CEO Live@Studio V

Held in conjunction with the Trade & Career Fair (TCF) 2009 on 6th and 7th July at 1 Utama Shopping Centre, you stand a chance to sit in to witness this so-called "Mega Gathering" of CEOs from various industries. It is set to take place on the same days as TCF 2009 at Studio V. With so many speakers to choose from the big guys in their respective industry, you can never get this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity again!

Confirmed speakers so far are:

Financing in IT/Media & Advertising
1. Wayne Lim, CEO of MALAYSIA SME
2. Husni Salleh, CEO of Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP)
3. Dato’ Badlisham Ghazali, CEO of Multimedia Development Corporation (MDEC)


Community Service
1. Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, Former President of Malaysia Aids Council
2. Dr. Hartini Zainudin, Consultant of Yayasan Salam Malaysia
3. Iqbal Rahim, CEO of National Children Welfare Foundation



Financing & Incubation
1. Omar Merican, COO of Bursa Malaysia
2. Nazrin Hassan, CEO of Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd
3. Andrew Wong, CEO of MCA ICT Resource Centre(MIRC)


Education, Training & Development
1. Roshan Thiran, CEO of Leaderonomics
2. See Hoon Peow, Principal of KBU International College
3. Datuk Vinod Shekhar, CEO of Petra Group



Business Process Outsourcing (BPOP) & Information Technology (IT)
1. David Wong, CEO of SNT Global
2. Munirah Looi, CEO of Valdo-Brandt International
3. Hanson Toh, Country Manager of Google Inc.



To participate, simply RSVP to ceo@yourparttime.com according to the following details:
Full Name:
Address:
IC Number:
Contact Number:
Email Address:
Chosen Slot: (please select ONE only)
Question to [insert CEO name] from [insert category]:

Selected question with a RSVP to the CEO will stand a chance to sit in live in the sessions.

* Note: Priority will be given to those who RSVP. Then, entries to Studio V will be based on first come, first serve basis. Limited places are available. So, hurry up and RSVP today!

Here's the map to Studio V for your convenience:

Articles in The Star & Star Online 27 June 2009

Dear fellow bloggers,

Check out these articles that can be found in today's The Star newspaper and Star Online edition:

1. Trade & Career Fair 2009

2. Business outlook in Malaysia

The former is regarding "Programmes to benefit jobseekers" which is none other than our Trade & Career Fair 2009 whilst the latter is "Growing number of professionals doing part-time jobs" where it sums up the importance of turning to part-time jobs in this current economic situation.

Enjoy reading and have a great weekend ahead!

3 Phenomenal Ways To Kick-Start Your Working Career @ TCF 2009

With a little over a week to go to the Trade & Career Fair 2009, we have lined up numerous programs and activities that will promise to suit everyone. Happening at the Oval Concourse, 1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing) on July 6 and 7 from 10am to 10pm, it is going to be a one-of-a-kind fair or simply “The Fair With A Difference” as we call it. Here are 3 unparallel reasons why you cannot miss it!

1. Mega Exhibition AKA Trade & Career Fair
You will be spoilt for choice upon stepping into TCF 2009. We can almost guarantee that! From F&B industry to IT services industry to the outsourcing industry, the participating exhibitors will be there whole day to assist and answer relevant questions all day long. We shall provide a sneak preview of confirmed companies coming on that day:

- Valdo Brandt International
- Cosmo Restaurants Sdn. Bhd AKA Burger King Restaurant chain
- Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd
- Wynet Solution Sdn. Bhd
- One Stop Display Sdn Bhd

and many many more….

2. Resume Assessment
YES! and it’s FREE! Qualified Star-Jobs personnel will be there to help you proofread, providing tricks and tips on how to come up with a perfect resume. There will be three breakout sessions for the two-day fair to cater for each and every one of you who needed it the most. For both days, the schedule is as follows:

Session 1 : 11am-1pm @ Studio V, Lower Ground Floor, 1 Utama (New Wing)
Session 2 : 3pm-5pm @ Studio V, Lower Ground Floor, 1 Utama (New Wing)
Session 3 : 7pm-9pm @ Star-Jobs Counter, Oval Concourse, 1 Utama (New Wing)

Do remember to register at our portal HERE and bring along the hard copy of your resume for assessment!

3. CEO Live@Studio V programme
Undoubtedly, the highlight of TCF 2009. The programme is jointly organised with Star-Jobs h.e.l.p in its effort to assist the retrenched and will be featured on TheStarOnline.TV’s Career Channel. You, yes YOU stand a chance to sit in and participate due to very limited spaces in the studio by RSVP and submitting questions to our distinguished speakers for the two days. More information regarding this event will be up soon here in our blog. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, here is the sneak preview of some of the confirmed speakers coming:

- Husni Salleh, CEO of Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP)
- Andrew Wong, CEO of MCA ICT Resource Centre (MIRC) and MIRC Incubator Sdn Bhd
- Roshan Thiran, CEO of Leaderonomics
- Munirah Looi, CEO Brandt International, President/CEO of Valdo Brandt International and Managing Director of Valdo Global Services Pte Ltd
- Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir, writer-cum-activist

Phew! With all these fabulous events coming up @ TCF 2009, you do not want to miss it! Mark down 6th and 7th July in your calendar right away!

See you all there @ TCF 2009!

TCF 2009 Promo Video

Our promo video for the upcoming Trade & Career Fair (TCF) 2009 has just been released. Check it out below:



Come and join us for this 2 day event brought to you exclusively by YourPartTime.com and KBU International College.

So far, we have numerous organisation helping to make this event a success. Our deepest appreciation to all companies listed below:

Official Marketing Partner:


Supporting Organisation:





Official Media Partners:



Thank you from the bottom of our heart! =)

Internship Opportunity at YourPartTime.com

Wish to indulge in a business that you have an interest in? Yet, you are inexperienced or just don't know where to look for it? Pretty tough right? Doing an internship is certainly one of the way to figuring out all that!



From left : YourPartTime.com co-founder, Michael Tan with Jonathan and Kevin, both 16, interns from Garden International School.

With that out of the way, YourPartTime.com is looking for an intern at immediate time. It will be worth your time if you're considering a step into the online business like ours.

Or how about we put it in this way? Working opportunity with "The Most Promosing Start-Up Company"? Inspiring young entrepreneurs here are waiting for you....



Do email enquiries/resume to jemein.chin@YourPartTime.com

Looking for more internship opportunity ?? Click HERE

1st Asia Women Business Power Conference

"In current times, it is not what you know but who you know and the network that you belong. Welcome to the 1st Asia Women Business Power Conference, organized by MIRC and to be held on 18th June 2009 at Technology Park Malaysia. Over 400 business leaders, CEOs and exceptional women will come together in the celebration of women entrepreneurs and their achievements. This conference features powerful and inspiring women entrepreneurs throughout the region and promises to be both inspiring and motivational to all participants. The event will provide insights to the business world from the eyes of women who lived through the rigors of tough economies, war and traditional mindsets and still made it through, now carrying wisdom and knowledge to share and success stories to tell. Speakers from Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia and Laos are expected to share their entrepreneurial journey and hard-earned wisdom under the auspices of the 1st Asia Women Business Power Conference."

Above is the promo ad in both banner and write-up for this recently concluded event. 1st in Asia and definitely not the last, our very own Janet Tan (2nd from right) from YourPartTime.com was also there to speak about "Growing Next Generation Talent".



As what has been written previously about networking, this is another excellent platform for all (that includes both men and women). Approximately 400 plus women (include several notable speakers) from various industries and different countries (namely Thailand and Laos) converge to a common mission - EMPOWER WOMEN IN BUSINESS. Similar conference like this holds the key in developing future generation in business, particularly within the female community.

GO WOMEN! =)

Networking: A Simple Way That Can Supercharge Your Employability

No, I am not talking about the social network sites like Facebook and Twitter that have become a phenomenon nowadays. I am simply talking about the networking among people face-to-face via networking events. Here, we will give you reasons why networking is so important to supercharge your employability:

Reason 1 – Build network
This may sound super obvious, but networking can build your network in lightning fast pace. You have the chance to meet new people of diverse interest and background. The more people you meet, the better your employability chance are. Attend talks, seminars, workshops and forums that interest you. Attend these activities. And, guess what? You will find people of similar interest over there and you can start mingling around and exchange ideas and opinions.

Reason 2 – Create opportunities
For employed workers or business owners, networking session is the perfect avenue to exchange name cards. You never know who you will bump into. Just grab the opportunity to mix around and share about anything under the sun. This can be very useful in the future if you decide to switch career. For job seekers (undergraduates or fresh graduates), treat this as another alternative to expand your horizon in every area. Anyway, you have nothing to lose since you are just starting off with your career.

Reason 3 – Personal branding
For job seekers/employee and employers alike, networking session is the place to build your own brand. Meaning to say, you let the public know about your associates and affiliates a little better. Therefore, for example when people start noticing you around talks and seminars in regards to IT technology, you will be branded as a tech enthusiast to them. Let them remember you the way you want to be remembered. You’ll never know what’s in store in the future.

Reason 4 – Exposure
Networking certainly can expose one to limitless opportunities besides the little things like self-learning. Going to events like Business Networking Event, BarCamp and TechNite (all supported by YourPartTime.com) will challenge your mindset to many things. As speakers and those sharing in these events are experts in their own field, one can receive first-hand exposure from the right people. Best part of it, most events like these come with absolutely no cost at all. This information is easily accessible via the Internet. You just have to spend some time doing research and you’ll be surprised on the many events that may spark your interest.

Reason 5 – Improve confidence
Certain event worth mentioning is BarCamp where you get the chance to express yourself in the public about anything at all. Dubbed the “Lighting Talk” where you can speak on anything at all, this will give you the opportunity to improve your confidence by expressing your thoughts constructively. You can try even organizing events like these to further enhance your confidence level. Building self-confidence has no shortcut. One has to work on it on a daily basis and the results seen later will be tremendous.

Star player: The Real Deal

What do Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer), Kobe Bryant (basketball), Michael Phelps (swimming), Usain Bolt (athletics), Rafael Nadal (tennis), Lee Chong Wei (badminton) and Nicol David (squash) have in common? They are all star players for their respective sport category. Star players are no different than their counterparts – i.e. they are still only human. The only difference is that they have the certain charisma and style in their game that makes them special. We have compiled a list of attributes that will contribute to the making of a star (part-timer) player. These similar traits are crucial not only at work but also in your life in general.

1. Personality
• Building rapport between you, fellow workers and employers.
• Will determine how you are being perceived by others.
• “We must become the change we want to see”

2. Capability
• Test your ability to go beyond your comfort zone.
• Persevere in tough times.
• “No gain without pain”.

3. Responsibility
• Be in control of your actions.
• Think of the consequences of your actions.
• “With great power, comes great responsibility”.

4. Commitment
• Treat your work whole heartedly.
• Think of ways to “win” at all costs.
• “Winning is not everything; it is the only thing”.

5. Punctuality
• Be ready ahead of time.
• Be prepared of the worst-case-scenario.
• “Early bird catches the worm”.

6. Discipline
• Plan ahead of time the avoidable issues that can happen.
• Stick to your plan or schedule.
• “Failing to plan is planning to fail”.

7. Teamwork
• Treat everyone equally.
• See the bigger picture – the whole team.
• “No man is wise enough by himself”.

8. Leadership skills
• Do not be afraid to take the first step – speak up.
• Transform ideas into reality.
• “Do not go where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”.

9. Communication skills
• Discuss on issues that can benefit the team.
• Brainstorm for fresh ideas every time.
• “The only constant in this world is change”.

10. Grooming attire
• Look great and positive.
• Will be reflected in your work nature.
• “The tailor makes the man”.

11. Self motivator
• Positive attitude.
• Strong mental and emotional strength within.
• “Never say die”.

12. Independent
• Always on the lookout for problems and coming out with solutions.
• Be self-reliant.
• “Paddle your own canoe”.

13. Learning Curve
• Ability to treat all mistakes and failures as a lesson.
• Able to learn new things every day.
• “You only fail if you fail to learn from the failure”.


*Note: All 13 characteristics mentioned are also found in YourPartTime.com where employers get to rate their part-timers.

Trade & Career Fair 2009

With abundant of job and career fairs happening ever-so-often, job seekers will never be short of options seeking for a job. Hence, we also jumped on this bandwagon and will duly organize one this coming 6th and 7th July for the benefit of those seeking for jobs ASAP. Partnering KBU International College and Star-Jobs Online, we hereby wish to cordially invite all of you (Yes YOU! who is reading this and that includes employers as well) to this event. Details are as follows:

Date : Monday, 6th and Tuesday, 7th July 2009
Time : 10am – 10pm
Venue : Oval Concourse, New Wing, 1 Utama Shopping Centre
Admission : Free

It is the perfect platform for job seekers from all walks of life to look for full time jobs, part-time jobs or even internship placement. This trade and career fair is expected to attract up to 35 companies from various industries. Expected to draw a massive crowd, employers are also welcomed to participate. For more information, click www.YourPartTime.com/tcf.



Among the highlights of the two-day fair besides the plethora of job vacancies available are interviews and resume assessment at Studio V in conjunction with its Star-Jobs h.e.l.p program which is also located at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Furthermore, there will also be a program, ‘CEO Live@Studio V’ whereby CEOs from various industries will be invited to discuss the outlook for their respective business. The program will be broadcast on TheStarOnline.TV and anyone can sit in to hear it live. Visit http://star-jobs.com/help from time to time for updates.

Trade & Career Fair 2009 is already much talked about on the Internet. Join our discussion group at http://tinyurl.com/nbbml4 and www.twitter.com/yourparttime for frequent live updates regarding anything related to our industry. Once again, do not miss this all-in-one event happening early next month!

See you all there!

P/S: Time for a little promotion here: Early birds employer registration to participate in the fair will receive a 20% discount off the original price. This special promotion rate is valid until the 22nd June 2009. So, hurry and sign up http://www.yourparttime.com/tcf/jf.php today!

Job seekers: 7 Disastrous Moves To Avoid

With the demanding prospects of part-time and temporary jobs, job seekers have to work harder just trying to get a job because competition now is as fierce as ever. To avoid getting left out, we have compiled a list of disastrous moves to avoid while applying and trying to get a job:

#1. Incomplete/Incorrect details
This silly mistake is often overlooked. Important details like contact number and email address have to be real and valid. This is to ensure employers can reach you if they open your resume. Unforgivable mistakes like missing out a single digit of the mobile number is the last thing employers want to see. Therefore, double and triple check your details in your registered account in YourPartTime.com and elsewhere to avoid this dreadful mistake.

#2. Fake resume
This is another thing that simply cannot be accepted. Resume contained documents on how you sell yourself to employers. If you plan to cheat by listing fake details/experiences/expertise, it will be revealed one way or another. Employers for instance will not be very pleased to find a part-timer not knowing how to approach customers when it clearly state in his/her resume that he/she has numerous experience of being a promoter. This will also lead to a blacklisting of your own self. Employers will never ever be interested in you any way in the future.

#3. Recklessly apply for a job
This is simply bad behavior by job seekers. Before applying for a job, one must always check their own availability, the nature of work, the location and other relevant details to see if they fit the job description. Else, DO NOT apply for it. Imagine employers’ frustration when they call you to report for duty and you turn them down on petty things like the salary issues and unavailability to work. Again, you will be blacklisted as a job seeker that is not serious in seeking a job.

#4. Fail to turn up for the interview/briefing session
This is just plain ignorant. When you do this, you can forget about the getting the job. If you are going to be late, make sure you notify the respective employer necessarily. Do not make them assume you are coming and you fail to turn up. Worst still if they were to call you to enquire your whereabouts and you were still in bed due to a bad hangover from last night. Definitely a no no!

#5. Fail to turn up on the working day
This is disastrous! Giving a false hope to employers who trusted you to turn up is just plain evil. End of story. Employers, take note here: Always be prepared for this circumstance by getting at least 2-3 backup ready, just in case.

#6. Giving irrelevant excuses
“I forgot!”, “I woke up late” and “I got stuck in a heavy traffic” are some of the familiar lines which are NOT cool. Employers will brand these excuses irrelevant and unacceptable. You should be prepared for all these to happen beforehand. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Some job seekers even dare to give extreme and atrocious excuses like “My dog fell sick this morning” and “I can’t find a matching pair of shoes/socks”! You won’t be laughing at these statements if it did not happen.

#7. Complain too much
“Salary too low”. “Working hours too long”. “Unfriendly colleagues”. These are just some of the nagging and complaint from part-timers. You have to understand that the employers are just doing you a favor by hiring you part-time. Do not be over calculative. They have the right to fire you on-the-spot. Hence, try not to complain at anything and everything to avoid being the black sheep among your colleagues and employer.

6 Tips and Tricks To Get Any Job

With the daunting and bleak economy situation sweeping globally, one need to be on their toes constantly just to stay employed. With the correct strategy and mindset, one definitely need not worry about getting a job to escape this current predicament. Here, we have come out with several tips and tricks (T&T) for you to get any job you ever wanted:

T&T #1. Prepare a world-class resume
An ideal or world-class resume is a must for all job seekers actively seeking a job. You have got to be unique in the eyes of the employer. Often overlooked, this is your number 1 selling point. It is synonymous to the price tag for a shirt in a boutique outlet. Be colorful. Be wacky. Stand out from the rest by inserting a cover letter. However, the rule of thumb here is not to overdo and stick to the general public view on it by approaching close friends and relatives and get them to review your resume.

T&T #2. Post your resume everywhere
Even though it sounds redundant, not posting your resume everywhere is not going to land you a job. Be desperate about it. Sell/promote yourself like you really need it. Inform close friends, business people you met, relatives and etc about your desire to find a job every time. Post your resume in job sites, blogs, public forums, social network sites and even classifieds to increase your chances of being seen by someone. The law of average simply states that the more you try, the better your chances are.

T&T #3. Follow-up with employers
This is one thing that many if not all job seekers tend to overlooked. Following up with employers is crucial in determining your chances of nailing the job you dreamt of. Again, the rule of thumb to remember here is to follow-up immediately after the interview. “Thank you” note has to be sent out the day itself so that employers will feel appreciated and tend to remember you. Next, give them some time (approximately 3-4 days or a week depending on employers) and then follow-up again on your status. Always remind them to keep your application in view. With the right approach, chances are they will remember and subsequently hire you.

T&T #4. Attend job and career fairs
With abundant such fairs around nowadays, not attending these fair would be a waste. Career fairs like Malaysia Career & Training Fair (MCTF) in Mid Valley, MCA Job Fair in Wisma MCA and the most recent one Karnival Kerjaya & Keusahawanan Graduan in PWTC are excellent avenues to get expose to career opportunities. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, you never know that one day you might end up being a CEO for the company/organisation that you approached when visiting these fairs.

T&T #5. Participate in personal building workshops
Another issue often taken for granted is personal building. One’s character, personality, leadership, learning ability and soft skills can be sharpen to enhance employability. Ultimately, these skills can be the difference between a good employee and a great one. Even though certain seminars and talks can be quite costly, it is a good investment for your future. There are also a few free-of-charge ones. Look out for these events in the newspapers, Internet and through word of mouth. Be fussy and select only the best ones that are worth going.

T&T #6. Pick up relevant skills today
Unless you are a born genius, you cannot master all the skills relevant to the working world. Useful and employable skills like proficient in various languages, computer software and hardware skills and technical skills in your field come a long way in fine-tuning yourself to be a perfect employee. For art and talent enthusiast, you can brush up on different skills other than your niche like animator, comic illustrator, fashion designer, voice over/narrator, dancer, musician and many more. It is never too late to start picking up a skill.

1st Year Anniversary !

In conjunction with YourPartTime.com 1st year anniversary on the 27th May 2009, we have come out with a video presentation to highlight our achievements thus far. Hope you guys enjoy it!

Top "Myth vs Truth" In Part-Time Jobs

There are a lot of rumors and stories out there trying to brainwash people on a lot things. Read up useful and informational materials to avoid being fooled so easily by these naysayers. We have come out with some pointers on the myths and truths regarding part-time jobs. Try answering these questions and see answers below for the explanations. Happy trying!

1. Myth or truth: Part-timers can help companies boost productivity.

2. Myth or truth: A full timer always does a better job than a part-timer.

3. Myth or truth: The term "flexi-hour" is derived from part-time jobs.

4. Myth or truth: A full time promoter earn more than a part-time promoter.

5. Myth or truth: You can work your way up to a CEO or equivalent just by working part-time.


Answers:

1. Truth. Reports from Eurofound, a European Union (EU) body and a journal article from the The McKinsey Quarterly states that by tapping the potential of part‐time work it can cut costs, boost productivity, and motivate employees. These days, employers have found few options. Too often, they have been saddled with the costs of funding severance packages and related assistance for thousands of employees. They have also lost skills and experience they badly need. Perhaps surprisingly, they have neglected an important option – part-timers.

2. Myth. With drastic segregation of work nowadays, even part-timers can do a better job than full timers. Getting part-timers with right talent and skills can beat a 10 years experience employee hands down. Generations nowadays are so multi-talented that it’s difficult to tap into their full potential. However, upon unleashing their fullest potential, employers can increase capacity utilization, extend working hours and bringing the company to greater heights beyond imaginable.

3. Truth. Freelancing, casual works and flexi‐hour all carry the same association – part-time job. Expertly defined as working on selected hours on given days (eg: evenings or weekends only), flexi-hour enable one to have the chance to live a balance between working life, family responsibilities, training, leisure or civic activities.

4. Myth. Check this out: Full time promoters in shopping complexes earns roughly RM1,500 to RM2,000 monthly, some lesser. The average rate for part-time promoters in the market is astonishingly RM80 per day, which equals to RM2,400 per month if taken into account full 30 days! And that is without working over time. Most part-timers will be more than happy to get that extra income. Besides the money matters involved, the various skills and experiences picked up along the way through job hopping are priceless for students and fresh graduates.

5. Shockingly, truth. Author Paul Facella in his book entitled “Everything I Know About Business I Learned at McDonald’s” revealed that he literally grew up at McDonald’s. He started his way from the counter, to grill, to Regional Vice President. This confirms the fact that working part-time as a career can be seriously considered. But, one man's meat is another man's poison. You have got to have the necessary skills, mindset and behavior to emulate the likes of Paul Facella.