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Graduate Jobs 2010 - SingaporeTRANSCRIPT
Featured Jobs
Volume 1•2010
Games People PlayPage 18
Taking up a Jobat a SMEPage 14
Salary GuidePages 08 & 10
First Day JittersPage 04
A New Dawn Awaits
MICA (P) 170/01/2010
Analyst (Research & Engagement)Analyst (Research & Engagement)JTC Corporation
Page 09
Mechanical Design EngineerMechanical Design EngineerPanasonic
Page 13
Human Resources SpecialistHuman Resources SpecialistHewlett-Packard
Page 11
Graduate Development ProgrammeGraduate Development ProgrammeCapitaLand
Page 03
Online ReputationWeb Tools and Your Career
Pages 20 & 22
i s a recru i tment pub l ica t ion ta rget ing graduat ing s tudents f romNat iona l Un ivers i ty o f S ingapore , Nanyang Techno log ica l Un ivers i ty & S ingapore Management Un ivers i ty.
P.02 CapitaLand 2010
CapitaLand P.032010
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2010P.04 Contents / First Day Jitters
Contents
F irst Day JittersF irst Day Jitters
DBM is a leading global human capital management firm providing career transition, change management, talent management solutions including executive coaching and strategic leadership development to private and public companies, not for profits and governments.
You have got the job! You made it through all the interviews and your foot is firmly on that first rung of the career ladder.
Now that you have achieved your first big goal, what's next? You have to learn how to successfully make the transition from student to member of the corpo-rate world. Here are some tips that will help you:
1. Be observantThe first step to making a smooth transition into your new role is to observe how the people around you work and interact. Every organisation has its own unique culture and the workplace requires a different set of skills from the university or polytechnic. By taking the time to observe how others operate, you will have an understanding of how things work in your new environment and you will be able to make a great impression.
2. Build a networkNever underestimate the importance of building relationships and the positive impact this will have on your work situation. You will feel more comfortable asking difficult questions and getting advice from colleagues you have a comfortable relationship with and this will contribute to your success in your new role.
3. Get feedbackAs you learn more, ask for feedback from people around you, especially your manager. It is never too early to learn the skill of "managing upwards". Put simply, this means keeping a good flow of communication between you and your manager, asking for feedback and keeping him informed of your progress on tasks before he has to ask you.
4. Work smartA classic mistake many new employees make is to work themselves into the ground, believing that this is the best way to impress their colleagues and supervisors. In reality, you will make a better impression by working smarter, rather than working harder. Resist the temptation to work from home or put in longer hours just to make an impression. By doing this, you will run the risk of raising your manager's expectations of what you can reasonably achieve.
5. Show initiativeA great skill and an easy one to develop is to approach your manager with solutions rather than problems. When you need to go to your manager with a challenge you are facing, get into the habit of always having a solution in mind. By requesting their approval on a solution, you respect their authority and involve them in the decision, but you also make their job easier while showing your initiative.
6. Find a mentorAnother thing that will help you to get ahead is finding yourself a mentor. Consider what you are looking for in a mentor and then approach the person of your choice. This may be a little daunting, but your chosen person is likely to be flattered and unlikely to turn you down. Alternatively, you may find a mentor relationship which progresses quite naturally after you have been in your job for a while. A mentoring relationship is invaluable when you are starting your career. You will have an experienced sounding board to assist you with problems and celebrate your achievements. No matter how small the challenge, your mentor will usually have experienced something similar before, and will be familiar with the trials and tribulations you experience on a day-to-day basis.
7. Keep the pressure offDon't put too much pressure on yourself. The transition from studies to a career is exciting and challenging, but everyone makes mistakes along the way. You don't need to be perfect to be successful, but you do need initiative, a willingness to learn and a desire to achieve.
Article by Sattar Bawany, Head of Transition Coaching Practice at DBM Asia Pacific. Website: www.dbm.com Email: [email protected]
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CapitaLand
First Day Jitters
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore
Energy Market Authority
Defence Science & Technology Agency
Monthly Basic and Gross Wages Statistics - Part 1
JTC Corporation
Monthly Basic and Gross Wages Statistics - Part 2
Hewlett-Packard
Oracle
Panasonic
Taking up a Job at a SME
The GMP Group
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PeopleSearch
Games People Play
BGC Group
Online Reputation - Part 1
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Online Reputation - Part 2
MINDEF
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Public Service Division
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P.06 Energy Market Authority
Enabling A Brighter Tomorrow
We are seeking energetic and motivated people to be part of our expanding team. Join us to make a difference in Singapore’s evolving energy landscape.
Graduates with a good honors degree in Economics, Business, Engineering or Political Science are welcomed to join us.
Energy Planning & Development Division
As an Analyst, you will be responsible for:• Developing strategies and new initiatives to promote the growth of Singapore’s energy industry;• Formulating policies to establish as well as develop relations and co-operation with countries and international organisations with a view of establishing Singapore as an energy thought leader; or • Formulating energy policies to address the objectives of delivering competitively priced energy, ensuring energy security and nurturing a vibrant energy sector in Singapore.
As a Statistician, you will be responsible for:The collection, research and analysis, compilation as well as dissemination of energy data and statistics, to assist in decision and policy-making.
Regulation Division
As an Analyst, you will be responsible for:The development and implementation of a robust regulatory framework for the energy sector, in order to promote fair and open competition, and to facilitate the full liberalization of the electricity and gas industries. You will also assist in the development and enforcement of economic and market regulatory policies, so as to ensure effective market competition. As an Engineer, you are responsible for:Regulating the electricity and gas licensees in respect of technical codes and performance standards, ensuring reliability and availability of supply of electricity and gas, regulating safety and installation practices, as well as licensing qualified persons for service work to ensure safe use of electricity and gas.
Power System Operation Division
As an Engineer, you will be responsible for: • Reviewing and assessing the electricity and natural gas system to ensure that expansion plans for transmission system and generating plants do not threaten the long-term adequacy and stability of the power system; • Managing the impact of natural gas transmission systems disturbance on the power system to ensure that there are sufficient margins for secure and reliable operation of the power system; or • Ensuring the high availability of the interface to the National Electricity Market of Singapore to facilitate the exchange of data between the management and the Market system of Energy Market Company, as well as monitoring and maintaining the divisional IT facilities and building services to support the Division’s needs.
Corporate Services Division
As a Management Executive, you will be responsible for:The operational activities of the department that you are posted to (including Corporate Communications, Corporate Planning and Organisational Development, Finance and Administration, Human Resources, Information Systems, as well as Security and Emergency Planning). You will also assist to establish robust corporate policies and systems, formulate strategies to enhance organisational performance, as well as develop key performance indicators in line with EMA’s vision, mission and values.
The Energy Market Authority (EMA) is a statutory board under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The EMA's main goals are to promote effective competition in the energy market, ensure a reliable and secure energy supply, and develop a dynamic energy sector in Singapore. Through its work, the EMA seeks to forge a progressive energy landscape for sustained growth.
http://www.ema.gov.sg/
We Care. We innovate. We work as a Team.
2010
P.07Defence Science & Technology Agency2010
P.08 Monthly Basic and Gross Wages of Selected Occupations in all Industries, June 2008
MANAGERSAdministration managerAdvertising and public relations managerBudgeting and financial accounting managerBuilding and construction project managerBusiness development managerCatering managerCompany directorCorporate planning managerCreative director (Advertising)Customer service managerEngineering managerGeneral managerHotel service managerKaraoke pub managerLegal service managerLodging services managerLogistics managerManaging directorManufacturing plant and production managerMarketing managerOperations manager (Commerce)Operations manager (Finance)Personnel / Human resource managerPremises maintenance managerProcurement managerProperty / Estate managerQuality assurance managerResearch and development managerRestaurant and other catering services managerRestaurant managerRisk management managerSales managerShipping managerShop sales managerTechnical managerTraining managerTransport operations managerWarehousing manager
DentistEditor (Newspapers and periodicals)Editor (Radio, television and video)Electrical engineerElectronics and electrical engineerElectronics engineerFinancial analystFood and drink technologistFund managerGeneral physicianIndustrial health, safety and environment engineerIndustrial machinery and tools engineerInformation technology auditorInformation technology quality assurance specialistInformation technology security specialistInstrumentation engineerJournalistLand surveyorLawyer (except advocate and solicitor)Legal officerLibrarianLift engineerManufacturing engineerMarine engineerMarket research analystMaterials engineerMechanical engineerMedical scientistMedical social workerMetallurgistMulti-media programmerMusic instructorNaval architectNetwork and computer systems administratorNetwork systems and data communication analystOperations research analystPharmacistPharmacologistPower generation and distribution engineerProducer (Stage, film, television and radio)Producer / Director of commercialsProduction engineerPsychologistQC engineerQuantity surveyorScript writerSemi-conductor engineerSocial workerSoftware engineerSoil mechanic and piling engineerSpecialised surgeonStructural engineerSurveyorSystems designer and analystSystems programmerTeacher of the mentally handicappedTechnical writerTelecommunications engineerTreasury managerUniversity lecturer
38,896761557
2,464985
1,39656
4,725156
701,034
9093,071
342998
281370
1,1972,6921,5352,5433,852
837389611249461141103800
983,469
177563530166757137
42149226676150811774
1725
688214331
1681
115130
974778
2054510
1,064341215
331,469
386528552920
589396
12148
24245207
14326
28875505
312,836
572,520
4029
14822
1,588246333
24788
59186
4,5713,9385,4904,3434,1973,8595,6493,721
10,6775,7754,8424,4875,3303,9965,4596,4454,1613,7877,8119,4475,2513,7624,4313,8195,5554,5124,3125,9043,2773,8893,4152,8757,4514,1955,7594,1774,1355,3124,9914,0503,9254,3763,1924,2193,7003,5884,6872,7014,5614,110
20,8195,9754,2084,8383,9752,8193,6154,5379,7726,790
3,4863,0004,9893,7903,9123,5454,9412,8358,7624,8844,5434,0064,5693,7254,5005,7043,9003,6005,5147,2804,9303,8793,9603,3004,0004,1303,8005,7713,1183,2603,4382,5485,7643,7464,8003,5453,9123,9254,9233,5003,6533,9453,0183,7623,5003,0004,4802,4764,1434,200
24,3004,9433,6474,3203,5832,7493,2254,0008,5006,288
8,6285,3566,3417,3595,0527,8283,530
12,7398,2917,9967,4647,719
14,6344,1223,1769,8553,4296,561
20,8026,5427,3415,8729,3047,1816,0766,9425,5106,8578,2053,0442,270
10,2916,8476,0994,0287,0377,7445,3224,643
Mean
Gross Wage ($)NumberCoveredOccupation
6,4004,7415,5006,5664,6006,5002,700
10,5506,5655,5995,7146,700
12,5003,9703,0008,4902,9565,623
15,0005,9246,1145,2007,1636,1055,1005,8005,0116,0617,0002,7502,1008,9005,4504,7303,5006,1556,3084,3904,111
Median Mean
Gross Wage ($)NumberCoveredOccupation Median
PROFESSIONALSAccountantActuaryAdvertising account executiveAdvertising copywriterAdvocate and solicitorAeronautical engineerAir-conditioning and refrigeration engineerApplication programmerAudio and video equipment engineerAuditor (Accounting)Automation engineerAutomotive engineerBiologistBiomedical engineerBook editorBuilding architectBuilding construction engineerBusiness analystBusiness management consultantCAD CAM engineerChemical engineerChemical engineer (Petrochemicals)Chemical engineer (Petroleum)ChemistCivil engineerComputer and information systems managerComputer engineerComputer operations and network managerCounsellor, familyCredit analystDatabase administrator
36,8621,307
25115
38197
1,411124659214996
69118159
4731
185338476293125
89130
79232582
1,483307144
21168118
5,3874,2923,8643,3384,2048,7605,5904,1054,4843,9533,7763,4694,9624,1024,3442,7845,0644,3755,8008,8024,2144,6776,6226,9734,4504,3898,2534,8568,3742,6106,5365,040
4,4054,0624,0872,6552,9706,4005,2173,9004,0123,6273,7003,4004,8803,0003,9002,6614,5003,6985,2008,5833,9503,9136,6256,0834,0804,0007,1254,1007,7982,4005,0704,825
PROFESSIONALS
Source: Singapore Yearbook of Manpower Statistics, 2009.Manpower Research and Statistics Department, Ministry of Manpower
Monthly gross wage refers to all remuneration received by an employee before deductions of the employee’s CPF contributions and personal income tax. It includes overtime payments, commissions, allowances (e.g. shift, food, housing and transport) and other regular cash payments; but excludes employer’s CPF contributions, bonuses, other lump sum payments and payments-in-kind.
Mean wage refers to the sum of wages of all employees in a specified group divided by the group size.
Median wage refers to the wage where half of the employees earn below and half earn above that amount.
2010
For online applications, we invite you to visit: http://www.jtc.gov.sg/applications/career
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Senior Officer (Marketing & Lease Management – Industry Cluster)You will plan, develop and market premium industrial facilities to meet the needs of various industries, such as chemical, electronics etc. You will manage customer leases and provide support for our customers' operations within these facilities. You will foster partnerships with our customers and build win-win relationships. You will conduct research to understand the needs of the industry and be involved in formulating marketing strategies, product conceptualisation, launches & promotions and budgeting & reviewing of policies. You will also oversee and handle issues related to estate and property maintenance.
Requirements: A good honours degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering or Real Estate. At least 3 years of relevant experience is preferred. Fresh graduates with exceptional drive may be considered.
Analyst (Research and Engagement)You will perform in-depth research on the industrial property market, in areas such as demand, supply and price trends, end-user requirements, market segment profiling and market gap analysis. You will also engage with the stakeholders/customers and formulate policies to improve the efficiency and competitiveness of the industrial property market.
Requirements: A good honours degree in Real Estate, Economics or Finance. Applicants who are well-versed in projection or forecasting methodologies will have an advantage. Fresh graduates may be considered.
Legal Counsel You will be responsible for providing legal support on a variety of matters from day-to-day operational real estate transactions to large-scale construction and development projects. Ideally, you should have prior experience in both contentious and non-contentious construction, engineering and arbitration matters. Your work experience should enable you to grasp legal issues quickly while advising clients with commercial awareness and business savvy.
Requirements: A good honours degree in Law.
Engineer (Reclamation) You will plan, design and handle project management and contract administration work. You will manage the implementation of reclamation as well as marine structural works, and other types of projects. You will also carry out technical studies, environmental impact assessment and hydraulic modelling, and coordinate with consultants and contractors on projects.
Requirements: A good honours degree in Civil Engineering, preferably majoring in Coastal Hydraulic Engineering. Applicants with relevant knowledge in reclamation design and planning, hydraulic modelling, reclamation project management or marine structure works will have an advantage. Fresh graduates may be considered.
P.092010 JTC Corporation
P.10 Monthly Basic and Gross Wages of Selected Occupations in all Industries, June 2008
Mean
Gross Wage ($)NumberCoveredOccupation Median Mean
Gross Wage ($)NumberCoveredOccupation Median
Source: Singapore Yearbook of Manpower Statistics, 2009.Manpower Research and Statistics Department, Ministry of Manpower
ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALSAND TECHNICIANSAccounts executiveAdvertising salesmanAeronautical engineering technicianAfter sales service adviserAir cargo officerAir transport service supervisorAir-conditioning and refrig. engineering technicianAppraiser and valuerArchitectural draughtsmanAssistant accountantAssistant chemical engineerAssistant civil and structural engineerAssistant electrical engineerAssistant electronics engineerAssistant manufacturing engineerAssistant mechanical engineerAudio and video equipment technicianAutomation technicianAutomotive engineering technicianBank officerBroadcasting operations technicianBuilding technicianBuyerChemical engineering technicianChemical engineering technician (Petrochemicals)Chemical engineering technician (Petroleum)Chemistry technicianChief engineer officer (Ship)Chinese physicianCivil and structural engineering draughtsmanCivil engineering technicianClearing and forwarding agentClerk of worksCommercial artistCommodities futures brokerComputer systems operatorComputer technicianCorporate planning / affairs executiveDraughtsmanElectrical engineering technicianElectrical / Electronics draughtsmanElectronics and electrical engineering technicianElectronics engineering technicianEnrolled / Assistant nurseEnvironment health inspectorExecutive secretaryExhibition / Convention organiser / co-ordinatorFashion and garment designerFinance sales associate professionalFinancial futures dealer and brokerFire and safety officerFlight operations officerForeign exchange dealer and brokerGraphic designerHorticultural technicianIndustrial nurseInstrumentation technicianInsurance sales agent and brokerInsurance underwriterInterior designerLanguage school teacherLibrary officerMachining and tooling technicianManagement executiveManufacturing engineering technicianMarine draughtsmanMarine engineer officerMarine superintendent engineerMechanical draughtsman
Mechanical engineering technicianMedical diagnostic radiographerMedical science technicianMidwifeMulti-media artist and animatorOccupational therapistOperations executive OpticianOptometristParalegal (without law degree)Personal bankerPersonnel / Human resource officerPetroleum and natural gas extraction technicianPharmaceutical assistant / dispenserPhysical fitness instructorPhysics technicianPhysiotherapistPremises maintenance officerPre-primary education teacherPrivate tutorProduction coordinatorProduction engineering technicianProduction executiveProducts designerProfessional nurseProperty management executivePublic relations officerPurchasing agentQuality assurance technicianQuantity surveying technicianResearch officerRoad transport service supervisorSales and marketing executiveSales representative (Med. and pharma. products)Sales representative (Technical)School counsellorSea traffic controllerSecurities dealer and brokerSemi-conductor technicianShip-masterSpecialised nurseSpeech therapistSports coachSports officialTelecommunications technicianTool / Mould designerTraffic supervisor (Ship’s cargo)Training officerTreasury officerYouth worker
61,1062,441
293,394
727305278
6637
277293
11114263
1,739248570118
84143
2,70949
543735184263208314
1747
303186
99214
2853
431201
93123
1,666109
63370886
101,214
381882
106380198126338
1321
225123185
475520
1524,310
490201724
164
2,211207302
144472
2,36833517643
1,138176210137
28148251799
31737636362
322,346
285302917566101
2849
2,450138
2,1421347
192452
35230
164517
12082
771350
5816
2,6003,4443,2472,7462,7323,1493,2272,7703,4403,020
15,6043,5683,7562,0843,8982,8353,3512,7011,6362,3583,4603,9023,6932,6142,9003,0453,1903,2982,8652,1293,5522,5153,2974,6525,2943,6907,7625,1883,0444,0813,3494,2533,5132,6512,5133,1272,7933,3574,5581,579
2,4623,1733,1682,7852,4432,8632,9302,5673,3002,870
12,3583,2003,5971,9103,6932,8283,1192,4681,4092,5003,2303,6033,4912,5252,6432,9302,8003,0202,6892,0003,0332,5002,9503,9373,8013,4968,3633,8002,9553,5023,1084,5383,3031,8952,3373,0282,7583,0004,3351,515
3,6172,9733,7923,1394,1913,1143,2972,6333,0783,3153,0702,8653,3783,1853,4002,7822,7922,4802,0462,1943,7233,5112,3903,1523,7054,7414,9073,2093,0685,3983,1333,1684,2203,9262,933
12,5632,9882,0403,4152,7992,7242,9082,9522,5851,9424,5404,1192,6532,787
11,7179,3923,4534,885
12,8072,7462,3843,5562,8803,6532,9743,0792,2652,8063,0643,2052,9332,6213,2865,3822,974
3,0002,7813,2832,9633,1283,0453,3132,5252,7503,2102,9732,3603,0922,6603,1722,6002,4552,3481,9812,0503,4123,4012,2553,0003,6084,7014,6102,8932,6504,2343,1322,9473,1503,5002,820
10,2002,7261,8993,1002,6602,5662,9002,8452,4191,7834,6593,9502,5302,8978,3338,3333,2214,687
11,4122,5002,2003,4802,6073,3002,7872,8002,1002,7502,8883,0002,7192,7112,7734,9152,705
Monthly gross wage refers to all remuneration received by an employee before deductions of the employee’s CPF contributions and personal income tax. It includes overtime payments, commissions, allowances (e.g. shift, food, housing and transport) and other regular cash payments; but excludes employer’s CPF contributions, bonuses, other lump sum payments and payments-in-kind.
Mean wage refers to the sum of wages of all employees in a specified group divided by the group size.
Median wage refers to the wage where half of the employees earn below and half earn above that amount.
2010
Hewlett-Packard P.112010
P.12 Oracle
Oracle is the world’s largest enterprise software company, with thousands of partners and clients in a diverse range of industries including finance, IT and Manufacturing.
The one year Oracle Graduate Development Program offers promising graduates valuable experience in areas such as Business Development, Sales and more.
Oracle Graduate Development Program:
The Oracle Graduate Development Program is a one year program consisting of orientation, formal training and project rotations in the core lines of business, and finally job placement. The formal training is a combination of structured development programs on soft skills and functional competencies via various delivery formats.
Graduates are also expected to work in a team environment and complete multiple projects addressing real business challenges at the time of gaining a broad business understanding.
You Add Value and Build Your Career:
The ‘Quality of Job’ we are offering can be judged by the kind of competencies that you get to develop during the course of your career at Oracle. We will develop your competencies pertaining to your job. Your career grows as your progress in the program and interestingly, you very well know the competencies you need to focus on in order to grow in the given role.
As you Master the competencies in the course of your career, you grow in your specialization .
Who Is EligibleFinal year students of Business, Computer Science, Engineering and Information Systems are encouraged to apply.
How To ApplySend your resume to : [email protected]
For more information visit : http://campus.oracle.com
Oracle Singapore is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oracle Corporation, the world's second largest software company and the leading provider of software for e-business. Established in 1988, Oracle Singapore offers 100% Internet-ready platform, tools and applications, along with related consulting, education and support services.
Oracle Singapore continues to build momentum as leading local businesses -- from large corporations to small-and-medium enterprises -- seek to harness the power of the Internet and select Oracle's leading edge platform technologies and E-Business Suite to meet their needs. Oracle's success in Singapore is well supported by over 100 industry-leading partners and solutions providers who are part of the Oracle Partner Program and are working to integrate their technologies and services with Oracle's leading solutions to target the rapidly growing e-business mark
Ready To Accelerate?Join the Oracle Graduate Development Program
SOFTWARE. HARDWARE. COMPLETE
2010
Founded on a tradition of making things that make life easier as well as more enjoyable, Panasonic's universal and progressive solutions are widespread in many fields everywhere around the world. In homes, businesses and industry, our innovations are also acknowledged for techno-logical excellence and environmental awareness. The global family continues to expand the areas it can contribute to for the future, sharing ideas and dreams with all aspiring individuals.
For more job opportunities, please go to http://careers.panasonic.com.sg.
Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte Ltd202 Bedok South Ave 1
Singapore 469332
Panasonic Semiconductor Asia Pte Ltd22 Ang Mo Kio Industrial Park 2
Singapore 569506
SAP - Application Consultant
Your primary area of responsibility will be on SAP Support & Maintenance. Initially you will be assisting senior SAP Consultants in understanding business require-ments, creating design documents, development, co-coordinating internal and customer testing, providing issue resolution, analyzing trends, preparing KPI information. You are required to learn on the job by performing certain customer facing and non-customer facing activities. After the initial hand-holding period, you will be assigned customer facing responsibilities such as SAP Support or SAP Development responsibilities.
Desirable attributes• Takes ownership of problems / assignment until they are closed• Breaks problems down into manageable parts but keeps focused on overall impact of decisions• Seeks to cure the problem, not just the symptoms• Develops effective, robust solutions that will bring about improvement• Commits to timely & appropriate courses of action • Maintains effective quality assurance of all client deliverables
Requirements• Degree in Computer Science / Masters in Business Administration• Good conceptual knowledge in IT concepts and ERP• Excellent communications skills• Team Player and methodical and analytical approach
Mechanical Design Engineer
You will be responsible for designing audio visual products, troubleshooting, analyze problems and provide countermeasures. You will also take on engineering study and implementation, and carry out ad hoc projects.
Requirements• Degree / Master in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.• Minimum 3 years mechanical design experience. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. • Diploma holders with more than 5 years relevant experience may be considered.• Experience in completing at least one full cycle of design in any of the electronics consumer product.• Knowledge in Product Safety regulation such as UL, SASO, IEC etc. Well verse in CAD packages, preferably Unigraphics NX and 3D tools.• Team player
Engineers
EquipmentYou will be responsible for periodic assessment and technical evaluation of machine performance, troubleshooting and modification of equipment. You will also provide support in preventive maintenance and improvement activities. TestYou will maintain and ensure all test fixtures and software programs are in good operational condition. You will also develop test fixtures and programs for new product introduction. In addition, you will formulate and execute preventive mainte-nance plans, as well as execute failure and yield improvement projects.
ProcessYou will plan, implement and control measures to improve process yield and throughput. You will also perform assembly troubleshooting, engineering evaluation and process optimization. In addition, you will provide support in equipment process buy-off, assembly line set-up and its related activities.
QAYou will analyse product quality issues and ensure effective counter-measures and preventive action. You will also ensure in-process quality standards are in place, as well as work closely with related departments on product introduction and quality. In addition, you will be involved in customers’ claims and abnormality management.
Requirements• Degree in Electrical/Electronics / Mechanical Engineering
Software Design Engineer
You will be responsible for the software development and evaluation of our auto insertion and SMT machines, provide technical support & solutions for current production machines improvements. You are also required to coordinate design changes, design reviews, software maintenance and maintain documentation according to our ISO quality system.
Requirements • Degree in Electrical / Electronics Engineering• Good knowledge in Vx Works and embedded controller software development are an added advantage
Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific Pte Ltd285 Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim
Singapore 639931
Interested candidates please submit your application via http://careers.panasonic.com.sg.Application close on 31 March 2010.
We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Panasonic Group of Companies in Singapore: Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd • Panasonic Systems Asia Pacific • Panasonic Singapore • Panasonic Finance Asia • Panasonic AVC Networks Singapore Pte Ltd • Panasonic Avionics Corporation • Panasonic Electric Works Asia Pacific Pte Ltd • Panasonic Electronic Devices Singapore Pte Ltd • Panasonic Factory Solutions Asia Pacific Pte Ltd • Panasonic Industrial Asia Pte Ltd • Panasonic Industrial Singapore • Panasonic Refrigeration Devices Singapore Pte Ltd • Panasonic Semiconductor Asia Pte Ltd • Panasonic Semiconductor Singapore • Panasonic Semiconductor Sales Asia • Panasonic Shikoku Electronics Singapore Pte Ltd • Panasonic Singapore Laboratories Pte Ltd • Panasonic Trading (S) Pte Ltd
Panasonic Asia Pacific Pte Ltd2 Jalan Kilang Barat #06-01 Panasonic Building
Singapore 159346
P.132010 Panasonic
P.14 Taking up a Job at a SME
You’re fresh out of school. You’re full of hope. The world is your theme park and it’s time to choose which ride to jump on; time to turn those dreams into reality. Then the question comes: who do you want to work for?
Sizing-Up SMEsDespite being overshadowed by the intimidating might of corporate Goliaths, SMEs have their own set of tricks in the bag to give them an unique edge.
With their small packages, SMEs can manoeuvre quickly through change. It is easier for them to adopt new policies or adjust to a shifting economic climate. They are lightweight fighters with energetic dispositions and insatiable voraciousness. When you couple that with the potential for growth, these enterprises don’t seem so small after all.
SMEs are realising that to become world-class, there is a need for fundamental framework improvements. For example, procedural reforms in HR are important if they want to attract and breed the best talents available. Also, they typically do not favour aspects that are intangible to profit, like corporate image and PR. However, this trend is changing as they begin to understand the importance of how others look at them.
On an economic level, SMEs do more than just fill in the gaps. Initiatives by the government and organisations like SPRING Singapore and ASME (Association of Small and Medium Enterprises) are boosting entrepreneurship and helping them move in an excitingly positive direction.
You’re Bigger in an SMEWhere you are concerned, you want to know what it’s like working at a SME.
1. Greater Responsibilities – Being small means having to delegate broader roles and job scopes. As opposed to specialised environments within MNCs, employees of SMEs get more exposition from being involved in more tasks and processes.
2. Skill and Personal Development – As a result of being involved in a wider and deeper range of responsibilities, employees develop a deeper understanding of the business and industry. They are positioned at a unique point where they have both hands on the job and a macro view of the field. This in turn makes them well-rounded, which would prove to be an asset in future employment.
3. Recognition – Achievements and surpassed expectations stand out more in a company of 150, than if one were working in a division of a subsidiary of a regional headquarters reporting to a main headquarters.
4. Attention – When there are fewer voices, you get heard. Employees see their ideas and opinions carry more weight, and there is a higher possibility of seeing them coming to fruition.
5. Overseas Opportunities – Globalisation made it a breeze to bring a business off our shores. Nobody wants to be a hermit, especially considering what the entire world has to offer. SMEs want to eventually break out and expand, and when they do, you could have the chance to jump on and be part of their dreams and plans for world domination.
XS, S, M, L, XLSmall, medium or large, it’s up to you to decide your fit. But it’s a good start to be informed about the different companies of all sizes. Ask around to gain insight into the nature of companies and then you would be in a better position to think about what you want out of your job. It’s one of the things they don’t teach you in school. From here on out it’s all up to you.
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P.16 Building a Sustainable Career
As we begin our career with a first job, how do we build a career that is sustainable and what is a sustainable career? A career is a series of occupations that an individual holds in his/her lifetime. A sustainable career is one whereby the individual has the flexibility to maintain continuity of occupation; and the key here is that the individual has the flexibility to maintain continuity of occupation.
At different life stages, you may make different life choices with regards to an occupation – you may choose to hone the skills you had acquired as a result of your education, volunteer for a worthy cause, pursue a hobby to a professional level, start a family or a business. A sustainable career is really to live your life your way.
So how does one start?
Set SMART goals
Having a goal in mind helps you to map out the path to get there. And you need to know where you’re going, otherwise how will you know when you get there? Set SMART goals to focus your energy into achieving your goals as you organize the resources necessary to help you achieve.
SMART goals are:• Specific• Measurable• Achievable• Realistic• Timely
For example, a 19 year old may set this goal “To own and drive a MINI Cooper when I am 23”; and the resources needed are:
1. driver’s license2. time and money to get driver’s license3. money to purchase the car
Taking the time available and needed, does this individual have the necessary resources to achieve this goal? To own a car that costs about S$140k in today’s price suggests that the individual has to save almost S$3000 per month over the next 48 months – is this achievable?
It is achievable when the individual organizes his/her resources and secure a job to earn the amounts needed to save for the goal.
We’ll have to add other goals to the equation for a fuller life, some goals should be altruistic and be balanced with your personal values and interests. Some areas you can look at include:
Spiritual/Self Development – a study into the life of a spiritual leader or understanding self for development
Artistic/Physical – such as underwater photography or appreciation of poetry or climb mount Kilamanjaro.
Career/Profession – how do you want your career to progress or the degree of professionalism you want to achieve
Education/Hobby – Acquisition of knowledge and/or skills
Family/Social network – start a family or make new friends.
Financial/Assets – how much you want to earn and what assets you want to accumulate. (note the difference between assets and liabilities – purchasing an item with a bank loan makes the purchase a liability).
Pleasure/Public Service – a holiday or serving the community
Secure your first job
With a clear goal in mind, you’ll have to evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses and scour the job market on what’s available that will help you achieve your goals. There are different channels for finding a job; these could be:
1. Job advertisements in newspapers, job portals, employer websites, school job boards etc.
2. Discover the hidden employment market through your networks by calling on employers directly or referrals from friends, relatives, ex-employers (from your holiday jobs and internship). Network with headhunters or at industry events to present your credentials.
The steps to securing employment includes a good CV & cover letter, interview and communication skills. It always helps if you can communicate confidently and the easiest way to be confident is to be prepared – study the job, the company and know yourself. Sometimes how you dress impacts how confident you feel – so dress well (even for a phone interview).
Keeping yourself relevant
After you secure the job, work at keeping yourself relevant – be prepared to stretch yourself and work on projects that may seem out of your job scope. As you work on new projects you may find yourself developing into a new arena that will ensure continuity in your employment.
Also keep in tuned with the developments in the industry, political and economical movements and technological advancements. These changes will impact the continuity of your employment – so be aware.
When you set goals, ensure you include goals on personal or career development, so you can move yourself from one job function or industry to the next. As you mature, employers will be looking at the value you bring to the company and all your experiences and ability to do the job adds to or takes away from the value.
Also be thoughtful about changing employers as employers are wary of “job hoppers”. If you are seeking a change to your job scope or work environment, you can consider transfer to another department or team within the same company.
Keeping yourself healthy
Our physical and mental health is an area that many neglect or even abuse. Changes in our physical well-being can derail our plans – so maintain a healthy lifestyle with exercise, diet and rest.
There’re so much possibilities in life and we can achieve all that we want when we focus our energy and resources to doing it. Then again, life is so much more – so on top of all your plans – plan to enjoy life!
Let me know how helpful this article is to you – email me at [email protected] with your feedback, and if there’s anything that I can help you with.
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2010P.18 Games People Play
A “back stabber” is an expression commonly used to describe an employee who strives to achieve personal gain at the expense and detriment of others. Such individuals are generally disliked but like them or loathe them, most of us, at some point, have partaken in what is termed political behaviour at work.
“Politicking” or political behaviour within a work context is the attempt by individual employees to enhance their career prospects by engaging in behaviour that places them in positions of opportunity or in an otherwise favourable light. One of the characteristics of politicking is that it takes place outside the scope of one’s job. In other words, it isn’t formally acknowledged as being part of one’s employment.
Legitimate and Illegitimate Political Behaviour
One can also distinguish between “legitimate” and “illegitimate” political behaviour. Legitimate political behaviour is that which is broadly acceptable although not necessarily ethical. It includes forming coalitions, bypassing decision-making procedures and generally adopting a positive profile within the organisation.
Illegitimate political behaviour is that type of behaviour that violates the norms of what is acceptable both within the organisation and within society gener-ally. As well as being considered generally unethical, in its most extreme form, it can also transgress the law. This type of politicking might include the use of bribery, the spreading of false rumours and lying about previous employment or qualifications.
Politicking as a More Culturally Acceptable Norm?
On the surface, it might seem that globalisation and resulting structural changes within organisations has made politicking more pervasive. Specifi-cally, the increasing transient nature of employment as well as the increased emphasis upon employee empowerment and accountability has resulted in employees resorting to unorthodox survival strategies as a means to preserv-ing their livelihoods. As a result, politicking is fast becoming established as custom and practice in many organisations!
Some People are Better at Politicking than Others
Psychologists have identified specific personality characteristics associated with “political individuals”. Specifically, political individuals tend to exhibit these behaviours.
• Be high self-monitorsThey are conscious of the signals that their behaviour gives out and are aware of how it can be used to their advantage. High self-monitors are able to adapt the image that they present in accordance with the prevailing political climate. Conversely, low self-monitors are less sensitive to how others might read them and less deliberate in sending out the “right” messages.
• Have a high locus of controlThey have a strong belief in controlling their own destiny as opposed to leaving it to circumstances. These people have an ability to manipulate a situation in a way that the outcomes favour them personally. Conversely, individuals with a low locus of control have a propensity towards accepting that there is little that can be done to change the likely outcome of a situation.
• Have a high desire for power and controlTheir need for power and control often supersedes their need to be liked. They are better able to cope with being unpopular.
Other Factors that Might Promote Politicking
• Investment in the organisation Employees who have spent some time building up their career within an organisation are likely to devote more energy and time to politicking as a way of justifying the time already spent developing a power-base within that organisation.
• Scarcity of opportunities outsideA shortage of opportunities outside will also provide a strong incentive for employees to consolidate their position within an organisation through politicking.
• AgeAs we grow older, the opportunities of finding employment outside the organi-sation start to diminish and this can also be an incentive to politick.
• ImmobilityIf employees’ mobility is restricted as a result of their personal circumstances, politicking is often seen as a necessary activity.
Organisational Factors that Give Rise to Politicking
• Low trust cultures Lack of trust usually implies lack of confidence. Employees will fall back upon personal strategies as a way of protecting their own interests.
• Role ambiguity Blurred divisions of authority usually give rise to the need for employees to reduce this ambiguity by developing their own allegiances, power bases and lines of authority by politicking.
• Unclear performance targetsIf expectations are unclear, politicking is a way by which employees can create their own performance criteria.
• DownsizingWhen there is the threat of job losses, politicking is often adopted as a survival strategy.
• Value chain reconfigurationChanging the operational activities of an organisation can bring a reallocation of roles and responsibilities. During the transitional period of change, politick-ing may be used as a way of protecting one’s own interests within the organi-sation.
A Guide to Politicking
• Frame arguments in terms of organisational goals Be seen to present ideas in terms of how they might benefit the organisation’s interests as opposed to your own personal interests.
• Develop the right imageAdopt a style of dressing and behaviour that conforms to the cultural norms of the organisation.
• Develop a resource baseIdentify and develop a grounding in the type of expertise and knowledge that is central to the organisation’s activities.
• Make yourself appear indispensableTry to create the illusion that you are indispensable.
• Be visibleBe seen to be taking an active part in social as well as work activities.
• Develop allegiancesDevelop strategic allies at different levels within the organisation. Also be seen to be popular.
• Avoid “tainted” individualsAvoid too much contact with fringe employees, those whose loyalty and ability is questionable.
• Support your bossFinally, to be a true politicker, you should be seen to support your superior without being labelled as a “boot licker” or a “yes man” by others.
Finally, Politicking, a Matter of Conscience?
A final thought on organisational politics. Political astuteness is a necessary skill in any context. Admittedly, some of us are more astute than others. Unfortunately, we live in a world where it is increasingly the case that one individual can only benefit at another’s expense. Sadly, my recent exposure to the business culture in Singapore has sharpened my mind to the need to develop these skills. At the end of the day, we have to somehow reconcile our own sense of self-esteem, integrity and dignity with how far down this particu-lar road we are prepared to travel.
Paul FitzPatrick is a Singaporean PR. He is author of three books and his company, ConceptsASIA offers creative thinking programmes to organiza-tions in S.E.Asia. Email me at [email protected]
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For a decade or two, a central focus of career management has been managing your reputation — or your personal brand — since how you are perceived by your peers is a major factor in where your career goes next. In the 20th century, this kind of personal brand management was mostly about what you did and said at work every day.
While that continues to be important, things are different in the 21st century — in the Web 2.0 world, it’s also all about online identity management. Executive recruiters, potential employers, past colleagues, current colleagues, and even your current boss can — and do — check you out on the Internet. Is the information they find consistent with the personal brand image you want to project? Will it help you make the next career step that you want to make? Or will it create problems and silently undermine your reputation?
What is social media?
According to Wikipedia, social media describes the online technologies and practices that people use to share opinions, insights, experiences, and perspectives with each other. A few prominent examples of social media applications are Facebook (social networking), YouTube (video sharing), Second Life (virtual reality), and Twitter (microblog). These sites use various technologies — message boards, podcasts, blogs, wikis, etc. — to allow users to interact.
Social networking sites are essential tools.
Today, social networking sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and Plaxo have become essential career management tools. LinkedIn is widely respected and used by recruiters and employers. There are signs that it could be on its way to replacing job boards as the top job site. Plaxo is apparently attempting to combine the advantages of LinkedIn and Facebook, but so far with limited success in terms of site visits.
However, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social networking sites are not merely about finding your next job; they’re about easy access to people who can help you do your current job better. They publicize you and your expertise to a broader audience. And they can help you quickly make the real life networking connections that will advance your career — inside and outside of your current employer.
These sites also allow you to more effectively manage your networking connections, so that you use your precious face-to-face time only with those connections that you already know to be the most interesting and productive. Real networking is about shared interests. It goes beyond professional interests to personal interests of all kinds, so social networking sites can enrich your life as well as your career. And, of course, the two are not separate. Your golf, yoga, and parenting networks can and do help you make career progress and find a new employer when that becomes necessary. If you have the time, you may want to have a page on other social networking sites beyond LinkedIn. Some are designed for special purposes and may therefore be even more useful.
Putting social media in context.
As important as Web 2.0 tools are, they are not a complete solution for job search or career advancement. It’s essential to combine them with traditional career advancement and job hunting activities. The most important of these continues to be networking.
Lee Hecht Harrison’s Orville Pierson tells us in The Unwritten Rules of the Highly Effective Job Search (published by McGraw-Hill) that networking still accounts for the success of 50-75 percent of job hunters. And for managers and executives, headhunters continue to be important.
Web tools can map your contacts and the contacts of people you know. They can also enable you to identify the people you should meet and provide information on those people that will make meetings more successful. However, there is still no substitute for conversations on the telephone or over lunch.
Organizational users of career transition services are in clear agreement about the importance of integrating Internet and traditional tools in job search assistance programs. In a recent LHH survey of 968 companies, 86 percent expressed a preference for career transition programs using “a blend of technology and inperson resources,” while only 1 percent favoured “technology alone.”
The web is important — but it isn't everything.
Seven steps to effective online personal brand management.
1. Google yourself and remove any content not consistent with the brand image you want to project. Remember that website privacy controls work only when they’re turned on, and even then there are numerous ways that content can move to other unprotected sites.
2. Create a marketing plan for yourself, including a list of organizations where you’d next like to work. Adjust your brand image to appeal to decision makers in this market.
3. Use LinkedIn. If you’re unemployed, complete the entire profile, including several recommendations. In any case, get “linked” with 100 or more reputable people that you actually know.
4. Select a blog to follow, preferably one written by an expert in your profession or industry. If unemployed, follow several.
5. Post your resume on job boards that specialize in (or at least include) your profession, industry, and salary level. Include a revision date as text, not in a footer, so readers will know whether it’s current.
6. Set up RSS feeds. It’s like having a journal subscription. If you’re unemployed, set up enough to cover all segments of your target list.
7. Do not waste time with Web 2.0 sites that are not relevant to career progress — or, worse yet, could undermine your career progress. Remember, material you publish on the Internet — text and photos — can be viewed by any current or prospective future employer. If you’re in job search, balance Internet use with proven traditional methods.
Building your personal online brand.How social networking and your “e-reputation” affects your career in a Web 2.0 world. - Article contributed by Lee Hecht Harrison
Online Reputation
Lee Hecht Harrison is the global talent development leader in connecting people to jobs through innovative career transition services and helping individuals improve performance through career and leadership development.email: [email protected] website: www.lhh.com.sg
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ECONOMIST(Economist Service Of The Singapore Civil Service)
Job Scope:The Economist Service provides economic analysis and advice on policies that impact Singapore’s economic competitiveness. Economists with the Economist Service will be exposed to a variety of economic fields through postings in different ministries and statutory boards.
Requirements:• At least a good Honours Degree in Economics from a university of interntional standing• Strong econometrics skills for forecasting, policy modelling and scenario development• Excellent communication skills and the ability to express complex ideas simply and logically
ASSISTANT DIRECTORFOREIGN ECONOMIC POLICY DIVISION
Job Scope:You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for developing our foreign economic policy together with our network of partners and collaborators. Specifically, you will:• Formulate, review, co-ordinate and oversee the implementation of policies related to International Enterprise Singapore (IE Singapore)• Formulate policies and strategies to develop Singapore’s external economic wing by promoting the overseas growth of Singapore-based enterprises and international trade• Conduct and coordinate cross-cutting strategic studies, environmental scans and scenario planning exercises for Singapore’s foreign economic policy• Design and institute processes for strategic planning and policy review in the Trade Division
Requirements:• At least a good Honours Degree from a recognised university, preferably in Arts and Social Sciences/International Relations/Law (graduates in other fields are also welcome to apply if they feel they have the appropriate instincts and inclination for this job)• Experience in formulating and reviewing policy matters, and operating in an international environment for an added advantage• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills• Excellent oral and written communication skills
ASSISTANT DIRECTORTRADE DIVISION
Job Scope:The Trade Division is responsible for driving the formulation of Singapore’s foreign economic policy and safeguarding Singapore’s economic interests in the interna-tional economic arena. You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for formulat-ing and implementing Singapore’s plans to engage other countries on the economic front. Depending on your interests and aptitude, you can play a key role in a wide range of areas including advancing our economic space through bilateral engagements with a wide range of economies, championing our interests in regional fora such as ASEAN and APEC, and playing a key role in World Trade Organi-sation and Free Trade Agreement discussions and negotiations.
Specifically, you will:• Formulate and review policies to develop Singapore’s external economic wing• Cultivate good relations with economic partners through the effective organisation of bilateral visit programmes• Develop and provide expertise in the framework, disciplines and technicalities of the WTO and FTAs• Conduct and coordinate cross-cutting strategic studies and environmental scans to facilitate the conduct of Singapore’s foreign economic policy
Requirements:• At least a good Honours Degree from a recognised university, preferably in Arts and Social Sciences/International Relations/Law (graduates in other fields are also welcome to apply if they feel they have the appropriate instincts and inclination for this job)• Experience in formulating and reviewing policy matters, and operating in an international environment for an added advantage• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills• Excellent oral and written communication skills• Willing to travel
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR,STRATEGIC PLANNING DIVISION
Job Scope:You will be part of a dynamic team responsible for strategising and designing economic strategies to achieve MTI's goals. This involves driving research and working with various parties to develop content for strategic planning exercises.
Requirements:• At least a good honours degree from a recognised university• Experience in formulating and reviewing policy matters• Excellent analytical skills• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) seeks to transform Singapore into a leading global city of talent, enterprise and innovation. Our mission is to promote economic growth and create jobs so as to achieve higher standards of living for all. A career with MTI promises to be a challenging and satisfying one. You will be part of the team contributing to the overall economic planning of Singapore. We welcome those who have the commitment and desire to contribute to join us.
We invite applications for the following positions:
Singapore citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are invited to apply for the above positions.
A competitive remuneration package will commensurate with qualifications and experienceInterested applicants, please log on to http://www.careers.gov.sg
Applications will be treated in strictest confidence and will not be returned.Closing date: 25 March 2010
(We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.)
Do you relish being part of adynamic workforce?
Join us at MTI
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P.22 Online Reputation - Part 2
Web toolsand yourcareer.
Social networking sites allow users to post information that can be seen by a selected list of people — and possibly by anyone doing an Internet search.
LinkedIn is a career-related site frequently used by recruiters and employers. Because it containsresume-like information on all of your network contacts (and their contacts), it is particularly useful in a job search.
Facebook is more about social contacts and has less career value. Plaxo combines features of Facebook and LinkedIn. MySpace, another socially oriented site, is not recommended for managers and professionals.
Privacy controls may not keep the general public from seeing your postings. Be sure that all text and photos project an image consistent with your career aspirations. Be careful who you connect with since people may judge you by the company you keep.
Plaxo
MySpace
Social networking
Tip:Job boards provide searchable “help wanted” ads and put your resume in databases searched by recruiters and employers. There are over 50,000 job boards. The smaller specialty boards may be more useful than general boards.
Think keywords. Be careful — your personal information can be picked up by anyone. Job boards can be job search timewasters, so limit your time there.
Job boards and aggregators
Tip:
there.
You need to be well informed about the internal or external organization where you will work next, so go beyond their websites and search them.
Different search engines may produce different results on the same subject. Dogpile aggregates the results from several search engines into a single list.
When networking, search for people using Wink, Spoke, and ZoomInfo as well as the general search engines.
Search your own name to see how effectively you are managing your personal brand on the Internet.
Search engines
Tip:
Bing
Yahoo
Dogpile
Wink
Spoke
ZoomInfo
Blogs and micro-blogs
Blogs are journal-like writings posted by anyone on any topic. There are over 100 million, all searchable atTechnorati. Writing one may advance your career but it’s time-consuming and hard to attract readership.
Twitter is a popular micro-blogging site that can also be seen as a social networking site.
Read blogs, but don’t do much writing. If you are in a job search, follow those relating to your targeted organizations. Following a few well-chosen blogs is a good career advancement tactic.
Tip:
Technorati
RSSRSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds automatically send you the latest information from websites where you subscribe.
Look for the orange icon and use RSS to stay up to date on targeted companies, network contacts, advances in your field, and relevant job openings.
Tip:
Reader
Lee Hecht Harrison is the global talent development leader in connecting people to jobs through innovative career transition services and helping individuals improve performance through career and leadership development.email: [email protected] website: www.lhh.com.sg
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P.24 Ministry of Foreign Affairs
As a Foreign Service Officer (FSO), you are the “voice of Singapore”, an advocate for the interests of Singapore and Singaporeans. You will have a unique career that combines policy-making with operations, ranging from strategy, trade negotiations, cultural exchanges, planning and executing high-level visits, to providing assistance to overseas Singaporeans in distress. You are on call 24/7 to respond swiftly to breaking developments. It is a career that requires the utmost commitment, dedication and stamina.
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2010
Planner (Physical Planning)
You will help to set strategic long-term land use policies and planning guidelines. Focus will be on optimising land use, integrating land use, transportation planning and environmental improvements.
Requirements:• A good degree/postgraduate diploma in urban and regional planning, architecture, civil engineering, transport planning, environmental studies, building, real estate, geography, sociology or economics• Excellent analytical and writing skills• Good presentation and communication skills• Ability to work independently as well as in a team is a must
Planner (Development Control)
You will process development applications submitted to URA for approval by analyzing and evaluating these development proposals. Based on your evaluation, you are required to present recommendations for planning decisions. You will also be tasked to undertake planning studies relating to Singapore’s built environment.
Requirements:• A good degree/postgraduate diploma in urban and regional planning, architecture, civil engineering, transport planning, environmental studies, building, real estate, geography, sociology or economics• Good interpersonal and communication skills• Good writing and presentation skills
Property Market Analyst
You will be required:-• To monitor the property market, identify trends and provide market updates and in-depth analysis of the property market for planning and policy decision-making• To study the impact of policies on the property market
Requirements:• A good degree in real estate, economics, statistics or related field• Numerate with strong quantitative analytical skills. • Ability to develop models and proficiency in modelling and statistical software such as Eviews and SAS would be an advantage• Good writing and presentation skills
Public Liaison Officer
You will be responsible for:-• Handling, investigating and replying to appeals on parking offences• Administering the computerised systems in the issue of parking offence notices, reminders, summonses and warrants• Reviewing work processes and conducting non-conformance audits• Planning and co-ordinating the implementation of projects
Requirements:• A degree or polytechnic diploma or equivalent• Good command of written and spoken English• Good IT, interpersonal and communication skills
Architect (Urban Design)
You will be involved in a variety of works such as the district masterplan and urban design plans for Singapore. You will also coordinate and formulate implementation programmes, policies and guidelines to realise these plans.
Requirements:• A good degree in architecture• Strong design and analytical skills with the aptitude for working on complex projects at the urban scale• Good presentation and communication skills• Registered/Able to register with the Board of Architects Singapore
Architect/Planner (Urban Studies)
You will be involved in URA's efforts to raise public awareness of architecture and urban design excellence (AUDE) in Singapore, and to promote and showcase Singapore architecture and urban design in the various international platforms. This involves:-• Designing and coordinating exhibitions• Planning and organizing prestigious awards and competitions• Organizing talks, seminars and workshops for the public and professionals
You will also help formulate and implement programmes and policies in line with the AUDE effort and undertake research studies on urban design issues.
Requirements:• A good degree in architecture or planning• Excellent design, analytical and writing skills• Good presentation and communication skills• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Administrative Officer (Car Parks)
You responsibilities will include:-• Supervising the day-to-day operations of the car parks application and payment counter• Reviewing, developing and implementing effective business processes to facilitate smooth operations of the department• Managing IT systems which include system review, change request management, user acceptance testing, user training, etc, to provide effective IT system support of the day-to-day operations
Requirements:• A good degree• Good interpersonal, communication and customer service skills• Ability to multitask with an aptitude for computer/system-related work• Ability to work independently as well as in a team
The Urban Redevelopment Authority is the national planning authority of Singapore. We strive to make Singapore a great city to live, work and play in by planning and facilitating the physical development of Singapore, in partnership with the community, to create a vibrant, sustainable and cosmopolitan city of distinction.
We are looking for outstanding individuals with passion and creativity to shape a distinctive cityscape and find innovative solutions.
ApplicationPlease visit our website at www.ura.gov.sg/career to apply. Please note that successful candidates will be offered contract employment.Closing Date: 18 Mar 2010
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MAS Graduate Officer ProgrammeMAS welcomes fresh graduates with little or no work experience under our Graduate Officer Programme. We value diversity and look for outstanding graduates with well-rounded backgrounds and personalities, as well as a track record of excellence in any field other than Medicine, Dentistry and Architecture.
As a graduate officer, you could be recruited for any of the following MAS roles:
Central BankingAs Singapore’s central bank, we promote sustained non-inflationary economic growth; through monetary policy formulation and macroeconomic surveillance of emerging trends and potential vulnerabilities. We also manage Singapore’s official foreign reserves as well as oversee payments systems in the financial sector.
Financial SupervisionMAS is an integrated supervisor overseeing all financial institutions in Singapore – banks, insurers, capital markets intermediaries, financial advisors, and the stock exchange. Being an integrated supervisor allows MAS to apply a consistent regulatory and supervisory framework and ensure a level playing field across all market segments, sectors and activities. Our mandate is to foster a sound and progressive financial services sector in Singapore.
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Corporate ResourceMAS’ effectiveness in carrying out our core objectives is made possible by a wide array of departments specialising in Human Resources, Finance, IT, Corpo-rate Service, Currency, Legal, Internal Audit, Strategic Planning and Risk Management. Each has a different role, but all work together to achieve our corporate mission.
Application ProcedureInterested candidates may apply at www.mas.gov.sg/careers
Contact InformationWebsite: www.mas.gov.sgE-mail: [email protected]
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