JobsDB Singapore; Career Events - Hungry for Career Success


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		Impress your interviewer now – A job interview preparation workshop

Hungry for Career Success?

Are you feeling lethargic at work because it is too monotonous and not challenging enough, but yet dare not switch jobs? Do you have a burning passion in you to do what you want, but are very reluctant to leave your comfort zone? Do you want to taste satisfaction in your career path, but do not know how to? Are you hungry for career success, but do not know the first step?

It is important to be well-equipped with knowledge and information on how to manage your career plan. If you are really hungry for career success, satisfy your hunger at our power-packed seminar. ONE full-day seminar. FOUR crucial elements in FINDING and SECURING your dream job.

Details

Date:	23 August 2008 , Saturday
Time:	9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fees:	S$65 (incl. 7% GST) per pax (Price includes 2 sessions of tea refreshments)
Venue:	Function Hall, The URA Centre 45 Maxwell Road, S(069180)
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Enquiries:	For more information, please call Jassy at 6861 1000 or email us at marketinginfo@jobsdb.com.sg

Objectives

This seminar will help both working adults and new graduates to discover themselves and have a better understanding of how to move to a better job where they can excel in. This will help new graduates deal with career transitions upon graduation and beyond.Participants will be introduced to a simple self-assessment personal discovery methodology in understanding one’s career, and mapping of one’s career plan.

In a knowledge-based society, being connected is important. Participants will learn the basics of networking - how to get started, how to maintain a network, understand the value of networking and how to execute the connectivity.

Participants will learn the fundamentals of resume writing and cover letters, starting with jobs the participants are targeting and how one can target their resume and cover letter specifically for the job, company and industry.

This workshop helps the participants with the planning and strategizing of an interview before one enters the interview room. What are the key points to remember for one to prepare, attend and follow up when one gets invited to an interview. Some frequently asked questions at job interviews will be discussed, why are they asked, what the interviewer expects and how best to deal with the questions.

Outline

•	CAREER MANAGEMENT
	The key factors in planning a career
•	JOB-HUNTING (NETWORKING)
	Various sources of job listing and their advantages
•	RESUME and COVER LETTER WRITING
	Effective Parts of a Resume and a Cover Letter
	Accentuate One's Strength in Relevance to the Job for each part of the Resume
	Winning Format of a Resume and a Cover Letter
	Common Mistakes to avoid in a Resume
•	INTERVIEW WORKSHOP
	Effective Communication with Body Language, Intonation and Content
	Strategizing for An Interview, how to Prepare, Attend and Follow-up for an Interview

Facilitator

Wong Kok Wah

Kok Wah worked with SembCorp for more than ten years in Engineering and Human Resource Development. He specializes in career counselling & development, resume-writing and effective job interview skills.

Kok Wah has conducted training courses for companies like Sun Microsystems, CPF Board and HDB on topics such as People Management Skills, Performance Management, Customer Service, Changing Mindset and Team Development. His training courses have assisted managers and executives from the various companies to manage change and adapt to the ever-changing business environment through acquiring the necessary skillsets and mindsets necessary to spur innovation, productivity and effectiveness.

His practical hands-on approach coupled with his spontaneous and light-hearted manner endears him to his participants. Kok Wah also works closely with educational institutions such as National Junior College and NUS High School, conducting workshops for students in the areas of Leadership, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Public Speaking & Presentation.

Testimonials of Mr Wong Kok Wah – (Effective Interview 8 March 2008)
•	Lively and energetic facilitator. Knowledgeable facilitator. Share with examples, a good way to help participants to understand.
•	Very relevant and useful in terms of context, when finding jobs in Singapore. Mr wong shares with us his wealth of experience in job interviews and I can relate to them easily.
•	Good knowledge of the subject. Very light hearted session and sharing. Thank you for the refreshing session! I had an enjoyable time throughout the session.