Recruitment Assistant - Human Resources – EC Harris (posted on 18 July 2013)

Company	EC Harris
Industry	Management Consulting, Construction
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	18 July 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

EC Harris is a leading global Built Asset Consultancy, advising clients in the planning and execution of strategies that deliver the best possible results from your investment in built assets. As part of the ARCADIS group, we have access to circa 19,000 professionals worldwide operating in over 70 countries, 300 offices and generating in excess of €2.3 billion in revenue. Our approach is very simple - we are ambitious for our clients and we focus on providing the best solutions to meet our clients’ built asset needs.

Built Asset Consultancy combines leading professional service provision with specific, client sector know-how and industry knowledge, to drive the maximum amount of value from the use, ownership, operation or development of a built asset. Market leading clients see opportunity in this, and realise that extracting further value from their assets can be key to gaining competitive advantage. EC Harris delivers this through a combination of market knowledge, professional skills, experience and technology. As the leading experts, we have helped over 1,500 clients around the world to achieve better business performance and to outperform their competitors.

In November 2011 EC Harris merged with ARCADIS, creating a top five global leader in strategic built asset advisory and project delivery services.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Regional Recruitment & Resourcing Manager in sourcing talent and delivering the right recruitment solution within the desired timescales using the most efficient sourcing and processing approach.
• Will report directly to the Regional Recruitment and Resourcing Manager and will work with team colleagues in the region.
• Will be based in the Singapore office but will have a remit that covers South East Asia and Hong Kong locations.
• Identify job descriptions and produce job advertisements in line with requirements
• Manage and sift advertising response including screening CV’s and identifying suitable candidates to be referred to hiring managers
• Liaise with candidates and hiring managers and arrange interviews
• Ensure all recruitment activity is recorded and updated on the in-house recruitment database
• Update the internal vacancies list on a monthly basis
• Work closely with the team to understand the recruitment progress
• Keep the team up-to-date with any market trends identified
• Provide all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner
• Make recommendations to improve systems where necessary
• Provide support in the delivery of ad hoc projects and activities assigned by the line manager including some HR duties

Qualifications

• Ideally the candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant working experience within a recruitment environment either in house or agency although a fresh graduate with enthusiasm in developing his / her career in recruitment will also be considered
• Experience of using job websites and social networking sites is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem solving skills
• Proactive approach and ability to work on own initiative
• Good working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Fluent English language skills is essential
• International experience is desirable

Application link

To apply please send your cv, academic transcript and expected salaries to jobs.sg@echarris.com. We offer attractive remuneration packages to the right candidate.

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Management Trainee – Front Office – The Fairmont Singapore (posted on 17 JULY 2013)

Company	The Fairmont Singapore
Industry	Hotel
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Programme
Post Date	17 July 2013
Closing Date	1 August 2013

Employer Description

The Fairmont Singapore is ideally situated at the crossroads of Singapore's business, cultural, entertainment and shopping districts. It offers 769 luxurious guestrooms and suites, a collection of 16 distinctive restaurants and bars and 70,000 square feet of prime meeting space - all supported by our Singapore hotel's award-winning service teams

                                      

Responsibilities

The Management Trainee will grow into the role of an Guest Relations Executive, Assistant Manager or Duty Manager of the Front Desk after an 12months training and specializing in Front Desk Operations. The Management Trainee will train in reception duties including a supervisory role of a Guest Relations Office and also in the Groups and Airline operations in Front Office. The Management Trainee will also focus on process improvements and participate in projects and assignments in enhancing the services and service skills at the Front Desk.

Upon completion of the training period, the Management Trainee will be evaluated for the role of Guest Relations Executive, Assistant Manager or Duty Manager as a full time staff for the next 18 months.

Duties include:

• Master the technical skills of the Front Desk Operations
• Learn the tasks and responsibilities of the Guest Relations Officer, Guest Relations Executive and Duty Manager
• Maintain high standards of teamwork with the Front Office Team.
• Ensure that department standards are met through guest feedback and monitoring.
• Participate and conduct daily briefings and roll calls and training.
• Coordinate with all other operating departments to ensure smooth daily operations for check in and check out.
• Co-ordinate with Reception and Duty Manager on day to day operations.
• Coordinate and participate in meeting and greeting of VIP guests upon arrival.
• Managing rooms inventory and monitoring room types availability as to ensure guests preference are met to its maximum.
• Process Improvement Team project and assignments relating to Front Office.
• Ensure that safety, health, security and loss control policies and procedures are complied with.
• Comply with hotel and department policies and procedures at all times.
• Carry out any other duties as and when assigned by the Management of the Hotel and department.

Qualifications

• University degree
• Sound Computer Knowledge, i.e. well versed with windows, internet explorer and words.
• Knowledge of  Opera would be of advantage   
• Read, write, speak English fluently
• Analytical skills
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership/People management

Application link

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11 Reasons You Didn't Get the Job - Part 2

5. Being Discourteous

When you have a job interview, it’s more than just the people with whom you’re interviewing that you need to impress.

Many employers will seek out opinions about you from anyone with whom you had contact while visiting. Were you dismissive of the receptionist? Did you come across as a little snarky to one of the people you met in passing? If so, it could be your undoing.

To avoid this trap, be overly polite to everyone you meet from the CEO to the janitor. If you’re equally respectful and show everyone the same amount of courtesy, you can’t go wrong.

4. Not Reading the Job Listing Carefully

How many times have you seen a job listing online, applied for it, and never heard anything back? If so, it might be because you didn’t read the listing carefully.

Hiring managers know who they want and what skills they need. Although many companies are willing to train in certain areas, other positions require specific knowledge needed to hit the ground running. So when you’re reading the listing and see “MUST BE AN EXPERT IN EXCEL!” written as such, you’d better truly be an expert if you apply. Because if you do get a call back and for a phone or in-person interview and you don’t know the first thing about Excel, you’ve not only wasted everyone’s time but also ensured you won’t be considered for future job openings at that company. And possibly others depending on how connected and influential the hiring manager is.

3. You Botched the Salary Issue

"How much money does this job pay?" is almost always the most important question to any jobseeker. But it's also the subject that can potentially disqualify you from the running the fastest.

If the very first question you ask is about pay, you could be in trouble. Namely because it shows your potential employer all you care about is the money. You’ll be in a much more advantageous position if you put off asking the question until they show genuine interest in hiring you, or make you an offer. Sometimes hiring managers want to know what you’re currently making or what your salary requirements are. If you can, avoid this trap because you could end up either lowballing yourself or pricing yourself right out of the job if your demands are too high.

Use our Salary Wizard to find out how much the job pays in advance, so when you do talk salary you’re prepared and ready to negotiate.

2. You're Just a Bad Interviewer

Sometimes it comes down to the simple fact that they didn’t like you.

Some people are born to work a room, while others are inherently uncomfortable under pressure. So if you spent your job interview fidgeting in your seat, sweating profusely, tapping your foot or twiddling your thumbs, you didn’t do yourself any favors. Skills and experience are great, but at the end of the day people generally hire people they like. A candidate who was conversational, friendly and easygoing is more apt to get the job compared to a nervous person ill at ease the entire time.

While being cognizant of your body language and memorizing some responses to classic interview questions seems like a good idea, just be wary. An experienced hiring manager can spot canned answers a mile away, and all that research could end up hurting you.

1. You Didn't Ask Any Questions

Obviously, job interviews exist so companies can learn more about you and decide whether or not they want to hire you. But make no mistake, you’re also interviewing them.

If hired, you’re going to spend a minimum of 40 hours a week at this place. Probably more. Would you buy a car without test driving it? Would you purchase a new home sight unseen? No, of course not. So why wouldn’t you ask pertinent questions of your interviewer? Believe me, they’re not only hoping you will, most of them are expecting it. And if you don’t, it could raise some serious red flags.

Ask about the company’s organizational philosophy in relation to your own. Find out what the atmosphere and dress code is like. Or, better yet, do some advance research. See what a Google search turns up about the company and ask some relevant questions. Not only does it prove you’re inquisitive and involved, it shows them you’ve done your homework about the company.

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Accounting, Customer Service – The National Healthcare Group (posted on 16 July 2013)

Company	National Healthcare Group
Industry	Biomedical Sciences (Healthcare, Medical Technology, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology)
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	16 July 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

The National Healthcare Group (NHG) Polyclinics comprise 9 large one-stop primary healthcare centres situated in the residential heartlands. We offer a comprehensive range of primary healthcare services together with an array of nursing and allied health support services, all under one roof. We strive to get the best people to work in an environment of continual improvement and innovation as we evolve our care delivery model for our patients. We are now seeking for a highly motivated and competent individual who share our vision of “To be the leading health promoting institution that helps advance family medicine and transform primary healthcare in Singapore”.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the counselling of patients on the use of CPF (Central Provident Fund) Medisave accounts, explain chronic care management packages available at our polyclinics, process case documents and work with polyclinic staff to provide a pleasant visit experience for patients.

A financial counsellor is expected to perform all of the following areas of financial counselling functions:

• Provide financial counselling for patients.
• Assist in Medisave sign-up and renewal.
• Daily reconciliation of MAF (Medisave Application Form).
• Ensure the proper filing and safeguarding of MAF.
• Retrieval and duplicate MAF when requested by patients.
• Provide counselling for Baby Bonus sign-up.
• Assist in Baby Bonus application and other administrative processes.
• Update Medisave status.
• Provide waiver counselling, determine how much appropriate wavier percentage to be granted to patient.
•  Counsel patients on the use of Medisave Draw Down Scheme.
• Liaise with Finance Department on refund, service code and charges, Medisave finance-related issues.
• Assist other operations support staff when required

Qualifications

• Diploma holder, preferably with 1 to 2 years of relevant work experience in general administration or customer service.
• Pleasant disposition and personality.
• Able to communicate in simple English. Proficiency in dialects will be an advantage.
• Good interpersonal skills

Application link

Interested applicants, please email a detailed resume including current and expected salaries to recruit@nhgp.com.sg

(We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.)

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11 Reasons You Didn't Get the Job - Part 1

(By Aaron Gouveia) We all have friends who have been job-hunting for what seems like an eternity. They look through the help wanted ads, scour job boards and go on their fair share of interviews, each time thinking they "nailed it." But their optimism is soon broken by the hammer blow of rejection, and they’re still unemployed. There are a thousand different potential reasons. Some are valid, others arbitrary. But even though employers will likely never reveal the true reasons behind their hiring decisions, we're giving you our list (in no particular order) of the most likely reasons you didn’t make the cut.

11. Arriving Too Early/Too Late

The people interviewing you are busy. Even if they aren’t, you should assume they are. And the very first impression you can make -- even before they see you -- is to judge you based upon what time you arrive.

We shouldn’t have to explain why being late to an interview is a bad thing. Obviously, if you’re trying to impress somebody, making them wait at the outset is not the smartest idea. Even if you have a good excuse, the only thing some hiring managers will remember is you were the candidate who was late.

But what some people don’t realize is while showing up 5-10 minutes early is what you should aim for, getting there too far ahead of schedule can be viewed as equally disrespectful of someone’s time. Even if they leave you sitting in the lobby, now they feel rushed to finish up what they’re doing and tend to you. If you get there half an hour early, wait in the parking lot and go over your notes for a while.

10. Looking Like a Slob

In the hours (and maybe days) before a first date, men and women spend an inordinate amount of time picking an outfit, doing their hair and caring immensely about how they look. And just like a first date, looks matter in a job interview as well.

Dress professionally. Iron your clothes, run a comb through your hair and make yourself presentable. Zip up your zippers, button your blouses and wipe the crumbs off your shirt. If you have pets, make sure you pack a lint brush and give yourself a once-over before the interview. Are looks the most important thing? Certainly not. But that saying about first impressions is definitely true, so try to make the best one possible.

If it comes down to two candidates with equal work experience, skills and education, make sure you’re doing your best to win all the tiebreakers.

9. Bad-mouthing Former Employers

Your old boss was a jerk and your former company treated you like garbage. You gave them years of your life and they rewarded you by unceremoniously giving you the axe just before bonus-time and days prior to being fully vested in your 401k. They’re horrible, we get it.

But even though all of that might be true, we recommend keeping it to yourself.

When your interviewer asks you why you left just bite your tongue and say something along the lines of "I'm grateful for all the opportunities I had there but in the end I wanted to work for a company with more opportunities in line with my career goals." Besides, bad-mouthing your former employer to your potential future employer just isn’t a very intelligent tactic. Take the high road and show them you're a class act instead of a mudslinger.

8. Your Resume/Cover Letter Stinks

Your resume will determine whether you’re even worthy of a job interview. So if it isn’t up to snuff, you won’t even sniff the dream job you're trying to get.

Start basic: is everything spelled correctly? This should be common sense, but hiring managers have recycling bins full of resumes from people who claim to be “intelligent” but obviously can’t tell the difference between "there," "their" and "they’re." And while you don't necessarily have to keep your resume to one page, it generally shouldn't be more than two. Keep all the relevant job experience and nix the stuff that is outdated and useless.

Furthermore, make sure your cover letter is specifically tailored to the company to which you’re applying. You’re probably up against dozens -- if not hundreds -- of other jobseekers, so a generic form letter isn't the best way to set yourself apart.

Your resume should speak for you. If you’ve carelessly thrown it together without proofreading it, then it is all but shouting that you don’t deserve the job.

7. You're Not the Right Cultural Fit

Experience and skills are important, but so is chemistry.

If you're someone who craves structure and a formal work environment, that funky start-up you applied to might not be the best fit. Sure you have all the qualifications, but if your personal style didn’t resonate with the hiring manager then you might lose out to someone with fewer skills but the right attitude.

A collection of superstars on a sports team might self-destruct despite being the most talented group on the field, and the same goes with business. That’s why it’s important to research the company beforehand so you have an idea of what to expect prior to the interview. Skills can be taught and expertise gained, but personality styles are usually set in stone. If yours doesn’t match, that’s probably why you didn’t hear back.

6. Not Sending a "Thank You" Note

Yes it’s old-fashioned, but good manners never go out of style.

Even if it’s not as popular as it once was, following up a job interview with a thank you note is always a good idea. A handwritten note with personalized stationery not only shows you’re courteous, but that you’re taking your job search seriously. And if you’re competing against similarly skilled and experienced candidates, a gesture such as a thank you note might just be the thing to put you over the top when decisions need to be made.

Not acknowledging your interviewer’s time with a quick “thank you” is inexcusable. Even if it’s just an email instead of a handwritten note, something is better than nothing.

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Customer Service Officer - Sales & Marketing – Roche (posted on 15 July 2013)

Company	Roche
Industry	Healthcare
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	15 July 2103
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

At Roche, 82,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Responsibilities

You will be required to handle customer inquiries  quotations, and complaints in a prompt and efficient manner, while building and maintaining effective customer relationships. This includes managing customer purchase orders, batch reservations, consignment stock, and also coordinating with logistics partners, sales team, and customers to ensure smooth goods delivery.

You will need to ensure proper maintenance of records and filing of documentations and successful completion of daily sales-related transactions in the SAP system. As a SAP user, you will also identify areas for improvements in current operations and propose initiatives to improve efficiency and service levels.

Qualifications

You’re someone who wants to influence your own development. You’re looking for a company where you have the opportunity to pursue your interests across functions and geographies. Where a job title is not considered the final definition of who you are, but the starting point.

You should ideally possess at least a Diploma in Supply Chain Management or a related field, preferably with 2 years of working experience in customer service and sales order handling. Proficiency in MS Office is required. Experience in SAP will be an added advantage. You should be a team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, organised, meticulous, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

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Graduate Engineer - Media Test & MDW Engineering - Seagate (posted on 15 July 2013)

Company	Seagate
Industry	Computer Hardware
Location	Singapore
Position Type	Graduate Program
Post Date	14 July 2013
Closing Date	n.a.

Employer Description

Seagate delivers advanced digital storage solutions to meet the needs of today’s consumers and tomorrow’s applications. Through technology, leadership and innovation, Seagate continues to help individuals and businesses maximize the potential of their digital content in an ever-evolving, on-demand world.

Our culture is focused on our Corporate Values --People, Customer Success, Excellence, Innovation, Teamwork, Openness, Social Responsibility and Sustained Profitability. Join a worldwide team of talented, collaborative, innovative people who thrive in a work environment where people can share knowledge and learn from one another. You won’t find a more exciting place to build your career and challenge yourself. Accept the challenge and Go where innovation leads…Join Seagate. Apply now! Seagate is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, selects and orders equipment that is most appropriate and cost effective for the manufacture of company products.
• Oversees the installation, modification, upgrade and maintenance of manufacturing equipment.
• Maintains current records on equipment manufacturers technical notices, upgrades and safety issues.
• Studies equipment performance and reliability.
• Establishes programs and solutions for increasing uptime and for equipment problems that affect the manufacturing process.
• Provides technical support to the manufacturing equipment repair and process engineering organizations.
• Defines and writes preventative maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering
• Developing professional expertise; applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Builds productive working relationships internally and externally.

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