What kind of jobs should I look for? - Singapore's Online Community

**myzticalz** · 02-03-2008, 02:24 PM

Haha, I'm so addicted to posting questions about myself >.<

Okies, am going to graduate in like after 2 more exams..
It's just a normal dipolma in mktg (which I seriously hate it)

I wonder what kind of jobs can I look at?
1) Marketing executive? etc?

What to expect when working and what to do, not to do etc?
I don't really wish to work in the office environment (having worked twice, once as asst accountant and the other as intern in communications dept)
Any other jobs offer for my type? Sales? Retail?

Or, if I would to consider teaching as an option, where should I go next? NIE?
My grades are average and I know I can not make it for a uni..

Help please? ^_^
Thanks all!

P.S I want a fun and virbant workplace ^_^ and a minimum like 1k$ salary? Haha..

**TotalNV** · 02-03-2008, 02:27 PM

hmmm.... u seem like a very jovial and fun-loving person. why not work as a financial services consultant? not restrictive when it comes to working environment... it's like being your own boss.

the job of an insurance agent could be shunned by many, but i've also seen real-life examples of people whom succeeded in this field, and earning more than the industry standard.

it's not an easy thing, but it's definitely challenging.

p.s.: i am not a fsc, just thought since you're still young, why not give it a shot.

**-Rokugatsu-** · 02-03-2008, 02:29 PM

with normal diploma cert can find job higher than 1k oh ^^
hmm if you going to work long-term i would suggest you to find job that you like and interested in.
If short-term as in only work few years to gain experience or what then maybe you can choose job you want to try and not very sure of your direction yet ;p

**myzticalz** · 02-03-2008, 02:30 PM

hmm, but i know nothing about being a fsc >.<
can a person work starting from scratch (like knowing nothing at all)

if possible, i will try out!! ^_^
however, for considering long term, i think i would like to go early and at least prepare dinner for future husband.. >.<
so, have to be like part time housewife and career woman..

i dont feel young anymore.. and i think i won't jobhop as much.. quite difficult to find a job? since i'm only a dip holder..

**-Rokugatsu-** · 02-03-2008, 02:34 PM

It's okie, I'm a 'O' level holder lol ;p
Believe in yourself, you can do it ^^
I think there is alot company won't mind if you know nothing of the job,
as long you are willing to learn, some company will even send you for courses and training ;D

**TotalNV** · 02-03-2008, 02:38 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by myzticalz
	hmm, but i know nothing about being a fsc >.< can a person work starting from scratch (like knowing nothing at all) if possible, i will try out!! ^_^ however, for considering long term, i think i would like to go early and at least prepare dinner for future husband.. >.< so, have to be like part time housewife and career woman.. i dont feel young anymore.. and i think i won't jobhop as much.. quite difficult to find a job? since i'm only a dip holder..

yes, they do take in fresh grads. their trainings are quite intensive and complete, so no worries.

anyway, this is only a suggestion. at the end of the day, you should choose one which you really like and enjoy doing.

you oreadi think so long liao ah... hahaha... whoever marries you will really be lucky.

**myzticalz** · 02-03-2008, 02:40 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by -Rokugatsu-
	It's okie, I'm a 'O' level holder lol ;p Believe in yourself, you can do it ^^ I think there is alot company won't mind if you know nothing of the job, as long you are willing to learn, some company will even send you for courses and training ;D

wha, my friend is a drop out also (from sec 3), den she worked quite long.. but hers is sales line so based on commission..
to be honest, i feel that studyin so much is useless >.< cus in the end, still have to learn from scratch when working..
U working as?
I cant stand working in office and facing comp 24/7 sia.. i will feel sick..
I worked a month as asst accountant, i already feel like puke-ing at the end of the day >.<

**myzticalz** · 02-03-2008, 02:42 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by TotalNV
	yes, they do take in fresh grads. their trainings are quite intensive and complete, so no worries. anyway, this is only a suggestion. at the end of the day, you should choose one which you really like and enjoy doing. you oreadi think so long liao ah... hahaha... whoever marries you will really be lucky.

duno lehs, i think for this, like 6 months ago le..
must worry for $$ all these.. and buying flats etc..
too many of my friends early marriage liaos, so i learnt from them, haha..

**-Rokugatsu-** · 02-03-2008, 02:51 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by myzticalz
	wha, my friend is a drop out also (from sec 3), den she worked quite long.. but hers is sales line so based on commission.. to be honest, i feel that studyin so much is useless >.< cus in the end, still have to learn from scratch when working.. U working as? I cant stand working in office and facing comp 24/7 sia.. i will feel sick.. I worked a month as asst accountant, i already feel like puke-ing at the end of the day >.<

lols actually tomorrow is my first day of work, as sales & marketing assistant.
indeed its not easy to find job especially for long-term.
I don't like office job too, last time been working in F&B and sales line,
but many friends told me to get an office job if i gonna stable down everything.
Had hard time finding office job because i also don't know what to work as haha
but i guess this job i got might be right for me because there's chance to switch position.
can work first than slowly find out what i really like ;p
Having more skills and knowledge is nice actually, if i can save enough and take up more courses, i don't mind keep learning hehe ;x

Kaze.YonGMinG · 02-03-2008, 02:53 PM

try to look for a career not a job.
avoid retail sales n stuff in small companies.
basic diploma can get u abt 1.5-1.6k startin pay in a more "well known" company

**myzticalz** · 02-03-2008, 03:03 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by -Rokugatsu-
	lols actually tomorrow is my first day of work, as sales & marketing assistant. indeed its not easy to find job especially for long-term. I don't like office job too, last time been working in F&B and sales line, but many friends told me to get an office job if i gonna stable down everything. Had hard time finding office job because i also don't know what to work as haha but i guess this job i got might be right for me because there's chance to switch position. can work first than slowly find out what i really like ;p Having more skills and knowledge is nice actually, if i can save enough and take up more courses, i don't mind keep learning hehe ;x

good luck working lehs!! ^_^

	Quote:			Originally Posted by Kazehana
	try to look for a career not a job. avoid retail sales n stuff in small companies. basic diploma can get u abt 1.5-1.6k startin pay in a more "well known" company

ohh, can give a rough gauge of what should i look for ?

**xiao pi gu** · 02-03-2008, 03:19 PM

	Quote:			Originally Posted by myzticalz
	Haha, I'm so addicted to posting questions about myself >.< Okies, am going to graduate in like after 2 more exams.. It's just a normal dipolma in mktg (which I seriously hate it) I wonder what kind of jobs can I look at? 1) Marketing executive? etc? What to expect when working and what to do, not to do etc? I don't really wish to work in the office environment (having worked twice, once as asst accountant and the other as intern in communications dept) Any other jobs offer for my type? Sales? Retail? Or, if I would to consider teaching as an option, where should I go next? NIE? My grades are average and I know I can not make it for a uni.. Help please? ^_^ Thanks all! P.S I want a fun and virbant workplace ^_^ and a minimum like 1k$ salary? Haha..

Whatever it is, dun go into teaching unless you are absolutely positive that you have a certain passion for the job, and you have to be sure tt the passion will last, if not, it will be unfair to urself and the kids in the long run i started working abt 9 months ago, prior to that, i have alot of perturbing questions too, its not a nice feeling, especially when graduation is so near. but all i can say is that for the 1st 1-2 yrs, its really about being a sponge and absorbing all you can learn and add value to urself lor.

If you really looking for a fun and vibrant workplace, try to be a stewardess lor, good pay and exciting, cept when u meet bully passengers lar