Sunday, 19 September 2010

Job Central Career & Learning Fair 2010

For more info

http://edm.jobscentral.com.sg/100916_JCLF_eduInvite/index.php?jid=2311&qid=76484987

Back on Line

It has been a good 6 months since I posted. This new job has taken quite a bit of time alas, the vulnerability of a career in corporate world sinks in.

I am currently reading the Complete Idiot's Guide to Working Less, Earning More. Will let you know how the book is in a while.

Tuesday, 20 April 2010

Thirty Jobs You Can Get In Asia

Layoffs and record-high unemployment rates are still making headlines in Western markets, as much of the world reels from the worst downturn since the Great Depression. In Asia, meanwhile, companies are expanding their payrolls.


http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/southeastasia/view/1051327/1/.html

Saturday, 10 April 2010

How to spot tell-tale signs of stocks to avoid

1. View expansion plans with a critical eye

2. Be careful of a company that changes its key managers, auditors or accounting firms

3. Watch out when companies delay putting out financial statements

4. Be careful when a company ventures into an unrelated business

5. If a company is involevd in a lot of litigation, it will distract it's management from day-to-day operations

6. Directors fees should be in line with companies profitability

Wednesday, 7 April 2010

Do You Have What It Takes to Be Self-Employed

Here are the 10 most important characteristics you need to be successful in self-employment:
1. Organization

2. Common Sense

3. Business Sense

4. Enthusiasm

5. Self Motivation

6. Commitment

7. Financial Awareness

8. Business Development

9. Independence

10. Support


Different Types of Self-Employment

1. Consulting and coaching

2. Starting a company

3. Franchise

4. Joining a start-up or early stage company

5. Buying an existing company

6. Writing and/or Speaking

7. Teaching and training

8. Turning hobby into a business

More blogs of a similar line can be found at biz





Extracts from " 12 Steps to a New Career" by Carl J. Wellenstein

Friday, 2 April 2010

STI Testing Resistance in coming week

Next week will be interesting as the STI will test the 61.8% resistance line again.

One wonders whether it will break it looking at the weakening volumes in the past few weeks.

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

China Semiconductor Industry 2009

Check out this SlideShare Presentation: