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Would also like to share with you that I have received quite a number of positive feedback regarding last week's outplacement workshop. Many of them have found the workshop to be interesting and useful.
Thanks very much for helping our colleagues!
Client from the Speciality Chemicals industry (2010)
Good emotional and moral support by the counselor which included a listening ear, sharing of others' experiences and good advice to move on to the next phase of my career.
Personally, this program enabled me to understand more about the job search techniques, job market conditions and interviewing techniques which were useful when one is in a job search mode. I would strongly recommend this program to individuals who are retrenched and having to move on with their career.
Even after the face to face counseling sessions, the follow-up calls from Clement were heart warming and I really appreciated the well wishes. The thought of someone who is concerned about your situation is an excellent motivation to the individual.
Project Manager (Singaporean)
US Semiconductor Company, Singapore
The emotional support was of great help to me. The sudden realization of having to come to terms with losing my job was hard to swallow. Knowing that someone understands your situation and that you can speak to him was useful too. Constant assurance and support were most important to me.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Clement for his constant assurance and support. You were of great help - a pillar of strength and encouragement during that difficult period. Though the period was short, it was that moment when knowing that I have someone to talk to about what's in my mind and the feeling that's surrounding. Once again, a million thanks.
Project/Resourcing Manager (Singaporean)
UK IT Services Company, Singapore
The networking with organizations is good! Clement has recommended four open positions to me. Although I did not take up any of their offers, I was quite impressed with his networking support."
HR Executive (Singaporean)
Swedish Home Furnishing MNC
Paul Heng helped me to learn a lot more about myself and to develop my life plan. Sure I had done corporate training to help develop myself better, review my personality, management style, how others perceive me... but the focus was always to be a better executive, not to fulfill my personal core personal ambitions. The work I did with NeXT Career started with a thorough review of my personal objectives, helped me to define my personal project - not limited to professional objectives - and then how to get there. During periods of important change it is critical to have somebody to exchange ideas, doubts, ambitions... with somebody unbiased and skilled who can also challenge your motives. After we completed this, Paul Heng worked on providing the right advice and training, focused on positive motivations and on materializing my project for the future.
Project/Resourcing Manager (Singaporean)
UK IT Services Company, Singapore
When you need coaching you don't want a junior consultant to learn his job by coaching you, you want the experienced coach to have time for you and to use his/her gift and know-how for your benefit instead. There are big coaching firms around, which are reputable, have a worldwide presence and have refined very useful tools - but it's likely that the senior partner will have little time for you and you will end up spending most of the time with a junior consultant.
Paul Heng's coaching precisely avoids this problem. He is surprisingly available (almost 24/7) and, while the tools are there (and they are certainly very useful), it is time spent with him that brings outstanding value; Paul's unique profile combines both experience in human resource and coaching and a personal journey where he had to make some defining decisions. Paul is comfortable with both Western and Asian cultures, and he also knows how MNC's function and manage people. All along it isn't about Paul Heng but about you, and that's why it is so valuable.
Regional Managing Director (French)
Canadian Industrial, products organisation
"Clement is a very professional coach/mentor. He is very approachable, patient, intelligent and down-to-earth with lots of empathy. He puts people at ease immediately and I felt very comfortable talking to him. I will certainly make full use of all the tools and guidelines this program has provided me in my new career path. Thank you very much, Clement! If I do come across any of my friends who are looking for career coaching, I will certainly recommend them to you."
Executive Secretary (Singaporean)
Global leader in Express and Logistics
"Working with Paul Heng has certainly been a value-add for me, not only directing to find the good and right job, but also giving me broader perspectives in many aspects, more than just about career. I would say the coaching and direction from Paul has brought a lot of valuable points to sharpen my skill capability to be highlighted, broaden the mindset, sharing ideas and values, building confidence and helping me make a focus on job search. After putting all the efforts, patience, prayers and help form Paul, I am accepting a job offer, among several leads. By this note I would like to say big thanks to Paul Heng - for your great contribution during the latest couple of months providing your best advice and counselling support."
Senior Finance Professional (Indonesian)
US FMCG organization.
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"Words cannot express the service I received at NeXT Career Consulting. During my trying moments, to be able to call on Clement or his colleague who are more than ready to listen to me and offer me advice wholeheartedly is something I will not forget. My job opportunities always came with a twist and Clement was readily taking on the coach/mentor role helping me pick myself up again when I was extremely disappointed and discouraged, motivating me and calling me regularly to see how I was doing. The most useful aspect was the resume writing, networking tips and individual assessment of oneself as to the type of working environment, skills that I would desire. Also the preparation of looking beyond to Plan B was very useful. The amount of knowledge and friendship I had gained over such a short time was tremendous. I am grateful to NeXT Career Consulting for the services rendered to me and I am grateful to my company too for providing me with NeXT Career Consulting as my consultant, coach and mentor."
PA to CEO (Singaporean)
German Asset Management Organisation, Singapore.
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"The service I received from NeXT Career was professional and personalized. I felt comfortable in the discussion with the consultant and able to open up at ease to reveal my fears towards interviews. Subsequently, I was given valuable advices that specifically addressed and resolved these fears. Throughout the months of the contact, the consultant has always been there to provide me the necessary moral support and a listening ear. The overall experience has been wonderful. Appreciated."
Senior Supply Chain Professional
US Chemicals Company, Singapore.
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"The program was great , but the people made all the difference. I was made to feel at home in Singapore, the people at Next Career were my first friends in Singapore – they supported me all through, much after the program ended, they continue to support me even now. They offer much more than career transition – their empathy is genuine, they can feel my pain and enjoy my rewards .Clement and Paul have been the best friends I could have had."
Senior Marketing Professional (Indian)
Spousal Assistance/Job Search Program
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"The most useful aspect of this program is helping me to understand myself better, in terms of my skills, knowledge and career goals. Providing me with the support, contacts, network & means if getting employed again. Lastly, the consistent motivation and emotional support that I have been receiving from Clement. I am very thankful to the team of very helpful and approachable staffs in NeXT Career who makes me very comfortable every time I came by the office for my meetings. They are more like friends to me than partners to my sponsor company."
Regional Business Administrator (Singaporean)
US Enterprise Mobility Company, Singapore
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"Very satisfied with the service provided and prompt responses when requests are made. They have established a good network of recruiters where candidates can access when necessary and Paul has a good reputation among the recruiters in Singapore and is prepared to walk an extra mile to assist candidates under his Program. One recruiter commented that I should try to abuse him as much as I can."
Senior Finance Executive (Malaysian)
Fortune 5 Conglomerate, Singapore
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"In my opinion, Paul has considerable empathy for people who have lost their jobs. I appreciate very much his frankness (although not too comforting at times) and genuine desire to help me get a suitable job as soon as possible. I thought his advice on the family was very timely as it is very easy to be focused just the job search and neglect the family in the process. Above all, Paul has supported me very well with encouragement without being too intrusive into my life and method of looking for a job."
Senior Finance Executive (Singaporean)
British Pharmaceutical Company, Singapore
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"Good practical advice especially regarding interview techniques and general preparation. Paul has a good network of headhunting colleagues and was able to introduce me to them. A good hands-on approach!"
Senior Customer Services Executive (British)
British Telecom Company, Hong Kong
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"The availability of the book "Jump Start Your Career" written by Paul is very helpful as it is written with the Singapore context - a useful book on job search and career management."
Mid-Level Finance Executive (Malaysian)
British Pharmaceutical Company, Singapore
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"When I first met Paul Heng, he was able to give me a good summary of where my strengths and weaknesses were in my CV and work experience. This gave me a good idea of how I should sell myself and what sort of jobs I could expect to find in Hong Kong. A stream of new and appropriate (Lifescience-focused) headhunters names given to me by Paul. The service has been excellent and well suited to my unique needs."
Mid-Level Marketing Executive (British)
British IT Consulting Organization, Hong Kong
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"The Consultant has good knowledge of the market/companies situation. This will help the candidate to make good decision on the next steps."
Mid-Level HR Executive (Singaporean)
U.S. Disk Drive Company, Singapore
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"I have received support not only during the exercise but after that still keeping in touch with my consultant on other things."
Support Staff (Singaporean)
European Tobacco Company, Singapore
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"The Personal Evaluation Program had helped and very useful as it helps me to know myself and I'm able to recognize my strength and weaknesses. Hence made me confident in the job interviews. The materials given is useful in terms of guidelines and tip which can be practiced throughout my working career. Last but not least for recommending me the job which I'm pretty much settle now."
Support Staff (Singaporean)
U.S. Automotive Equipment Manufacturer, Singapore
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"I'm very pleased that I can still communicate with my consultant after office hours through e-mail even up till mid-night."
Mid-Level Financial Services Executive (Singaporean)
European Financial Institution, Singapore
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Just like to share a piece of great news with you - I have found a job! I am very fortunate that my job search has been pretty smooth-sailing and that is due in large part to your patient guidance and sound advice. The one-day job placement programme benefited me tremendously and greatly improved my job-search skills. I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to Paul who had been so encouraging and supportive. Special thanks also goes to Doris. She has been such a wonderful help during the few days I spent at your office. Her friendliness certainly put me at ease immediately and her swift response and co-ordination efforts helped me tremendously in getting my work done in the most efficient way. I must say that Next Career's services is highly recommended and definitely produce positive results for me.
Support Staff (Singaporean)
US Technology Consulting Firm, Singapore
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Segments I find most beneficial :-
- Analyzing my strengths and weaknesses / skills assessment
- Sharpening my interviewing skills
- Dealing with difficult interview questions
- Role Play, resume, interview skills
- Coping with Change
- Build-up self-confidence
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Comments
- "Thank you for your advice. It was very helpful as I now know and can see my potential. I've shared our session with my friends and they all agreed that they see some changes in me after the session. Some also think that they should work on the advice for themselves."
- "I am very grateful that I've attended your workshop. Because it has given me hope and strength to go ahead with my plans. And I also believe it has performed a certain miracle for all of us. Last but not least, now I know retrenchment is not such a bad thing after all."
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