Topic: Communicating with Singaporeans: Verbally and Non-Verbally
Summary:
To the first-time visitor, Singapore is a thoroughly Asian country with Western trappings. Not to mention, an English-speaking populace that may cause some discomfort and confusion. Apart from the sight of Asians speaking English with one another. One also has to contend with the varied Singaporean accents -- according to the individual's ethnicity.
Hence, the objective of this briefing on the finer points of communicating with Singaporeans, verbally and non-verbally. By the end of which, participants will be better enlightened on why Singaporeans are a proud bunch of Southeast Asians.
Presented by: Ange Teo
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Infrastructure Architect
10yrs exp in IT Infrastructure Management.
Budget upto 7000SGD ( 12 months Contract which is extendible)
Should be able to join on short notice.
Work location – Kaki bukit
Any Nationality / Locally Available in Singapore.
Resumes to:
Sharma Navneet
Budget upto 7000SGD ( 12 months Contract which is extendible)
Should be able to join on short notice.
Work location – Kaki bukit
Any Nationality / Locally Available in Singapore.
Resumes to:
Sharma Navneet
52% of recruiters seeing signs of better economy
From Kevin Mease, Client Success Manager at TalentSpring:
1. 50% of recruiters are seeing signs that the economy is picking up as indicated by more job requisitions being filled, revenue growth, new product introduction, or fewer layoffs. (I haven’t figured out what industries are growing yet).
2. Most companies expect a 9% increase in size by the end of the year.
3. On average recruiters are spending 3 hours a day on sourcing and 5 minutes reading each resume. It is taking about 34 days to fill most positions right now – C-level and Executive are still the hardest.
4. 69% of recruiters say they aren’t using LinkedIn as a recruiting tool, although 54% have personal networking accounts (that includes both corporate and outside recruiters – I’ll break out the difference in the final report) The survey is still going on at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=O9sOEKISoS1_2fDVjZOvk5zA_3d_3d . Anyone who participates gets a summary of the results – so if you have any friends that want to participate please let them know.
1. 50% of recruiters are seeing signs that the economy is picking up as indicated by more job requisitions being filled, revenue growth, new product introduction, or fewer layoffs. (I haven’t figured out what industries are growing yet).
2. Most companies expect a 9% increase in size by the end of the year.
3. On average recruiters are spending 3 hours a day on sourcing and 5 minutes reading each resume. It is taking about 34 days to fill most positions right now – C-level and Executive are still the hardest.
4. 69% of recruiters say they aren’t using LinkedIn as a recruiting tool, although 54% have personal networking accounts (that includes both corporate and outside recruiters – I’ll break out the difference in the final report) The survey is still going on at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=O9sOEKISoS1_2fDVjZOvk5zA_3d_3d . Anyone who participates gets a summary of the results – so if you have any friends that want to participate please let them know.
JOIN ASIA'S LARGEST NETWORKING GROUP FOR MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS
When: June 25th, 19-2100 hrs
Where: GIRAFFE, Istana Park
Entry: FREE for ORIENTED members, SGD 5 for walk-ins
AUDIENCE: Asian/Western professionals, head-hunters, business owners who all share a passion for making an impact in the region!
ORIENTED Happy Hours are offline networking mixers that are simultaneously held on the last Thursday of every month in more than 10 cities worldwide for all those interested in Asian business and partnerships.
About the Venue
Venue: GIRAFFE
Phone: +65 ... ext 86Address: Orchard Road,Istana ParkSingapore 238823
Giraffe is Singapore ’s FIRST global dining concept restaurant. Amidst the verdant setting of Istana Park , diners at Giraffe can savour a mouth-watering selection of cuisines from around the world against a lush soundscape of modern world music. Get ready to partake in a new lifestyle experience.
SPONSOR FOR THE NIGHT:Fingerfood wil be kindly sponsored by ipac (http://www.ipac.com.sg/), an award-winning fee-based lifestyle financial advisory group.
LOCATION:Located in Istana Park (on Orchard Road,MRT: Dhoby Ghaut)
Where: GIRAFFE, Istana Park
Entry: FREE for ORIENTED members, SGD 5 for walk-ins
AUDIENCE: Asian/Western professionals, head-hunters, business owners who all share a passion for making an impact in the region!
ORIENTED Happy Hours are offline networking mixers that are simultaneously held on the last Thursday of every month in more than 10 cities worldwide for all those interested in Asian business and partnerships.
About the Venue
Venue: GIRAFFE
Phone: +65 ... ext 86Address: Orchard Road,Istana ParkSingapore 238823
Giraffe is Singapore ’s FIRST global dining concept restaurant. Amidst the verdant setting of Istana Park , diners at Giraffe can savour a mouth-watering selection of cuisines from around the world against a lush soundscape of modern world music. Get ready to partake in a new lifestyle experience.
SPONSOR FOR THE NIGHT:Fingerfood wil be kindly sponsored by ipac (http://www.ipac.com.sg/), an award-winning fee-based lifestyle financial advisory group.
LOCATION:Located in Istana Park (on Orchard Road,MRT: Dhoby Ghaut)
Thank You Very Much to our Recruiters Peter and Sharma!
On behalf of Career Connect Singapore I want to thank two recruiters who sat down with us and gave us some insight in the current jobs market, and how recruiters do their magic!
We we very happy to have:
Peter Henke of East West Executive Search. Peter specializes primarily in banking.
Sharma Navneet of TechCom Solutions Sharma specializes in IT and other business sectors.
Please feel free to connect with either via our LinkedIn Group site called Career Connect Singapore and attend any of our weekly sessions.
Once again, thank you very much gentlemen!
We we very happy to have:
Peter Henke of East West Executive Search. Peter specializes primarily in banking.
Sharma Navneet of TechCom Solutions Sharma specializes in IT and other business sectors.
Please feel free to connect with either via our LinkedIn Group site called Career Connect Singapore and attend any of our weekly sessions.
Once again, thank you very much gentlemen!
The 5 Things to Do When the Money Runs Out
Larry Winget always has something to say that holds our feet to the fire. This blog post in no different.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Weekly Meeting Location Change to: TCC at Central at Clarke Quay
Greetings:
Beginning June 9, 2009 we are moving to the TCC at Central at Clarke Quay on the 2nd floor each Tuesday from 11 am - 1 pm! The aircon and seating is nicer than Starbucks....
Please also join us under LinkedIn Groups as Career Connect Singapore.
I also try to update the blog each week.
This past Tuesday our topic was about qualifying your network connections. Next Tuesday will have a topic about Current Recruiter Trends in Singapore. There will be a surprise recruiter or two in attendance for the topic and the Q&A session.
As always we will do our elevator speeches and the group will ask how can we help you?!
Regards,
Rick
Beginning June 9, 2009 we are moving to the TCC at Central at Clarke Quay on the 2nd floor each Tuesday from 11 am - 1 pm! The aircon and seating is nicer than Starbucks....
Please also join us under LinkedIn Groups as Career Connect Singapore.
I also try to update the blog each week.
This past Tuesday our topic was about qualifying your network connections. Next Tuesday will have a topic about Current Recruiter Trends in Singapore. There will be a surprise recruiter or two in attendance for the topic and the Q&A session.
As always we will do our elevator speeches and the group will ask how can we help you?!
Regards,
Rick
Monday, June 1, 2009
Staying competitive in your network!
Tuesday Meeting Stabucks Clarke Quay 10 am to noon June 2, 2009
Our agenda this week is to learn how to identify the really qualified "movers" in your network, and to make sure that you are on the list, too!
We will also do our elevator speeches, and please let the group know how we can help you.
4 members have found new jobs in Singapore recently. Other members are getting interviews!
Our agenda this week is to learn how to identify the really qualified "movers" in your network, and to make sure that you are on the list, too!
We will also do our elevator speeches, and please let the group know how we can help you.
4 members have found new jobs in Singapore recently. Other members are getting interviews!
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