Division W Workshop 1 Oct 2011
Posted on Monday, October 31, 2011 by areaw7
This workshop was suitable for young adults on the brink of embarking on their professional career, to working adults with higher management aspirations.
The speakers were Eric Sito, General Manager of JobStreet.com and Leonard Yee, Chartered President of Ireka Toastmasters Club.
Ethane Lee, at 11 months’ old, was the youngest attendee at this workshop. He was a very well-behaved attendee and has started early to develop his potential to be a future speaker and great communicator!
First Job to Dream Job
To secure your dream job, you need to have the right knowledge, the right skills and the right attitude. Eric informed us of the reason for unemployment amongst fresh graduates. Surprisingly, poor command of English is the main reason. Another reason is unrealistic expectation, for example requesting for an unrealistic salary.
There are various job hunting channels available for job-seekers
1. Head-hunting company
2. Recruitment agency
3. Newspapers and magazine
4. Personal recommendation
Eric Sito
He recommended job seekers to:
1. Market yourself by being truthful.
2. Have an “elevated speech” which contains a short description of your self. Do amplify your success, using powerful verbs
As to how to ace a job interview, he recommended to
1. Check out the company’s service philosophy
2. Prepare yourself and show up for the interview on time
3. Prepare for these questions
Why did you leave your previous company?
How would you describe yourself?
What is your interest?
What is your expectation?
Leadership 101 For Corporate Success
Successful managers depend on the capabilities of subordinates. As it is not possible for a manager to know everything, managers have to delegate various tasks to his team members. In order to get things done and be successful and effective, a manager must be able to engage, empower and motivate his team.
Leonard Yee
Leonard reminisced on his earlier working life as he shared with us on how manager or leaders can form successful teams
1. Be modest2. Listen carefully
3. Invite discussion about disagreement
4. Focus on the agenda
5. Don’t try to have all the answers
6. Don’t insist that a decision must be made
For his conclusion, he said, “Rewards are huge when you stop trying to control your subordinates. Instead engage, empower and motivate them to contribute their knowledge and experience to a consensus approach. Above all else, be team-oriented.”
Q&A Session
After the workshop, there was a 30 minutes Q&A session, conducted by Area W3 Governor Kimmy Foo.
Gen-X and Gen-Y generation
Managers need to be able to handle generational diversity. Baby boomers are those age 47 and above. Gen-X are those between 31 and 46. Those below 31 are Gen-Y. Company should be able to manage these three different generations at the workplace. Gen-X will think of what they can give to the company while Gen-Y will think of what the company can give to them.
Salary range for top management
Eric encouraged company to promote from within instead of hiring from outside for the top level position. It will certainly lower the cost as well as increase staff morale.
How to evaluate candidate’s behavior and personality during the interview
Leonard told the audience he had learnt from past mistakes and suggested to perform a reference check. Eric stressed that a reference check is very important and do not delegate this task i.e. you should do it yourself. It will help you to select the right candidate.
Leonard and Eric with Division Governor Marian, Area W4 Governor Sam, Assistant Division Governor Lay Theng and Area W5 Governor John
Article contributed by Daphne Au, Friendship Club Secretary
Photos contributed by Sam Leong, Area W4 Governor 2011/2012
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