Learn to Overcome Procrastination Today!

A great blogger and motivator, Celeste Chua inspired me to quote her awesome article.

To overcome procrastination in everything you do – from jobs to studies, you must first understand that procrastination is not the real issue. It is merely the symptom of the issue. So, what really causes procrastination? It’s really down to: (1) lack of desire and (2) fear.

Since we are operating a website on employment and career opportunities, it is only relevant that this discussion is delved into these areas.

1. Identify what you are procrastinating on

This should be an area that you keep putting things off. We shall take the example of your current job – be it full time or part-time.

2. Ask yourself “Why am I putting this off?”

Possible and obvious answers to this may range from “I don’t know”, “I don’t have enough time” and “I’m busy”. 

3. Pick out hotspot answers

Eliminate symptom of the issue. All the answers above are actually symptoms of the issue. The hotspot answers that you should be focusing at are: (1) feelings and (2) ability. Examples of feelings may be “I don’t like doing this”, “I’m tired”, “I’m scared” and “I hate doing this”. Examples of one’s ability may be “I don’t know how to”, “There’s so much on my hands right now” and “It’s too difficult”.

4. Probe into these answers

Dig into uncover what lies beneath. Ask yourself questions to these hotspot answers.

· “I don’t like this” ---> Why you don’t like this?

· “I don’t know how to” ---> Why don’t you know how to? What does it takes to know what you don’t know?

· “It’s too difficult” ---> Why is it difficult? What makes it difficult? Is there any other way to simplify it?

5. Keep repeating until you find the solutions

The more connected you are, the better this exercise will turn out. Chances are, these answers will affirm what you already know about yourself. As long as you keep on pressing, the answers will eventually surface.

6. Create and action plan to solve the root issue

Now that you’ve uncovered the root issue, it’s best to create an action plan to counter this procrastination symptom. Realization of the issue will always trigger one into action. If you have lost the passion in your job, simply move on and identify what you’re passionate in again and start pursuing that. Procrastinating will only prolong the issue and will bring you nowhere. Allow yourself to identify the root issue and you’ll never find procrastination a problem anymore.

Good news to all Employers/Human Resource exec!

Invitation: Outstanding Graduate-Corporate Event (OGCE) 

 

Greetings! With reference to the matter above, YourPartTime.com in partnership with Youth Development Council (YDC) cordially invite the Human Resource Director/Manager of your respected organisation to attend this event. While this event is specifically designed to assist graduates, you as an employer will also benefit tremendously from this one-of-a-kind event.

OGCE has the objective to bridge the gap between the companies who are looking for quality candidates and engage them by providing the employment to excel their fullest potential, thus increasing the companies’ performance and eventually generate a healthy economy. It will also serve to create the awareness of the importance of soft skills and life-long skills.

By participating in this event, you will be able to promote your organization to the general public via a career fair exhibition, at the same time taking part in the Graduate-Corporate Matching with registered participants who are graduates. This much anticipated 2-minute speed interview will enable you to interview hundreds of candidates who will then proceed to your booth for further one-on-one interview session based solely on your selection. You will be able to reach out to a wider target audience whilst maintain quality as you can select the best ones to your booth for more serious interview.

How the Graduate-Corporate (Speed) Matching works is truly unique. Some of the pointers to highlight are:

• Human Resource Managers will be seated at the inner circle

• Candidates will be seated at the outer circle

• Brief Interview Session will be conducted

• Top 3 rated ‘Good’ will be complimented during the Certificate Presentation session

Apart from that, there will be a HR Managers forum scheduled right after the matching session. It will be a sharing session from HR Managers to state the top 3 requirements in selecting applicants with Q&A session among HR Managers and candidates to follow. Sounds interesting?? Details of the event are as follow:

Date : Saturday, 10th July 2010

Time : 12pm – 6pm

Venue: Pearl International Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (Flamingo Room - 7th Floor)

Wait no further! Participate in this event now! For more information and enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Eunice at 03-78770066 or 017-6147785. We hope to get a favorable reply from you soon. Remember, the closing date to participate for this event is 30th June 2010.

Interested employers/HR exec, please kindly contact Ms Eunice at 03-78770066 or 017-6147785 or email her at eunice@YourPartTime.com. And did we mention that posting jobs in YourPartTime.com is now FREE? Try us out at http://YourPartTime.com!

World Cup 2010 Promoters Wanted!!

Greetings from YourPartTime.com! This week, we wish to share the World Cup 2010 fever happening less than a week away! I’m sure all you die-hard footie fans out there will be rooting for your favourite team throughout the month-long football fiesta coming soon. And not to mention getting all panda eyed the next morning. =)

What if you get to enjoy all these and get paid doing so? Sounds exciting? YourPartTime.com in partnership with MAXIS GOL Finder301 team is the proud sponsor of the best locations to watch the World Cup 2010 where you can watch the match at the outlets that interest you at the same time meeting absolute strangers and celebrating the World Cup fever together! The job scopes for this promoter campaign are:

1.      To give out brochure to introduce GOL FINDER301

2.      To explain to MAXIS subscribers about GOL FINDER301

3.      To demonstrate GOL FINDER301 services

Other relevant details for the 20 promoters that we are looking for are:

Working Location: Major shopping malls around Klang Valley
Time: 10am-10pm
Salary: RM150/day
Campaign Period: 11th June - 11th July 2010

We are looking for individuals who possess the hardworking characteristics, friendly and outgoing attitude, and pleasant looking. Candidates must also be able to converse in English and Malay. If you believe you have what it takes, apply now HERE. Alternatively, you can email your resume to hrmedia777@gmail.com right away! Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview-cum-training in our office.

Good news to all footie enthusiasts out there! We are proud to present iconic football legends Dato Soh Chin Aun and Santokh Singh in conjunction to the build-up of World Cup 2010 who will be sharing on their success stories this Sunday, 6^th June 2010. Entitled “Teh Tarik with the Legends”, there will also be a special Q&A session that day. Ask them questions, pose for photographs, and you may even bring a memento for them to sign! Best of all, teh tarik is on us! =) More information on this HERE.

Makan bola, minum bola, tidur bola throughout this World Cup 2010 campaign! =)

[ADV] Courts Mammoth Sdn Bhd

Courts Mammoth. With the lowest bargain on electronics and furniture retailer nationwide, this brand needs no further introduction. The core business entails retailing consumer electronics from popular brands such as Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Philips, Panasonic, JVC, LG, Toshiba, Canon, Creative Apple, Microsoft and Acer as well as furniture.

YourPartTime.com is proud to offer contract-related jobs from Courts Mammoth. There are 3 jobs currently in the portal – sales consultant, cashier, and clerk.

For the sales consultant position, Courts Mammoth is looking to recruit individuals that are capable of delivering a wide range of value-added services to our customers. They should be able to start immediately and able to work 6 days a week. The remuneration will be attractive and candidates will have the opportunity to get hired permanently at the end of the contract. This job is available nationwide. For more information, click HERE.

For the cashier position, Courts Mammoth is looking to recruit committed cashier for 5 months. Again, they should be able to start immediately and able to work 6 days a week. The location is available nationwide. See HERE for more information.

For the clerk position, Courts Mammoth is looking to recruit committed cashier for 5 months. Again, they should be able to start immediately and able to work 6 days a week. The location is available in Kuching, Sarawak. Again, the remuneration will be attractive and candidates will have the opportunity to get hired permanently at the end of the contract. See HERE for more info.

A career with Courts offers enormous career advancement and personal growth potential through our intensive professional development programs. Therefore, for interested candidates, kindly apply online via our portal or email your resume to hrmedia777@gmail.com. Alternatively, you can contact Michael at 010-5274548 for further enquiries. Good luck in your application! 

Killer word in hiring industry currently - Internship

Here's the deal: You are a fresh graduate. You score a remarkable 1st Class Honours from your university undergraduate course and is super active in other additional co-curricular activities. But, you simply can't get the ultimate job. Weird? No. You are lacking the killer word in the hiring industry at the moment - Internship.

According to Wikipedia, an intern is someone who works in a temporary position with an emphasis on on-the-job training rather than merely employment making it similar to an apprentice. 

       

    "Listen carefully now, my apprentice"

Employer are getting more demanding by the second. They want more than just your impeccable academic and co-curriculum track record. They want the extra points you earn while you gain experience in real-life working conditions. But, halt! What do you have to gain from internship? "What's in it for me?" you may ask. Here's what it's in store for you:

• The opportunity to "test drive" a career. Potential Q to find answer: Would I be happier in marketing or advertising? Am I more comfortable working with patients or in a lab?  
• Chances to network     
• Establishing relationships with mentors 
• Possible college credit or certification 
• An introduction to the field's culture and etiquette. Potential Q to find answer: Are clients addressed by their first name? Are jeans appropriate for Casual Friday? 
• Accumulating new skills and knowledge
• Gaining a "real world" perspective on an occupation. Potential Q to find answer: How much overtime do employees really work? How much time is spent behind a desk versus in the field? 

Good news! YourPartTime.com has numerous internship working opportunities. Simply click on the link "Internship" and start decorating your resume with that internship experience that will surely make you stand head and shoulders above your peers. 

 "You're HIRED, mate!"