Four GREAT Industries to Work In

JobsDB Singapore, brings to limelight four commonly overlooked industries and explains why they are actually great to work in.

A Marketing Job Is More Than Just An Office Job.

Marketing people are in charge of promoting the products and/or services of the companies they work for. This is the reason why people think that you lead a boring career if you work as a Marketing Assistant or Manager. JobsDB Singapore speaks with a Marketing professional from a popular publishing company in Singapore and finds proof that a Career in Marketing isn't as boring as it has been labeled by people.

Jasmine J. Goh, the Founder and Sales and Marketing Director of Kids World Media Pte Ltd (the publisher of WaWa in Kids World magazine and Parents World magazine), finds her job exciting. Sure, the need to take care of administration matters is still there, but she gets to have variety in her workload, she says. She gets to meet different people, everyday, for instance. Jasmine narrates, "My mornings usually begin with meeting up with our clients to discuss their advertising plans, or just simply paying them a visit to say hello, as it’s important to maintain good client relations."

You see, a Marketing Job is more than just an office job, it's also job that will teach you how to effectively deal with people. Don't be discouraged to apply to a Marketing Job. Find lots @ JobsDB Singapore’s website.

Hospitality Professionals Work In Teams.

Whoever said that only those with the ability to strategically position themselves in favor of the scales could succeed in the Industry of Hospitality must have been gravely misinformed. Hospitality professionals also work in teams. If you don't have enough self promotion "mojos" up your sleeves and because of that, are afraid to pursue a Hospitality Career, listen to what JobsDB Singapore has to say. JobsDB Singapore finds proof that you don't have to be bold and highly "individual" to succeed in the Industry of Hotels.

Having a Job in Hospitality will actually teach you how to effectively work in a team. Neeta Rajinder Kaur, Front Office Guest Services Manager of Royal Plaza on Scotts tells us, "We are like a big family working together as a team and everyone is always there to lend a helping hand for one another. I enjoy growing with RP and take every learning opportunity to prepare myself for the next step in my career." Yukie Sato, Duty Manager of Pan Pacific Singapore also believes that a hospitality career can improve one's interpersonal skills. She tells us, "My job responsibilities include familiarizing with the hotel operations in its entirety and I enjoy the interaction with my colleagues from other departments."

So, are you still afraid of applying to Hospitality Jobs? We hope not. There are many Hospitality Careers available @ JobsDB Singapore's website.

Why Pursue A Career In The Human Resources Industry?

Engineers "design" our world. Accountants make this world go round. Doctors keep the future intact. These are what parents always say to encourage their children to take up Engineering, Accounting or Medicine in college. JobsDB Singapore agrees with this ideal, of course. However, parents missed out one field that actually does something more than the three aforementioned. The industry of Human Resources doesn't just re-brand jobs, it actually improves the whole industry of employment.

“To me, working as a Job Re-creator is not about being driven by profits or the bottom line. We are marrying a business entity with a social mission. That’s what I like about this job and this is where we derive our passion for our work,” says Lee Eer Ling, a job re-creator from NTUC.

Be an "innovator", look for a Human Resources job @ JobsDB Singapore's Website.

Lead An "Exciting" Career, Join The Logistics Industry.

If you are looking for a job that will lead you to interesting things and bring you excitement, a position in the Logistics Industry is the best choice for you. Joining the Logistics Industry will introduce you to people of different kinds and expose you to new technologies. Liu Peilin, Technical Executive with the Chemicals & Materials Testing Services of TÜV SÜD PSB, shares with JobsDB Singapore what she likes about her job. "My job is very interesting as it gives me the opportunity to gain exposure to new technologies, new test procedures and new products," she tells us, "There is also a great deal of inter-department collaboration here at TÜV SÜD PSB, so we all work very closely together as a team."

Mak Heng Chwin, Sales Engineer with the Mechanical Services of TÜV SÜD PSB, shares to us the best thing about his Logistics Job. He tells us, "The work is very interesting as we get to do quality assurance and testing for clients from diverse industries."

Find Logistics Jobs @ JobsDB Singapore's website.

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Work-Life Balance FAQs

JobsDB Singapore addresses some FAQs about Work-Life Balance with the help of Kamal Kant, Principal Consultant of Next Transition.



What is Work-Life Balance?
Trying to schedule an equal number of hours for work and personal activities is an act of work-life balance. "The first key step in work life balance is ensuring you maintain an equilibrium between work and family", Kant explains, "ensuring you spend enough time with your near and dear is critical to maintain balance between your work and private life." The concept may sound unrealistic, but it's actually very workable.

Why should Working Individuals Strive to Achieve Work-Life Balance?
Work-life balance is the key to become a "super employee". And it's free of charge. Kant explains, "whether you are an employer or employee, male or female, supervisor or subordinate, parent, a care giver, jobseeker or just someone who wants to achieve a better balance between work and the rest of his or her life. These sensible policies can benefit each and everyone in the workplace."

What are the dangers of Work-Life Imbalance?
Work-life Imbalance is a major issue in many workplaces today. Trying to survive the painful blows of today's depressed global economy, companies fall into the trap of overworking their people. "The reality of working in today's contemporary organisation is the employees have little work-life balance and this spills-over into their attitudes, behaviour and values in the workplace", says Kant.

How can I Achieve Work-life Balance, then?
Here's the secret to achieving work-life balance: Planning. The more you plan the less stress you will have. Engaging in a formal work-life planning process in a structured disciplined manner will greatly help in overcoming the 'hide and seek' game that often goes on between supervisor and subordinate", explains Kant. Kant argues that planning will build empathic and stress-free workplaces and thus, make employees happier.

What if I'm Not a Great "Planner"?
The best thing for you to do is to take workshops on planning and organizing. Kant explains, attending a career management or a work-life balance workshop will help you develop the methodology and put you on the path of the logical thinking process in creative and innovative ways to develop a partial or total career change plan which allows for a balance between work and personal life".

Learn more about Work-Life Balance @ JobsDB singapore's "Balancing Work" Library.

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Sources:

Local Trends in Work Life Balance by Kamal Kant
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/v6HTML/Article/JS/58/58.htm

Can we achieve Work-Life Balance?
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/v6HTML/Article/JS/64/64.htm

Can we achieve Work-Life Balance? (Part 2)
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/v6HTML/Article/JS/65/65.htm

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Learn the Basics of Microsoft Office with LearningDB

Whether you are looking to improve your Microsoft Office skills to get that promotion or you just want to surprise your spouse that you know a computer trick or two, JobsDB Singapore recommends that you attend LearningDB's latest Microsoft Office Workshops.

Facilitated by experienced Information Technology Trainers, LearningDB's Microsoft Office Workshop offers the best training when it comes to this "universal" software. You will surely learn how to get the most out of Microsoft Access, Excel, Powerpoint and Word by attending sessions of this LearningDB offering. Latest schedules are available @ LearningDB's website.

Why attend sessions from this workshop when there are other faster (and cheaper) ways to learn Microsoft Office? What you will get by attending sessions from this LearningDB offering is a realistic training. You will get to learn right from what a beginner should learn to advanced level.

If you have questions feel free to drop LearningDB a note.

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How to Achieve Work-Life Balance

As employees, there are times that we have to work very long hours in order to get the job done. But there are ways for us to control our workload and still make our bosses happy. JobsDB Singapore summarizes three of its most popular work-life balance articles. You can achieve work-life balance by employing one of the following tricks: by "managing" your manager, by making use of your time wisely, or by setting your goals.

"By learning how to manage upwards or manage your manager, you can control your workload, improve your productivity, achieve your professional goals and have a better work-life balance", says Christina Lee, Consulting Services Director of DBM Singapore. Christina believes that by knowing your manager, his likes and dislikes, his style and expectations, and by providing him solutions, you can achieve access easily. “You will be more likely to be considered for that promotion if your manager sees your initiative, problem solving, and decision-making skills”, Christina adds.

Professional Recruiter Carl Mueller, on the other hand, asserts that proper time management is the key to achieve work-life balance. "Time management at work is critical to your long-term career success", He says, "Time management and work performance go hand in hand because time is certainly a finite resource that we can’t buy more of, as much as many of us would like to." According to him, the best way to make better use of your time is to eliminate classic time wasters such as surfing the internet for leisure and unnecessary calls.

Motivational Speaker Neen James advises us to set our goals. By giving us simple tips, he hopes that we'll be able to manage our lives better. Here are his tips:

-Set an appointment with yourself
-Review your goals regularly
-Set up 5 categories or headings for your goals
-Write down your goals
-List the possible obstacles and how to overcome those
-Write the goals in positive language
-Review them twice a day
-Stick your goals around the house
-Share your goals with a buddy
-Allocate timeframes for completion of each goal
-List your reward for each goal you set yourself


This article was brought to you by JobsDB Singapore.

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Sources:
Take Control of Your Working Life by Managing Upwards by Christina Lee
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/v6HTML/Article/JS/241/241.htm

Time Management at Work by Carl Mueller
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/v6HTML/Article/JS/216/216.htm

Tips on How to Set Goals by Neen James
http://www.jobsdb.com.sg/SG/EN/v6HTML/Article/JS/208/208.htm

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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
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http://www.learningdb.com.sg/programmes/MS_Knowing_Your_True_Personality.htm
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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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
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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
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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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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.

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