Statistic of 2009 increment

I started a poll on "How much is your increment 2009", I received 172 votes so far. Well, nearly half of the people receive in increment if not pay cut. However, there are always some lucky guys (in fact not some, quite a lot, as 20%, that is 1/5), receive more than 6% increment (mainly more than 8%). Maybe I am too childish, should put the range wider, then see what is the higher range. So sad, why I am not in that range.

Pay Cut : 27 (15%)
0% : 83 (48%)
less than 2% : 12 (6%)
less than 4% : 15 (8%)
less than 6% : 3 (1%)
less than 8% : 3 (1%)
more than 8% : 28 (16%)

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Gateway and Insights to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Extended Settlement (ES) Seminar

"Gateway and Insights to Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Extended Settlement (ES) Seminar"

Date: 02 July 2009, Thursday
Venue: Raffles City Tower (Level 6) Presentation Room
Time: 7.00pm - 8.45pm

There is an increasing need to consider the "Back to Basics” investment methodology after the lessons learnt from the current financial crisis. Learn about the benefits of Exchange traded Funds (ETFs) as an efficient, transparent and flexible investment tool and how they can be used in your investment tool kit. With the ability to go long or short for up to 35 days, Extended Settlement (ES) contracts allow you to make the most of any market conditions.

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Nice initials start with an MPA

Update and expand your professional expertise or even switch careers with a Master of Professional Accounting (MPA) from the Singapore Management University.

The MPA is designed to provide a pathway for graduates who do not have a degree major in accounting to achieve a professional accounting qualification. It is also intended as a conversion course for non-accountants to join the accounting profession. Students may complete the MPA over two years (part-time) or one year (full-time). The programme has received accreditation by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore (ICPAS), the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), CPA Australia, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Upon completion of this accredited programme, MPA graduates will be able to seek admission to these professional bodies.

Admission Criteria :
• A recognised Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated sufficient background in Mathematics/Calculus
• GMAT score
• Working experience will be an advantage
• Admission interview

Information Sessions :
Saturdays: 27 June and 25 July 2009, 9.30 – 11.30am
School of Accountancy
Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium (Level 2)
Singapore Management University
60 Stamford Road, Singapore 178900

Application Deadline: 31 August 2009
Term Commencement: 4 January 2010


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Job application in Twitter way - 140 character or less

With Twitter gets more and more popular, a Dutch job agency is asking job applicants to apply in 140 characters or less. Utrecht-based Energize is looking to hire an account manager and a strategic planner, and has designed an application form that looks exactly like a page on Twitter, including an empty text field with maximum 140 characters.

Candidates enter a short message—their "twillicitatie", describing why they're the person for the job, plus their email address and Twitter username. Uploading a resume is optional. For privacy reasons, Energize won't publicly tweet the applicant's message. So you really got to know how to express yourself well in a very concise manner.

And do you know that, there is also a dating in Twitter way. Just like the demo above. Give a short introduction, and maybe you can find a partner for yourself through Twitter.

You may refer to It is all about Twitters - for beginners to advanced users to learn more about Twitter.


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PLAYERS, Singapore's newest Hottest Nightspot is hiring

PLAYERS consists of a restaurant and DRINKING GAMES bar located on the second floor. French Delicatessen and wine/ CUSTOMISED cocktails lounge located on the ground floor. It is the next big thing in the nightlife entertainment industry and F&B industry.

PLAYERS is located @ Gamehaven, 29 Carpenter Street on Ground and Second floors It is between Eu Tong Seng Street & South Bridge Road (Between Central/ Clarke Quay & Boat Quay).

PLAYERS is launching in August (soft launch in July). We are currently looking for staff for PLAYERS (Please refer below). To get more information on our prelaunch and launch events join our new PLAYERS SG facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=81194158801


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Career in The Capital Markets - Opportunities for Futures Traders & Remisiers

Join the "Career in the Capital Markest", there are opportunities for Futures Traders and REmisiers. At this seminar, you wil be introduced to securities and derivatives markets. Understand the roles and responsibilities of future traders and remisiers. Get an insidghts to professional trading sucess and know how to get stared.

This is suitable for those mid-career switchers who are looking to explore trading as a profession, or savvy investors who want to take their trading to next level.

27 June (Sat), at SGX Auditorium Level 2, 9am. To register email register@sgxacademy.com or call 6327 5438.


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Do you know what is meaning of COE, Manager and Worker?

Well, do you know the exact meaning of COE, Boss, Manager, Supervisor and you as a worker? Take a look at this and maybe you will have a better understanding. I got only the Chinese version, as it will be meaningful if translate to English.

主席： 主要工作就是休息。

总裁： 总是害人无辜被裁。

老板： 老在公司看天花板。

总经理： 总之什么都不理。

经理： 经常走动找人修理。

主管： 主要任务尽量少管。

员工： 原来只有我在做工！

Just for laugh and TGIF!

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Finance Public Talk: Future of US Banking & Financial Industries

Prof Piskula will be conducting a live lecture on "Future of US Banking & Financial Industries". This is an ideal opportunity for you to talk to Prof Piskula and existing students about the quality of the program.

* Date: 25th June 09 (Thursday)
* Time: 7.15-8.30pm
* Venue: Concorde Hotel (f.k.a Le Meridien Hotel, Level 4 Orchard Road)
* Admission is Free of Charge. Strictly by Registration.

Professor Piskula is a member of the Baruch College Economics and Finance Department faculty and teaches at both the graduate and undergraduate level. His research interests include international mergers and acquisitions, international economics, economic development, and corporate governance of multinational firms.

Registration is simple and there is no cost. Simply, contact us to register your FREE seat today.

* Tel: (65) 6720 3333
* E-mail: catherine@aventis.edu.sg
* SMS: 8139 5930
* Website: http://www.baruch.sg/event-090625-banking-financial.htm


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CUNY OPEN HOUSE

New York's Finest Education, Now in Singapore! Here got the CUNY open house.

23rd JUNE 2009 (TUES) • 7:15PM TO 8:30PM
100 Orchard Road Concorde Hotel Level 4 Singapore 238840
GUEST SPEAKER: PROFESSOR ELY WEITZ
PhD in Labor Studies - Tel Aviv University

In just 12 months, you can enjoy a life changing experience by accelerating your career advancement or embarking on your dream profession. Gain industry specific expertise and improve your job performance and personal growth.

Executive Master of Science in Industrial & Organizational Psychology
Executive Master of Science in Management of HR and Global Leadership
(1 Year Accelerated Program)

* AACSB Accredited Business School
* Ranked Top 10% in US (Princeton Review 2008)
* Rated Best Graduate School (US News 2008)
* More CEO in US graduate from Baruch College than
* any other Universities (US News) Tied 2nd place with Harvard University for the number of graduates in 100 most influential people in accounting worldwide

TO REGISTER:
Tel: 6720 3333
Sms: 9889 9565
Email: sandrina@aventis.edu.sg
Attend the Open House Today!
Admission is RSVP only. Please call, SMS or email today to reserve a seat. http://www.aventis.edu.sg/


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Special Invitation to Options Strategies for Changing Markets

Free Presentation: Options Strategies for Changing Markets

Featured Speaker:
Chuck Mellon, the prolific financial author and highly sought after public speaker is a former principal of the New York Stock Exchange and the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Chuck draws on his decades of Wall Street management experience and his own hard-earned trading successes to educate and motivate individual investors all over the world.

27 June 2009 at Furama City Centre Hotel
60 Eu Tong Sen Street, Singapore 059804. Tel: (65) 6533 3888 Fax: (65) 6534 1489
SPECIAL BONUS OFFER - Fund your account before the event and you'll be eligible for $100.


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Career Opportunities Available at Accenture Malaysia‏

Accenture is one of the world's leading management consulting, technology services and outsourcing companies. We have 181,000 people in 52 countries and work with clients in nearly every major industry worldwide.

Accenture Technology Solutions is the fastest growing and most diverse part of Accenture. They are global company of technology specialists that focuses on implementing the hands-on practical technology work to support Accenture’s solution delivery.

Immediate opportunities with Accenture
Business Support Systems/ Operations Support Systems Consultant
Solution Architect
Enterprise Application Integration Project Manager
Technical Architect: Systems Integration & Technology
Network Management Senior Analyst
Telcordia Granite Developer - Software Engineer to System Analyst
Oracle Order Management Systems Developer
BEA-skilled Developers/Configurators/Implementors
Siebel Developers
Siebel Application Lead/ Integration Lead/ Functional Lead/ Development Lead/ Batch Designer
Testers - Senior Software Engineer to Senior Systems Analyst
Technology Architecture - Senior Software Engineer to Senior Systems Analyst/ Senior Team Lead
SAP Software Engineer to Senior Systems Analyst
Oracle Applications - Software Engineer to Senior Systems Analyst
Siebel Consultant / Manager
Plant and Asset Management Consultant

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BNP Paribas Singapore Market Outlook & Warrants Seminar

BNP Paribas Singapore Market Outlook & Warrants Seminar

Hear speakers cover topics such as "Singapore Market Outlook in Second Half of 2009", "Singapore Banks Outlook", and "Warrants Trading Strategies"

Don't miss this interesting seminar. All participants will be given goodie bags and stand to win prizes at the lucky draw.

To register for this free seminar, click here


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6200 jobs disappear in Q1 2009 - unemployment rate of 4.8%

Singapore's labour market saw its first quarterly contraction in nearly six years with total employment falling by 6,200 (CNA). This means the number of workers who left their jobs outstripped those who got hired.

Construction: +8,3000 (vs +10,700 in previous quarter)
Services: +7,500 (vs +17,300 in previous quarter)

The gain mainly from community, social and personal services, supported by public sector hiring. However, services industries with external exposure like hotels and restaurants went into the red and netted 2700 jobs, while financial services saw a net loss of 1,900 jobs.

Earnings also fell, unemployment rose and people took a longer time to get another job. The result was an unemployment rate of (Strait Times):

Singapore Residents: 4.8 per cent (95,700 unemployed Singaporeans and permanent residents, one-third more than the 71,800 in December)
Total Population, foreigners included: 3.3 per cent (compared to 2.5 per cent in December last year).

But should we complaint that much? Look at the following photos suppose to be the job fair at China (even worst than our PC Show):

In the first three months of this year, a total of 12,760 workers were laid off, a 36 per cent rise from the last three months of 2008. This included the early termination of employment contracts.


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Managing Personal, Family and Financial Challenges

Identifying your passion in life and your strengths are the keys to achieve your goals. A resilient family, on the other hand, is built upon the important pillars of regular family bonding and active financial management. However, life is full of challenges that can derail our plans and goals. Come and learn strategies to help you achieve success in achieving your personal, family and financial goals!

Topic 1: “The Heart Of Success”
Mr Simon Sim, a family life coach, will talk about laws of success to help you to:
1) Re-ignite your passion for work and personal life to ride through the challenges
2) Practical tips on fulfilling career, family and personal aspirations
3) Useful case studies on taking time out to experience the joys of raising and bonding with your family

Topic 2: Optimising CPF
Ms Annabelle Goh from CPF Board will show you how to:
1) Optimize the use of CPF for housing, insurance, investments and retirement,
2) Grow your CPF money safely and steadily

Topic 3: Planning For Your Family’s Financial Future
Mr Subhas Nathan from Insurance Financial Practitioners of Singapore will share useful insights on how to:
1) Understanding financial planning
2) Managing your family’s budget and expenses
3) Managing your insurance and investment needs

Programme of the Day
Time Details
08.45 am: Registration
09.15 am: “The Heart of Success” by Mr Simon Sim
10:00 am: Q&A
10.15 am: Tea break
10.30 am: “Optimising CPF” by Ms Annabelle Goh
11.10 am: “Planning for your family’s financial future” by Subhas Nathan
12.10 pm: Q&A
12.30 pm: Session Ends

Join us for this talk if:
1) You are interested to learn the meaning of true success, and achieve your career, personal and family goals.
2) You are interested to learn about how to achieve your financial goals.
3) You want to learn more about the uses of CPF and financial planning.

Date : 20 Jun 2009
Time : 9.00am to 12.30pm
Venue : 79 Robinson Road, CPF Building, Conference Room 1 & 2, Basement, Singapore 068897
Closing Date for Registration : 19 Jun 2009
Registration Fee : S$5.00
Contact Information : events@cpf.gov.sg
Website: CPF Seminar


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2 Day MBA in Finance for Non Finance Manager

Are you in a senior management position where you are required to make sound business decision but are overwhelmed by technicality of financial data and accounting reports? Successful business leaders, senior officers and professionals understand the importance of good financial knowledge is critical for their career development & business success.

This 2 Day MBA is specifically designed to help equip business managers from non-financial and accounting background to gain insights to financial issues and challenges confront by managers who lack a solid understanding and confidence of making critical business decision based on financial reports generated.

The program is taught by internationally renowned expert, Arthur John Griffiths Fellow CPA who has over 25 years of consulting & training experience across Australia and Asia. John will guide you through the financial jargons with a simple and tested approach to decipher the financial concepts, recording, management accounting and reporting, plus the application of financial information in decision making.

Date 30th June & 1st July (Tue & Wed)
Venue Concorde Hotel, Orchard Road
Time 9.00am to 5.00pm
Fee SGD 1688 Nett
Enquiries (65) 6736 3633 or email: enquiry@aventisgroup.com.sg


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WhizDream MBA information seminar

On June 21, WhizDream will hold a free MBA application info session in Singapore lead by alumni from Wharton and Kellogg. Whether you are just thinking about applying, already in the application process, or even if you've already completed your application, you are welcome to attend.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Info_SEA@whizdream.net so that we can ensure there is room for you.

Details of the session are below:

Agenda: (We will cover the following topics, and welcome questions on other topics.)
-MBA application trends and overview
-Detailed application strategy: The WhizDream Method
-About WhizDream
-Q&A and experience sharing

Time: June 21st (Sunday) 2-4pm

Location: Central Public Library (100 Victoria Street Singapore 188064) Imagination Room (LEVEL 5)

Contact person: Sze-Meng SOON Info_SEA@whizdream.net


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All you need to know about the Skills Development Fund (SDF)

The Skills Development Fund (SDF) was with the primary objective of encouraging employers to invest in skills upgrading of the workforce. The SDF does this by offering assistance as an incentive to companies to mount training programmes for employees. Incentives are offered on the basis of a cost-sharing principle and the training must be relevant to the economic development of Singapore.

The schemes include:
- Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Courses
- Employability Skills (ES) Courses
- National Skills Recognition System (NSRS) Courses
- Certifiable Skills Training/ Non-Certifiable Skills Training/ Overseas Training

You can learn more about the details of the courses, application requirements, and funding from http://www.sdf.gov.sg/General/AboutContentd.html

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Starting salary of Singapore Public Civil Servant

As a Singapore public civil servant, you will be paid at market rate which is comparable with that of the private sector for an employee with similar abilities and responsibilities. This is necessary for the Civil Service to attract and retain an appropriate share of the national talent so that Singapore can become one of the best public services in the world.

Apart from the 12 months' salary paid in a year, the Civil Service's annual salary package also includes the following components:
- Performance Bonus (PB)
- Non-Pensionable Annual Allowance (NPAA)
- Annual Variable Component (AVC)
- Special Bonus (SB)

Starting salary will be as follows:

Management Executive Scheme University Degree Up to $2,400 to $2,850
Management Support Scheme Polytechnic Diploma Up to $1,730
Technical Support Scheme Polytechnic Diploma Up to $1,850
GCE 'A' Level $1,271
GCE 'O' Level $1,113
Corporate Support Scheme GCE 'A' Level $1,176 - $1,218
GCE 'O' Level $1,092 - $1,134
GCE 'N' Level $1,008
Operation Support Scheme Passed Secondary 2 $885
Completed Primary School Education $818


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Better Job Better Life

e2i is a one-stop, skills-based institute that equips workers with the mindset, skills and job opportunities to stay employable for life. They are an initiative of the National Trades Union Congress supported by the Singapore Labour Foundation (SLF), Singapore National Employers’ Federation (SNEF) and Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA).

Working closely with our tripartite partners, i.e., government agencies, unions, industry associations and employers, e2i:

* Develops partnerships with training providers
* Reaches out to jobseekers and workers who seek new or better jobs
* Promotes industry re-development and job-recreation

In addition, they work with our partners to increase the skills contents of jobs through job re-creation and redesign. Efforts in this area include introduction of new work techniques and technologies as well as fostering industry best practices.

So you may refer to their website and see any job opportunity or training courses for you.

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Average income of low-wage workers up over past two years

Low-wage workers are:
- who form 20 per cent of the workforce in Singapore
- who earned S$1,200 or less in gross monthly income

And they are earning more now compared to what they did in 2006, the number of low-wage workers has also gone down.

- Salary of S$1,200 in 2006 saw their salary go up by 9% to S$1,310 last year
- The number of low-income employees has fallen from 360,000 in 2006 to 300,000 in 2008.

But on the foreigners, Mr Gan says:

"To keep the foreigners out may be very appealing to the locals, but it may not be the right approach for Singapore in the long term because it will then undermine the basic economic fundamentals. And if we do so, it will affect our long-term economic position."

As reported at Channel News Asia.


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Full Slate of Trading Education on Webinars

optionsXpress brings the best investing education right to your backyard with dynamic presenters in interactive workshop settings. Check the schedule and sign up for a live event as shown below:

June 10, 2009 7:00pm SST : Beginner Intro to Equity Options
Join us for an hour-long introduction to listed options. This class will define calls and puts plus view profit and loss graphs for these derivative instruments. We will also explain the overall risks and benefits of trading options.

June 10, 2009 8:00pm SST : Intermediate Options 201 - Introduction to Options
"Spread" is a loosely used term that can describe any multi-part strategy. In this breakout, we will introduce you to the Bull Call Spread, Bear Call Spread and Diagonal Spreads. This event aims to provide you a better understanding of spreads and how they can be an alternative to trading options speculatively.

June 15, 2009 7:00pm SST : Intermediate Conservative Option Strategies for the Long Term Investor
June 15, 2009 8:00pm SST : Advanced Greek Neutral Trading
June 25, 2009 7:00pm SST : Intermediate Strike Price Selection
June 25, 2009 8:00pm SST : Advanced Synthetics
June 29, 2009 7:00pm SST : Intermediate Conservative Option Strategies for the Long Term Investor
June 29, 2009 8:00pm SST : Advanced Generating Income With the Iron Condo

For more details and registration: http://www.optionsxpress.com.sg/education_center/live_events.aspx

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VOG - One stop Singapore Public Sector job portal

VOG is a one stop job portal for Singapore public sector civil service jobs. All you need is to register an account, then deposit / key in your resume and CV (only do it once), then you can apply all the jobs in Singapore public sector across different ministries or stat boards. However, there are still some, like MDA, require you to fill in another application form. And VOG do not allow you to upload your CV in pdf or word document format.

They also provide a job search functions, where you can list of available jobs according to:
- Jobs by Ministries
- Jobs by Category
- Jobs by Stat Boards
- Jobs by Qualification

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Market Updates on China and Commodities

If you are still unsure about which sectors you could possibly invest in, let our experts share with you their views on the Asian and Commodities markets in the month of June!

This month, we will also be telling you more about the concept of systematic investment, the Regular Savings Plan (RSP), a disciplined investment approach that works on the concept of dollar cost averaging. Make a date with us to begin your investment journey. The concept of RSP, dollar cost averaging will be shared in the following seminar.

Details of the seminars are as follow:

12 June, Friday, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Raffles City Tower 6th Floor
Asia, Emerging Markets, China Market and Fund updates with SGAM

18 June, Thursday, 7.00pm – 8.00pm
Bukit Batok Investor Centre
China & Commodities Update with Phillip Securities Analyst

25 June, Thursday, 7.00pm - 8.00pm
Raffles City Tower 6th Floor

To register, kindly email your particulars comprising your Name, NRIC, and POEMS account number (if any) to utseminars@phillip.com.sg.

我们也有举办有关单位信托知识的华语讲座。通过此讲座，您将能够了解到单位信托是怎样的一种资产投资方式，以及它如何能够帮助您投资理财或积累财富。您也能通过我們的网上交易平台购买单位信托, 享有1% 销售费, 同时监察您的投资组合.

19日6月 12.30pm – 1.30pm
莱佛士城 投资者中心
邮电：utseminars@phillip.com.sg
或拨电：6531 1555


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MindChamps Preschool

MindChamps PreSchool™ accepts children between the ages of 18 months to 6 years. The admission requirements of children to the following classes are as follows:

* Playgroup (18 months to 2 years old)
* Nursery 1 (the year they turn 3 years old)
* Nursery 2 (the year they turn 4 years old)
* Kindergarten 1 (the year they turn 5 years old)
* Kindergarten 2 (the year they turn 6 years old)

For children, in the preschool age-group, they apply MindChamps’ unique ‘Optimal Flow’ process - a synthesis of 3 key elements:

1. Strengthening the desire to learn
2. Enhancing natural curiosity and creativity
3. Employing strategies that build the neural networks and learning behaviours that will support ideational connectivity and associative thinking as the child matures.

Enjoy $200 off with the voucher on the left. For more info refer to: http://www.mindchampspreschool.org/


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CIMB Career Open House

Are you looking for a job that is exciting and dynamic, challenging and yet financially rewarding? CIMB-GK securities are looking for candidates with minimum 2years direct sales or marketing experience in any industry. But some knowledge of stock market. And 50 vacancies to be filled!

Join the open house on Tue 9 June, 1130am to 7pm (registration start from 11m), at CIMB-GK Investment Centre (50 Raffles Place, #01-01, next to Raffles Place MRT).

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Business Finance for Engineers

In this knowledge-based economy, it is no longer sufficient to be proficient in one professional specialisation alone. Whatever the shape and size of a business, they all have one thing in common, i.e., they hope to make money. A major factor in determining success is the ability of management to control its finance. The objective of this short course is to demystify the process of business finance and to help the participants to turn their business from a potential casualty of the ‘death valley curve’ into an efficient and profit-making success story.

The course has been designed for the understanding of the framework which enables managers and professionals to focus on the business financial skills they need to develop. The short course also serves as a reference point and source of ideas and information through which the participants can practise learning needs and identify appropriate activities.

Run1 - 2 to 3 July 2009 (2 days) ► Register for this run
Run2 - 1 to 2 October 2009 (2 days) ► Register for this run

Standard Fee: SGD$590.00
NTU Alumni: SGD$472.00 (20% discount)
Group (3 & above): SGD$531.00 (10% discount)
Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre


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Complimentary Forex workshop for you

I am going to show you how any beginners can trade forex successfully part-time! It's a proven simple system to make US$17,608.03 profits in 2 months or 86.7% accuracy...

Here's what you learn at this educational workshop:

1. How to start trading forex as little as US$2,000 & 30 mins a day part-time

2. How to separate yourself from the 95% who are losing money

3. How small traders can make massive money like the big institutions

4. Step-by-step rules knowing exactly when to enter and exit.

5. No long hours staring at your PC watching every tick on the charts!

6. Simple technical analysis

7. No need to analyse news - Find out safe trading times in 60 secs

8. No software! Make your own profitable independent decisions!

Grab your complimentary seat at: http://www.wealthmentorsforex.com/

Or Call:

* Malaysia +603-8076 1811
* Singapore +65-6339 8266
* Hong Kong +852- 2497 3829
* Indonesia +62 021 5713518


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No mid-year bonus for Singapore public civil servants this year

As reported in CNA, over 60,000 civil servants in Singapore will not be getting any mid-year annual variable component this year. The Public Service Division said this is due to the uncertain economic outlook.

The Ministry of Trade and Industry has maintained this year's GDP growth forecast at -6 to -9 per cent.

The decision of not having a mid-year payment for civil servants, together with cuts made previously, will see annual civil service salaries this year drop by six per cent to 21 per cent compared to 2008. Those in senior positions will receive the largest reduction.

'The annual pay of civil servants is pegged to pay levels in the private sector. The AVC is a component in the flexible wage structure that is adjusted to reflect economic conditions,' said the statement.


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Resume Tips that will Get You Noticed

Now is the period of many fresh graduates look for job. However, do you find that sometimes you send out many applications but didn't get much reply. This could be the reason your resume is not well written, so you are not getting enough attention. Even worst, your classmates that performs worst than you received many invitations for the interview or even secure your dream job. So in this case, I suggest you take a look at your CV, and try to make some changes.

There is this article from Salary.com, it talks about the tips that will to get your resume get notice:

1. Select the Type of Resume that Works for You: There are three types of resumes: chronological, functional and combination.

2. Looks Matter: Select a design and format that allows you to highlight the most important information about your work experience, skills and education that directly relates to the job you are applying for.

3. The Objective: A well worded objective should never be more than two sentences.

4. Experience/Work History: Employers want to know what you did and how closely that experience matches their needs.

5. How far back should you go? Back to 10 years?

6. Addressing gaps in your work history: whether you were a full-time parent, on maternity leave, traveling, studying, or volunteering.

7. Grammar and Punctuation

8. Awards / Education

9. Do Your Research: try different formats or “looks” to see how they accommodate the information you wish to include.

Of course those are just summary, refer to the full articles for your reading.


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MASTER THE MARKETS: 1-Day Intensive Workshop

MASTER THE MARKETS: 1-Day Intensive Workshop
Date: 6 June 2009 (Sat), 9.30 am - 6.30 pm
Venue: Lee Kong Chian School of Business,
Singapore Management University, 50 Stamford Road, Singapore 178899
# Lunch will be provided

JOIN US to enjoy these great benefits:
* Goodie bag (book, CD, etc.)
* 1-month free trial of MetaStock
* Complimentary talk on DMA
* First 50 clients to opt for Phillip CFD (DMA) will be entitled to a S$50 rebate+
* Free MetaStock formula
TAVA (trading above volume average) is a programed formula which can filter stocks that have above average volume and are in an uptrend. The formula is flexible to adapt to different market conditions

CONTACT US AT 6505 0199 OR EMAIL US AT cqseminar@cyberquote.com.sg TO REGISTER

Discounts:
* S$200 + 5,000 Reward Points for POEMS Customers (Redemption through POEMS)
* S$425 for Nanyang Polytechnic Students & Staffs (Discount available only with valid pass)
* S$400 + S$100 CQ Shopping Voucher for SAFRA Member Only (Discount available only with valid pass)

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“Back to Basics” Investment Methodology – Investing with Efficiency, Transparency and Flexibility

There is an increasing need to consider the “Back to Basics” investment methodology after the lessons learnt from the current financial crisis. Learn how Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) can be an efficient, transparent and flexible investment tool to be used in your investment tool kit. Gain insights into customizing a balanced portfolio to match your long-term investment needs by employing asset allocation techniques.

Join us at the following seminar to find out the mechanics behind DBS AM STI ETF!

Date: 13 June 2009 (Saturday)
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm (Registration starts at 1.30pm)
Venue: SGX Auditorium, SGX Centre 1, Level 2
Seminar fee: Free
To register, kindly email your particulars comprising your Name, NRIC, and POEMS account number (if any) to etf@phillip.com.sg.


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Appraisal Vs Resignation

A newly-joined trainee engineer asks his boss " What is the meaning of appraisal ? "
Boss : " Do you know the meaning of resignation ? "

Trainee : " Yes, I do. "
Boss : " So let me make you understand what an appraisal is by comparing it with resignation. "

Appraisal

• In an appraisal meeting they will speak only about your weakness, errors and failures.


• During an appraisal you may need to cry and beg for even a 10% pay hike.


• During an appraisal, they will deny promotion saying that you did not meet the expectation, you don't have leadership qualities, and that you had several drawbacks in reaching objective/goal.


• There is a 90% chance of not getting any significant incentives after appraisal.

Resignation

• In a resignation meeting they will speak only about your strengths, past achievements and success.


• In a resignation meeting you can easily demand ( or get more without asking ) more than 50-60% pay-hike !


• During resignation, they'll say you are the core member of the team; that you are the vision of the company, and so " How can you go ? "; you have to take the project on your shoulders and lead your juniors to success.


• There is a 90% chance of getting an immediate pay-hike after you put in your resignation.

Trainee : " Yes, boss, good enough. Now I know what to do. When you are about to do my appraisal, I will resign. "


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Canadian International School Summer Programme is now available at Tanjong Katong

The Canadian International School has long held a position of pre-eminence in the education of children in the International Schools market. CIS provides International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programmes for children of expatriates from Early Childhood Education to Grade 12.

They are accredited by the Ontario Ministry of Education, Canada and the International Baccalaureate programmes. Their graduates receive the Ontario Secondary Diploma or the IB Diploma, both of which are recognized around the world by major universities. They are also very pleased to be an associate member in the Council of International Schools (CIS).

Their student body that draws from nearly fifty countries is well served by teachers of excellent quality and by our comprehensive and challenging curriculum. To get more info, visit their webist at http://www.cis.edu.sg/home/home.htm.


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