Engineering and IT Jobs

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Build World Class Relationships, Know Your True Personality


JobsDB Singapore would like to ask, do you know your true personality?

If you know who you really are, you won't have to play games of politics at work just to tip the scales in your favor. If you know that "thing" that controls your emotions, you'll be able to control your temper and avoid hurting your loved ones. If you know your true self, "it [will be] possible, even in the most testing of times, [for you] to engage people and build world class relationships”, says Manoj Sharma, World Class Organization Strategist and assigned Facilitator of LearningDB's upcoming seminar titled "Knowing Your True Personality".

By “merely” knowing your true personality, you’ll be able to maintain a balanced and happy life. "Sign up for this eye-opening, sense-awakening workshop and you'll immediately observe a world class transformation in how you engage others for greater collective profitability, performance and fulfillment levels", recommends Manoj. Attending the seminar will really be worth it, needless to say.

If you have questions concerning this seminar, feel free to drop LearningDB a note.

Knowing Your True Personality - Engaging People and Building World Class Relationships
c/o LearningDB.com
http://www.learningdb.com.sg/programmes/MS_Knowing_Your_True_Personality.htm
Email: learning@jobsdb.com.sg
Tel: +65 6861 1000

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Industry Focus: The Joys of Working in the Food & Beverage Industry

Audrey Rabarot, Ivan Fernandez, Sam Neoh and Stanley Tan, professionals working for 1-Rochester Group, share what they love about their jobs.



Do you want to know what it's like working for a top class dining group? This week's Industry Focus features 1-Rochester Group, pioneer of alfresco dining and gastro bars in Singapore. JobsDB Singapore speaks with four professionals working for this well-known life dining group on their specific jobs. Read and find tips on how to build a successful career in the industry of dining.


Audrey Rabarot
Audrey Rabarot is the Marketing Manager of 1-Rochester Group. She handles all Marketing and Public Relations tasks of the company.

When asked what she enjoys most about her job, Audrey replied, "Working at the 1-Rochester Group is not like a typical office job as it is a really creative and dynamic environment here. We are always sharing ideas and brainstorming among different departments to come up with new, exciting projects and events for our customers."


Ivan Fernandez
Ivan Fernandez is the Operations Manager of 1-Twenty Six. Ivan makes sure that their restaurants maintain high levels of service. He also conducts training sessions for their staff.

He enjoys working at 1-Twenty Six because it provides him opportunities to meet people. "I really enjoy working in the F & B line as it enables me to meet new people everyday from all walks of life", he said.


Sam Neoh
Sam Neoh is the Head Chef of 1-Twenty Six. He manages the kitchen of 1-Twenty Six and he gets to create new dishes for the restaurant.

Asked why he enjoys working for 1-Tenty, Sam replied, "Each day has been a great learning experience for me and I get to work with a close-knit team of really dynamic people. Plus, having a million-dollar view of the sea is a bonus!"


Stanley Tan
Stanley Tan is the Events Operation Manager of 1-Rochester Group. He handles all the planning of events and other operational aspects of the company.

When asked what he enjoys most about his job, Stanley replied, "I feel a great sense of satisfaction whenever clients give us feedback expressing their joy and appreciation for what we have done for them! I have been in the F&B line for over ten years now. And I encourage all jobseekers to consider this industry as a vibrant and rewarding career for themselves as it offers people a multitude of opportunities to learn and grow in."

Full interviews are available @ JobsDB Singapore's 1- Rochester Group Page
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/V6HTML/HOME/indufo_food_n_beverage_1-rochester-group1.htm

Look for 1-Rochester jobs and other Food & Beverage jobs @ JobsDB Singapore.
JobsDB Singapore – Singapore’s finest resource for Food & Beverage Jobs.

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Tips for a Safe Online Job Hunt


Gone are the days of tiring job hunting. Today, job seekers only need a working internet connection to get a hand of great career opportunities. However, there is danger in conducting a job search using the internet -- scam artists operate online. In the employment industry, scammers do phishing, an online activity of stealing important information through fake emails. Knowing how to spot fraudulent emails will ensure that you are making safe job hunting moves. How?

Aside from great job offers, JobsDB Singapore also provides career advice articles to job seekers. In an effort to keep job seekers in Singapore away from phishing, JobsDB Singapore shares Teena Rose's article on how to make safe online job-searches.

In this article, Teena Rose, a popular columnist, gives tips on how to protect your identity from online frauds. To summarize, here are her tips:

1. Be leery of submission invitations.
2. Avoid responding to requests for personal information, such as a social security or credit card number.
3. When purchasing from a resume writing or resume submission service, for example, ensure information is encrypted upon hitting submit.
4. Read and understand the privacy policy of sites you patron.
5. Tell!


The complete article is available at JobsDB Singapore's Learning Resources library.

5 Tips for a Safe Online Job-Search brought to you by JobsDB Singapore
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/v6HTML/Article/JS/248/248.htm

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Forecast: Top Career Industries for the Year 2010


Assuming that you are planning to change your career next year, you should know the industries to focus your search on in order to avoid disaster. There's an ongoing economic depression; it's best to read a bit of the future when it comes to switching jobs. Fresh graduates are also advised to be careful in their job hunting.

There are five directions we in JobsDB Singapore advice you to focus your job search on: Audit & Accountancy, Administrative, Information Technology, Banking & Finance, and Engineering.



Audit & Accountancy

The field of Audit & Accountancy does not bow down to economic pressures. It's indeed one of the safest fields to work in. The most recent effects of the economic downturn will teach companies more lessons on finance; they will surely be needing people who can make sure that they keep up their good this time, for sure.


Careers in Audit& Accountancy are available @ JobsDB Singapore's website.



Administrative

Administrative Jobs will always be in demand. And that's good news, of course. However, you shouldn't accept administrative jobs thinking you will just be in charge of the company phone. There is more to being an administrative assistant than that. It's a challenging job, actually. You will need to know how to use many computer programs as well as how to effectively deal with people of different kinds.


Administrative Careers are available @ JobsDB Singapore's website.



Information Technology

While other industries are discarding jobs, the field of computers is doing the opposite. If you will be graduating on 2010 with a diploma in Information Technology, you have a bright career ahead of you. If you are looking to change your career next year, entering the IT field is a good idea. However, you should be informed that this field is very hard to predict. Computers are constantly being upgraded, with new advances being made every day. Take this as a preparatory note, people who expect to succeed in IT should be adaptable and open to new ideas.


Information Technology Jobs are available @ JobsDB Singapore's website.



Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance is a very stable field. Banks will always be there, no matter how bad the economy gets. However, as stable as it is, the field of banks is very picky when it comes to hiring people. This sector will require you to have every kind of skill. Banks need well-rounded individuals -- those who can sell, are operational, and have managerial and IT skills. Nevertheless, if you think that you can carry on leading a very busy career life, the field of Banking & Finance is the best suggestion we can give to you.


Careers in Banking & Finance are available @ JobsDB Singapore's website.


Engineering

The field of engineering also promises stability next year. It's a great field to work in, needless to say. If you specialize in this field, a fresh graduate or otherwise, you will not have a hard time looking for jobs. Starting salaries for engineers, regardless of specialization, are also relatively high compared to other professions.


Engineering Job Opportunities are available @ JobsDB Singapore's website.



Happy hunting!


JobsDB SingaporeSingapore’s finest resource for jobs.

http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/Singapore

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Public Service Careers


A Career in Government isn't just noble, it's also financially rewarding. It's an excellent choice for you if want to serve the society for the better.


Public Service Jobs: Who are qualified?


Public Service Jobs are filled by those who possess the required degrees and social skills. The educational requirements for Public Service Jobs vary; however, a bachelor's degree will suffice for most openings. Aside from degree, another factor that you need to look for in yourself to see if you are suited for a civil service job is your skill in communicating. Aside from this, you should also be able to prepare reports fast and present speeches properly.


Are there downsides in keeping a Public Service Job?


The biggest downside in Government Jobs is they offer lower salaries compared to jobs in private companies. But of course, if you are more interested in serving the public than earning more than everyone else every month, Civil Service Jobs in Singapore are the best for you.


The public sector of Singapore is currently on the lookout for talented individuals. Openings are available @ JobsDB Singapore's website.


JobsDB Singapore – Singapore’s finest resource for Public Service jobs.


http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/Singapore/Public_Service_Job/

Why it's Great to Have a Retail Job



Lots of foreigners visit Singapore just to shop. According to SPRING Singapore, retailing is a catalyst in the reshaping of Singapore into a tourist hotspot. If you are currently looking for a stable job, as a fresh graduate or otherwise, it is a great idea to focus your search on Retail Jobs. JobsDB Singapore once spoke with Mr. Lee Tong Nge, Director of Singapore Institute of Retail Studies (SIRS) and found out the many perks in keeping a Career in Retail.

One main distinguishing factor that separates the Retail Industry from others is that it’s very open and accessible to everyone from all walks of life. Meaning, you could previously be working as a PMET (Professional, Manager, Engineer and Technician) in a different industry, or even a housewife who aspires to return to the workforce, and there will be job opportunities that are available for you. The main thing that’s vital is to be keen to learn new skills and have a positive attitude and mindset, Mr. Lee Tong Nge replied when asked why the retailing industry is a great field to work in.

Still not convinced? You would definitely change your mind once you see the many rewarding Retail Careers posted @ JobsDB Singapore's website.

JobsDB Singapore – Singapore’s finest resource for Retail Jobs.
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/Singapore/Retail_Job/

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Industry Focus: Nursing Career Advice from Eileen Cheah Lilian

Nursing is a profession that only the most qualified individuals achieve success in. JobsDB Singapore speaks with Eileen Cheah Lilian on what it's like to be a Senior Staff Nurse for Alexandra Hospital, a world-class medical institution in Singapore.

When asked what qualities Nurses should have, Eileen enumerated:
  1. Have a service orientation to provide good customer service at all times
  2. Have a caring heart that looks out for the patient’s welfare
  3. Be hardworking and willing to learn
  4. Be able-bodied and fit to handle different patients
  5. Be a team player to facilitate care
  6. Be multilingual to relate better to patients
Nursing fresh graduates will learn a lot from Eileen's interview. The full interview is available at JobsDB Singapore's Industry Focus page.

Alexandra Hospital - the hospital known for its service and personal touch.
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/V6HTML/HOME/indufo-medical-alexandra-hospital.htm

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Jobs in Hospitality from Resorts World® Sentosa


Singapore may be the smallest nation in Southeast Asia but it is one of the busiest ports in the world. A country that blends tradition with cosmopolitanism, Singapore is a sought-after travel destination, making tourism one of its main industries. The tourism industry of Singapore offers tons of great career opportunities to jobseekers. That is why if you have what it takes to be successful in the hotel industry, it is advisable that you consider jobs in hotels and jobs in hospitality.

Singapore, being a popular travel destination, is a hotel and resort island. The tourism industry of Singapore is continuously growing in leaps. Numerous tourism establishments are being constructed in its beautiful lands as we speak.


Scheduled to open in 2010, Resorts World® Sentosa, is currently on the lookout for individuals with exceptional skills in hotel management. A "complete" establishment, Resorts World® Sentosa is hiring individuals from different fields. If you have a degree in management, you could achieve success as a Supervisor for Universal Studios Singapore®. If you specialize in Security, you would do great as a Casino Security Officer for the resort. Those with pleasant personalities have very bright careers ahead of them as Guest Services Officers and Waiters/Waitresses. Other available hospitality careers in Resorts World® Sentosa include Kitchen Steward, Chef, and Technician.

More career opportunities in Resorts World® Sentosa and in other hotels are available @ JobsDB Singapore’s website.

Resorts World® Sentosa - Soon to be Singapore’s most exciting family destination.
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/V6HTML/HOME/indufo-sentosa-resorts-world-main.htm





JobsDB Singapore – Singapore’s finest resource for jobs.
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/Singapore

Monday, November 23, 2009

Majority of Singapore Industries Likely to Perform Well in Q4 and 2010


The results of JobsDB Singapore's Hiring Trend Survey 2009 are out: Most industries in the country are likely to perform well in Q4 and next year despite the recession.

It's highly probable for Singapore's major industries to set good records in Q4 and the following year, according to JobsDB Singapore.

The popular jobs resource in Singapore concludes, "notwithstanding any major crisis that could derail the current upturn in the economy, we project a positive, albeit cautious, result that the majority of industries will be able to perform better in Q4 and into next year as well."

This is gleaned from almost two months of distributing surveys to 111 respondents from both small to medium size enterprises and large companies belonging to a diverse range of industries. According to the Hiring Trend Survey report, many companies in Singapore are becoming more optimistic despite the ongoing economic depression. They have been continuous in offering careers to jobseekers as well, the survey reports.

The results of the survey agree with earlier reports from the government that the Singapore economy is picking up.

The complete report is available on JobsDB Singapore’s website.

JobsDB Singapore, a top resource for Jobs in Singapore.
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/V6HTML/home/newswatch25-jobsdb-hiring-trends-survey-2009.htm

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Take Charge of your Emotions to Avoid Stress

Have you been staying in the office longer than the usual lately? Has your boss been giving you more work these past few days? If you have become quite irritable because of these office routine changes, one thing is for sure, you have caught stress. It is not unusual to get stressed out of course; however, too much stress can get you out of control. Too much of it can make you emotionally unpredictable! If you find it difficult to avoid outbursts of anger and helplessness after being given more office tasks, you might have become dangerously stressed out. You might not have noticed the changes but your extra hours at work have already influenced how you react to things. And you should do something to remedy the situation as soon as possible. Sartre once said that our emotions define our being. These mental states largely influence how our lives progress. Stress should not be thought of as an inevitable part of building a fruitful career, that having said. Getting overly stressed out is not a step that has to be passed in order to get to the highest level of success.

To some people, a cup of black coffee is enough to relax away from stress, but there are also some that need professional help to do so. If you belong to the latter crowd, it is best that you seek the assistance of EQ and stress consultants. Dealing with stress will be much easier once you fully understand how human EQ works. The primary purpose of Stress management and EQ seminars is to give advice and support to people like you. Enrolling to stress management seminars may cost you quite a handful of coins, but is worth it. You will not only learn new techniques to cope with stress but also improve your concentration, memory and immunity to common illnesses.


Career Events, under JobsDB Singapore, will be having "EQ and You" this coming January. EQ and You is a lecture concerning Emotional Intelligence. EQ and You aims to "create awareness of the significance of Emotional Intelligence in one's professional as well as personal life." Why do you need to attend this seminar? EQ and You will not just teach you how to cope to stress effectively but also how to master your emotions. Attending the said seminar will teach you how to master your own destiny! How interesting, right?

View the complete details of the "EQ and You here.
EQ and You - Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/V6HTML/careerevents/events/eq-and-you.htm

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Communicate Your Way to Success with Effective Interpersonal Skills

You have the right skills to be successful in your job. You have served your company loyally for years. Why are you not the boss yet, then? Probably, you lack interpersonal skills. You may be impressive in accomplishing papers but not in interacting with people. It does not matter how superior you are intellectually. You should understand that using smarts alone, is not going to lead you to success. Having interpersonal skills is a big plus in today's corporate world. It helps you leave great impressions to people and could thus serve as your stepping stone to success.

Some people were born with great interpersonal skills, but techniques on how to effectively communicate with people can be learned. Not all of those people who could communicate properly were born with that skill -- some of them might have just learned it by going to interpersonal skills seminars. You too should attend one! There are many organizations out there that offer such seminars to those who are willing to learn.

LearningDB.com, JobsDB Singapore's management training and development arm will be having an interpersonal skills seminar aptly named "Powerful People Skills" this December. Right now, they are accepting people! With Heather Hansen, Professional speech and language trainer, public speaker and voice-over artist as speaker, this seminar aims to teach its participants how to build powerful relationships and strong rapport with anyone from the moment of meeting.


Why choose to go to this seminar when there are thousands of others out there? For one, it features Heather, a well-known figure in the industry of public relations and communications. You will be learning a lot from her. Another is that attendees will be receiving Heather's brand new book about improving interpersonal skills.

View the complete details of Powerful People Skills here.

Powerful People Skills - Improving your interpersonal skills
http://www.learningdb.com.sg/programmes/st_powerful_people_skills.htm

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

The fundamentals of career and success

Career and employment, these two terms have probably already made their mark in the 21st century. With the fast paced world, earning a living and building a career have turned out to be increasingly challenging, nonetheless, investing in such can guarantee anyone a well-off living. Human nature denotes that a quality life is what everyone wishes for. There are inevitably three things which anyone ought to do if they want to be successful and eventually live the dream life: land a job, get noticed at work and then work all the way up to the top. Sounds easy? Well, it’s not actually impossible. :D
Get hired
Despite the fact that landing-the-job tips may be too cliché already at this time and age, it always proves to know these tidbits of advice. The world is changing, what worked before might not work at the present. We at JobsDB Singapore offers you the latest and if not the most comprehensive career and employment guides. Aside from offering more than seventeen thousand job opportunities every day we help you bridge the gap from a jobseeker to the employers.
In order to land a job, you should be able to do a good job search. A good job research entails three things: great concentration, definition and perseverance. In order to thrive, you have to narrow the search to a certain type of job, recognize and differentiate skills and accomplishments that make you stand out from the rest, and stick through it until you land the job. When it comes to narrowing down options and finding particular jobs, that’s where we, JobsDB Singapore comes in, the rest if course still up to you. On another note, JobsDB Singapore is not just for your job search options; additionally we offer you not just the tips themselves but words of advice from the experts and employers themselves. For a successful job hunt you ought to also take note of the following:
· Building one’s personal brand.
· Resume enhancement and cover letters
· Impressions and interviews
Job hunting more so landing the job may prove to be challenging from time to time but it’s hardly difficult to figure out that those who work hard and do their best reap the rewards.
Get noticed
After you get the job, that’s where the real deal starts. You will find that getting a job is easier compared to what’s ahead of you when you get hired. Nonetheless, this is where it all starts. When you get the job, it’s not the time to finally relax, in order to work your way up you have to find a way to be visible under your boss’ radar. With the present economic challenges, it will not be too good for you to just accomplish what you are expected to do. It has to extend beyond that. Career development is foremost your ticket to making a dream life into a reality. Get some more tips at career guide @ JobsDB.com Singapore.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Tome Guides: JobsDB Singapore Top reads


1. Although HBS if out of the question for most people, having a similar orientation to their level can still be achieved. Emily Chan provides an insight to how to strategize in these present conditions.







2. Successful but not satisfied? Displaced? Outplaced? Downsized? Bored?Starting out and not sure where to go? Make the Right Career Move shows you how to identify, find, and land your dream job. This all-in-one career guide shares secrets, tips, and branding and positioning tools taken from a leading career coach's two decades spent helping executives, attorneys, professionals, and other job-seekers find their dream jobs.



3. There are several ways to help your get that ticket to your dream job and this book provides all that you need. From sample cover letters, to interview tips and even resume enhancement. This book gives you the fundamental tips in establishing oneself in interviews and other job-hunting ventures. From networking to different business etiquettes, this book gives you the know-how.


4. Find out the secret to lifelong wealth and happiness! Dr. Joe Vitale gives you his even more commanding and effective five-step plan for gaining wealth, happiness, and success to life.







5. An influential approach to building confidence, developing impact and transforming your presentations. A lot of people mostly do not like the idea of presenting thus limiting their chances of succeeding. In case you’re one of those people who are particularly afraid of presentations then this is the book for you. This book helps in the development of your presentation skills and overcome your limitations.

Thursday, September 10, 2009

www.jobsdb.com/singapore is a Hitwise #1 site Award Winner!

Loading... JobsDB Singapore has been named as a Hitwise Number 1 Awardee for the period January - June 2009.During this period, www.jobsdb.com/singapore ranked No. 1 based on market share of visits among all Singapore websites in the Hitwise Business and Finance - Employment and Training industry. The Hitwise Number 1 Award recognizes websites from more than 165 industries that are leaders in their industry and brings with it the benefit of using the Hitwise Number 1 Award shield.

Friday, August 14, 2009

Life is a Breeze with Panasonic


Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific (PFSAP) is a progressive and dynamic company that offers technologically advanced solutions for the sole purpose of improving the quality of life in the countries we serve and making life a breeze for people. At PFSAP, the core of our business in Total Factory Automation includes –

JobsDB speaks to Mohd Mahmood Bin Amir, Skills Training Officer, Quality Assurance Department to find out more about what it’s like to work at PFSAP. Click here to read more.

Monday, July 13, 2009

Securing business in Today's economy


Wondering how to meet your targets? Need practical guidelines to win clients, increase market share and retail client in difficult times?


JobsDB Singapore presents: Winning and Retaining Clients in Tough Times workshop. This workshop is guaranteed to bring in the results you are aiming for. Specially designed for those who need practical skills in winning and retaining clients in a downturn economy, this workshop offered by JobsDB Singapore will help you learn to survive and thrive in challenging times.


Learn more at LearningDB at JobsDB Singapore.

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Thursday, June 18, 2009

How to Connect with People with Colours, Words and a Listening Ear


Do you always find it nerve-wracking to talk to people? Are you able to impress others with your appearance, etiquette and communication?

Connect with people more efficiently and effectively by creating your personal brand. JobsDB.com Singapore presents an Image and Communication Seminar which will provide you with the necessary tips and tricks for impressing people. Read more on this seminar at Career Events at JobsDB.com Singapore.


Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Stress and Wellness Management

Stress lowers a person's immunity and affects one’s immune responses.

This workshop helps the participants to understand stress, the causes and how to deal with it. Participants will practice hands on exercise and techniques on how to relieve, relax and reduce stress. On top of the exercises, participants will also learn how to increase body wellness by improving nutrition intake and thinking in the right manner.

Date: 23 May 2009 , Saturday
Time: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fees: S$28 (incl. 7% GST)
Venue: Level 5, Imagination Room, National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street
Enquiries: For more information, please call Jassy at 6861 1000 or email us at marketinginfo@jobsdb.com.sg

Click for more details
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/V6HTML/careerevents/events/wellness.htm

Thursday, May 7, 2009

How Women can Achieve Success in Business and Life

Women rule and JobsDB.com Singapore speaks with one that makes leadership look good.

Entertainment Attorney Marshawn Evans shares her advise for other women on success in business. She is the author of a book for women in the corporate world called S.K.I.R.T.S. in the Boardroom and is the president of EDGE 3M Sports & Entertainment.

Marshawn shares:

First, it is important for women to know their strengths! You cannot expect for anyone else to recognize your talents if you haven’t already recognized them in yourself.

Click her to read more on How Women can Achieve Success in Business and Life.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Time Out with Pearl Forss


Live a life of late breaking news and uncovering stories that touch people across the globe.
JobsDB.com Singapore Campus takes time out with Pearl Forss on what its like to be a journalist and senior reporter for Channel NewsAsia.

It’s great waking up everyday and looking forward to meeting and interviewing new people and reporting interesting stories. I also enjoy the creative process of putting a story together so that it is comprehensible to everyone from all walks of life – be it from a Chief Executive Officer to a taxi driver, she says.

Asked what qualities good journalists should have, Pearl enumerates:

• Determination
• Ability to work under stress
• Perceptive
• Sometimes aggressive, but always humble
• Well read – if you don’t have a passion for current affairs, you’ll burn out very soon

Read more of Time Out With Pearl Forss when you click.

Friday, April 17, 2009

Positive Attitude in the Workplace

Congratulations to all fresh graduates this summer. Welcome to world of job hunting and corporate careers.

Job hunting is an adventure in itself and sometimes, a daunting thing especially if it means having to deal with new and difficult co-workers.

JobsDB.com ISingapore features an article on how to stay positive through it all. The best way to gain positive experiences out of any work experience is to remember Pride, Passion and Belief coupled with Skills/Knowledge, Direction and Action.

Read more on Positive Attitude in the Workplace for Newbies Seeking Career Success.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Anger Management Technique for Career Starters

Career Newbies often get culture shocked at how stressful a day at work can get. There is also the fact the we have to deal with new and different people in a hectic work environment. Tempers flare up as result.

JobsDB.com presents some anger management techniques to help the fresh graduate cope up with stress.

4. Dissolve It
This is my favorite anger management technique. It is also probably the toughest to practice. But in my opinion is also the best - as it allows us to let go of previous anger and deal with potential new ones. This technique can be used with all the previous ones mentioned here as it involves practicing the scenarios when we were angry.

We recall situations when we were angry, we could apply the appropriate techniques that can help us dissolve the anger in that particular situation. This works by - one, we get practice so when a similar situation happens again we know what to do. Two, it dissolves any past anger that we may have kept in us. This way we learn to dissolve past anger.

Click here to read more on Anger Management Technique for Career Starters

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Sentosa 4D Magix

Singapore's newest tourist attraction combines new multimedia technologies with good old hospitality.

Sentosa 4D Magix is an interactive movie experience with a state of the art digital projection system and special seats equipped with leg ticklers and base shakers among many things.

JobsDB.com Singapore interview the people behind the magic as they share their experiences working in Sentosa 4D.

"A plus point is that I get to meet different people from many countries every day. My priority is to make our customers happy and we will go the extra mile to ensure that they have a good time.

I firmly believe that Singapore has a bright future in the Tourism industry and look forward to learning and developing myself in this vibrant industry." says Indika, who graduated with a degree in Management in Colombo.

Jaga, the IT manager shares,"My job involves programming the ticketing system, maintaining the server and also providing monthly reports to the Marketing department so that they can plan their sales targets and strategy. "

Click to read more on Sentosa 4D Magix.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Word is Out!






The word is out from the country's top news sources. JobsDB.com's Career Expo 2009 and paperless recruitment system was a success and we thank you all for making it happen.

You can still apply for jobs online at http://www.careerexpo.com.sg/ until April 20, 2009.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Inspiring Careers : Julian Wee

The recently concluded Career Expo 2009 was a testament of hope & also struggle in this time of recession.

Julian Wee, a senior economist who grew up with cerebral palsy, shares with JobsDB.com
some advice and inspiration. Julian was diagnosed with cerebral palsy as child, In junior college, he became interested in government but had to work as a freelance writer in health & sports magazines to get by before finally landing his current job.

My childhood consisted of lots of therapy, and going to primary school was challenging as my mother had to quit her day job to accompany me to classes, so that she could help me with my daily needs, like going to the washroom.

Nevertheless, I really liked going to school and studying. I was also blessed with classmates, teachers and a principal who were all supportive and understanding too.

For those graduating in this current recession, Julian shares:

Of course it’s much better to graduate in times of boom rather than bust, but you just have to play the hand that you are dealt, I guess. Still, it can be a good time for fresh grads to keep their options open, and if finances aren’t really an issue, they can take the time to explore, experiment and find out what they are really interested in. Just go for it and see if it works for them.

Click to read more on Julian Wee's Inspiring Career

Monday, March 23, 2009

Thanks for Visiting JobsDB Career Expo 2009


Thanks for visiting JobsDB.com Career Expo 2009! You can still apply online until 20 April 2009.

Apply for various jobs like Junior Officer Jobs, Call Center Related Jobs, Engineering Related Jobs, Other Design Jobs & Other Transportation Jobs.

See pictures of the Career Expo here.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

How to Overcome Retrenchment

Andrew Taylor shares with JobsDB.com and John Wiley & Sons, his life as a freelance journalist, writer & business communications specialist after being retrenched from a stable job at DTV. He explains how he dealt with retrenchment and is now encouraging people to see it as an opportunity for exploration.

If someone tells you - as they often do - that being made redundant is the best thing that ever happened to them, they are not exactly lying, but they aren't telling you the whole truth either. The first reactions when it happened to me about five years ago were anger, disbelief, panic and fear, often all at the same time.

It was only a little later that I realised what an opportunity it might prove to be. I had been stuck for several years in a job which paid the bills all right, but which had long since ceased to enthuse me, and being eased out of it gave me the impetus I needed to go out and find something more rewarding.

On strategies to prepare oneself for retrenchment, he suggests:

1. Expanding your list of contacts
2. Keep yourself abreast of all the basic transferable skills
3. Build yourself a life outside work
4. Develop your self-confidence.

You can read the full article on How to Overcome Retrenchment when you click.
Visit JobsDB.com's Career Expo 2009 to explore the many job opportunities
& networking seminars in Singapore

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Career and Job Fair Do's and Don'ts

When attending job fairs & career expos, its important to have a have a strategy to maximize the experience, whether its in attending their free seminars or just simply deciding what kind of companies interest you and what don’t. Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D. offers career expo do’s and don’ts

• Do have a specific strategy for maximizing your time at the event. And don't bother spending time with recruiters from companies that do not interest you.
• Do pre-register for the event, and do attempt to get the list of attending companies before the career fair.
• Don't eliminate companies because they are recruiting for positions outside your field; take the time to network with the recruiter and get the name of a hiring manager for your particular career field.
• Do attempt to research basic information about each company you hope to interview with at the job fair. A common career fair question from recruiters is, “Why do you want to work for our company?”

You can apply all these and learn more at the JobsDB Singapore Career Expo 2009 20-22 March at the Suntec Convention Center Halls 602 & 603

Friday, March 6, 2009

NTUC First Campus - Inspiring Young Lives


One of a child's first ambitions is usually to become a teacher. This is due to the influence of a child's first teacher. Teaching, whether as a professor or as an early childhood educator is certainly seen as one of the most noble jobs as it involves knowledge and the ability to nurture.

NTUC First Campus is a community of teachers, parents and early childhood professionals working together to bring out the best in each child. JobsDB.com speaks to some of its members on the profession.

Eunice Tong, Little Skool-House-At-Tompson Principal shares:

My early childhood career with The Little Skool-House International (On-The-Green) began its journey since June 2005. I was the English Teacher to about 65 Kindergarten students. It wasn’t just about planning lessons and conducting activities, but also nurturing the little ones as unique individuals and fulfilling the potential of each child.

Click to read more on NTUC First Campus.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Join JobsDB.com Career Expo 2009!


Set your sights on exciting career prospects as JobsDB presents to you JobsDB.com Career Expo 2009. It will be held on 20 - 22 March 2009 at Suntec Convention Halls 602 & 603.

Be one of the 50,000 jobseekers on the road to career success.

Pre-register now at:
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/careerexpo


Refer your friends:
Stand a chance to win a pair of movie tickets when you refer your friends to Career Expo 2009.

For companies who want to participate, visit the Exhibitor Site at:
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/V6HTML/Home/careerexpo2009/