Unhappy with your job and not sure what to do?
I think it's not whether the job is lousy but whether there is a fit.
Here's an advice on when you should know it's time for career changes or to quit, from Ms Kathleen Tan, the regional commercial head at AirAsia who "single-handedly" launched AirAsia into China seven years ago, as featured in The New Paper.
Her work philosophy?
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Monday, November 21, 2011
What job is in demand in Singapore?
Foreigners looking for jobs in Singapore?
Do you have the strategic skill that Singapore is looking for?
With an ageing population, the healthcare industry is on the skills-in-demand list of Singapore.
Do you have the strategic skill that Singapore is looking for?
With an ageing population, the healthcare industry is on the skills-in-demand list of Singapore.
| Industry | Occupation | Recommended Requisites |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | Clinical Audiologist | Masters in Audiology |
| Dietician | Degree/Diploma in Dietetics, Food Nutrition | |
| Doctor | Degree in Medicine, Surgery* | |
| Medical Diagnostic Radiographer | Degree/Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography | |
| Medical/Laboratory Technologist | Degree in Medical Science; Diploma in Biotechnology, Medical Technology | |
| Nurse | Degree/Diploma in Nursing; NITEC in Nursing** | |
| Occupational Therapist | Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapy | |
| Pharmacist | Degree in Pharmacy | |
| Physiotherapist | Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy | |
| Podiatrist | Degree in Podiatry | |
| Radiation Therapist | Degree/Diploma in Radiation Therapy | |
| Respiratory Therapist | Masters/Degree in Respiratory Therapy | |
| Speech Therapist | Masters/Degree in Speech Pathology | |
| Clinical Psychologist | Masters in Clinical Psychology | |
| Medical Social Worker | Bachelor of Arts and Social Science (Major in Social Work) | |
| Dentist | Degree in Dentistry | |
| Dental Hygiene Therapist | Diploma in Dental Hygiene and Therapy | |
| Pharmacy Technician | Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences |
* The list of approved Degrees is available at the Singapore Medical Council website.
** A Degree/Diploma in Nursing recognised by the Singapore Nursing Board is required.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Looking for a job in Singapore? How to apply for an employment pass?
There have been enhancements made to the Employment Pass Framework which will be effective from January 2012. Take note of the latest employment pass rules.Foreigners who are interested to work and has a job offer in Singapore may apply for an Employment Pass (EP).
From 1 January 2012, the qualifying salary for the Q1 Pass will be increased from $2,800 to at least $3,000 for young graduates, while older applicants would have to command a higher salary to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring. The qualifying salary for the P2 Pass will be raised from $4,000 to $4,500. There will be no change in the qualifying salary for P1 Pass which remains at $8,000. Concurrently, educational qualifications requirements will be tightened.
Employment Pass (EP) is a work pass for foreign professionals working in managerial, executive or specialised jobs, which will allow the employee to bring in dependents.
The different employment pass types available are:
From 1 January 2012, the qualifying salary for the Q1 Pass will be increased from $2,800 to at least $3,000 for young graduates, while older applicants would have to command a higher salary to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring. The qualifying salary for the P2 Pass will be raised from $4,000 to $4,500. There will be no change in the qualifying salary for P1 Pass which remains at $8,000. Concurrently, educational qualifications requirements will be tightened.
Employment Pass (EP) is a work pass for foreign professionals working in managerial, executive or specialised jobs, which will allow the employee to bring in dependents.
The different employment pass types available are:
Friday, October 28, 2011
likeable social media - a review
likeable social media - How to DELIGHT YOUR CUSTOMERS, create an IRRESISTIBLE BRAND, and be generally AMAZING ON FACEBOOK (an other social networks) by Dave Kerpen
Having a personal interest in social media (check out my other blog - Ginsengtonic - Get high on life! www.ginsengtonic.blogspot.com),
the above was the cover that called out to me when I was at a bookstore in the airport looking for a book to kill time...
For all you need to know about what the book is about and how brilliant the book is.. check out the reviews at amazon.
With 108 reviews on amazon... that's more than enough to read and find out what the book means to a lot of people...
As much as I like what I read... easy to understand... homework with action items.. and real-life examples...
What you need to know about twitter, facebook, blogs, linkedin among others... and how to use the different social media platforms for both business and your own professional development....
What impresses me most is not the book.. but AFTER reading the book...
Dave Kerpen practices what he preaches!
He uses twitter... blogs... facebook.... REGULARLY... and replies!
As basic as it seems.. a social media expert who actually uses social media...You will be surprised.. I have seen adverts for Social Media courses by "experts"... by when I check online out of curiosity... the twitter account gets an update like once a month!
The biggest impact the book has on me?... it is the reason I started a twitter account!... maybe a linkedin account next... hmmm....
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| likeable social media - picture from its facebook page |
Having a personal interest in social media (check out my other blog - Ginsengtonic - Get high on life! www.ginsengtonic.blogspot.com),
the above was the cover that called out to me when I was at a bookstore in the airport looking for a book to kill time...
For all you need to know about what the book is about and how brilliant the book is.. check out the reviews at amazon.
With 108 reviews on amazon... that's more than enough to read and find out what the book means to a lot of people...
As much as I like what I read... easy to understand... homework with action items.. and real-life examples...
What you need to know about twitter, facebook, blogs, linkedin among others... and how to use the different social media platforms for both business and your own professional development....
What impresses me most is not the book.. but AFTER reading the book...
Dave Kerpen practices what he preaches!
He uses twitter... blogs... facebook.... REGULARLY... and replies!
As basic as it seems.. a social media expert who actually uses social media...You will be surprised.. I have seen adverts for Social Media courses by "experts"... by when I check online out of curiosity... the twitter account gets an update like once a month!
The biggest impact the book has on me?... it is the reason I started a twitter account!... maybe a linkedin account next... hmmm....
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Best quotes from Steve Jobs
Read this about Steve Jobs's words of wisdom... or at least these are quotes attributed to Steve Jobs
Decided to share so more can be inspired and motivated!
Spread the positive energy!...
"Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes, the ones who see things differently – they’re not fond of rules…because the ones how are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." - Steve Jobs
"Don't waste time living someone else's life. Stay hungry. Stay foolish." - Steve Jobs
Decided to share so more can be inspired and motivated!
Spread the positive energy!...
"Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes, the ones who see things differently – they’re not fond of rules…because the ones how are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do." - Steve Jobs
"Don't waste time living someone else's life. Stay hungry. Stay foolish." - Steve Jobs
Monday, August 22, 2011
Top 20 companies to work for in Singapore
Wonder which companies fresh graduates most like to work for in Singapore?
A total of 3,255 respondents took the 2011 JobsCentral Employers of Choice Survey (University Edition), which was conducted online from April to May this year. All respondents are from National Technological University, National University of Singapore and Singapore Management University from the graduating classes of 2009 to 2016.
*First read on Yahoo Finance
The top 20 private employers of choice as listed below....
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| Top 20 companies to work for in Singapore |
*First read on Yahoo Finance
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Buying property in Singapore?
If you are a Singaporean buying property in Singapore, you would be looking at a HDB flat like about 80% of the nation.
HDB website seems user-friendly enough.
Seems easy to navigate and clearly categorised.
You should be able to find the information you need at
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/
More interestingly, you may want to check out the blog Housing Matters at http://mndsingapore.wordpress.com/
The blog of National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan... to get a more detailed idea of his thoughts...
Probably one of the most significant investments most people will make...
So the more you read.. the better....
HDB website seems user-friendly enough.
Seems easy to navigate and clearly categorised.
You should be able to find the information you need at
http://www.hdb.gov.sg/
More interestingly, you may want to check out the blog Housing Matters at http://mndsingapore.wordpress.com/
The blog of National Development Minister Khaw Boon Wan... to get a more detailed idea of his thoughts...
Probably one of the most significant investments most people will make...
So the more you read.. the better....
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