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	DPC Module 2 - Ann Rolfe, Mentoring Works e-Mentoring Slidecast Keywords: career Downloads: 69
	John's Presentation to NETWERCC - 2005 - John Technology Tools Workshop Keywords: career Downloads: 40 Average rating: (0 review)
	Kickstart 1 Kickstart your career Keywords: career Downloads: 6
	Audio Book Introduction Recession Proof your career Keywords: career Downloads: 4
	Career Philosophy Career Keywords: Career Downloads: 133
	Lynnette's Career - Lynnette Tatum this is my first attempt at uploading a podcast. I would like to see it wind up on Blind cool tech, but that is something I'll do for another day, I thin. I'm wishing myself good luck on this one. Keywords: career Downloads: 57 Average rating: (0 review)
	Strategic head turns a new leaf - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Strategic head turns a new leaf by Ada Ng Some people may struggle to see a link between dining clubs, loyalty programmes, children's educational materials and equestrian resorts. However, Florence Cheung, senior marketing manager, MI Asia Ltd, sees them all as golden marketing opportunities to enhance the company's core magazine subscriptions business. Ms Cheung's entry into the sales and marketing field in the publishing industry was by chance... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Make every detail count - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Make every detail count by Isabella Lee Job-hopping is becoming increasingly common in the employment market. Even long service award winner Lilian Hui, purchasing manager of Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers, was not immune. "After two years in the hotel's reservations department, I set out to look for a new position in another five-star hotel so that I could experience something different... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Complex interplay - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Complex interplay by Sophie Leung People generally assume engineering professionals are technical experts who shy away from the limelight. This assumption is being disproved as many outstanding engineers demonstrate superlative communication and people skills, building a more positive image for the technology-laden profession. Blending an interest in technology with interpersonal skills, Elvis Law followed his instincts to pursue a career in sales engineering and has now reached the ... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Cutting a new figure - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Cutting a new figure by Charles Mak On an average working day, Horace Wong spends several hours digesting and reviewing reports and working on the technicalities of several projects. Alongside those tasks, his daily schedule is also peppered with both internal and external meetings. Staff management also constitutes part of the job which he finds only natural and equally important. "As you move into a management role you become less hands-on and more people oriented," he notes... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	One skill fits all - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path One skill fits all by Martin Williams Although some people consider a job in the fitness industry as just a stepping stone, Corne Van Zyl, managing director at Fitness First Hong Kong, feels otherwise and has been dedicated to ensuring others enjoy similarly successful careers improving peoples' fitness. South African-born Mr Van Zyl studied business at university, and upon graduating worked in retail sales... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Always one step ahead - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Always one step ahead by Grace Chan People should constantly look for the next step up and equip themselves with the necessary skills, advises Ms Chiu, council member of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and senior vice president â operations of Li & Fung (Trading) Ltd. Upon graduating with an economics degree in the UK, Ms Chiu had a chance to confirm her aspirations almost immediately at a university career day... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Keeping people in mind - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Keeping people in mind by Martin Williams Over the past 23 years, Mark Carriban has learnt that intuition and people skills are key to success in the highly competitive marketplace. Mr Carriban, currently managing director of Hudson Asia, reveals that he was unsure about his career choices when he first went to university in his native UK. He did know, though, that he wanted to be in business, so he opted for a broad-based business studies degree... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Adding a personal touch - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Adding a personal touch by Grace Chan Human resources management (HRM) is primarily a people oriented profession but anyone looking to make a mark in the field will need more than a strong network and a "can do" attitude. Queeny Wong's career confirms this. "In the past, human resource departments handled mainly administrative work such as payroll and hiring. Today, we assume a more strategic role, contributing to the companies' overall success," says Ms Wong, human resources directo... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Food lover takes a bigger bite - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Food lover takes a bigger bite by Sophie Leung In 2002, Sarah Lee, currently managing director of Pret A Manger (Hong Kong) Ltd, came to Hong Kong to pioneer the company's entry into Asia. Some three years later, after building a solid foundation for the Hong Kong operation, she returned to the UK headquarters. Today, she is back in Hong Kong with a mission â to open the 10th Pret A Manger shop in Hong Kong, or the 200th in the world... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Breaking new ground - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Breaking new ground by Ada Ng Opening a business may not be everybody's dream but the entrepreneurial spirit is strong in Hong Kong, and to date about 98 per cent of the city's enterprises are small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), according to the Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprise Association. Edwin Lee, CEO and founder, Hong Kong Business Intermediary Co Ltd (HKBI) is living out his dream â he started his own business brokerage firm focusing on matching buyers and sellers ... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Choosing the right path - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Choosing the right path by Ada Ng It is not uncommon for young graduates to enter a profession directly connected to their academic training and later find themselves unsatisfied and stuck. Amy Ho believes there is a way out. She broke the psychological obstacles six years ago and took a different career path â one that is challenging and rewarding and allows her to draw upon her strengths and academic training... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path
	Networking with confidence - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Networking with confidence by Martin Williams A wide people network and extensive commercial exposure are among the keys to success for Andrew Morris, director of the Hong Kong office of financial recruitment specialist Robert Half International. Mr Morris notes that he has always been ambitious and goal oriented, partly thanks to his father who ran a successful business and set a good example... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path Downloads: 1
	Keeping in top shape - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Keeping in top shape by Ada Ng An increasing number of local companies are showing greater interest in corporate fitness programmes because they know that healthy employees make a strong company. This has led to increased opportunities for sales personnel working in the fitness industry. "The public's perception of fitness clubs has completely changed over the past decade," says Rocky Chow, senior vice president of sales and fitness, California Fitness... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path Downloads: 2
	Never lose touch - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Never lose touch by Ada Ng Mobile communications have changed the work culture for the better. In particular, these have made the once far-fetched idea of an virtual office a reality, helping business executives to stay connected with colleagues, friends and family, as well as to keep up to date with business information, breaking down all barriers in the business environment. "I keep my BlackBerry with me every waking moment of the day," says Norm Lo, vice president of Asia Pacific,... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path Downloads: 1
	A people-oriented business - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path A people-oriented business By Mary Luk It may happen that a guard responsible for the security of a luxury housing estate in mainland China beats up a resident over a minor management dispute. However, such behaviour would be rare in well-managed properties in Hong Kong, says Kenneth Lau, assistant director of Hsin Chong Real Estate Management Limited. Mainland China clearly still has a long way to go to catch up with Hong Kong's property management skills and standards, notes Mr Lau... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 11
	A place for artistic excellence - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path A place for artistic excellence by Charles Mak While his classmates in primary school were doing sums and taking notes, Fei Wong was equally busy colouring in his textbooks and adding designs in the margins. Those early artistic endeavours may not have been greatly appreciated by his teachers, but they did lead to great things. Mr Wong ultimately went on to study at the First Institute of Art and Design and, subsequently, became founder and art director of Fine Effort Illustration... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 6
	A starring role in TV - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path A starring role in TV by Melinda Earsdon The world of television has always had a reputation for being competitive, but is it really as hard to break into as everyone makes it out? Perhaps not if you are considering a role behind the scenes, says Steve Askew, executive vice president for programming at Star TV. Most children do not really know what they want to be when they grow up. Not so for Mr Askew, who used to create television studios with building blocks when he was only eight... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 1
	A very safe way to a lifetime career - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path A very safe way to a lifetime career by Isabella Lee For senior executives managing a large number of engineers whose job is to ensure the seamless provision of power supplies to millions of people, technical skills and management knowledge would usually be regarded as the keys to success. These, however, are not enough in the case of To Yip-lam, safety, health, environment and quality manager for power systems business group of CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP)... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 3
	Becoming your own boss requires some planning - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Becoming your own boss requires some planning By Charles Mak Ricky Hui's daily routine starts when he's on his way to work. "Keeping ourselves up-to-date with the latest market information is essential in our line of business. My mornings usually start with reading the financial news." His counterpart Allan Leung describes his average day as "a lot of paperwork, meetings with clients and recruiting new blood"... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path Downloads: 9
	Being part of the solution - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Being part of the solution by Edward Chung Switching from working with people to working with machines might seem a misanthropic career move but, according to Jeannie Chiu, general manager of Systems Union Ltd., IT solutions management offers plenty of scope for interaction. She started out by spending two years as a social worker, before returning to her studies to reconsider her options... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path Downloads: 4
	Benefits of giving come full circle - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited HR Corner Benefits of giving come full circle by Maggie Tang Magic kingdom staff reap rewards of altruism Modern corporations today must actively seek ways to address the rising expectations associated with corporate responsibility. However, it is apparent at Hong Kong Disneyland that employees equally benefit from playing their own roles in corporate citizenship, which in turn boosts professional morale and overall wellbeing... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path Downloads: 37
	Beyond sensory perfection - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Beyond sensory perfection by Rachel Sproston Fung shui masters and style gurus float in and out of hotels worldwide whenever such hotels are in need of a makeover embedded with a distinctive personality. The Langham Hong Kong however is light years ahead with its very own hotel stylist to coordinate styling on a macro scale from product design, food presentation and uniform cut to room layout... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 9
	Breaking down barriers - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Breaking down barriers By Charles Mak In the modern age, we have largely learned to disregard job stereotypes and set aside preconceptions. A woman as CEO and a man as receptionist; female doctor and male nurse. What does it matter as long as the person can do the job? However, in most cases, it has taken a few exceptional people to break down barriers and show the way. Kanny Kwong, now department operations manager (psychiatric) at Siu Lam Hospital and Tuen Mun Hospital was initiall... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 5
	Broad horizons for specialist shopping centre manager - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Broad horizons for specialist shopping centre manager by Nicole Wong Strolling around a shopping centre is an everyday experience for many people, but as we hunt for bargains or admire the latest styles, few of us are aware of the complex coordination it takes to run such a property. Everything from daily maintenance and periodic renovations to dealing with tenants and members of the general public must be efficiently handled by the property management team working behind the scenes... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 22
	Building a brighter future - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited HR Corner Building a brighter future by Mayse Lam Home-grown talent lays solid foundations The Hong Kong metropolis which was once a tiny fishing village has forward-thinking industrialists to thank for its ongoing transformation. "Without driven professionals in the building and construction industry, ideas and concepts would remain pipe dreams," notes Yu Sai-yen, vice chairman, Build King Holdings Limited... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 5
	Business consultant draws on civil service experience - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Business consultant draws on civil service experience by Norman Yam A civil service job may offer stability and good financial benefits, but for Steven Davidson it also proved to be an excellent springboard to a successful career in business consulting. After a nine-year stint as a civil servant in the UK, he joined a professional services firm in 1989 and, since then, has had the chance to work on a wide variety of challenging assignments with clients in both Europe and Asia... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 3
	Climbing the ladder to cyber space - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Climbing the ladder to cyber space Medinda Earsdon In 1975, Bill Gates and Paul Allen emerged from a garage clutching their first product, a BASIC computer language for the Altair 8800, heralding with it a new age in software development. And, while their initial product might seem almost laughable next to the latest Windows XP model, their vision has helped build the information technology (IT) industry into the hugely lucrative sector it is today... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 5
	Clinical psychologist puts caring first - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Clinical psychologist puts caring first by Nicole Wong As in any modern urban society, there are many individuals in Hong Kong who suffer from disorders, depression or other clinical conditions which affect their mental health and general well-being. Fortunately, these problems are gradually becoming better understood by the general public and treated more effectively. In large part, that is due to the educational efforts and care provided by trained professionals such as May Leung, ... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 7
	Combination of knowledge and experience - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Combination of knowledge and experience By Charles Mak Trade finance is a crucial part of any major bank's operations, facilitating as it does the range of commercial activities that link manufacturers, exporters, insurers, shipping companies and any number of intermediary agents. Bringing all those parties together in a business network that spans the globe is no easy task. However, with nearly 30 years' experience behind him, David Cheng, vice president and deputy general manager o... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path Downloads: 4
	Commitment and loyalty pay off - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Commitment and loyalty pay off by Christy Liu Every year, hundreds of fresh graduates enter the highly competitive marketing field. Sherry Yeung was once one of them. Now a senior corporate marketing manager for Samsung Electronics Hong Kong, Ms Yeung notes her choice of career was the result of a well-paced plan. Long-term perspective Ms Yeung spent a summer in Hong Kong working for Cathay Pacific as an intern prior to her final year of university studies in Canada... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 4
	Competence provides bedrock for financial advisers - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Competence provides bedrock for financial advisers by Mahlon Campbell With 25 years' experience in the financial services industry, Phil Neilson certainly knows what it takes to succeed as independent financial adviser (IFA) in Hong Kong. "It's working smart that counts, not working hard," says Mr Neilson, who is CEO of The Henley Group, one of the leading private client financial planning practices in Hong Kong... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 8
	Construction and renovation keep building surveyor busy - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Construction and renovation keep building surveyor busy by Ella Lee Among the various disciplines which make up the surveying profession, building surveyors are often thought to have the most diverse responsibilities. At some point, they are likely to be involved with all the key aspects of a construction project. For this, they need the quantity surveyor's knowledge of managing costs, the land surveyor's expertise in site usage, and the general practice surveyor's skill in planning ... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 12
	Continuous enhancement indispensable - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Continuous enhancement indispensable by Charles Mak No multinational in the contemporary global business arena can survive the constant change and challenge without the support of cutting-edge technologies. "The prevalence of computer technology has created an increasing demand for IT services in the marketplace," says Chan Wai Foon, director, technologies management & sustainment (TMS), Jardine OneSolution (HK) Limited... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 4
	Corporate services take on new complexity - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Corporate services take on new complexity by Nicole Wong Whether setting up a small business or running a large-scale international enterprise, modern-day executives must uphold high standards of corporate governance and ensure that operations and administrative practices comply with all the relevant rules and regulations. Initial responsibility for this often rests with the company secretary... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 16
	Courageous conversion - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Courageous conversion by Charles Mak Some three years ago, en route to an exhibition in France, company secretary turned international exhibitor Michelle Lau met up with a friend in the UK. That particular meeting marked a turning point in her life, without which her latest career move would not have been possible. "We were just catching up chatting when my friend briefed me on the financial planning industry and it struck a chord," recalls Ms Lau, now a risk & financial chief adviso... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 12
	Creating an entrepreneurial discourse - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Creating an entrepreneurial discourse by Alison Jenner CEO of her own company at the age of 22; a millionaire at 24; and one of the world's top internet marketing coaches at 25, Fione Tan, cofounder, president and CEO of eOneNet Ltd has come a very long way. Back in 2000 Ms Tan, a marketing and management graduate, was just another fresh-faced executive putting in the hours at a financial services company in her home country in Malaysia when she realised she wanted more out of a care... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 8
	Creating technology trends - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Creating technology trends by John Cremer If you thought you had mastered all the abbreviations, short forms and codes associated with the fast-moving telecommunications industry, you may need to think again. Get ready for V2oIP - that is video and voice over Internet protocol - and the "Vfone". The recent launch in Hong Kong of this new broadband-based video phone service is all set to provide us with the ultimate in being connected... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 3
	Creative technology applied to mobile games - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Creative technology applied to mobile games by Norman Yam Many fans of portable entertainment favour the Nintendo DS or Sony PSP, but smaller cell phone devices are now coming into their own. Advances in mobile technology have brought faster transmission speed, and this has made it easier for handset owners to download and play games of a similar quality. As the wireless network expands rapidly around the world, the mobile gaming business is poised to become a major money-spinner and... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 8
	Crossing to the lead - Career Times Online Limited Crossing to the lead by Charles Mak Back in 1986, with four years of hotel F&B (food and beverage) experience tucked under his belt, Wallace Li was among the first from Hong Kong's hotel industry to venture into the mainland market. Things were very different then and the 20-year time lapse essentially meant a tougher working environment and harsher living conditions. "Back then we had to lodge in state-run guesthouses and cycle into town," Mr Li recalls... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 10
	Decision maker wears many hats - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Decision maker wears many hats by YK Ma A combination of passion and hard work has helped Benny Tsang build a career in the fashion and accessories industry. However, the 26-year-old entrepreneur actually studied IT at university, a discipline seemingly unrelated to his current position. After obtaining a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Melbourne, Mr Tsang realised he was not as interested in the industry as he had previously thought... Keywords: Career Times; Career Path Downloads: 9
	Dedication to customer care in the banking sector - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Dedication to customer care in the banking sector by Christina Tai In today's world of banking, service quality is of paramount importance and that customer care requires constant attention. Otherwise, no matter how sophisticated the range of products on offer or the extent of the network supporting them, clients will consider the option of taking their business elsewhere. Even with over 16 years of professional banking experience, that is something about which Denver Ngan, who is as... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 7
	Design on success - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Designs on success by Melinda Earsdon When you stop to think about it, every single item in your home or office has been created by a product designer. From the pot in which you make your morning coffee to the umbrella you carry to work to the phone you use to make your daily business calls; everything has been designed by somebody somewhere in the world. And with so many products originating in Asia, does that mean product design is a viable career option for university graduates? H... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 10
	Developing a broad perspective - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Developing a broad perspective by Cho Ka-yan For many employees, IT skills are a necessary part of everyday office functioning and as a result, acquired on a needs basis. However, for certain people, working with technology that constantly pushes the boundaries of current IT capabilities is a pre-requisite for a satisfying and exciting career. As manager responsible for training and developing new recruits at CASCADE and PCCW, Rex Ching is the product development manager from the res... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 6
	Diverse opportunities in pharmaceuticals - Career Times - Career Times Online Limited Career Path Diverse opportunities in pharmaceuticals by Charles Mak Recent incidents related to the policy, practice and quality in pharmaceuticals might have deterred young graduates from entering the field or caused some practitioners to reconsider their career options. In fact, as pointed out by Kara Cheung, head of patient access, Asia Pacific, Novartis Oncology, anyone holding a degree in pharmacy should consider the qualification a career advantage that opens doors to a wide range of oppor... Keywords: Career Path; Career Times Downloads: 13