Thursday, June 28, 2007

Ten Reasons to Invest in Your Career

By: Ian Christie

Not investing in yourself is like floating down a fast river without a paddle, map or knowledge of what's around the next bend. Things may go fine for a while, but at some point, you're going to realize you made a giant mistake.

To avoid such unforeseen disaster in your career, you need to invest in it to proactively and thoughtfully create a plan for achieving your career and life goals.

And if that doesn't convince you, here are 10 reasons why investing in your career is a must.

1. The Greatest Return on Investment, Anywhere
The return on investing and improving yourself is astronomically higher than any financial investment you could make. From increased lifetime earning power and unimagined opportunities, to protecting yourself from unemployment and the satisfaction that comes from personal growth and success -- the returns are enormous.

2. You're the Boss of You
If you're the president and CEO of You Inc., then it's your job to ensure you don't go out of business. It's your job to nurture growth and prosperity. You do this by carefully planning, performing consistently, operating true to your mission and investing in You Inc.

3. Become More Valuable
Draw up two balance sheets for yourself. The first one should be a list of your financial assets and liabilities. The second should be a list of your skills, ideas, knowledge, marketability, personal networks, passion and ability to make things happen. Increase your personal net worth by investing in your second list ? that's how you'll increase the assets on your first list.

4. Become Great
You are capable of greatness. Most of us settle for just getting by, using a fraction of our capabilities. This is tragic. Realize your greatness by identifying your talents and investing in your potential.

5. Achieve Your Goals
Your career and life goals are far too important to be just wishes. A mismanaged career can derail your life goals. Investing in yourself dramatically increases the probability of achieving your goals and is a real demonstration of your commitment to achieving them.

6. Create Your Own Future
Your career is yours to mold. Investing in yourself gives you the clarity, power and tools to create your own future and take the path less traveled. Sometimes, investing means taking a risk, but that's the price of entry for success and happiness.

7. Because the World Is a Complex Place
You cannot know everything you need to know or do everything you need to do alone. You can't be your best without help. Find and invest in those who can teach you, show you the way and help you achieve your goals.

8. Life Is Too Short for Mediocrity
You don't have the luxury of being mediocre -- period. Whether you opt for self-improvement or outsourcing your weak areas to someone who can do them better, determine where you are mediocre and get help.

9. It's a Cliche, But on Your Deathbed?
The reason we hear this often is that it is so true. The passage of time will provide a perspective we don't have now. One day, you'll look back at your problems and successes and see them as bumps in the road. Your focus will be on the big picture: the life you led, opportunities pursued or abandoned, how happy you were and the legacy you left behind. Investing in yourself will give you the courage and determination to be happy and do your own thing.

10. Who Else Can You Count On?
Let's face it: You're alone on this. No one has as much to gain or lose as you do. No one else is going to make those consistent investments in your development to maximize your career and life.

How to Invest in Your Career
Invest in understanding yourself better and developing your goals, plans, professional skills, knowledge, career management skills, networks, and your personal brand and profile. Do it yourself, or work with experts like career coaches.

Try thinking, planning, self-assessment tools, goal development, reading, consulting experts, getting coached, taking courses, upgrading or acquiring skills and proactively marketing yourself. Recognize that investing in you often requires that you don't play it safe.

Article Source: http://www.marketingarticlebank.com

Ian Christie is a career coach, entrepreneur, former Monster.com Sr. Director & former executive recruiter. Ian is a career expert with many published articles and media interviews. Visit BoldCareer.com for free career resources & personalized career services.

The All Important Job Objective on a Teacher Resume

By: Laura Malischke

I see a lot of teacher resumes. The first improvement I make to all of them is in the Job Objective. This is a statement of intention at the top of your resume. Why is this little piece of information so important to a teacher resume?

Good question!

Job objectives not only tell the employer what kind of job you are seeking (which is very important if they have more than one teaching position open in their school) but it lets them know that you are interested in the exact job they are offering. It makes them feel like you are a perfect fit for them. You can accomplish this even if you are willing to accept a variety of teaching jobs.

Here are a few secrets to a strong job objective for your teacher resume:

If you have the means to tweak your resume, change the job objective to match every job you apply for. This might mean just a one or two word change, or a complete rewrite. Either way, by doing this it makes the employer think that you are a perfect match for them. As an example, instead of, “A teaching position” they’ll read “A third grade teacher in a bilingual classroom.”
If you can’t easily change your resume, opt for listing broader job categories. With this approach I suggest also including a spectrum of responsibility, which reaches from the lower range of jobs you’d be willing work to the higher levels you’d be qualified for. For instance, “A position as a Teacher's Aid or Pre-School Teacher.”
If you want to include some keywords or job highlights at the top of your resume, I suggest that you allow your objective to stand alone. Include the highlights underneath your objective so that it is still easily seen upon first glance.

You can include a little selling point for yourself if you happen to have multiple years of experience. You can include something like, “A teaching position utilizing 16 years of classroom experience.”

Do not write your objective in the first person (using “I” or “my”).

Resist the urge to overlook your job objective. It should be short and easy to read, describing what type of job you are looking for. It’s small but important, possibly the first thing a prospective employer reads on your resume. Make sure they know what your job intentions are.

Article Source: http://www.marketingarticlebank.com

Laura Malischke, owner of Great Teacher Resumes is a professional resume writer and an acclaimed teacher resume expert. She has written hundreds of resumes for clients all over the United States and Canada. To learn more about Ms. Malischke please visit www.Great-Teacher-Resume.com.


Management Conflicts Are A Valid Reason To Look For A New Job!

By: Shaun Stevens

We have all had jerk bosses who caused us to swear that it was high time to quit our jobs or resign. Somehow though we make it through until that boss either was fired, left or even tragically died an alcohol related death.
However there are times when it best for you to pack up and leave. How can you spot these signs?

First of all two points must be stressed. One – this is not something to be taken lightly or flippantly. Secondly it cannot be stressed enough that it is always best to get another job before leaving.


Shaun Stevens

We have all had jerk bosses who caused us to swear that it was high time to quit our jobs or resign. Somehow though we make it through until that boss either was fired, left or even tragically died an alcohol related death.
However there are times when it best for you to pack up and leave. How can you spot these signs?

First of all two points must be stressed. One – this is not something to be taken lightly or flippantly. Secondly it cannot be stressed enough that it is always best to get another job before leaving.

A replacement job is important not only for maintaining your vital finances and standard of living that you are accustomed to. Believe it or not is a sad fact that that to your next employer you are significantly more valuable you are currently gainfully employed. Rather than not.

It stands to reason that if you are currently employed that somehow you must be a productive useful employee with skills and attributes, valuable to the organization - a good find that should be snapped up promptly without delay.

Thus the potential new employer reasons that more must be paid to you in pay or in benefits – which can not only be financial but also they can be in other intrinsic forms of rewards or payments - this if course to steal you away from your current employer ,

It could be more in the form of more pay, better benefits, a higher position (a promotion so to speak) or even such rewards as a corner office of better parking spot placement.

You will be in a much better, enhanced bargaining position for you new job if you are still gainfully employed during the job search.

What are the inherent signs to look for that is time to look for a new job?

1)That you know in your heart that you are not perfuming up to the best of your abilities

2)You start gravitating and making friends of coworkers that you previously could not stand

3)If you think about it you cannot picture you future with your current employer

4)When you think about it and consider the good and bad things about your job the cons win out

5)You keep trying to improve your current situation but it never really turns out

6)Your skills seem lagging – either behind the times or not up to par and your position offers no opportunities to improve or update them

7) You cannot get enough positive reinforcements to keep your spirits up

8)Your salary and remunerations are just not enough

9)You want to move somewhere else to live

10) Your company or work situation has changed radically since you were hired

11) You either hate your job, your boss or company that you work for so much that you consciously or unconsciously start to perform actions that are sabotage in nature.

Changes are always difficult. Fundamentally we are always creatures of habit and there is a comfort in the status quo even if we despise it.
If you find that the above questions above relate greatly to you then it is time to bite the bullet.

Start looking and as well start quietly putting feelers out. Remember the highest percentage of jobs is filled by word of mouth.

Article Source: http://www.marketingarticlebank.com

Shaun Stevens Employment Job Trainer Ace Employment Services Winnipeg Job Shark http:/www.winnipegjobshark.com http:/www.ace-training.net www.aceemploymentservices.net

PT Agincourt Resources; Geologists and Junior Geologists

PT Agincourt Resources

PT Agincourt Resources, is currently conducting a Feasibility Study into developing a Gold and Silver Mine located at Batang Toru, South Tapanuli, North Sumatra. As part of ongoing Mine Development and Exploration Program, the Company is seeking candidates for the position of

GEOLOGISTS and JUNIOR GEOLOGISTS

Essential Duties include:
• Complies with all Occupational Health, Safety and Environment requirements as well as those required under the Decree of the Ministry of Mines and Energy Number 555.K/26/M.PE.
• Geological mapping core logging, structural logging, core sampling, soil sampling, data collection and management, supervision of drilling rigs, geological interpretation for deposit resource modelling, survey control, field assistant supervision.
• Maintain high quality geologic data, maps and cross-sections.
• Report writing and informal presentation.
• Maintain community and government relationships.



Qualifications:
• 5 years exploration, mine or resource development geological experience is essential for the Geologist position and 1-2 years geological experience is preferred but not essential for the Junior Geologists position. Minimum Bachelor of Science in Geology or Geological Engineering
• Knowledge of geology related to precious metal deposits (especially gold) is preferable
• Willing to work in fly camp situations in remote areas on a 4 weeks on 2 weeks off roster. English in both written and spoken conversation is required. Highly motivated, team oriented. Computer literacy is required.

Additional Information:
An attractive salary & benefit package will be negotiated with successful applicants. Please forward your resume to HRD PT Agincourt Resources no later than 7 (seven) days after this advertisement to:

PT AGINCOURT RESOURCES
Jl. Merdeka Barat, Desa Aek Pining, Batang Toru 22738, Tapanuli Selatan
Phone: 0634 370-330/1 Fax: 0634 370-333
Sumatra Utara – INDONESIA
Or send an e-mail to: recruiting@agc.co.id

Please write position title on the top right side of your application. All applicants will be strictly confidential. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Pacific Oil & Gas; Senior Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Engineer

Pacific Oil & Gas (PO&G) is an independent energy resource development company operating throughout the energy supply chain from upstream through to midstream and downstream projects. The company is involved in projects in Indonesia and China using the latest proven technology and operated in accordance with internationally recognized safety and environmental standards. (www.po-and-g.com)

Contact address: hrd@po-and-g.com

Vacancy as Senior Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Engineer

Main role:
• Develop SHE process and procedures policy in line with industries practices
• Review and provide safety input/ knowledge in the development of operational procedures, practices and safety rules
• Provide analysis of information and data on incidents
• Develop and assist in the development of specific safety training programs
• Provide advice on SHE related matters to operations, projects and management
• Maintain liaison with relevant external organizations to keep abreast with latest development in SHE field

Criteria:
• Bachelor degree in Engineering
• Minimum 10 years experience in SHE operations, Safety evaluation and control skill (experienced)
• Has networking with government, BP Migas, Pertamina
• Environmental protection: waste, produced water, ground water (experienced)
• SHE Management system and training (experienced)
• Proactive Service Orientation/ Communications (experienced)
• Owned relevant certified in SHE e.g. CPR, AMDAL, etc.

Send complete resume to: hrd@po-and-g.com


[USA] Scholarships for Educators at Savannah College of Art and Design

The Savannah College of Art and Design has a special scholarship opportunity for educators. Educators who are employed full-time at the time of application and who teach at the kindergarten through college level at a public or private institution recognized by the applicant's state department of education may be eligible to receive a scholarship/fellowship for half the amount of SCAD's tuition.

To be eligible, an educator must apply and be accepted to SCAD and provide proof of employment and good standing from his or her school administrator or human resources department. The scholarship/fellowship is renewable, provided that the recipient remains a full-time, degree-seeking student in the chosen program and maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. SCAD e-Learning students who cannot enroll full-time due to course limitations, may have the fellowship prorated for the highest number of classes in which the student is enrolled. Recipients are expected to assume a positive student leadership role by excelling in classes, by contributing to a sense of community and unity within the college, and by interacting with other students and employees of the college in a courteous, cooperative manner. The award amounts are disbursed equally to each quarter's expenses.

Students also may be eligible for scholarships from alternative sources and funding from a variety of lending institutions. United States citizens and resident aliens may be eligible for applicable federal and state aid. Questions regarding scholarships and other financial assistance may be directed to the admission office at 912.525.5100 or 800.869.7223 or admission@scad.edu.

[USA] Scholarships for Educators at Savannah College of Art and Design

The Savannah College of Art and Design has a special scholarship opportunity for educators. Educators who are employed full-time at the time of application and who teach at the kindergarten through college level at a public or private institution recognized by the applicant's state department of education may be eligible to receive a scholarship/fellowship for half the amount of SCAD's tuition.

To be eligible, an educator must apply and be accepted to SCAD and provide proof of employment and good standing from his or her school administrator or human resources department. The scholarship/fellowship is renewable, provided that the recipient remains a full-time, degree-seeking student in the chosen program and maintains a 3.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. SCAD e-Learning students who cannot enroll full-time due to course limitations, may have the fellowship prorated for the highest number of classes in which the student is enrolled. Recipients are expected to assume a positive student leadership role by excelling in classes, by contributing to a sense of community and unity within the college, and by interacting with other students and employees of the college in a courteous, cooperative manner. The award amounts are disbursed equally to each quarter's expenses.

Students also may be eligible for scholarships from alternative sources and funding from a variety of lending institutions. United States citizens and resident aliens may be eligible for applicable federal and state aid. Questions regarding scholarships and other financial assistance may be directed to the admission office at 912.525.5100 or 800.869.7223 or admission@scad.edu.

MM and MBA Scholarship 2008 Intake by Sampoerna Foundation

Latest Scholarship: Master Scholarships by Sampoerna Foundation. In Order to accelerate the country’s economic development, highly competent individuals in the fields of business and management are urgently needed. Sampoerna Foundation provides qualified individuals the opportunity to persue a Master of Business Administration or Magister Management degree in leading business schools in Indonesia.

From the 2005 and 2006 Intake of the Sampoerna Foundation National Graduate Study in Management Scholarship Program, twenty two emerging talents have completed their degree (MM UGM, MM UI, MBA ITB, MM Prasetya Mulya) and have started to apply their newly gained knowledge in their work and are involved in the growth of Indonesia’s key industries.

Application deadline for the National Graduate Study in Management Scholarship Program 2008 Intake: June 30, 2007

Application and Reference Forms can be downloaded from: www.sampoernafoundation.org

You can also obtain the forms from:

Sampoerna Foundation
Sampoerna Strategic Square, Tower B, 3rd Floor
Jl Jenderal Sudirman Kavling 45, Jakarta 12930
Phone: 021 577 2340

Kompas 9 Juni 2007 (Harlan)

[New Zealand] PhD Scholarship in Civil Engineering, the University of Auckland

PhD scholarship in Civil Engineering
Seismic Retrofit of Steel Structures
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Within the large research project on Seismic Retrofit Solutions at the University of Auckland a PhD scholarship is available for conducting research on the retrofitting of steel structures. The research aims at a consideration of the structure, footing and subsoil as a whole system and to develop adequate solutions to keep structures under strong earthquakes intact.

Funding
The scholarship is available for a period of three years, and is valued at $25,000 per annum tax
exempt. In addition all academic fees will be covered. Funding for experimental tests is also available. The research is sponsored by the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology.
Background required Applicant with high academic merit (Dipl.-Ing. or Master degree) in structural engineering or engineering mechanics is required. Abilities to perform creative, accurate and careful works are essential. Applicant with excellent computational skills or experimental experiences is of advantage.


Further details may be obtained from Professor Nawawi Chouw, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering via email (n.chouw@auckland. ac.nz and chouw@civil. uwa.edu.au) or
contact on +64 9 373 7599, to whom a letter of application, CV and references should be sent as soon as possible.

Closing Date is 20 July 2007.

Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled


[UK] Doctoral Studentship in School of Engineering and the Built Environment, University of Wolverhampton

Doctoral studentships
School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Applications are invited for doctoral studentships in the School of Engineering and the Built Environment at the University of Wolverhampton to lead to a PhD degree.

Tuition fees will be paid at the UK and Overseas rate and for either full or time study. Applicants should hold a minimum of 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a related subject area.

The available research topics are:

* Raising and structuring international finance for urban Real Estate investments in emerging economies.
* Towards the development of a framework for improving the culture within Construction Project Organisations.
* An investment into the impacts of subcontracting practice on Health and Safety outcomes of Construction Projects.
* Appropriate Insurance in Integrated Project Team Environments
* Numerical modelling of Limited Life Geotextiles used as basal reinforcement in embankments constructed in soft clay.
* Design with thin structures: Adaptive meshing v meshless methods
* Biomimetic Analysis of Thermal and Structural Efficient Nests


Additional information:
The School of Engineering and the Built Environment is one of the most successful and vibrant in the UK and is renown for its research, third stream and knowledge transfer activities.

To receive further information and full details for the application process for these posts please contact:

Mrs Carole Garbett
Senior Administrator
School of Engineering and the Built Environment
University of Wolverhampton
E-mail: C.M.Garbett @wlv.ac.uk
Phone: 01902 322282

Closing date for Applications: Friday 20 July 2007

[Belgium] Predoctoral Researcher in Molecular Genetics, The University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is an international university. Foreign students from all over the world make up 12% of the total student population. Around 100 foreign researchers work as part of UA-research teams. The UA participates in most European educational programmes and has established partnerships with universities around the world. The doctoral study programme (DSP) is one of the opportunities that is offered by the University of Antwerp to its PhD students.
The VIB Department of Molecular Genetics is looking for a Predoctoral Researcher

Job description:
The candidate will work on the following research topic:
Some forms of motor disorders of the peripheral nervous system result in severe atrophy and wasting of distal limb muscles. We identified hotspot mutations in the small heat shock 22kDa protein 8 (HSPB8, HSP22) in several families with distal hereditary motor neuropathy. The project aims to genetically engineer knock-in mice to dissect the HSP22 gene function and to study the neurodegeneration. The project involves the use of molecular and cell biology tools, microscopy techniques and mouse modeling. It will allow the candidate to obtain a PhD degree within a unique multidisciplinary environment.

Profile:



* The candidate should be holder of a university degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bio-engineering (Cell and Gene Technology), Biology or Biomedical Sciences.
* He/she obtained this degree minimally with distinction.
* The candidate uses the English language fluently and has ambition to contribute to a competitive research field as part of a PhD thesis project.
* Previous experience in molecular and cellular biology through a Master thesis, and a FELASA degree is an advantage.
* The candidate has only been active as holder of a scholarship (0 years of service).
* Necessary skills: highly motivated to perform scientific research, able to work independently in team-oriented projects, good sense for team spirit, responsibility and accuracy, well-organized and flexible, mobile and willing to work with animals.

Contact:
Prof. Dr. Vincent Timmerman, PhD
VIB - Department of Molecular Genetics
Peripheral Neuropathy Group
University of Antwerp - CDE
Parking P4, Building V, Room 1.30
Universiteitsplein 1
BE-2610 Antwerpen
Belgium

Tel: +32 3 265 10 24
Tel: +32 3 265 10 02 (Secretary VIB8: Mrs. Gisèle Smeyers)
Fax: +32 3 265 10 12
E-mail: Vincent.Timmerman@ua.ac.be

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Research , Research , Research Before That Job Interview

By: Shaun Stevens
Complete Industry, employer and job research gives job career search applicants a competitive edge. The work you do before the interview will pay off in spades many times over and over.

Employers nationwide report soundly that applicants who research employers well increase their employability as much as 25- 40 %. Thus by doing a thorough job of research of the complete industry, employer and job you will have a big payoff. This is most important both for getting that job, increasing your salary requests and later promotion on the job. Remember that first impressions carry a tremendous amount of weight and that “First Impressions are Lasting Impressions”.

The advantages of researching your career field and potential employers affect the success of your job search in many ways.


First you will have a good competitive edge. Employers view candidates who do not have solid knowledge of the employer’s businesses or industry as weak and poor choices for hiring. If you are prepared to discuss products and industry facts, figures and industry trends it will demonstrate that you have made a sincere and solid effort to learn about their organization and the marketplace. Many if not most applicants do not invest energy of their so called “valuable time” in researching employers. If you do, you will
Surely have the competitive edge for getting that job over your competitors.

Secondly you will be in a situation to determine better career decisions. Having current knowledge about employers, industries and job targets, allows you to make informed career decisions and assess your interest in and qualifications for specific jobs.

Next you will have improved ability to market your career skills and get hired.
Researching employers improves your ability to discuss specifically how your qualifications match the employer’s purposes, goals and needs. Employers are most willing to invest substantial training resources, time and costs to applicants who demonstrate initiative and commitment through their research of the employer and industry.

It is interesting to note that by conducting a thorough job of employer and industry research this will work towards compensating for lack of experience. Industry knowledge helps you compensate for lack of actual or extensive job experience. This is most of concern if you are a “rookie” in the industry or in the job force and your competition are seasoned veterans. That is seasoned veterans who may not have have complete 10 per cent of the level and completeness of the through and complete job of research that you have completed.

Lastly you will have increased confidence. By being well informed you will feel more confident and communicate much more clearly, effectively and concisely. In effect you will project greater confidence, expertise and experience.

Complete and thorough industry, employer and job research pay off big time for employment job interviews. One last point if the interviewer takes offense at your research and questions this is a very good indication that this is not a good employer or at the least not a good boss to work for.

Article Source: http://www.marketingarticlebank.com

Shaun Stevens Job Interview Counsellor www.aceemploymentservices.net www.ace-training.net



3 Steps to a Better Career: Finding Your True Talents to Work from Home for Life

By: Sylvie Charrier
Did you know that you have an untapped source of revenue at your very fingertips? It’s true, but there’s no need to look too far for it because that source of revenue is you! If you’re ready to uncover the hidden skills inside you and leave the rat race of work-at-home job boards behind, then you’re definitely in the right place.

The key to your success as a telecommuteris that you need to understand how very easy it can be to become full-time employed from home without having to fight the masses of other work-at-home wannabes. The key is in coming to the right employers with a pre-packaged set of very specific services to offer based upon your core strengths and skills. Instead of waiting for jobs to pop up on the internet, where you'll have to compete with thousands of other jobseekers just to get the job, you need to understand that to become a truly professional contractor, you can bring your set of skills to the hiring table to create your own jobs! When you know what to say to employers and how to offer your defined services in answer to their needs, you can begin writing your own ticket.

When thinking about your core strengths and skills. Additionally, you need to think about very specific applications for the skills you already have and not the vague and generalized lists of skills that are so often placed on resumes.

Your goal is threefold:

1. Create a list of your most specific skills.

Assess your core strengths. What do you do really well? In previous jobs, what do employers count on you for time and time again? What kind of jobs really inspire you and get you motivated to give your best? Be sure to think through all of your abilities and list them all no matter whether you think it relevant or not at this point.

2. Connect your specific skills to pre-planned services.

To begin writing your own ticket, you will need to create an inventory of services that you can provide to customers. Rather than responding to their job ads, you can go to a business and present your specific services. Soon enough, businesses will be coming to you rather than the other way around. Believe it or not, when you tie your core strengths to specialized services, you become an incredibly hot commodity. No longer are you competing with the countless masses scurrying around for the work-at-home scraps, you’ve become a legitimate business in yourself.

3. Locate the right customers who want your services.

This step is definitely the key that brings it all together: you must find clients who need your services (whether they know they need them at this point or not). If you’re wondering how to go about doing this, the answer is simple: Research and trial-and-error!

Once you’ve created your specific set of services, it’s time to research any and all of the potential clients within your field of expertise and/or who might need your service. Once you’ve found your demographic, it’s time to convince these businesses how working with you can benefit them.

For example, if you have a strong skill set as a desktop publisher and you’ve designed a host of services that help small businesses create a more professional image (e.g., through letterhead, fliers, signage, advertisements), then you can begin by simply targeting small businesses in your community. If you have a pre-packaged proposal that lays out the benefits of improved marketing and presentation materials to small businesses, samples of your work, a pricing plan, and an implementation strategy, you can quickly convince many small business owners right in your own community that they need you and your services.

It takes hard work, preparation, and courage, but—if you really apply your strengths with what you love to do—you can create a business for yourself that allows you to serve others while helping yourself build your own dreams. What are you waiting for? Your success begins today!

Article Source: http://www.marketingarticlebank.com

This article is an excerpt of You Can Work in Your PJs, a real world guide to telecommuting. Sylvie Charrier works from home and is considered the telecommuting expert. Get your copy of You Can Work in Your PJs by visiting www.inyourpjs.com

10 Tips To Resign Your Job With Professionalism And Pride

By: Cathy Goodwin
Congratulations! You just got an offer for a wonderful new job. There's just one catch. You have to say good-by to your current employer.

Maybe you loved your job and you face an emotional farewell. Or you maybe you hated every minute and you’ve been counting the days till you could walk out the door one last time.

Clients often admit they’re nervous about making the departure announcement. They’re afraid the boss will be angry. They feel guilty about the work they’re leaving behind. Maybe someone else has to take up the slack for awhile.

But clients also wonder how to resign gracefully yet still protect their own longer-term career interests. They suspect their departure style will influence their careers for a long time,


They’re right.

Here are some guidelines to move to your next position with grace and style.

1. Give the correct amount of notice required by your company’s written policy.

Every so often my clients feel sorry for their former colleagues. So they stick around an extra week (or even an extra month). Inevitably, they begin to feel like a fifth wheel. Nearly everyone says, “Next time I’m leaving right away!”

2. After you leave, do not accept any job-related calls from your company unless you have a written consulting contract.

Your boss required two weeks notice – but belatedly realized she needs four weeks for a smooth transition to your successor.

Your boss made a business decision to require two weeks notice. When she miscalculates, she needs to accept the cost, just as she’d accept the cost of late payments to a supplier.

If your company needs additional help, offer to work as a paid consultant with a contract. But get everything in writing and make sure your new job becomes your Number One priority.

3. Study your current and future company policies regarding disclosures and no-compete agreements.

Some companies are extremely proprietary about their process and their people. Once you resign, you may have to leave the workplace immediately. Or your new company may ask you not to work for your former employer, even on a part-time basis.

4. Resign to your boss in person, if at all possible.

Phone is second best. And tell the boss before you tell anyone else – even your best friend or golfing buddy.

5. Expect your boss to be professional.

Clients often fear the boss’s reaction. However, bosses rarely are caught by surprise. Good bosses are happy to see their employees move ahead. Thank her for the opportunity to learn, which has led to your newest and most wonderful career move.

6. Thank your boss and your coworkers, even if you hate them all and can’t wait to leave.

You may regard them more fondly through a haze of memories than a glare of office lighting. You may encounter them at conventions and networking groups. And most likely you will benefit from strong references and goodwill.

7. Decline a counter-offer.

Recruiters consistently tell me, “Sixty percent of those who accept a counter-offer are gone in six months.” If you decide to stay, get a written job contract.

Exception: A few companies and industries actually demand proof of an outside offer before offering you any kind of internal raise or reward. College professors often work in this environment.

8. Treat the exit interview as a business formality, not a therapy session.

When a Human Resource professional asks why you are leaving, be upbeat and positive: “for a better opportunity.” Talk about how much you loved the company and your job. You never know where your comments will turn up, mangled and misinterpreted.

9. Resist entreaties to share the details of your future position with anyone.

Occasionally a colleague will try to assess your salary or other information “so we can stay competitive in recruiting.” Helping your company recruit is not part of your job and anyway, do you really believe this?

Details of your future employment should remain confidential, even from your close friends in the company.

10. Focus on your new opportunity – not your past expeience.

Once you’re gone, you’re history. The very same folks who loved meeting you for lunch will barely remember your name a week later.

And, if you haven’t changed jobs for awhile you may be in for a shock. Your first day in a new position can be a real eye-opener!

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How To Start Your Career In Information Technology - Or Jumpstart Your Current One!

By: Chris Bryant
Many newcomers to the IT field are surprised when they find out it's tougher to get that first job than they thought it would be. I know exactly what that's like. I've had a great career in IT and I'd recommend it to anyone, but I had a tough time breaking in as well. I'd like to share some tips with you on how to get started on what can be a financially rewarding and personally satisfying career in Information Technology.

School systems are a great place to start. A lot of newcomers forget that schools around the world need IT personnel to support school networks, printers, etc. I began my career with a public school system and it was the best move I could ever have made. If you land such a job, you'll be doing everything from unjamming printers to supporting the school's Local Area Network (LAN). You get experience that is going to look great on your resume - you'll have a big advantage over those whose job responsibilities are narrower. You won't make a lot of money, but what you need at the beginning of your career is experience, not money. Which brings me to my second point ....

Don't chase the dollars. I know, I know. We all like money, and besides, maybe you've got some bills to pay! I'm not suggesting you work for free, but the question you must ask yourself when starting your IT career is this: "What do I want my resume to look like in three years?" The money will be there - if your resume shows a broad range of experience. That's what you need to get when you're considering your first job. Use your long-term vision to decide what kind of IT job you want to be in three years from now, and get a job that will give you the necessary experience.

Get certified. You have entered a field where you are always learning - or at least, you better be! If you stand still and stop learning, your skills will become obsolete and your IT career will stall. Start adding certifications to your resume to go along with your experience. Look into programs that deal primarily with PCs, such as A+, and then look at more advanced certifications such as the MCSE and the CCNA. When you are certified in all three major networking areas (hardware, server OS, and routers), you are a "triple threat"! Combine that with some experience and you will end up with a very impressive resume.

Network. Networking has two different meanings in IT, and you know the first one. But besides computer networking, there's human networking. Get out there and meet people. Your local newspaper has a business section -check it for IT group meetings. The more you're seen, the more chance you have of being remembered. It's a small world, and IT is a small world as well. Meet the business leaders of your area as well. It is amazing how a quick face-to-face meeting or conversation can lead to great things down the road.

Having a successful IT career isn't just about knowing a lot about computers and networks. It's knowing the right way to get started, getting the right combination of experience and certifications, and meeting people. I know from experience that it's tough to get started. I also know from experience that no career field rewards individual drive like IT does. So get started today - and if you feel your IT career is stalled, take a step back, list the reasons why this has happened, and then do something about it!

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IT Career Error! Click Here to Repair

By: Steve Bohler
Two years ago Jeff was a discontented software developer. His work left him frustrated and mentally drained each day. His performance reviews were generally positive, but always noted a lack of genuine interest or motivation. He agreed completely with these reviews. Following a specific aptitude test and some coaching, Jeff understood the reason and set his sights on becoming a systems administrator…and he’s never looked back.

Jeff’s feeling that there was something missing in his career is all too common. Despite the money, the telecommuting—and even the sandals—a growing number of IT professionals are complaining that their work lives seem to have no meaning. And on the surface, this doesn’t seem to make sense. These folks seem to have the necessary interest in technology, even the basic aptitudes for it. But they are frustrated by their work, find it tedious and rarely spend their free time reading trade magazines about their profession.

What’s the explanation?

In nature, plants and animals flourish when the environment matches their needs. That’s why you don’t find frogs in the desert. But this is a lesson too many people ignore.

According to one recent study, 80% of corporate employees were in jobs that did not make use of their talents. So is it any wonder that up to 60% of the polled workforce plans to switch jobs in the next 12 months?

Most people—including IT professionals—spend more time researching a home computer purchase than they do deciding on their life’s work. They simply assume because they’re fascinated with computers that IT is the career for them. Besides, it pays well. But this kind of thinking is all-too-often a direct route to a “toxic job”.

What to do?

We all know how to figure out which computer is best for us. We make a chart. We gather information. We assign values. We find the right match between our needs, our desires and pocketbooks. The same kind of evaluation can help us find the right career match. We just need to evaluate a different set of parameters: our interests, values, personality style, temperament and life goals.

If you’re going to find a career you truly love, a profession in which you will thrive, you have to align your innate aptitudes/talents with the requirements of the profession. For decades medical students have used certain types of aptitude testing to determine what field of medicine will they be successful in and, consequently, enjoy. It has equally beneficial applications in the IT arena.

Let’s look at Jeff again. When he took the Highlands Ability Battery, it revealed that he (a) was above average spatially, (b) had a high rate of Idea Flow, (c) was a Specialist, (d) had a high aptitude for Classification and (e) had only an average aptitude for Concept Organization. He didn’t know it, but that combination spelled “frustration” for any programmer.

• A high score on the spatial relations visualization scale meant that Jeff needed to either work with objects or feel a sense of affecting objects and the “real world”. Writing software code was too ethereal and abstract for Jeff’s brain.

• As a specialist, Jeff preferred being able to identify a body of knowledge and then attempt to master it and be recognized as a master of it. Programming was too “obscure,” too generalized.

• Having a high rate of idea flow is great for a comedian or teacher or a writer, but if you’re in a career that involves long projects and endless details, it’s an ability you won’t be using.

• And even though Jeff’s high ability in diagnostic reasoning is great for debugging programs, the logical requirements of the coding trade demand a higher level of analytical reasoning than he had.

The end result was FRICTION. A mismatch between the person and his job that Jeff might have avoided if he’d chosen to be a systems administrator instead of a software developer. A systems administrator needs to be good at hands-on work, needs to develop expertise in a specific subject area, finds himself mostly taking on short-term tasks with concrete results and using his diagnostic reasoning skills as a systems troubleshooter.

Once Jeff saw how the discord between software development and his inborn strengths and needs was the root of restlessness, the decision to switch to another field was easy.

“I felt like a 10-ton weight had been lifted off of me,” Jeff says. “Knowing that the cause of my aggravation had been the poor job fit, I was able to rid myself of the guilt I felt. I was so optimistic about the future.”

So find the work that uses your unique traits and talents. You’ll feel as comfortable and at home as a frog in its pond or monkey in the jungle.

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By, Steve Bohler, MS, JCTC Founder and Head Career Coach of the Oxford Program To learn more about what you should be doing with your life, and to subscribe for FREE to the Oxford Program Cool Career Bulletin, go to: www.TheOxfordProgram.com

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Pelajaran Hidup

Pada suatu hari sepasang suami istri sedang makan bersama di rumahnya. Tiba-tiba pintu rumahnya diketuk seorang pengemis. Melihat keadaan si pengemis itu, si istri merasa terharu dan dia bermaksud hendak memberikan sesuatu. Tetapi sebelumnya, sebagai seorang wanita yang sholihat dan patuh pada kepada suaminya, dia meminta izin terlebih dahulu kepada suaminya,

"Wahai suamiku, bolehkah aku memberi makanan kepada pengemis itu?"

Rupanya suaminya memiliki karakter yang berbeda dengan wanita itu. Dengan suara lantang dan kasar menjawab,

"Tidak usah! Usir saja dia, dan tutup kembali pintunya!" Si wanita terpaksa tidak memberikan apa-apa kepada pengemis tadi sehingga dia berlalu dan kecewa.

Pada suatu hari yang naas perdagangan lelaki ini jatuh bangkrut. Kekayaannya habis dan ia menderita banyak hutang. Selain itu, karena ketidakcocokan sifat dengan istrinya, rumah tangganya menjadi berantakan sehingga terjadilah perceraian. Tak lama sesudah habis masa iddahnya bekas istri lelaki yang pailit itu menikah lagi dengan seorang pedagang di kota dan hidup berbahagia.

Pada suatu hari ketika wanita itu sedang makan dengan suaminya (yang baru), tiba-tiba ia mendengar pintu rumahnya diketuk orang. Setelah pintunya dibuka ternyata tamu tak diundang itu adalah seorang pengemis yang sangat mengharukan hati wanita itu. Maka wanita itu berkata kepada suaminya,

"Wahai suamiku, bolehkah aku memberikan sesuatu kepada pengemis ini?" Suaminya menjawab, "Berikan makan pengemis itu!".

Setelah memberi makanan kepada pengemis itu istrinya masuk ke dalam rumah sambil menangis. Suaminya dengan perasaan heran bertanya kepadanya,

"Mengapa engkau menangis? Apakah engkau menangis karena aku menyuruhmu memberikan daging ayam kepada pengemis itu?". Wanita itu menggeleng halus, lalu berkata dengan nada sedih,

"Wahai suamiku, aku sedih dengan perjalanan taqdir yang sungguh menakjubkan hatiku. Tahukah engkau siapa pengemis yang ada di luar itu? Dia adalah suamiku yang pertama dulu". Mendengar keterangan istrinya demikian, sang suami sedikit terkejut, tapi segera ia balik bertanya,

"Dan engkau, tahukah engkau siapa aku yang kini menjadi suamimu ini? Aku adalah pengemis yang dulu diusirnya!".

Moral Story:
Di dunia ini tidak ada yang abadi, dunia bagaikan roda berputar , ada kalanya di atas ada kalanya juga di bawah jadi kalau lagi di atas jangan sombong dan takabur, memandang rendah orang lain yang nasibnya tidak beruntung karena bisa saja nasib berubah dan kita yang dulunya berpunya dan berkuasa kini harus merangkak di bawah.

Buat yang sedang di bawah pun harus tetap semangat, jangan cuma mengeluh pasrah karena Tuhan tidak akan merubah keadaan umatNya jika mereka tidak mau berusaha dan hanya bermalas-malasan saja.

Tips Menentukan Gaji dalam Interview

Setelah berhasil melewati beberapa tahapan wawancara kerja, besar kemungkinan anda akan diterima di perusahaan tersebut. Maka yang harus anda lakukan adalah mempersiapkan diri untuk menerima pertanyaan, "Berapa gaji yang anda inginkan ?"

Negoisasi gaji adalah salah satu bagian tersulit dalam mendapatkan pekerjaan. Jika meminta jumlah yang terlalu besar, perusahaan mungkin akan mengurungkan niatnya merekrut anda. Sebaliknya, jika jumlah yang anda minta terlalu rendah, mungkin anda akan diterima, namun gaji yang didapatkan dibawah standar yang seharusnya dibayarkan perusahaan tersebut.

Setelah bekerja selama beberapa waktu, alu anda mengetahui fakta tersebut, pastilah anda akan merasa kecewa. Dan solusinya adalah meminta kenaikan gaji, dan hal ini bukanlah proses yang mudah. Untuk "memenangkan" negosisasi gaji pada saat interview, ikuti petunjuk berikut :


PERATURAN NO. 1 : Dapatkan Informasi

Sebelum wawancara, manfaatkan networking anda. Anda bisa mendapatkan informasi dari teman atau senior anda yang bekerja di perusahaan tersebut/industri serupa, terutama untuk divisi atau posisi yang sama. Sumber lain adalah internet atau tabloid yang memuat mengenai survey/informasi gaji.

PERATURAN NO. 2 : Mendengarkan

Di awal wawancara, jangan pernah langsung menyebutkan berapa gaji yang anda inginkan. Semakin lama anda "menunda", maka semakin banyak informasi yang bisa didapatkan untuk "memenangkan" negoisasi gaji.

Langkah awal, pada saat wawacara, anda sebaiknya "mencari tahu" dari sang pewawancara, ada berapa banyak kandidat untuk posisi tersebut, dan telah berapa lama lowongan tersebut dibuka. Jika lowongan tersebut telah dibuka dalam waktu yang lama, ada kemungkinan perusahaan kesulitan untuk mendapatkan kandidat yang memenuhi kualifikasi. Jika anda high qualified, mungkin anda bisa mendaptkan nominal yang dinginkan.

PERATURAN KE 3 : Berlatih

Anda boleh menyebutkan sejumlah angka pada saat bernegoisasi. Tetapi jangan terlalu tinggi dari standar gaji yang berlaku untuk industri/perusahaan tersebut. Jika ini terjadi, pewawancara malah menganggap anda tidak serius. Ini berarti anda kehilangan kesempatan.

Jika anda menginginkan sejumlah nominal yang tinggi untuk gaji anda, katakanlah sejumlah gaji pada top range, tunjukkah bahwa kualifikasi anda memang pantas untuk itu. Sebelum hari wawancara, anda bisa mempersiapkan "pidato" selama 1-2 menit yang mendeskrisikan apa yang anda bisa berikan untuk perusahaan jika anda diterima bekerja di tempat tersebut.

Satu hal yang harus dingat, pada saat perusahaan memberikan penawaran, anda tidak harus memberikan jawaban saat itu juga. Anda bisa minta waktu untuk mempertimbangkan semuanya dalam mengambil keputusan. Jika tawaran perusahaan lebih rendah dari yang anda harapkan, anda bisa saja menolak.

Apalagi pada saat bersamaan, ada tawaran yang lebih menggiurkan dari perusahan lain. Namun, ada hal lain yang patut dipertimbangkan, apakah posisi yang ditawarkan nerupakan langkah strategis untuk perkembangan karir anda.

BEBERAPA SITUASI DALAM NEGOSISASI GAJI

--- . Perusahaan melakukan "secreening phobe call"

Yang harus anda lakukan adalah bertanya dengan sopan mengenai kisaran gaji untuk posisi tersebut.

Jika si penelpon tidak memberikan informasi untuk hal tersebut, anda sebaiknya merespon dengan mengatakan, "Berdasarkan informasi yang saya dapatkan mengenai standar gaji untuk industri ini, mencakup gaji pokok, lembur, training, dan fasilitas yang ada, asuransi kesehatan, biaya perjalanan, jenjang karir, bonus, komisi, dan jenis profit sharing lainnya, gaji yang saya inginkan berkisar Rp xxx,- sampai dengan Rp yyy,- (berikan kisaran yang luas). Saya bersedia datang untuk wawancara pada hari X jam Y. Apakah Bapak/ibu bersedia mempertimbangkan ?.

-- . Jika pewawancara mengajukan pertanyaan mengenai gaji pada saat awal wawancara, anda punya 3 pilihan :

* Berusaha menunda negoisasi dengan mengatakan, "Saya melamar untuk posisi ini karena sangat tertarik akan bidang ini dan perusahaan anda. Tetapi saya rasa saya baru bisa membahas masalah gaji dengan anda setelah kita berdua "yakin" bahwa saya memang memenuhi kualifikasi untuk posisi ini."

* Memberikan respon yang tidak spesifik dengan mengatakan, "Selama saya dibayar sesuai standar perusahaan anda dan tanggung jawab yang harus saya penuhi untuk posisi ini, saya rasa tidak ada masalah."

* "Membalikkan" pertanyaan kepada pewawancara. Jika pewawancara melontarkan pertanyaan di awal wawancara , "Jika anda diterima bekerja di sini, berapa gaji yang anda inginkan ?". Maka anda bisa menjawab seperti ini, "Saya sangat tertarik untuk berkerja di sini, menjadi bagian dari perusahaan ini. Tetapi sebelumnya saya ingin mengetahui, untuk kualifikasi kandidat dengan latar pendidikan dan keahlian seperti saya, berapakah standar gaji di perusahaan ini ?".

-- Negoisasi gaji di pertengahan wawancara --

* Perusahaan menawarkan gaji dalam kisaran yang sesuai/bisa anda terima. Pewawancara mengatakan, "Gaji untuk posisi ini berkisar dari Rp xxx,- sampai dengan Rp yyy,- Apakah anda bersedia menerima tawaran ini ?. Yang harus anda katakan, "Saya sangat menghargai tawaran ini.

Saya sangat tertarik untuk mengaplikasikan yang telah saya pelajari selama kuliah di perusahaan ini. Jumlah yang anda sebutkan tadi adalah yang seperti saya harapkan untuk gaji pokok, ditambah dengan beberapa aspek lainnya seperti asuransi, uang lembur, dan fasilitas lainnya.

* Anda hanya tertarik pada top range dari gaji yang di tawarkan. Yang harus anda katakan, "Terimakasih atas tawaran anda untuk bergabung dengan perusahaan ini. Saya yakin berbagai keahlian yang saya miliki merupakan benefit bagi perusahaan ini. Berdasarkan apa yang saya ketahui mengenai standar gaji dan penawaran dari perusahaan lain, saya harus mengatakan bahwa saya hanya bisa mengatakan "ya" untuk kisaran atas dari jumlah yang Bapak/Ibu sebutkan tadi.

* Jika anda sama sekali tidak tertarik dengan gaji yang ditawarkan. Yang harus anda katakan, "Terimakasih atas tawaran Bapak/Ibu untuk bergabung dengan perusahaan ini. Saya sangat tertarik untuk mengaplikasikan yang telah saya pelajari selama kuliah di perusahaan ini.

Namun ada beberapa perusahaan lain yang juga memberikan tawaran kepada saya, untuk posisi yang sama dan gaji yang lebih tinggi. Tentu saja, uang bukan faktor penentu utama, saya juga mempertimbangkan faktor-faktor lain seperti training, jenjang karir,dan sebagainya.

* Pewawancara tidak menyebutkan jumlah kisaran gaji. Yang harus anda katakan, "Dari apa yang saya ketahui, berdasarkan standar industri, gaji pokok untuk posisi ini adalah sebesar Rp xxx. Dan berdasarkan pendidikan dan keahlian yang saya miliki, saya mengharapkan gaji pada middle range, katakanlah Rp yyy. Baagimana menurut Bapak/Ibu ?".

* Jika pewawancara memberikan penawaran di akhir wawancara. Ini berarti pewawancara sangat tertarik untuk merekrut anda. Yang harus anda katakan, "Saya siap untuk menerima penawaran terbaik dari perusahaan ini." Dan jika gaji ditawarkan memang seperti apa yang anda inginkan, katakan, "Hal terpenting bagi saya adalah kesempatan untuk bergabung di perusahaan ini, dan saya yakin gaji yang ditawarkan sangat kompetitif."

Petunjuk untuk "FRESH GRADUATES".

- Perusahaan memilih anda karena kualifikasi yang dimiliki, bukan gaji yang anda sebutkan. Perusahaan menerima anda bekerja adalah untuk meningkatkan profit mereka.

- Dalam wawancara, anda harus meyakinkan bahwa anda mampu mengerjakan tugas/tanggung jawab untuk posisi tersebut. Jika tidak, mereka tidak akan memberikan penawaran apapun bagi anda.

- Jika anda belum memiliki pengalaman kerja, ingat akan kualitas anda yaitu pendidikan dan keahlian. Dua hal itulah yang akan membuat anda sukses di dunia kerja.

- Apa yang membuat perusahaan memutuskan menerima anda ?. 95% nya berdasarkan kepribadian, antusiasme, dan keahlian anda. 5% nya adalah karena keahlian khusus yang anda miliki.

PERATURAN NO. 4 : Jika Penawaran Resmi Telah Dibuat

Jika penawaran resmi telah dibuat, ajukan pertanyaan sebagai berikut :

- Apakah ada kesempatan promosi untuk posisi ini ?. Untuk posisi atau level apa ?.

- Kapan dan bagaimanakah penilaian kinerja pegawai untuk posisi ini ?.

- Apakah penilaian tersebut termasuk untuk review gaji ?.

- Seperti apakah peningkatan gaji yang ditawarkan untuk 3-5 tahun mendatang ?.

- PASTIKAN BAHWA PENAWARAN GAJI TELAH MENCAKUP KESELURUHAN DAN DALAM BENTUK TERTULIS.

- PASTIKAN ANDA TELAH MENGEVALUASI KESELURUHAN KOMPENSASI YANG DITAWARKAN, BUKAN HANYA GAJI.

Selain gaji, biasanya perusahaan juga memberikan kompensasi dalam bentuk :

* Asuransi kesehatan (dengan atau tanpa mencakup perawatan gigi & mata) .Walaupun perusahaan tidak meng-cover semua biaya, fasilitas ini akan membuat anda membayar lebih murah.

* Asuransi jiwa.

* Asuransi kecelakaan, terutama untuk pegawai yang sering bepergian/jenis pekerjaan dengan risiko tinggi.

* Peningkatan gaji untuk 3-5 tahun pertama. Apakah hanya peningkatan pertahun ?. Atau ada peningkatan gaji/pemberian bonus berdasarkan prestasi kinerja ?.

* Fasilitas cuti.

* Biaya pensiun (berlaku untuk perusahaan tertentu).

* Profit sharing.

* Stock option. Beberapa perusahaan menerapkan sistem pembagian saham kepada karyawan.

* Training atau pendidikan tertentu.

* Uang lembur & transportasi.

* Fasilitas kredit kendaraan/rumah.

PERATURAN NO. 5 : Hal lain yang harus diperhatikan

- Ucapkan terimakasih atas penawaran yang diberikan.

- Jangan langsung bernegoisasi pada saat pewawancara menyebutkan penawaran. Mintalah waktu untuk mempertimbangkan kompensasi secara keseluruhan, bukan hanya gaji.

- Pada saat bernegoisasi, jangan katakan, "Saya meminta …". Yang terbaik anda harus mengatakan, "Saya mengharapkan..,".

- Terkadang gaji yang ditawarkan mungkin lebih rendah dari yang anda inginkan. Sebelum meng-iya-kan atau menolak, pertimbangkanlah faktor lain seperti reputasi perusahaan, budaya perusahaan, suasana kerja, macam asuransi yang ada, training dan pendidikan, dan sebagainya. (mil/tu2t)

ANNOUNCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDIES IN GREECE FOR THE MODERN GREEK LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

(16th Programme, 2007- 2008)

The State Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.) announces that it will offer up to sixty five (65) scholarships to foreigners (or foreign nationals of Greek descent) from Asia, Africa, North and South America, Oceania and Europe in order to attend courses and seminars of the Modern Greek Language and Culture.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must:

1. Be nationals of Asia, Africa, North and South America. Oceania and Europe.
2. Hold a graduate degree from a foreign University in Humanities (Archaeology. Educational Studies, Ethnology, Folklore, History. linguistics, Literature, Philology, Philosophy, Psychology, Theatrology, Theology, Sociology, Translation).
3. Not exceed fifty (50) years of age (date of birth not before 1957).
4. Have basic knowledge of the Greek language.


DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED

Applicants meetig the above reauirements until the submission deadline should submit through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities the following documents:

1.
An application form with one recent photograph.
2.
A curriculum vitae.
3.
A birth certificate.
4.
A health certificate by a state hospital.
5.
University Diplomas - Degrees.
6.
Official certificates indicating the knowledge of Greek or English.
7.
A certificate of previous employment, if there is any.
8.
Two letters of recommendation.
9.
A copy of the passport.

All the above - mentioned documents must be written or translated into Greek or English or French. In addition documents numbered 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 must be officially validated by the Greek Diplomatic Authorities (The Greek Embassy or Consulate).

Applicants must submit only validated photocopies of the required documents and not originals because the submitted documents will not be returned. Incomplete. inaccurate or illegible application dossiers lead to disqualification from consideration.
Applicants who are or have been scholarship holders of I.K Y. will be excluded from the programme. Applications by undergraduates who have not yet obtained their University degree will not be considered.

TERMS OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The holder of the scholarship will be deprived of the scholarship in any of the following cases:

1.
A false statement has been made on his application dossier.
2.
He suffers from a dangerous disease for the public health.
3.
He does not comply with the terms and conditions of the scholarship.
4.
He has been involved to any illegal action.
5.
He holds a scholarship from another source at the same time.
6.
He leaves Greece -regardless of the reason- without having previously informed in writing the University.

SUBMISSION DATE

The submission deadline is May 25,2007.
Applicants will be informed of the results through the Greek Diplomatic Authorities after August 2007.

DURATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

The duration of the scholarship is eight months (8 months) and the scholarship is offered only for the attendance of courses and seminars of the Modem Greek Language and Culture in a Greek University.
The courses start on the 1st of October 2007 and finish on the 31 st of May 2008. At the completion of the programme of studies the Greek University offers a special certificate of attendance.

FINANCIAL PROVISIONS

The scholarship provides:

1.
Free feeding and accommodation.
2.
Tuition fees and other running costs.
3.
Free medical care in case of emergency.
4.
A monthly allowance of 150,00 euros (net amount of money) for personal expenses.
5.
200,00 euros for initial expenses.

OBLIGATIONS OF THE SCHOLARS

Scholarship holders must attend regularly the courses and must participate in all the activities of the programme of studies.
They must also submit to I.K.Y. a declaration (validated by the Greek Diplomatic Authorities) that they commit themselves to return to their native countries and work 'there for at least five years; otherwise, they must pay back the total amount of the scholarship. The Greek Diplomatic Authorities are responsible for ensuring that the scholarship holders do, in fact return and stay in their native countries.

Download formulir here.

or

More info here visit web of Greece Embassy


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Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, you will be
challenged for ensuring Business Planning and Financial Control of
the entire Information Technology set-up of the company.

Specific roles covered the scope of work in:

A. IT Business Planning
• Comprehensive business planning for all IT products and services
offered to internal & external customers;
• Clear correlation of different cost components to revenue (fees
charged to) from customers;
• IT Group Head budgets for each product & service.

B. Forecasting & Monitoring
• Creation and implementation of Forecasting & Monitoring standards
& processes;
• Regular forecasts and monitoring of actual for each line of
business and delivery area for Capex & Opex;
• On-going improvement of standards and processes in line with
industry best practices;
• Timely escalation and resolution of issues.

C. IT Value Quantification
• Quantify value (as distinct from charging the cost) of each;
• IT product and service to the beneficiary user area;
• Separation of value drivers and cost drivers;
• Methods to maximize value to user areas.

D. Effective Cost Management
• Identify all areas for cost reduction and better utilization of
resources – external and internal;
• Ensure on-going and innovative quantum drops in costs;
• Help team members in being cost effective.

E. Compliance with BDI & BI Audit
• Regular self-assessment of IT Division's financials;
• Full compliance with BDI Audit requirements;
• Full compliance with BI Audit requirements.

To best-fit, you must be in your mid 30 to 40's, with minimum 10
years experience in Financial Control procedures and enforcement
with high initiative and integrity, strong result-orientation,
passion for quality of numbers, and leading from the front.

You must also possess:

• Minimum university degree
• Experience of business planning, forecasting, monitoring,
improving cost effectiveness and compliance with audit
requirements.
• Experience of dealing with external vendors.
• Knowledge of industry best practices.
• Delivering results under high pressure.
• Effective people management.

All applications will be treated with the highest level of
confidence. For priority attention on your application, we invite
you to submit your comprehensively written resumes in maximum of 10
days from date of this ad release to:

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PT. ASIA SELECT INDONESIA
10th fl., Graha Surya Internusa, Suite 1004,
Jl. HR Rasuna Said Kav. 04, Jakarta 12950
Phone: (021) 527 2901-03; Fax : (021) 527 2904
e-mail: avirenzia@asiaselect.co.id

Planet Interview 101

By: Bill Piker

It is amazing that most future employees feel that during a job interview that they are on stage. That is they are trying to project the image to the future employer in order that they should receive a job offer and ultimately be hired by the firm.

Have you ever thought of the reverse? Here you are willing to devote many years of service to an organization and perhaps they are the ones who should be examined.

Not that you should antagonize and harass the interviewer but rather you should prepare and demonstrate your concern, research skills and thorough overall nature of any project you involve yourself with.

Are these not the skills and attributes that good employers are endlessly searching for in the job selection process rather than corporate interview “Parlor Games “?

What questions should you ask and how should you prepare for these important events?

Firstly if you have not been able to find out previously ask if the firm is privately owned, a government agency or a non profit organization? You would be amazed at how often this issue is muddled or even hidden. Does the organization have main goals and purpose defined? What are the major products or services? Are there upcoming products or changes in the pipeline of goods and services?

It never hurts to ask what skills, education, experience and knowledge are required to qualify by the position so that you can better hone your approach. Similarly what personal qualities and traits are best desired for the job? Does the jobs involve defined duties or is the job description and duties in a state of flux or perhaps even worse not defined until into the fire.

There are two differing views on asking about money and salary. Some think it is crash and insulting. Yet others insist that if you do not ask about salary and bonuses you are showing that you are not a practical person and in the end are not really serious about the job. As they say it is your choice depending on how you read the tea leaves so to speak. Remember that it is you who will pay the price. You may be giving up a good position to come to this new job and at the worst you will invest substantial time and energy. It is best to remember that when you make a value judgment whether to ask or no ask about salary, benefits and job position bonus values.

Lastly look to the concern that the employer places on employee values and welfare.
Does the firm really have sincere concerns regarding the personal and career growth of their employees? Look for emphasis on training, industry contacts, on the job and outsourced training and education that are practical and purposeful rather than a sugar coated approach that is only done for appearances and presentation effects after the horse has bolted so to speak from the corporate barn.

Lastly and most importantly it should be stated and emphasized that if the employer or employee who is conducting the interview takes exception to these basic employee questions you should be grateful.

You have saved yourself a lot of grief and wasted time and energy.

It can said by example that if the gal or guy on the date is a horror show it is not a good idea to marry that person.

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William Iker www.jerkbossesihaveknown.com www.aceemploymentservices.net

A Leading Marine Civil Contractor; 7 Positions

We are a Leading Marine Civil Contractor with ISO 9001-2000 certified, is inviting professionals to join as:

1. Civil Engineer (Central Kalimantan)
2. Purchasing Officer (South Kalimantan)
3. Logistic Officer (Jakarta)
4. Cost Accountant (Jakarta)
5. Secretary (Jakarta)
6. Receptionist (Jakarta)
7. Office Coordinator (Jakarta)

Requirements:
• S1 Civil Engineer (1), S1 from any related major (2 & 3), S1 Accounting (4),S1/D3 Secretarial (5,6), Male, S1/D3 Secretarial (7),
• Minimum 4 years experience in related area on Mining/Marine Construction (1,2,3,4,5,7),
• Minimum 2 years experience as Receptionist (6),
• Good leadership and strong personality (1,2,3,4,5,7),
• Computer literate (MS Office) (1-7),
• Ability to communicate in English, both oral and written (1-7),
• Able to work immediately (1-7).

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please apply with a detailed resume and photograph starting your qualifications & experience, together with a recent photograph within 2 weeks and email to: hrd@ptscs.com

PT. Petrosea Tbk; MAINTENANCE PLANNER

VACANCY

MAINTENANCE PLANNER

PT. Petrosea Tbk is Engineering, Construction and Mining Company looking for a bright, English speaking, team player and hardworking person to fill in the position as :

“Maintenance Planner Mobile Equipment” (Code : MP)

Requirement:
• D3 / S1 in Mechanical / Industrial Engineering
• Experience in maintenance task identification, planning, scheduling, allocation and completion for Mobile Mining Equipment.
• Sound knowledge / experience in preventive maintenance, equipment strategy development.
• Proven background in maintenance planning/scheduling
• Having knowledge in heavy equipment technical & operation, fluid and oil analysis is preferable
• Fluent in English, strong computer literacy, good interpersonal skill and motivate people
• Literacy with computerized maintenance management systems.
• Able to work under high pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent health, Hard worker, Energetic and Dynamic
• To be based at Petrosea Site
• Point of Hire ( POH ) is Balikpapan

Application together with CV, and recent photograph should be submitted to the address below not later than two week after this advertisement date.

Put the position code desired on the subject letter. All applications will be treated strictly confidential and only short-listed candidates will be notified for interview.

HRD PT. PETROSEA, Tbk
PO BOX 115
BALIKPAPAN, EAST KALIMANTAN

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT TECHNIP INDONESIA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT TECHNIP INDONESIA

Technip is a world class player in engineering, technologies and construction services for oil and gas, petrochemical and other industries. With nearly 50 years of experiences in the design and construction of large industrial facilities, a wide range of state-of-the-art technologies and operational bases spread over the 5 continents, the group is able to manage all aspects of major projects at optimized cost, from front end engineering design to turnkey delivery.

To support our expanding operations in Indonesia, Technip is looking for talented Indonesian nationals to fill in the following positions.

DOCUMENT CONTROLLER

Primary Responsibilities:
• Record, file and keep track of all incoming and outgoing project deliverables including vendor documents, and clients’ comments.
• Make necessary copies and ensures accurate distribution of the documents to the various disciplines and external parties.
• Check that documents are in order in terms of document’s title, number, revision number, description and progress status.
• Expedite the various disciplines on the project deliverables according to the distribution schedule.
• Prepare and update the project documents / deliverables register and extract any status.

Qualification and Experiences:
• At least 6 years of related work experiences.
• Proficiency skill in English, both written and verbal.
• Have some basic skills in computer application.
• Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships.
• Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.
• Effectively in time and resources management to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
• Keeping organizational norms as well as ethical and social; deals with people with appropriate manner; shows words and actions consistently
• Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Send your application, resume and recent photograph no later than 2 weeks after the date of publication to:

PO. BOX 5043, JKTM 12700, Jakarta
Email: hrd.indo@technip.com

Monday, June 25, 2007

How to Write Better Business Letters

Writing business letters is a forgotten art. The Internet has made us lazy writers. With a few keystrokes, we can kick off a short e-mail without thinking much about content, much less formatting. Have you ever reviewed your own e-mails and discovered misspellings, incomplete sentences, formatting mistakes, and grammatical errors? Usually we think nothing about how our lazy writing negatively affects our e-mails; other people e-mail us the same type of junk all the time. But, still, writing lousy e-mails should not give us the excuse to be lazy writers all the time, online or offline.

Writing business letters may be one of the best skills a business person can possess, especially during these times when few people possess it. The following tips will help you to construct better business letters. You can also use these principles to write better business e-mails, in terms of both format, style and tone.


COMPONENTS AND FORMATTING

All business letters are comprised of the following elements, in this order:

Date
Recipient’s name and address
Salutation
Opening paragraph
Body
Closing paragraph
Closing
Your name and address

The style of formatting will dictate how these elements are situated on the page. The three most common formatting styles are:

BLOCK: Each part of the letter is left-justified, and the text is single-spaced, except double-spaced paragraph breaks.

MODIFIED BLOCK: The opening, body and closing paragraphs are left-justified and single-spaced, but the date, closing and salutation are center-aligned.

SEMI-BLOCK: Exactly like modified block, except each paragraph is indented, not left-justified.

Regardless of which style you choose, you’ll also need to consider the font; your choice is important, as fancy fonts are sometimes unreadable. The most commonly used and widely accepted font is Times New Roman, size 12. It’s readable, professional, and universally used for business letters. It’s not outside the realm of possibility, however, to take liberties here; you can really use any readable font (Arial, Verdana, Helvetica), but always consider what your recipient would like to see.

OPENING PARAGRAPH

Since the principle point of your business letter is to grab and keep the reader’s attention, you’ll need to focus on the opening, the first (and sometimes only) opportunity you have to grab the recipient’s attention. The opening also sets the tone for the entire letter, so it must be as strong and characteristic as possible.

DO get straight to the point. Your recipient doesn’t need a bunch of unnecessary info., especially not right up front. If it doesn’t pertain to or bores them, they’ll just stop reading.

DON’T start with cliché phrases like “I am writing because...” or “With regards to...”. This simply appears that you don’t know where to start. The real message won’t start until after those phrases, so why not eliminate the unnecessary and uncreative words?

DO use strong, active verbs. This keeps the focus on the reader and makes the letter far more interesting. For instance, instead of writing “this offer is being extended to you for a brief period of time,” try “we’re briefly extending this offer to you.” See how much easier that is?

DON’T get longwinded. Keep the opening short and to-the-point, use the best words possible, and never make the reader work for the point of the letter.

BODY

This is the meat of the letter, where you’ll fully explain the ideas introduced in the opening. It’s easy to lose momentum here, but this part must be every bit as strong as the opening.

DO write like talk. This doesn’t mean using informal slang or profanity, but why lapse into business speak when it’s trite and boring? Chances are, you aren’t a 19th century British gentleman, so don’t write like one! Use a conversation, yet respectful, tone and try to phrase things similarly to how you’d actually say them.

DON’T lose the point. Save the digressions for a face-to-face chat. You’ve got a short time to hold the reader’s interest here and off-point sentences will simply give your reader time to yawn and put the letter down. List the points you need to make prior to writing, and stick to them.

DO keep related information together. Don’t move on to another point until you’ve finished the last, and resist the urge to scatter topics haphazardly. Anything less and you’ll appear to be rambling with no sense of focus.

DON’T get pedantic. Sure, it’s nice to show off our vocabularies, but that big word has little point if a smaller word would be more effective and readable. Put the thesaurus away and use familiar language.

CLOSING PARAGRAPH

This paragraph is the last string of sentences your reader will see, so it needs to be as strong as the rest of the letter.

DO keep it short. The closing paragraph can be the briefest part of the letter as you’re simply restating, in simple language, what you’ve already written. Restate your point and sign off.

DON’T fizzle out. It’s tempting to let the closing paragraph sort of die quickly or be an exact replica of other sentences simply because you’ve already worked so hard on the rest. Resist that urge -- keep the ending strong, and hold your conversational tone.

DO be clear about your intentions. If you’re looking for an email response or a business meeting, make that clear. The point of your letter will be lost if the reader has little idea what you want from them or how to proceed from here.

DON’T get trite. Avoid typical cliché endings like “Thank you in advance...” or “Please do not hesitate to call...”; this ends the business letter on a weak note. Be as direct and creative as possible without falling prey to typical business language.

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Brian Konradt has been a professional freelance writer for more than a decade. Visit his website at www.BusyEntrepreneur.com. Mr. Konradt writes articles on english grammar and literacy for www.LousyWriter.com and www.LiteracyNews.com.



PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara; 3 positions

NEWMONT

PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara

VACANCY

PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (PTNNT) operates Batu Hijau copper/gold mine in West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara Province. PTNNT is committed to becoming a leader in safety, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. PTNNT invites skilled, trained, highly committed and dedicated Indonesian workers and professionals to fill in the following position:

1. Specialist Customer Database (ISY0100)
• S-1 Computer Technique/Information Systems or equivalent.
• Must possess strong communication skills both in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Also be able to write clear and thorough documentation.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Customer Service Support area.
• Familiar with Database applications such as MS Access, MS SQL Server and Oracle.
• Understand Network Operating Systems, Windows 2000/XP, Microsoft Office application. Mail MS Outlook 2003, Intranet, Internet.
• Understand Ellipse, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft SMS will be advantage.


2. UNIX Administrator (ISY0012)
• Tertiary education (Bachelor Degree) in Computer Science/IT/Engineering or related discipline with minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0)
• 5-7 years experience in a UNIX, Sun Solaris and Linux computing environment
• Extensive knowledge of multiple UNIX operating systems and solid understanding of routing protocols, together with strong programming and scripting ability.
• Strong knowledge of server technology, clustering technology, SAN technology and fiber channel brocade switches.
• Familiar with Hitachi Disk Storage (HDS9200/ 9500/ AMS500), including installation, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with TCP/ IP network infrastructure and applications, Internet and Intranet technology. Windows XP, Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Oracle databases, Ellipse system and Windows, would be an advantages.
• Understand IT Security and Disaster Recovery Plan.
• Good command of both written and spoken English.

3. Sr. Exploration Geologist (GEO0040)
• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Geology or Geological Engineering; a Masters Degree is preferred and demonstrates the ability to complete large and technically complex projects.
• Minimum of eight years grass root or/to advance exploration experiences.
• Experience in supervising technical professionals and non-technical staff.
• Good interpersonal skills.

All applications will be treated confidentially. Please send your application (no later than 7 days after publication of the ads) 2007. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Send your application letter to:

HR Recruitment - PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara
Jl. Sriwijaya 258, Mataram 83126, NTB, Indonesia PO Box 1022
Fax : 0370-636318 ext. 48042,
e-mail : PTNNT.Recruitment@Newmont.Com

Pacific Oil & Gas; Senior POWER BUSINESS Development

Pacific Oil & Gas is a company committed to energy resource development in Asia. The company is focused on the development of integrated and cost-competitive energy supply chains which include upstream development and investment, LNG plants, transportation, receiving terminals, power generation plants and downstream gas transmission networks and facilities. The company is involved in projects in Indonesia and China using the latest proven technology and operated in accordance with internationally recognized safety and environmental standards.

The company’s operations are ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certified.

For further information, please refer to www.po-and-g.com Contact address: hrd@po-and-g.com

Senior POWER BUSINESS Development

Objective:
To Develop New Power Plants in INDONESIA

Responsibilities:
*To sign MOU with PLN and negotiate for power capacity and pricing for East Kalimantan, Java, Sumatra (Riau/Jambi)
*To get licenses/permits for power plant from different government agencies for above said power plants.

Criteria for ideal incumbent:
a) Has at least 15 years working experience in:
*Developing new Independent Power Producer (IPP)
*Arranging license for new power plant from DG Energy, Government (Local and/or Central), Local parliament
*Arranging and managing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) from PLN including price negotiation
*Responsible to appoint consultants for Feasibility Study (FS) & Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)

b) Degree in Engineering/ Finance (MBA, MM preferably)
c) Willing to traveling in order to achieve goal objective
d) Good physical and age around 40-55 years old

Key point:
- Has strong relationship with Indonesian government, parliament, PLN, especially with Energy and Mining Department, BP Migas, Pertamina
- Has proven achievement in closing/deal with PLN for new (or additional) power plant project
- Has strong networking with government (in Power & Energy Department)

For interested candidate, please submit your complete resume including detail proven achievement, to:
hrd@po-and-g.com

Hess; various positions

HESS

EXPLORE HESS

Be part of the team that is energizing East Java today

Hess is an independent global energy company with expanding operations in South East Asia, West and North Africa, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caspian Sea. In Indonesia, Hess is committed to a long term growth strategy and is fast emerging as a major player in the oil and gas industry.

Working closely with the government and local community, the Ujung Pangkah facility produces gas initially for power generation and create a sustainable success story for the region. First production of gas has begun in April 2007, and Phase 2 is progressing rapidly.

Hess is currently hiring only the best people to operate its Ujung Pangkah oil and gas facilities to ensure its safe and efficient operations while complying with the highest environmental standards. We offer a great opportunity and very competitive rewards for talented professionals.


If you have excellent technical/operational skills and experience in oil and gas production operations or a related industry, and a good working knowledge of English, we are offering you an exciting opportunity to be part of the first-class team that will bring this ambitious project to fruition.

The positions currently available are

Jakarta-based positions:

Senior Business Analyst

Handling all Planning activities, Economics, and Business Anlysis for existing Hess assets as well as any prospective assets or projects.

University or Masters Degree in Finance or Engineering with 7-10 years experience in oil and gas operations with at least 3 years upstream experience.

Onshore Project Control Engineer

Provide project control engineering support for Phase 2 Ujung Pangkah Development in onshore, East Java.

University or Masters Degree in Engineering with 7-10 years experience in oil and gas operations with at least 3 EPCI project involvements.

Project Interface and Cost Engineer

Provide project interface and cost engineering support for Phase 2 Ujung Pangkah Development both onshore and offshore.

University or Masters Degree in Engineering with 7-10 years experience in oil and gas operations with at least 3 EPCI project involvements.

Operations Production Engineer

Focal point for Operations Production Engineering support to field operations. Optimise production and report performance to senior management, business partners and government. Build well intervention capabilities into operations group, monitor and maintain well and associated platform facilities integrity. Provide operations input to future field development and well design.

A Bachelor or Masters Degree in Engineering, preferably Petroleum with minimum 5 years experience in oil and gas operations, subsurface or completions environment

Gresik-based positions:

Gas Plant Manager

Adhere to Operating Principles at all times to promote flawless execution of all activities including managing the safety and welfare of the Pangkah Onshore Processing Facility personnel and all equipment.

A Bachelor degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum with 20 years in Oil and Gas experience in multitask level from Petroleum Engineering, Drilling, Oil and Gas processing, Finance and Procurement Project and EHS.

Plant Process Engineer

Provide Process Engineering advice and support to maximize the offshore and onshore operations’ efficiency. Recommend appropriate upgrades to improve plant performance.

A Bachelor or Master Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 10-15 years experience in oil and gas operations.

Plant Mechanical Engineer

Provide Mechanical Engineering advice and support to maximize the offshore and onshore operations’ efficiency. Lead reliability improvement projects and maintenance programmes for Mechanical equipment.

A Bachelor or Masters Degree in appropriate engineering discipline with 3-8 years in oil and gas operations, facilities and maintenance experience essential and minimum of 3 years working with rotating equipment

Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer

Provide technical support to field maintenance team(s) in instrumentation and electrical equipment and systems maintenance, improvement and modifications. Provide service in engineering and design of instrumentation and electrical systems. Specify equipment for related construction and modification projects. Strong background in DCS preferable.

A Bachelor or Masters Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering with 10-15 years experience in oil and gas operations.

General Affairs Supervisor

Provide General Affairs and Employee Service function in Onshore Processing Facility and Gresik Office.

A Bachelor degree in an Accounting/Finance, Business & General Management/Administrations is preferable, minimum of 7 years in either Finance/Accounting, Procurement, General Administration and Office role preferably in a multinational oil and gas company, with supervisory role experience.

All positions require fluency in written and spoken English, and computer literacy.

For more information and to apply, visit:
www.hessexploreasia.com

Or mail to:
Recruitment-Indonesia@hess.com

www.hess.com

RasGas; Technical Writer

RasGas

Employment Opportunities in a Major Energy Company in the State of Qatar

RASGAS COMPANY LIMITED is in the business of production and sale of Liquefied Natural Gas and related hydrocarbon products. The Company’s operations facility is located about 80 km north of the capital city; Doha, in the State of Qatar. RasGas is currently building further production facilities both Onshore and Offshore and is seeking highly skilled personnel to fill the following positions.

Technical Writer

Job Purpose:
Provide centralized expertise in Technical Procedure Writing in support of RGEE (RasGas Elements for Excellence) and Business Expansion. Research, analyze, develop, write, update and edit Operation and Maintenance Procedures and Manuals in time and with extreme accuracy and quality assurance. Work closely with Operations and Maintenance departments to develop the required documents. Assist in achieving compliance and continued development of practices and procedures to support RasGas RGEE / ISO systems, or equivalent, relating to operational assets. Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Experience:
• Technical Diploma in Engineering from recognized University or College; experience in Technical Writing; or equivalent.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English language.
• Able to logically visualise the steps to operate the plant safely based on the process documentation
• Total of ten (10) years of minimum experience is required out of which minimum five (5) years varied experience of Technical Procedure Writing for process plants; preferably in oil and gas industry; or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of database; Microsoft packages; and drawings development tools (eg. Visio, CAD computer-aided design).
• Good at collecting, analyzing, verifying and handling technical information.
• Principles and practices of composing and editing informational material.
• Sound knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9000 Series); or equivalent

Candidates for all of the above roles must have good written and oral communication skills in English, together with good interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member in a multinational environment.

RasGas offers attractive tax free salaries and benefits including Married or Single Status with semi-furnished housing, furniture allowance, free medical care, Baggage Allowance, Transport allowance plus interest free car loan facility, children’s educational assistance in Qatar if on Married status (for upto four children), paid annual vacation including round trip air fares

Those interested in being considered for these exciting opportunities, please send comprehensive CV quoting the appropriate position title to:

PT GUNAMANDIRI PARIPURNA
Jl. Kapten Tendean No. 24, Mampang Prapatan,
Jakarta Selatan 12720, INDONESIA
Tel. 062-21-7191060 (Hunting), Fax 062-21-7191017
Email : rasgas.TW@gunamandiri.com
Website : www.gunamandiri.com

We thank all applicants, however only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.