A Life Between Jobs

A Life Between Jobs

By ANNA BAHNEY
Published: June 8, 2006

TAYLOR AIKIN'S new job is across the street from his current one, but he loves to tell people he'll be taking the long way getting there.

Jesse Keller used his time off to visit Yellowstone National Park.

Next Wednesday, on his last day as a senior designer at a Manhattan architecture firm, he will roll out of work early on his 2006 Ducati Monster S2R 1000 motorcycle and not stop until he reaches the Virginia state line. Before starting his new position three and a half weeks later, he'll cruise through the South, head to the Rocky Mountains and return across the Great Plains.

Mr. Aikin, 28, who has been with his firm for three years, said this is the first time he is taking a real vacation.

"Talking to the guys who take care of my bike," Mr. Aikin said, "they're jealous, because you can really only do this when you quit your job."

Many young people in the workplace are finding that quitting their job is becoming the satisfying new alternative to the standard, entry-level benefit for vacation. As they found out, the two weeks allowed to most young employees is barely enough time to visit their parents for Christmas, go to a friend's wedding and take a long weekend.

Ace Your Telephone Interviews

By Tamara Dowling, CPRW

Many employers conduct telephone interviews to screen candidates for basic qualifications. It is also an alternative when it is not practical to invite an out-of-area candidate to the office.

Telephone interviews can be challenging because it is more difficult to gain rapport with the interviewer because you cannot see the interviewer's non-verbal reactions and cues. Conversely, the interviewer cannot see your enthusiastic expressions or professional appearance.

Siemens Malaysia is looking for fresh graduates for their Engineering Graduate Program. Successful candidate shall be based in Selangor. Below are the details.

Siemens Engineering Graduate Program

Responsibilities:

The exclusive development program for ambitious engineers provides you the unique opportunity for a rewarding career with us. Enjoy a variety of excellent on-the-job experience, combined with training targeted to accelerate your personal development - Taking your knowledge and skills beyond engineering, preparing you for future business challenges.

Look forward to valuable hands-on experience and a wide range of activities in diverse areas such as Building Technologies and Industry Solutions. Three rotations with challenging assignments allow you to show your best abilities, while tailored off-the-job training provides you all support you seek to reach your full potential.

Career Opportunity: Marico Engineering

Details are as per displayed in the attached poster.

Career Opportunities: Panasonic AVC Networks

Panasonic AVC Networks Johor Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.is looking for potential candidates to fill in their immediate vacancies. Those interested, please send an e-mail along with your resume to pjm.recruit@my.panasonic.com.

BYO Marine Training Programs

Those who are interested to work BYO Marine Sdn. Bhd. (a wholly owned susidiary of Boustead Heavy Industries Corporation Bhd.), here's the list for the marine training programs available for you to enroll.

Career Opportunity: Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering

Career opportunities for fresh/experienced graduates at Malaysia's leading oil & gas company. Position available is for Technical Executive, Estimating (Marine Conversion). Since this is a direct hiring (your resume will go straight to the hiring manager instead of the HR Department).

Minimum requirements for this position is:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably in Mechanical/Marine/Naval Architecture)
• Minimum CGPA of 2.85

Interested candidate, please submit your resume/CV to rosdi@mmhe.com.my. Please put the title, 'Job Application: Estimating (Marine Conversion)' in your e-mail.

P/S: The person in charge here is a Senior Technical Executive, Estimating (Marine Conversion). Your application shall be evaluated first by him and then forwarded to the Head of Department for further evaluation and shortlisting.

Career Opportunity: Halliburton (Malaysia)

Halliburton is recruiting for prospective candidates to join their team starting from the 3rd quarter of 2010. Interview is open for fresh graduates and graduates with some experience in oil & gas industry.

Details for the interview session are as follows,