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The process of identifying, recruiting, and developing talent creates great value within your organization. First, it creates a viable talent pool - a group of leaders and future leaders that you can rely on to share your vision and values and move the organization forward. On the personal side, the process gives you the ability sharpen your skills in identifying exactly what kind of talent you want to see in the organization. If you are in a constant talent identification mode, you’re going to be ready for the workforce and also keeping up with changing environments.

First, you must identify talent - but the identification starts before you look for the actual people. You must take the time to identify the competencies you’re looking for in potential talent. For example, you can look at competencies that are behavioral, attitudinal, and personal. Behavioral competencies are those that demonstrate the skill and knowledge you’re looking for - they could be skills or knowledge in certain areas that are common to your organization. Attitude and value competencies show a person’s self concept and self-perception, as well as the kind of work each person enjoys or thrives upon. Personal competencies are the traits and motivations that drive each person - these are internal factors that drive outward behavior. Look at all of the competencies shared in your organization - between yourself, your leadership team, and down the line. Once you’ve decided on the common competencies, you’ll be able to readily identify individuals who share them.

But now that you know what you’re looking for, where do you go to find it? The first place is your own network, both personal and business. You probably know people who you’ve thought of as possibilities to bring into your own organization. With your identified competencies, look at these people again and evaluate them. Believe it or not, just living your life can bring you to the identification of potential talent. When you’re interacting in the community, from the local shops and restaurants to community events, look for talent you identify with. Some organizations even provide cards telling a person that they’ve been identified as someone you want to work with. Campus recruiting is also a good way to go - you can always farm talent from the growing number of new graduates.

Recruiting is the most difficult part of the process. Your organization must be competitive in its offerings, so you have to find out what motivates your target population. You’ve identified your competencies, so which of those can be translated into a benefit of working for your organization? Money is always important, so be sure to look for industry wide salary trends and try to compete with them. But recruiting goes far beyond money - does your organization offer a flexible schedule, a relaxed working environment, or other non-tangible benefits? Think about the people with the competencies you’ve identified - and make your organization competitive by putting yourself in potential talent’s shoes.

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The Old-Timer Boss

This type of boss has been in the industry for quite some time and really knows what it takes to be in the business. He/she almost at the peak of his/her career. The good thing about him/her is they are easy going especially if close to retirement. The not so good part is we will easily get bored of his/her thousands of tales. When you are dealing with this type of boss, maintain strong patience, keep on smiling as though you are listening and being with him, instead take that precious time dreaming of something else and plan your future undertaking or maybe dream of your wife, husband, kids, girlfriend or boyfriend.

The Tyrant Boss

This type of boss thinks that empowerment means allowing management to give instruction. The normally have that thought that they are the one alone controller of the organization. The good thing about this boss is they have no problem in making decision, but the not so good part is, the decision made is often wrong. This type of boss will not listen much of what you want to give or suggest, so the best thing when dealing of such boss, keep quiet and just do your job.

The Pen Pusher Boss

This type of boss believes that the world would fall apart if there are no rules and regulations. The good thing about this boss is that he/she is highly expected and this makes you easier to manipulate. The not so good part is that you will not be able to show your fullest creativity. When you are with this kind of boss, keep all actions within the framework of what is been done in the history. And document everything and share it with everyone.

The Over Rated Boss

This type of boss is normally got over-promoted and has no thought of what to do next. This type of boss normally gets others to make decision and tend to agrees with it without much solid ground over it. The good thing about this boss is he/she will probably get downgraded or fired soon and will eventually create an opportunity for you. The not so good thing is he/she will remain in his/her place if you assist him/her out too much. If dealing with such boss, the best thing to do is do your own job and prepare your project proposal in advance, try to leap him/her to get approval of it. Sooner or later he/she will realize how ‘not so good’ him/her and will eventually give you way.

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Popularity: 13% [?]

You might wonder how Google Office look like ? I am googling around and found this. If I were be employed by them, I will always feels like working at home.

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Job camp is designed specifically for any Knowledge worker who wants to improve or expand their current ICT skills and knowledge. This program seeks to help knowledge workers with the support and access to courses and trainings to stay aligned with the current needs of the ICT industry.

Opportunities Created through the MSC Malaysia Job Camp

Available K-Workers and the Malaysian ICT industry can benefit from the Job Camp programme. This is achieved by:

Available K-Workers

• Enhance employability in the job market.
• Improve their knowledge and skill sets and also stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices.

ICT Industry

• Readily available talent pool.

Programme Details

• Job Camp period ranges from one to six months of training
• Cost of programme:

o FREE training for successful applicants.
o Note: Does not include food, transportation and accommodation.

Who can participate

• Available K-Workers (currently unemployed, in-between jobs, changing fields, retrenched)
• Malaysian graduates.
• Anyone who is interested to pursue a career in the ICT industry.

Interested ? Click HERE

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Many people just attending career fair for nothing, just go to the booth take some brochure and hoping that they will be called for interview. Is it the right thing to do ? Jobsdb at their website has some tips for you to consider when attending for any career fairs. The top 10 as follows :

1. Always have your pen  : Have a pen/pencil and paper available for notes
2. Bring resumes/portfolio : Bring enough copies of resumes and a folder or portfolio to hold your materials on your job hunting.
3. Find out more : Take the time to find out what hiring companies will be represented before the day of the career fair
4. Do research : Research information about the participating companies and organizations prior to approaching the recruiters. Use the Internet, news sources and career fair materials to learn about the companies’ booths you plan to visit. You can impress a recruiter by knowing about his or her company and can discuss its current situation
5. Use time wisely : Determine where employers are located and in what order to visit them. Focus on three companies that you are truly interested in
6. Broaden your focus : Broaden your focus and include many types of employers. For instance, you may not have considered working for a hospital, but hospitals recruit and hire professionals in many different fields (e.g., hospital management, information systems, or health care)
7. Aware of your time demands : Be aware of time demands on employers. Do not monopolize an employer’s time. Ask specific questions and offer to follow up after the fair, as appropriate
8. Self-introduction : Be direct. Introduce yourself, including your name and career interests. If you are job-seeking, state the type of position in which you are interested. If you are gathering information, let employers know that you are only interested in materials and information. Remember to use good eye contact and a firm handshake. Career fairs are the perfect place to use your elevator speech
9. Understanding employment/hiring trends : Make sure you learn from the recruiter employment and/or hiring trends, skills necessary for different jobs, current openings, salary negotiations, benefits, training, and other information about the organization. Also make sure you know whom to contact for follow-up discussions
10. Follow ups : Ask the employer for the next steps in the recruitment process and try to obtain the recruiter’s business card for follow-up discussions/correspondence

Popularity: 14% [?]

A programme where IFKM would celebrate your talent and groom your potential in the technical areas, whilst you undergo your learning experience with us and demonstrate your technical prowess!

You would:

• Be involved in our job rotation programme that offers extensive opportunities in the respective departments such as Technology, Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Planning and Industrial Engineering and Quality Management
• Acquire and learn the various technical competencies and knowledge as you rotate across our organisation before being placed in the area that best leverage your talent
• Work alongside and network with contacts across Infineon global
• Have a great platform to build your technical competencies in the respective departments and find your niche and passion in the technical world

Requirements:

• Passionate and innovative driven personnel with a Technical Bachelor’s Degree/Masters Degree/PhD in Engineering or Applied Sciences (minimum 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale)
• Fresh graduates or those with no more than 2 years’ working experience in any field
• Focus in building up a career in semiconductor wafer fabrication industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Energetic with positive attributes
• Comfortable working on individual or team-based project
• Believe in making life better for others through your technical ingenuity

! Our interest is YOU:

• We are very keen to understand your life aspiration, where you come from and where you believe is your destination
• To all The GEN-Y Engineers, Infineon Kulim is looking forward to be part of your life, to bring meaning to your potential and to open the path towards you arriving at your destination

To Apply

Only online applications will be entertained. Please apply at www.infineon.com/careers/kulim

Closing date: 30 August 2008

Bumiputra candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

www.infineon.com/careers/kulim

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Last week in the STAR, Shell Malaysia once again advertised various positions in the Company. Most of the job is very much on technical side and nothing much suit my interest.

Anyway, if you want to start your career with Shell you can visit shell.com/career and select “Professional & Apply” –> Job Search –> Region –> Asia

The closing date is on 31 August 2008

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If you are looking for Management Trainee Programme, this could be one the good ones you should consider.

During the 12 months period all trainees will be given training and exposure in various operations within UDA Groups.

For details visit UDA Website.

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Applications are invited for research assistantship leading to M.Sc or Ph.D. in
the areas of catalysis technology and reaction engineering. Students with strong
interest in the areas of catalysis and reaction engineering are encouraged to
apply.

Specific areas of interest include:
a) Heavy oil/residual oil upgrading
b) Fundamental catalysis research
c) Reactor modeling and simulation

Successful candidates will be fully funded. Interested students are invited to
send your C.V. to Dr.Tye at Chcttye AT eng DOT usm DOT my

http://chemical.eng.usm.my/notes/TYE/index.html

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Good news ! UEM has now invite application from Malaysian for their Young Executive Scheme (YES). YES aimed at equipping aspiring fresh graduates with invaluable skills and experience for better employment opportunities in the future.

The criteria :

• Malaysians with Diploma, Degree or Masters in any discipline.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Mobile and willing to be posted outside Klang Valley.
• Interested in self-development.

Successful candidates will be given a one-year contract with monthly training allowances of RM900.00 for Diploma and RM1,200.00 for Degree and Masters including appropriate benefits. Successful candidates will get the opportunity to experience excellent work exposure and attain invaluable skills by being involved in our projects.

Click here to read details.

Popularity: 43% [?]