This is part of a series of articles to make your job hunting experience more meaningful with JobStreet.com.
Do check back on 30 Oct 2009 for more tips!
This is part of a series of articles to make your job hunting experience more meaningful with JobStreet.com.
Do check back on 30 Oct 2009 for more tips!
Posted by blogadmin on Tuesday, 20 October 2009 at 08:00 AM in Bangladesh, General, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Snippets, Thailand | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
This is the summary of job seekers' confidence in the job
market in this region in Sep 2009:
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The JobStreet.com Employment Confidence Index (ECI) is a measure of job seeker confidence in finding a job in the countries where we hold our monthly polls.
Posted by SS Quah on Monday, 05 October 2009 at 03:35 PM in Employers, General, India, Indonesia, JECI Poll, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Here is a pearl of wisdom that I read today, and thought that it is worth sharing with everyone. Have a nice day, and don't spread the garbage around!
Posted by blogadmin on Monday, 14 September 2009 at 08:00 AM in General, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack (0)
Through a local recruiting firm, Cindy (not her real name) had landed a meeting with the chief financial officer of a retail company that she hoped to work for. After exchanging small talk, the CFO asked her: "So, what do you think of our stores?"
The candidate replied honestly that she'd never been in one.
Oops. Needless to say, she didn't get the position.
Preparation and research are always important when trying to land a job, and this is even truer in today's competitive market.
Employers have long commented that today's interviewees simply do not do their homework before they turn up for interviews. "We like people who knows a little of what we do, even though their knowledge may be very basic," one employer said. "Anything you can learn about the company is going to give you a leg up in the interview process. It helps you understand the business, know if it's a good fit and shows that you've taken the extra time and effort that every employer wants to see."
So where do you start? The Internet is a great tool, and a simple Google search and visit to the employer's website is a logical place to start.
At the very least, go to the company's website. If it's a consumer products company, find out what they make. If they're a financial services company, learn about types of services they offer. If it's a retailer, see what products they sell and where their stores are, and and make sure you go to one.
A Google search can turn up news coverage about the company, along with information that might be useful to know. If the company is publicly listed on the local stock exchange, there's usually a wealth of information available.
Posted by blogadmin on Thursday, 27 August 2009 at 08:00 AM in Career, General, India, Indonesia, Interviews, Job Hunt, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
How have you been reacting to the spread of the Influenza A(H1N1) virus? It is quite clear that as the number of infections spiral all over the world and in tandem with that, the number of deaths, so too has the level of concern among the general public.
A(H1N1) is still largely untreatable as there's still no vaccine. The common seasonal flu vaccine may or may not help people against the A(H1N1). China, however, seemed to have reported a few days ago that they have developed a vaccine but it still remains untested and there are doubts about its widespread availability.
Here are some common questions and answers that we have heard lately. Thought that we'd share it with you:
What are the symptoms of the influenza A(H1N1)?
The symptoms are similar to those of regular flu:
Are you a contact?
You can contract the influenza A (H1N1) virus by being in close contact with an infected person or if you are caring for someone with the virus.
What should you do if you or your child is a contact?
How long is someone with the A(H1N1) flu considered contagious?
People with the A (H1N1) influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic; possibly for up to seven days following the onset of the illness. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.
What can I do to protect myself from the A (H1N1) flu?
Posted by blogadmin on Saturday, 22 August 2009 at 08:00 AM in Bangladesh, Employers, General, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
If you have a job and you happen to be reading this, count yourself lucky because according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia, more than 450,000 people (in the first quarter of this year) were still unemployed. Well, JobStreet.com is introducing our Job4frens programme where you get a free delicious tuna croissant from Delifrance (worth RM10.23 including tax) when you introduce your friends to any of the 13,000 jobs on JobStreet.com! The programme runs from 17 Aug to 16 Nov 2009 and is limited to 10,000 tuna croissants only!
Here's what you can do to earn that free tuna croissant:
Step 1: Click on the job you would like to refer
Step 2: Browse down the job advertisement and click on the “Email to Friends” button
Step 3: Fill up the referral form and your friends' email addresses.
Step 4: Wait
for an SMS mobile voucher from us, show this mobile voucher at the
nearest participating Delifrance outlet and collect your free tuna croissant.
(Note: please provide us the
same email address you used to sign up with JobStreet.com. You must also be a
JobStreet.com member with a valid mobile number in your profile. * We suggest that you check and update the number in your resume)
Terms & Conditions
(*) while stocks last
Posted by blogadmin on Friday, 21 August 2009 at 08:00 AM in Events, General, Malaysia | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)
This is not a new incident but we've been reading - and hence, here we are to remind you - that there are always online predators who target unsuspecting job seekers with emails that look like genuine employment opportunities. An
email from an unknown or unreliable source that offers a good job or business opportunity could be a scam that
takes over your computer and leads to a stolen identity. Email and data security firms are now warning job seekers of these emails that have started to flood inboxes. Just be careful if an email asks you for confirmation or for personal information, or carry
enticing attachments that actually contain destructive computer viruses. The viruses look for your bank account numbers and passwords, or log-ins for social networking sites. Enough personal information can then be collected to steal someone's identity. Job
seekers can protect themselves by not
giving out personal
or financial information over the Internet. It's also important to research a potential employer and
not making any upfront payments to job placement firms. Oh, by the way, there's also this advice I once picked up quite a while ago:
"How do you tell the bogus job ads from the real ones? Sometimes it’s easy. Ads from Nigerian businessmen wanting you to collect money for them are obviously bogus–but they’re not all that transparent. It may look real, but if the hiring company isn’t listed, then that’s the first red flag. The second red flag is vague job descriptions that don’t give details, or promise high wages for jobs that require no education or experience. And once they get on on the hook, watch out for what type of information they request. Naturally, if you get a job offer, you’ll have to give your new employer your social security number, and even your bank account number if you want direct deposit of your paycheck. But if they’re asking for that information before you’ve even come into the office for an interview, then it’s a pretty good bet that it’s a scam."
Posted by blogadmin on Tuesday, 18 August 2009 at 08:00 AM in Career, General, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
The tourist attraction of Wookey Hole Caves, near Wells, in Somerset, has advertised for someone to teach visitors about witchcraft and magic after its previous employee, Jane Brenner (pictured) retired. The job advertisement, which appeared earlier this month in local newspapers and job centres, states that the successful applicant "must be able to cackle" and "must not be allergic to cats".
Wookey Hole said it has since sent out 2,319 applications and have received 23 letters of complaint from church or religious groups.
Legend has it that the caves were home to the Wookey Witch who was turned to stone by Father Bernard who had been appointed by the Abbott of Glastonbury to rid villagers of her curse.
Auditions for the role are being held in front of a panel of judges who will assess the applicants costume and character as well as the ability to perform witch tests.
Daniel Medley from Wookey Hole said: "Wookey Hole wants the appointee to go about her everyday business as a hag, so that people passing through the caves can get a sense of what the place was like in the Dark Ages. This was when an old woman lived in the caves with some goats and a dog, causing a variety of social ills including crop failures and disease. So the job is straightforward: live in the cave, be a witch, and do the things witches do.
"Wookey Hole is advertising nationally and hopes to attract a strong field of candidates, with the £50,000 salary serving as a major incentive. Interviews for the post will involve on-site assessment incorporating a range or standard tasks. Ambitious witches, looking for a key career move, should turn up dressed for work and bring any essential witch accoutrements. A limited range of potion ingredients will be available.
"We are witchless at the moment so we need to get the role filled as soon as possible. We are looking for someone who is friendly, a little mischievous and with lots of character. We are expecting hundreds of male, female and trans-gender witches all in full witchy regalia competing for the 50k job opportunity in a X-factor style audition. In one minute they have to convince a panel of three judges they are the right witch for the job using whatever props they can carry. The grand winner will be chosen on the day."
Posted by blogadmin on Tuesday, 28 July 2009 at 05:00 PM in General, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
The speed of the recruitment process is starting to once again increase, although most employers remain uncommitted to exactly when overall recruitment activity will resume, says specialist recruiter Hays.
“Sentiment seems to be improving slightly in the labour market, with a stabilising effect bringing some positivity to hiring plans,” said Chris Mead, General Manager of Hays in Singapore.
“While recruitment freezes are still in place in many businesses, a small improvement in the general outlook and new financial year budgets are allowing some recruitment to take place. Most employers are watching and waiting, but those few that are recruiting are doing so in a speedier manner than we’ve seen in recent months.
“Certainly employers remain cautious, but with the gentle increase in recruitment momentum and market stability, HR and line managers are considering their recruitment processes, which became drawn-out over recent months. They plan to start to quicken the process to secure the best candidates from the generous options available.
“But while the speed of the recruitment process is starting to improve, companies will still approach their recruitment with prudence. The past year has made them far more cautious, so job seekers should still expect a very thorough screening and interview process,” advised Chris.
Posted by blogadmin on Friday, 24 July 2009 at 08:00 AM in Employers, General, Malaysia, Singapore | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
The roller-coaster employment ride of the past year appears to be reaching more stable ground, with recruitment activity starting to rise and businesses recommencing – albeit with caution – their hiring plans, says a leading recruiter.
In its latest Hays Quarterly Report, recruiter Hays says employers have started to take a more positive approach towards their staffing needs. “Employers are approaching their recruitment with patient positivity,” said Chris Mead, General Manager of Hays in Singapore.
“Despite the economic downturn, stability is gradually returning to the market as companies plan for their future. They are now thinking about expansion and growth again. For example, we have witnessed a moderate increase in hiring activity at selected banks and in specific areas, which we expect to continue this quarter. The construction sector has also become far more positive, with demand for staff driven predominantly by infrastructure work. Contract recruitment is expected to continue to increase this quarter as companies realise it offers a viable solution to headcount freezes. A temporary assignment can be extended, or converted to a permanent position once headcount approval is achieved. This measured increase of hiring activity will continue until quarter four, when a stronger injection of vacancies is expected,” said Chris.
Employers are most commonly hiring at present in the following areas:
Posted by blogadmin on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 at 08:00 AM in Employers, General, India, Indonesia, Job Hunt, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)