GONG XI FA CAI!! (Happy Chinese New Year) - No Meeting This Week

We will meet again on Tuesday, February 3, 2009.


For more info about the holiday:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_New_Year

Don't forget to join us online at http://www.linkedin.com/ under the groups tab.

Job Lead

We are looking for two mid to senior level loan officers, to work in an enterprise development centre in Singapore.The job is to help prepare SMEs for loan applications, primarily under various government schemes, so as to maximise their chance of success. This may lead to a broader business advisory role over time.If you are interested please contact me at clive@vsapac.com.Feel free to pass this on. Regards,Clive Wright

Job Lead

For Recep/Admin, no experience or qualifications required. Must however be articulate and presentable. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to be part of a young and vibrant office, there are also opportunities to get involved in public relations work!
Accountant.. erm, likes to look at numbers i guess :-P
Drop me an email if you are interested. We are a PR agency, www.iconinternational.com.sg
my email is awong@iconinternational.com.sg

Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 20, 2009

We will meet again at Starbucks at Clarke Quay MRT Station/Central Mall...just at the top of the escalator near the fountain.

10 am - noon

Our agenda:

Job Lead Generation and Qualification

Elevator speech (introductions and how the group can help you)

Open networking

Korn-Ferry Recruitment Top 10 List for Job Hunters

10) Start the search immediately: Don't take extended time off. The search process can take 6-12 months for senior executives.
9) Treat the search process like a job: Establish your schedule and hold yourself accountable for making progress daily.
8) Be open to interim positions, freelancing or consulting: Companies are cutting fixed costs in today's economy, but may have consulting opportunities for projects or niche specialties to compensate for reduced head-count. These opportunities enable you to draw an income, maintain your skills and....
7) Be willing to commute or relocate: As industries evolve, career opportunities migrate. Know where the positions are going in your field.
6) Don't panic, be patient, but don't be picky: Appearing overanxious to a prospective employer will only diminish your value. And certainly you don't want to jump from one precarious position to the next. But dream jobs are scarce in today's market. Remember that most positions are not strictly bound by their job description but rather they are what you make of them.
5) Be flexible: Don't get hung up on compensation structure and title. Coming in at a pay grade or title below your ideal may work to your advantage. As you exceed expectations, title and salary will adjust accordingly in time.
4) Keep sharp: Stay current on the latest news, trends and technologies that are important in your industry. 3) Stay fit: Don't neglect your health and diet.
2) Use your resources (see link below).
1) Network, network, network: There's no substitute for personal relationships when looking for career opportunities.

See full article and links: http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/LHHHumanResourcesNetworkingGroup/message/4427

Please note that Career Connect Singapore is all about #1!

Have a fruitful search this week!

Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Location: Starbucks at Clarke Quay Central Mall (near the MRT escalator and fountain).

Time: 10 am - noon

We are a small and growing group of career networkers sharing all manner of valuable career information, but most importantly qualified job leads in Singapore.

In the coming weeks we will relocate our meetings to a larger venue that I am negotiating for the group.

This week our agenda looks like this:

1. Introductions/ Elevator speech

2. Let the group know how we can help you

3. Presentation: Active listening

4. Q&A

5. Open networking

Career Connection Postponed Until January 13

Sorry for the delay, but due to health reasons I cannot facilitate the group on January 6, 2009. Our next meeting will be on January 13, 2009. Our default location will be Starbucks at Clarke Quay. My sponsor for the conference room has not confirmed yet.

Regards,

RP