1. Singapore American • June-July 2016
COMMUNITY
NEWS
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TRANSITION
tranˈzɪʃ(ə)n,trɑːn-,-ˈsɪʃ-/
noun
1. the process or a period of
changing from one state or
condition to another.
SPOTLIGHT
ON JOBS
Take the Drama Out of
Public Speaking
Speaker: Victoria Mintey
Wednesday, June 1
10am – 12pm
Starting Your Own Network
Marketing Business
Speaker: Winnie Fannon
Wednesday, June 8
10am – 12pm
Beauty Therapist Consultant
The Consultant will support the brand’s
objectives by providing an excellent level of
beauty services and aesthetic treatments to
customers. Responsibilities include: perform
aesthetic treatments with high standards
of customer service; provide professional
consultation and sales of packages and
products; achieve and exceed personal
sales target; build strong relationship with
customers. Knowledge in using aesthetic
machines will be an important advantage.
(job #3291)
Secretary to Director of Admissions
This position is primarily responsible for
providing secretarial and organizational
support to the Director of Admissions and
on behalf of the Admissions Team. The
person in this position will positively shape a
well-managed office culture and will impact
the quality of Admissions at the school. He
or she will oversee the implementation and
improvement of office systems to support
exceptional customer service for all. As a
primary liaison, this person will maintain
a portfolio of specific admissions clients
including faculty, relocation agencies and
target groups in need of cultivation. The
job will focus on internal and external
opportunities for service. It is expected that
the secretary will assist other members of the
Admissions office staff as necessary and as
workload permits. (job #3290)
Adjunct Faculty, History and Cultures
of the Americas
There’s a unique opportunity for a
humanities professional to teach introductory
courses in the history and cultures of the
Americas to undergraduates preparing to be
chefs and managers in the ever-changing
food and hospitality industry. While an
understanding of American cuisine is
helpful, the thrust of the curriculum remains
history and culture. The class meets for
three hours per week over a fifteen week
semester. Minimum requirements include
prior teaching experience and a master’s
degree in an appropriate field such as
history anthropology, sociology or American
Studies. (job #3289)
Associate Director of Alumni Relations
The associate director will be responsible for
the overall development, implementation
and evaluation of the alumni relations
program that seeks to foster mutually
beneficial relationships between the school
and alumni. S/he will also have supervisory
responsibility for advancement services. S/he
will participate in other projects as assigned
and as a senior member of the advancement
office team. Job Functions, Duties, and
Responsibilities: develop engagement
strategies for alumni from six decades
to increase alumni connectedness with
and philanthropic support for the school;
collaborate with advancement colleagues
on an annual giving strategy for alumni, past
parents and former faculty and staff.
(job #3288)
English Enrichment Teacher (PT)
An enrichment center, located in the East
Coast, is looking for teachers to teach
English on Saturdays and/or Sundays and/
or Mondays. Teach English to Nursery,
Kindergarten and Primary students in a
structured, well-developed and researched
curriculum that allows for creativity (Reading
& Phonics, Speech and Drama, Enrichment
and Creative Writing). Part-time positions
are open. (job #3287)
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"It is always
the small pieces
that make the
big picture."
UNKNOWN
By Alka Chandiramani
T
hroughout our lives, we experience
various transitions, both personal and
professional. The most important thing
during any transition is YOU. As funny as that
sounds, this is something about which most
people do not even think or make a priority.
Making a transition can be challenging and
sometimes it is the very first step that is our
biggest in the journey.
No matter how many transitions we’ve
been through, each one is unique and brings
on different challenges. Realizing this, the
American Association of Singapore established
the Career Resource Center for Excellence (CRCE)
in 1998 to offer career support to people of
all nationalities. The plethora of offerings has
grown ever since. Whether you are searching
for job leads, preparing for interviews, needing
advice on your resume or contemplating
starting your own business, CRCE can help.
CRCE offers One-on-One Coaching,
Small Business advisory sessions, numerous
workshops and networking opportunities.
You can even jumpstart your job search with
MBTI®, an amazing tool we offer that can
help you figure out where your skills and
talents fit best.
“Moving to Singapore can be a fulfilling
experience and provide new opportunities
both personally and professionally,” said
Monica Miller, a CRCE member. “However,
the transition does present some challenges,
especially for those who hold a Dependent
Pass. The Career Resource Center of
Excellence has been a tremendous resource
when it comes to offering networking events,
professional development seminars and one-
on-one career coaching services. I’ve taken
advantage of all three and found the staff to be
exceptionally supportive and knowledgeable.”
Our lives are often filled with roadblocks
and warning signs. What matters most is
action and not reaction! Remember, when the
going gets tough and everything seems to go
downhill, just remind yourself the only way to
go is up. The climb to success doesn’t happen
overnight, but rather through much sweat and
tears you’re committed yourself to attain.