisement/details of the job that you will go for an interview (if applicable).
Our chief career advisor will contact you within 1-2 weeks to arrange a meeting.
Note: Consultation and mock interview in group are also welcome. You can invite some of your fellow classmates (also students of our Department) to form a group if you wish. Please indicate your preference and necessary information in your request.
Announcements
2026-01-05 | Corporate Mentorship Programmes 2025 |
2025-10-14 | SAAS Career Fair 2025 (Photo) |
2025-01-05 | Corporate Mentorship Programmes 2024 |
2024-10-15 | SAAS Career Fair 2024 (Photo) |
2024-01-05 | Corporate Mentorship Programmes 2023 |
2023-10-17 | SAAS Career Fair 2023 (Photo) |
2023-01-05 | Corporate Mentorship Programmes 2022 |
2022-01-05 | Workplace (Internship) Etiquette - Refresher Workshop |
2021-01-11 | Corporate Mentorship Programmes 2019-20 |
Notes for Students
The Internship Programme
Benefits to Students
There is no better training than obtaining solid hands-on experience in the real workplace. In conjunction with the SAAS-PD, our Internship Programme serves precisely this purpose. As an intern, the student will gain insight into the challenging world and daily activities of an Actuary/Statistician/Data Scientist while strengthening his/her technical, analytical and communication skills.
Under the Internship Programme, BASc(AppliedAI) students, BSc(ActuarSc) students, students who declare Decision Analytics / Risk Management / Statistics as their First Major, and our postgraduate students are eligible to use the Department's Internship/Job Online-application System, where related internships and other job openings including graduate positions will be posted.
Our alumni may wish to know that normally they will still be eligible to use the System after graduation from our Department.
Benefits to Employers
Actuarial Science and Decision Analytics / Risk Management / Statistics students at The University of Hong Kong are equipped with a wide spectrum of knowledge and skills:
- data management, data analysis, statistical modelling;
- loss modelling, actuarial modelling; and
- ability to use software applications, such as VBA, spreadsheets, database management, R, SAS, graphics, etc.
Actuarial Science and Decision Analytics / Risk Management / Statistics students can contribute to the employer's company in many areas:
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Applied AI students can contribute to the employer's company in many areas:
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The Internship Programme assists the employer by promoting its full-time/part-time/summer positions among eligible students, sending the employer resumes of interested candidates, and arranging interviews with the students selected by the employer. Recruitment activities normally begin two months or more prior to the expected start date for a position and students are placed on an ongoing basis, as offers of employment are made and accepted. It is recommended that the employer begins recruitment activities as early as possible to ensure a good selection of candidates.
List of Some Participating Companies
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Your Feedback
Given that the SAAS-PD is a highly tailored programme in the sole interests of students, we appreciate very much any feedback, comments and even your expectation on the SAAS-PD, in order to allow us assist you as much as possible in your career development.
Please send your comments and feedback regarding our SAAS-PD to saascap@hku.hk .
For contacts
Dr. Eric A.L. Li
Internship Programme Coordinator
Miss Christie Leung
Assistant Programme Manager
Internship / Job Online-application System
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