Helping Others Is How You End The Recession!

Find out how at the Weekly Meeting of Career Connect Singapore.

Each Tuesday we meet from 11 am to 1 pm at the TCC in The Central on the 2nd floor at Clarke Quay MRT.

Its a free meeting, just buy your own coffee!

We exchange business cards,

We each take turns giving our elevator speeches for 3 minutes,

And we have a topic covering a structured networking technique:

Find out how to help others find a job, and that will bring you a new job or new client!

Guaranteed!

Weekly Meeting - Tuesdays, 11 am Clarke Quay TCC 2nd floor The Central

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

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

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

One Stop Job Shopping?!!

A friend recently shared this website with me:

http://www.expatsingapore.com/content/view/1007/46/

There are headhunters and jobboards. Good luck as you use the information as a supplement to qualifying your job leads and extend your networking contacts!

Join us on LinkedIn Groups in the Recovery Economy

Career Connect Singapore is also a LinkedIn Group with 66 members since Jan 1, 2009.

We are reaching beyond Singapore in our networking which is awesome.

If you business takes you to Bangkok, meet me at Networking for Success Thursday mornings (http://www.mobyelite.com/MOBY/asp/news.asp?NewsID=332&SponsorID=5) and join us on the LinkedIn Group called Farang Professionals Thailand (over 80 members since Jan 1 2009).

In the Recovery Economy we are going to have a manpower shortage globally.

Please let us know how we can help you.

Passing something of value on from John Tudor: Complimentary attendance for The Managing Director’s & CEO’s Summit, Fullerton Hotel, Singapore on May

As happens every year, there have been some registered executives that are no longer able to make the Summit on the 22nd which means some places are available. As the targets have been achieved I felt this a great opportunity to build some new relationships with APAC senior executives, and will offer the eligible* applications complimentary attendance. The summit, in association with the Financial Times, is as the title reads. It is exclusively for the region’s top business leaders. A unique gathering where you can genuinely network and brainstorm on solutions and how to overcome some of today’s huge challenges. No staged presentations, no ‘our solution is the best solution’ from sales reps. No telling. The Summit is about small facilitated workshops to collectively plan a strategy that works. You choose in advance which topics you need to be involved in that are applicable to your business. You choose in advance who you need to network with from the detailed attendee catalogue. The facilitators (each one renowned in their field) will even survey each workshop attendee, again in advance, to make sure that the topic is specific to the group’s challenges and not a generic ‘rough guide’. Experts from KPMG, PWC, Ernst & Young, Citibank, Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Open Link and Spire Research (to name a few) will be facilitating workshops on their specific area of expertise. The Summit is near capacity so please contact us now to not miss out during these critical times. Jo.barton @eiasia.com.sg.

MentorWorks is new in town!

Please have a look at this website. I am also following the blog for it here on our blog:

http://www.mentorworks.com/

Please let me know if it holds any value for your career development and job search here in Singapore.

Regards,

Rick

Career Connection Meeting Each Week

Yes Singapore we are still meeting each Tuesday from 10 am to noon at Starbucks in Clarke Quay!

Each meeting we cover a structured networking technique (I usually post afterwards on this blog).

We have open networking as well.

So far, 3 members have found new jobs.

We continue to build relationship in Singapore and beyond. We are also on LinkedIn Groups as Career Connect Singapore.

Web School 102 - Social Media for Recruitment

Its been the buzz for a few months now...and its in Singapore now. For example, see Electronic Arts reruitment below:

http://twitter.com/easingaporejobs for recruitment activities!

Are you using Twitter yet for your job search and career building?

Outstanding Townhall Presentation Tips - from my buddy Duke in Texas

1. Don’t forget the 6 by 6 rule. Attempt to achieve no more than six words per slide and six words per line. Often in communication, slower is better and less is more.

2. Stay within the 8 slides, fonts and format. You are a part of a total presentation and consistency matters. A display slide can be added if it consists of figure, pictures (not more text)

3. Presentations tell a story. Not only what the Aim, Cause and Effect, Solution and Measurement was; but why it was important, what were struggles along the way, what was learned, what would be advice to others? You have 8 minutes of real estate, so use it well.

4. To come across clear, concise and natural…prepare what is to be covered; practice it in your head until it is second nature. Many a good presentation had trigger thoughts on note cards. Great presentations don’t come by accident.

5. Remember everyone is cheering for you. Nervousness is always bigger on the inside of us than what is displayed. Focus on helping them understand your project and you won’t have time to focus on how you look.

6. Work your audience. Throw out a question or thought that makes them think. Engage them in the thinking process your team went through. People love to relate to similar issues.

7. Mistakes aren’t mortal. If they occur, they are part of the process of sharing. During the webcast, we left some imperfections in because that was more natural than ten more retakes.

8. Don’t project what can’t be read. Adjust your graph fonts to be seen from the back of the room. Test: Print out the slide, lay it at your feet, then read it. If you can’t see it; your audience can’t either.

9. Remember that the audience does not know your department or its lingo. Giving context and understanding can help them step through your story. Avoid acronyms where possible.

10. Be yourself as best you can. The audience is just as interested in connecting with you as they are your topic. Remember, you share what you know, but you impart who you are…lester brown

Powerup in the Recession

"There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else." - Sam Walton, Wal-Mart

Today I spoke ]about how to Powerup in the Recession:

1. Be clear with hiring managers and customer targets
2. Be concise with your accomplishments, back them up with numbers, especially $$$$.
3. Be confident with all the people you meet and they will get the vibe!
4. Be a winner who breaks a sweat, practices more, plays more, and delivers more to employers and customers.

Introducing Career Connect Singapore

Who are we? - We are a group of hardworking people determined to succeed in our job searches, entrepreneurial efforts, and career changes.

What do we do? - We support each other in structured business networking which includes motivating talks, sharing job leads, career development information, resume writing workshops, and other creative ways to connect our members with hiring managers, recruiters, business coaches, investors, and business partners.

Where are we? - We announce our meeting venues each week.

When do we meet? - 10 a.m. - 12 noon each Tuesday.

Why does Career Connect Singapore exist? - Our purpose is to help people who need to find work.

How much does it cost? FREE! FREE! FREE!