This is an urgent vacancy with a top company in the financial sector.
EMPLOYER
An important global player, with a total headcount of 214 044 worldwide, whose ambition is to attain leadership in its core financial protection business.
POSITION
Compliance Manager
DUTIES
1. Responsible for assisting the HOD in ensuring
• market conduct issues are adequately dealt with.
• all companies comply with the regulatory and industry requirements
• all reporting requirements are met for all companies
2. Companies covered include asset management arm, financial services arm, life insurance arm etc.
REQUIREMENTS
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
• Bachelor's degree in an analytical subject
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Preferably proficient in Mandarin
• Competent in use of MS office applications (inclusive of Access software)
• Preferably some experience in compliance or internal/external audit work
• Familiar with the relevant regulations and guidelines.
WHAT TO DO
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Please identify the position you are applying for. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Persuading Employers
I have just made an individual pledge to this wonderful private-sector initiative to beat the downturn. Add yours today!In light of my own pledge, I have had applications from several highly qualified and talented candidates for some of the more recent roles made available here.
They have not been able to secure jobs on the basis that they are "over-qualified".
What the employer really means is: "I want to give you this job but I am not convinced that you will remain with me as soon as the market turns for the better."
At the outset, candidates in such situations have an uphill task in persuading employers to take them onboard.
Most I meet haven't really thought about how to address this. Others see this as not their responsibilty to address.
As a result, they end up being invited for many interviews but not securing a position (until the market conditions improve).
Such candidates must take greater personal responsibility for their application. I encourage such candidates as follows:
1. Do not send in applications, unless you can see yourself in the job for at least 2-5 years and you accept that the role will actually help you develop as a person.
2. When you meet the employer, explain your commitment to the role as being part of your 5-year plan, and highlight how you see yourself adding value to the employer in the years to come.
3. Underscore to the employer that it should be a 'win-win' process. Acknowledge the limitations of the employer but impress upon the employer how they can still make a difference to your career. Usually, such employers cannot pay high salaries but they make up for it with training opportunities and less stressful working environments. Simply put, make the most of what is available to you.
If you have seriously thought about the role and addressed your "over-qualification" with the right level of humility, you will win over most employers and they will you make an offer of employment.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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What the employer really means is: "I want to give you this job but I am not convinced that you will remain with me as soon as the market turns for the better."
At the outset, candidates in such situations have an uphill task in persuading employers to take them onboard.
Most I meet haven't really thought about how to address this. Others see this as not their responsibilty to address.
As a result, they end up being invited for many interviews but not securing a position (until the market conditions improve).
Such candidates must take greater personal responsibility for their application. I encourage such candidates as follows:
1. Do not send in applications, unless you can see yourself in the job for at least 2-5 years and you accept that the role will actually help you develop as a person.
2. When you meet the employer, explain your commitment to the role as being part of your 5-year plan, and highlight how you see yourself adding value to the employer in the years to come.
3. Underscore to the employer that it should be a 'win-win' process. Acknowledge the limitations of the employer but impress upon the employer how they can still make a difference to your career. Usually, such employers cannot pay high salaries but they make up for it with training opportunities and less stressful working environments. Simply put, make the most of what is available to you.
If you have seriously thought about the role and addressed your "over-qualification" with the right level of humility, you will win over most employers and they will you make an offer of employment.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Job Offered: Conference Producer
If you desire objectively measurable performance indicators, intellectual stimulation, the opportunity to meet senior managers on a peer basis, excellent promotion prospects and attractive financial rewards, this job is for you.
EMPLOYER
Established leader in the business intelligence and conference industry. With over 30 years' of international expertise and an expanding network of offices spanning 12 countries and 5 continents, the employer is a highly regarded and preferred provider of quality business information in both emerging and established industry sectors via conferences, training courses, workshops, seminars, distance learning courses, in-house sessions and managed events for leading international companies and governments.
POSITION
Conference Producer
(Maritime & Commodities Division)
EMPLOYER
Established leader in the business intelligence and conference industry. With over 30 years' of international expertise and an expanding network of offices spanning 12 countries and 5 continents, the employer is a highly regarded and preferred provider of quality business information in both emerging and established industry sectors via conferences, training courses, workshops, seminars, distance learning courses, in-house sessions and managed events for leading international companies and governments.
POSITION
Conference Producer
(Maritime & Commodities Division)
DUTIES
• Researching the viability of conference topics
• Contacting the target market through phone, desk research and meetings to determine what subjects are needed by the market
• Researching in detail the conference program and putting together a complete draft program
• Contacting potential speakers, mainly by phone, and recruiting them onto the program
• Creating an advisory board, if deemed necessary
• Working with the chairman and speakers and sponsors of the conference to get them to promote the event
• Monitoring the quality of the speakers’ presentations
• Writing promotional copy for letter and brochure and seeing them through typesetting
• Writing focused letters to targeted groups of people to promote the event, in conjunction with marketing pre-mailers
• Working with the marketing departments to ensure that they are targeting the right market
• Running the conference on the day and in particular looking after the speakers
• Arriving at 7.30 am on Day 1 and 8.00am on Day 2 of the conference
• Writing thank you letters to the speakers and sending gifts as appropriate
• Constantly searching for new conference topics
• Speaking in public as necessary for the person to give a brief opening address to introduce the Chairperson
• Dealing with turnover from potential speakers
• Maintaining appropriate records and files for each conference
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses of competitors events through reading brochures and speaking to competitive speakers
• Negotiating speaker fees and expenses and staying within guidelines set down by Divisional Manager
• Working with the speakers and chairman and sponsors to find leads and liaise with Exhibition and Sales managers appropriately
REQUIREMENTS
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
• Can proof-read effectively and mark up proofs clearly
• Graduate with at least 2-3 years commercial experience.
• Key skills in copywriting, communications, ability to grasp technical information and project management.
• Commercially minded and entrepreneurial individual with proven communication and research skills.
• Highly motivated self starter
WHAT TO DO
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Please identify the position you are applying for. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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• Researching the viability of conference topics
• Contacting the target market through phone, desk research and meetings to determine what subjects are needed by the market
• Researching in detail the conference program and putting together a complete draft program
• Contacting potential speakers, mainly by phone, and recruiting them onto the program
• Creating an advisory board, if deemed necessary
• Working with the chairman and speakers and sponsors of the conference to get them to promote the event
• Monitoring the quality of the speakers’ presentations
• Writing promotional copy for letter and brochure and seeing them through typesetting
• Writing focused letters to targeted groups of people to promote the event, in conjunction with marketing pre-mailers
• Working with the marketing departments to ensure that they are targeting the right market
• Running the conference on the day and in particular looking after the speakers
• Arriving at 7.30 am on Day 1 and 8.00am on Day 2 of the conference
• Writing thank you letters to the speakers and sending gifts as appropriate
• Constantly searching for new conference topics
• Speaking in public as necessary for the person to give a brief opening address to introduce the Chairperson
• Dealing with turnover from potential speakers
• Maintaining appropriate records and files for each conference
• Identifying strengths and weaknesses of competitors events through reading brochures and speaking to competitive speakers
• Negotiating speaker fees and expenses and staying within guidelines set down by Divisional Manager
• Working with the speakers and chairman and sponsors to find leads and liaise with Exhibition and Sales managers appropriately
REQUIREMENTS
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
• Can proof-read effectively and mark up proofs clearly
• Graduate with at least 2-3 years commercial experience.
• Key skills in copywriting, communications, ability to grasp technical information and project management.
• Commercially minded and entrepreneurial individual with proven communication and research skills.
• Highly motivated self starter
WHAT TO DO
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Please identify the position you are applying for. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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Friday, May 15, 2009
When You Apply For A Job
It may be useful to share three things I have learnt from job-seekers for this role:
2. Please be accessible at your contact number if you apply for a job. If for any reason you become unavailable at that number, give callers the option of leaving you a message. Check back every 1 - 2 hours for messages that may have been left for you by potential employers. It does not create a good impression if a potential employer attempts to contact you and is unable to get you for hours. When you do get in touch with the employer, do apologise for not being available to take the call earlier and offer a reasonable explanation to justify your unavailability.
3. When you send in an application for a job and do not receive an acknowledgement after 2 days, get in touch with the employer to check that the resume has been received. You can use the opportunity to find out if and when they will be getting in touch with you for a possible interview. Ensure you have a polite disposition when you make that call. Leave a positive impression on the person you speak to. The person may well turn out to be a person who plays a key role in influencing the decision to employ you or may even be the person who makes the decision to employ you.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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1. Recognise the difference between a resume and a "CV". Keep your resume brief, that is not more than 3 pages. Two pages are ideal. The resume should give a snapshot of you and its primary purpose is to give the employer a relevant basis to invite you for an interview. Address the requirements of the role in both your resume and cover note. If you need help with your resume, you may wish to write to me for assistance or seek help from career coaches.
2. Please be accessible at your contact number if you apply for a job. If for any reason you become unavailable at that number, give callers the option of leaving you a message. Check back every 1 - 2 hours for messages that may have been left for you by potential employers. It does not create a good impression if a potential employer attempts to contact you and is unable to get you for hours. When you do get in touch with the employer, do apologise for not being available to take the call earlier and offer a reasonable explanation to justify your unavailability.
3. When you send in an application for a job and do not receive an acknowledgement after 2 days, get in touch with the employer to check that the resume has been received. You can use the opportunity to find out if and when they will be getting in touch with you for a possible interview. Ensure you have a polite disposition when you make that call. Leave a positive impression on the person you speak to. The person may well turn out to be a person who plays a key role in influencing the decision to employ you or may even be the person who makes the decision to employ you.
Dharmendra Yadav
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Job Offered: Bank Corporate Counsel
Another legal role is available for suitable individuals below.
Leading Swiss private bank with a long pedigree in banking and specialising in asset management and investment advisory services for private and institutional clients.
POSITION
Corporate Counsel
DUTIES
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Please identify the position you are applying for. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
EMPLOYER
Leading Swiss private bank with a long pedigree in banking and specialising in asset management and investment advisory services for private and institutional clients.
POSITION
Corporate Counsel
DUTIES
- Assist Head of Legal (Asia)
- Provide in-house legal support and advice
REQUIREMENTS
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Called to the Singapore Bar
- Up to 4 years of legal work experience
- Possess a high standard of written and spoken English
- An inquiring mind and customer-centric
- Newly-qualified lawyers welcomed to apply
WHAT TO DOREQUIREMENTS
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Called to the Singapore Bar
- Up to 4 years of legal work experience
- Possess a high standard of written and spoken English
- An inquiring mind and customer-centric
- Newly-qualified lawyers welcomed to apply
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Please identify the position you are applying for. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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Dharmendra Yadav
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Jobs Offered: Legal Positions
In response to this initiative, I have had several employers approaching me about candidates. More jobs follow below!
I have also had a number of young persons writing to me. They are either seeking internships during their school holidays or looking to fill fresh graduate positions. If you are looking to provide opportunities to such persons, please write to me. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
EMPLOYERS
The employers are small law firms with experienced lawyers in the Central Business District. Remuneration and other benefits will be given competitively and commensurately.
POSITIONS
Lawyer, Litigation
Requirements:
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore)
EMPLOYERS
The employers are small law firms with experienced lawyers in the Central Business District. Remuneration and other benefits will be given competitively and commensurately.
POSITIONS
Lawyer, Litigation
Requirements:
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore)
- Up to 5 years of litigation / dispute resolution experience
- Newly-qualified lawyers welcomed to apply
Lawyer, Corporate
Requirements:
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore)
- 4-5 years of corporate law experience
Legal Secretary
Requirements:
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Youthful and pleasant disposition
- 1 - 2 years of work experience
- Some conveyancing knowledge
WHAT TO DO
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Please identify the position you are applying for. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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- Newly-qualified lawyers welcomed to apply
Lawyer, Corporate
Requirements:
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Advocate & Solicitor (Singapore)
- 4-5 years of corporate law experience
Legal Secretary
Requirements:
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Youthful and pleasant disposition
- 1 - 2 years of work experience
- Some conveyancing knowledge
WHAT TO DO
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Please identify the position you are applying for. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Job Offered: Manager Media
UPDATE: As at 21 May 2009, an offer has already been made for this vacancy so no further applications will be entertained.
Since the economic downturn began, I am increasingly approached by various employers seeking suitable candidates for different positions. Most of these jobs are in the legal, financial services or media sectors, three areas that I am passionate about. If the job is of some seniority, I refer the employer to my personal headhunter for more focused assistance. Such employers prefer to approach me because they share that I refer appropriate candidates to them. This saves them the hassle of receiving a flood of irrelevant applications through public advertisements. The candidates I tend to refer are unemployed, who have been seeking suitable positions for some time. They are also individuals who I am confident about or have approached me to help them review their resumes or other career advice - services I provide for a fee. Since this blog is read by a very specific audience, I will now be putting up such positions on offer here. One such position follows below.
EMPLOYER
The employer is a media enterprise based in the central business district in Singapore. Among other things, it undertakes:
- promotion of offshore media funds
- strategic media and communication services
- conceptualisation, production and organisation of events and international forums
- advertising and design for various media mediums
- activities covering Asia and the Middle East
POSITION
Manager, Media
DUTIES
Responsible for:
- Writing client presentations
- Creative writing for various business activities
- Drafting speeches
- Doing research
REQUIREMENTS
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Possess a high standard in written English
- Possess a strong flair for creative writing
- Able to meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with writing for media a bonus
WHAT TO DO
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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Since the economic downturn began, I am increasingly approached by various employers seeking suitable candidates for different positions. Most of these jobs are in the legal, financial services or media sectors, three areas that I am passionate about. If the job is of some seniority, I refer the employer to my personal headhunter for more focused assistance. Such employers prefer to approach me because they share that I refer appropriate candidates to them. This saves them the hassle of receiving a flood of irrelevant applications through public advertisements. The candidates I tend to refer are unemployed, who have been seeking suitable positions for some time. They are also individuals who I am confident about or have approached me to help them review their resumes or other career advice - services I provide for a fee. Since this blog is read by a very specific audience, I will now be putting up such positions on offer here. One such position follows below.
EMPLOYER
The employer is a media enterprise based in the central business district in Singapore. Among other things, it undertakes:
- promotion of offshore media funds
- strategic media and communication services
- conceptualisation, production and organisation of events and international forums
- advertising and design for various media mediums
- activities covering Asia and the Middle East
POSITION
Manager, Media
DUTIES
Responsible for:
- Writing client presentations
- Creative writing for various business activities
- Drafting speeches
- Doing research
REQUIREMENTS
(skills, knowledge, relevant experience, qualification, etc.)
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Possess a high standard in written English
- Possess a strong flair for creative writing
- Able to meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with writing for media a bonus
WHAT TO DO
If you meet the criteria AND are interested to apply, please e-mail me a copy of your resume. Subject to your suitability for the position, I will forward it on to the relevant employer for an initial assessment. My e-mail address is in the "I am" section on the right.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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Friday, May 08, 2009
Wear Pink For Love & Expression - 16 May 2009
When Nominated of Member of Parliament Siew Kum Hong made a prayer for inclusiveness and diversity in the most powerful house of Singapore, this blog honoured that call by encouraging others to wear a pink shirt / blouse to show that we collectively believe in standing up and being counted.
On Saturday, 16 May 2009, a similar call is being made by other Singaporeans at Hong Lim Park or Speaker's Corner at 4.30pm. Turn up in pink as a "show of support for those who believe in openness and love between people, regardless of their sexual orientation".
Bring your own 'rainbow coalition' of wives or partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, relative and friends. Have a blast and throw yourself a picnic in the park!
Such events are milestones for the future of expression in Singapore, and the importance of standing up and fighting for the things that one believes in. But if you are going to be speaking or performing at the park, please make sure you register here.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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On Saturday, 16 May 2009, a similar call is being made by other Singaporeans at Hong Lim Park or Speaker's Corner at 4.30pm. Turn up in pink as a "show of support for those who believe in openness and love between people, regardless of their sexual orientation".
Bring your own 'rainbow coalition' of wives or partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, relative and friends. Have a blast and throw yourself a picnic in the park!
Such events are milestones for the future of expression in Singapore, and the importance of standing up and fighting for the things that one believes in. But if you are going to be speaking or performing at the park, please make sure you register here.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Help AWARE raise funds
I have been following developments in the AWARE saga from a distance, unlike other members of the legal fraternity. A non-exhaustive list of articles following this development is available here. Many, including the Honourable Nominated Member of Parliament Siew Kum Hong, have written about the lessons that we can draw out from this experience.I have been particularly disturbed by the $90,000 spent by AWARE in the short period that its past executive committee was in power. I hope that this expenditure will be looked into by AWARE and more information will be shared about it with AWARE members. I also hope steps will be taken by the current executive committee to recover the money spent, either through legal action (if so advised by AWARE's lawyers) or other fund-raising activities.
In the same vein, I was particularly pleased to learn that a Singapore company, Archer Marketing & Development (S) Pte Ltd, has launched a special website, Printeet.com, to help AWARE raise some funds.
Initially, I was concerned about the credibility of the payment system on this website and whether the funds would eventually go to AWARE. I spoke to Dionis of Printeet.com today and sought to clarify these matters.
I have learnt that:
a. payments are being accepted by Paypal; and
b. buyers do not need to have or create an account to make purchases at Printeet.com; and
c. about 70% of profits from the sale of AWARESG t-shirts or $7 from the sale of each t-shirt will go to AWARE; and
d. Printeet.com will be providing a statement disclosing details of its donations to AWARE.
Having received this clarification, I feel assured enough to buy a t-shirt at Printeet.com. I hope others will consider doing the same too.
Let's help AWARE to recoup its losses and raise some funds to continue its good work in the community.
Happiness,
Dharmendra Yadav
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