The Sweet Success Of Team Building

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Successful team building is a delicate balancing act between organizational psychology and fun, and if it's done correctly, those that are taking part will only be aware of the fun. The purpose of these group development days out is to identify and overcome areas within team work that are not conducive to achieving a shared goal. In the workplace, even if it appears that we are working independently, we are in fact interacting with many people. It is essential that everyone within the same working environment has an ability to understand and respect fellow workers, and cooperate for a common good; but how exactly can tasks in team building events be transferred back into the workplace.

It seems implausible to anyone other than a psychologist that a day spent playing The Generation Game or a city-sized version of Monopoly can improve the everyday working environment for a group of employees. Running around and having fun, talking to people you usually barely blink at whilst passing the photocopier and having conversations that don't involve the topic of who had the stapler last can be a liberating process, and it can certainly help bring co-workers together on a more social level. The magic is not in social networking though, although obviously being able to speak to Brenda about something other than printer cartridges is a plus point.

The magic that is hidden within team building exercises is the ability of the event organizer to disguise personal development as a day of fun. By constructing games and activities to force colleagues to cooperate on a new level, weaknesses can be identified and overcome in a way that is so subtle that the participants barely notice. This not only benefits and enlightens the people involved in the team building event, it gives the people running the company a chance to see the way that the staff really interact with each other. This process can open up a whole new perspective on the dynamics at play within the working environment.

After the event, there is inevitably a shift in perspective and a change in the working environment. The purpose of the team development day was to identify weaknesses and strengths that are inherent within a working group or individuals and make adjustments accordingly. This can lead to changes in the working environment to reflect strong working groups, often incorporating the hidden skills of certain individuals whose talents and strengths were being overlooked in the daily routine. The tasks in team building focus on communication, organization, self and team management as well as problem solving.

Although these skill sets seem obvious, the way they are presented to those involved makes them seem like a normal part of everyday activity, which to all intents and purposes it is, but in a development task, they are refined to bring about certain outcomes. If negative consequences arise, ones not conducive to a collective working environment, then the event organizers have the skills to change certain behaviors and ways of thinking through task development, or suggest counter measures to mitigate the undesirable behavior or action. The results are always positive and constructive, producing a team that is strengthened and cohesive. Team building can be compared to a sugar coated pill; it does its job without leaving a bitter taste in the mouth.

About the Author

Dom Donaldson is an expert in the events industry.
Find out more about Team Building and the packages on offer today from Accolade Corporate Events.

Job Opportunity at Cocoa Island

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Cocoa Island, part of COMO Group, is currently recruiting for the following position:

Finance

Accountant

Front Office

Assistant Manager Front Office

Front Office Supervisor/Reservations Coordinator

Launch Section

Boat Crew (Maldivian Only)

F&B Service

Senior Butler

Kitchen

Chef De Partie – Indian Cuisine

Baker

Spa

Boutique Assistant

Engineering

Carpenter (Maldivian Only)

Salary and Benefits

Monthly salary, monthly service charge, one day off a week, 30 days annual leave, public holidays, medical insurance, accommodation with all meals & return ticket home each year.

We are looking for people with:

A passion for taking care of our guests & each other

Showing creativity by having original ideas & using initiative

Style that are confident yet natural when approaching others

If you feel you can contribute to the future success of Cocoa Island, we promise a working environment where you can grow and develop and also feel a part of a family.

Applications must be written in English and will include your bio-data, your photograph and a copy of passport/ID card.

Only successful applications will be contacted.

Applications can be sent to roland.gray@cocoaisland.como.bz

or faxed to +960 664 19 19.

Makunufushi, South Male Atoll, Republic of Maldives

E-mail: roland.gray@cocoaisland.como.bz

Website: www.como.bz
COMO HOTELS AND RESORTS

Job Opportunity at Island Breeze Maldives Pvt Ltd

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Island Breeze Maldives Pvt Ltd

Job Vacancy

Position: Sales Person (2)
Age: Between 18 to 25yrs
Work Site: W. The Store at W Maldives
Qualification: GCE O’Level Standard
Should be fluent in both written and spoken English
Responsibilities:
To maximize sales of the boutiques
To meet sales target set by the company
Should be able to handle sales related reporting
Salary: USD250/-

Position: Labourer (1)
Age: Between 18 to 25yrs
Work Site: W. The Store at W Maldives
Qualification: Grade 9 Standard
Salary: USD150/-
Accommodation, food and medical will be provided, and salary increment will be given upon completion of probation period (6 months) and upon completion of one year based on performance

Interested candidates please send their application, with full bio data and passport size photo on or before 2nd March 2009, addressed to:

General Manager
Island Breeze Maldives Pvt Ltd
H. Eggamuge 2#5, Abadhafehi Magu, Male’
Tel: 3314411, Fax: 3314400, Email: breeze@dhivehinet.net.mv

GENERAL CASHIER cum PAYMASTER Job Opportunity at Manafaru Maldives

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The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives recreates the style and charm of traditional Maldivian hospitality, while seamlessly blending Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to its overall appeal. The resort offers a level of serenity unsurpassed in the Maldives.

Sleek, contemporary and sexy, The Beach House offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few. Each villa and suite offers a private pool, complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations. World-class cuisine from all corners of the world combined with countless on- and off-shore recreational facilities round up the truly supreme character of The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.

The resort consists of 68 guest villas and suites, all with private pool and direct beach access, 3 Restaurants, 4 Bars, a Spa and countless recreational facilities such as Dive School, Gym, Watersports Centre, Tennis Courts, etc.

We are looking for young, energetic and committed candidates who are willing to redefine their career prospectus and build a promising future with The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.

GENERAL CASHIER cum PAYMASTER

If you are willing to take up the challenge, and can fulfill the following requirements then we would like to hear from you:

At least 3 years experience of similar position in 5 star hotels/resorts, with smart with pleasing personality, Mature, energetic, passionate and with a can-do attitude, flexible, quality-driven, guest-oriented with superior problem solving skills, are dedicated to providing guest satisfaction, Superior inter-personal and communication skills, must be a fluent in English.

We provide a competitive salary (based on experience),

Accommodation, Three daily meals, Annual return flights to point of hire / passport country, Medical coverage, Free personal laundry, 30 days paid annual leave and other facilities.

Please send your resume with recent photographs as soon as possible to:

Human Resources Department

The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives

Email Address: hrmgr.bhmm@beachhousecollection.com.mv

How to Find a Job in 2009

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If you had to find a new job tomorrow, where would you look? Maybe you are looking right now for a new job or a better job. With the current state of the economy, finding a new job has become increasingly challenging. While the recent economic down turn has affected nearly everyone, there are a few select industries that have been especially hard hit. This has created a great number of workers who are seeking new opportunities. The resulting challenges are where do you start looking for that new job and how do you rise above the crowd.

Fortunately, new resources have been created to aid these efforts. In the old days, if you were looking for a new job you would simply open the newspaper and check the classified ads. While the local newspaper may still be a viable option, the digital age has presented us with new ways to access information more quickly. A myriad of internet websites that now specialize in providing immediate access to the most current of information for both employers and job seekers.

Would you like to post your resume for thousands of potential employers to view? How about searching tens of thousands of open positions for which you can apply online. Technology now provides us with them distinct advantages that were not part of our everyday lives ten years ago.

These resources do, however, vary to some degree in their focus and what they offer. Some job websites are designed for national exposure and use by job hunters all across the country. Other sites may also integrate local events designed to bring together employers and potential employees. These events often draw tens of thousands of people to meet and greet companies with open positions looking for new talent.

Other online job resources focus on local markets specifically. Try using an internet search engine to look for jobs in your city to find localized resources. Some states and counties also offer job placement assistance programs. These groups provide facilities with specialists who can help with resume development, organize job fairs with both large and small local employers, and help job seekers to sharpen their job interview skills.

The truth of the matter is that with so many individuals looking for new opportunities, all of these resources should be used in order to maximize your chance for success at finding that new job.

Start by evaluating your education, skills, and experience, and make a list of all potential careers and industries that you may be qualified for. Next, get that resume ready. If it has been a while since you updated your resume or had to put one together, do not be afraid to ask for help. Some of the online job sites offer automated resume development guides. You may also take a few minutes to stop by your local job development office for additional guidance and assistance.

Now it is time to start letting the world know you are out there. Get in touch with employers that may fit your needs and those who are a good match for your set of qualifications. A little bit of luck and timing will not hurt either, but it will be hard work and due diligence that will ultimately lead you to success.

About the Author

Jason Begley of Aspire Jobs provides an expertise and focus on creating opportunities for phoenix jobs, arizona jobs, and chicago jobs.

Vote Maldives for the “New7Woners of Nature”

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The Maldives archipelago has been nominated for the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign. This campaign is a process in which seven natural wonders of the world are chosen by people through a global poll which will be declared in the year 2011.

The campaign is being organized by the Swiss based New7Wonders Foundation after their success in organizing the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007. 261 qualified national and multinational nominees are now competing to make it to the top 77.

Voting continues from January 7th until July 7th 2009 to determine the top 77 in each of the seven competing categories. The New7Wonders Panel of Experts will select the 21 finalists from the top 77 nominees.

We would like to call all Maldivians, fans and well wishers of Maldives to join our effort to make Maldives as one of the Natural Wonders of the World.

Vote for Maldives

Secrets of Effective Time Management

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Life today is much more fast-paced and hectic than it was just a few decades ago. It seems that there is always too much to do and not enough time to do it.
The secret to being a success and having the time to do what you enjoy doing is effective time management.

There are several methods that you can utilize to save time and energy at home and at the work place. The first thing you need to do is to examine your daily schedule. Begin by organizing and prioritizing the various tasks you perform every day. Decide what absolutely needs to be done to accomplish your goals. Then evaluate the remaining tasks and eliminate the unnecessary ones. You may be surprised at the amount of time you spend every day completing tasks that you really don't need to do.

Once you have reorganized your schedule, you may find that you still have too many tasks to complete. You may want to delegate some of these responsibilities to another person. This is difficult for many people to do. They feel insecure letting someone else complete their tasks. They may feel that they are the only ones who complete the job correctly. You need to trust in your own judgment and chose an assistant who has the right qualifications. Train the person properly and give him detailed explanations of how he should proceed. Remain friendly and approachable so that he will feel comfortable coming to you when a problem arises. You should also make yourself readily available.

If a problem arises and he can not find you, the assistant may try to solve the problem himself. For the first few weeks, check on him regularly until you feel that he is knowledgeable enough to work on his own. Within a short period of time, you may come to realize that you have obtained an indispensable assistant that can readily step into your shoes if need be.

Another way to effectively manage your time is to do one-stop shopping. When having to travel to different areas of the company to complete certain tasks, organize your work so that you can complete your work in that specific area at one time. For example, most companies keep their copying machines at a central location in the building. When going to make copies, gather everything that you need to copy for that day and complete it all in one trip. This is much more time efficient than making ten trips a day.

You should try to organize your work in a way that works best for you. Some people have to have a neat work area, while others cannot find anything if someone straightens up their desk. If you can work efficiently in a timely matter, either way is all right. Some people have an easier time dealing with a numerical system of filing rather than the traditional alphabetical. If this is the case, change it to the one that you prefer. You may want to ask some of your colleagues if they have any ideas to save more time. They may use methods that you had never thought of.

Many companies offer time management strategies. You should be willing to try some of these, and may even suggest a few of your own. No one knows the aspects of your job better than you. Only you can judge what methods of time management work best in your situation

About the Author
Sharon Alexander - Claim That Job.com
For more career management information and to get a free job hunting report, visit Claim That Job.com

Job Opportunity at Univel Corporation

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Univel Corporation

Job Opening

Univel Corporation – a Singapore based hospitality supplier with a regional sales office in the Maldives, is seeking suitable candidate to join the team as:

Assistant Manager (Sourcing)
Qualifications
Good interpersonal & communication skills with strong sense of team spirit
Good command of written and spoken English
Fluent with Microsoft Office applications and web browsing
Be able to communicate independently and interface with overseas suppliers
Diploma/Degree in Management or related field will bean advantage
A’ level/O’level candidates with relative experience will be considered
2-3 years work experience

Salary: Rf8,000 – 10,000 (based on qualification and experience)
Work location Male’ (Maldives)
Interested candidates may forward their applications with bio data and other documents to:

Univel Corporation (c/o Think Association)
G. Fiyaathoshige, Ground Floor
Neeloafaru Hingun, Male’
Tel: +9603342640, +9603342642
Email: reyshan@univel.com.sg

Career Opportunity at Shangri-La Maldives

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FIND YOUR SHANGRI-LA

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has always optimized the concept of Shangri-La hospitality. This combined with a superior level of luxury has made it one of the most successful hotel groups in the world
Find your Shangri-La at Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives

Develop a career with us
In laying the foundation for our role as a resort in the community, we strive to create work opportunities for dynamic and young Maldivians who wish to pursue a meaningful career in hospitality. We offer a vibrant and fun environment for candidates who are creative and passionate in what they do.

Food and Beverage Service
Waiters/Waitress

F&B Production
Stewards
Commis

Front Office
Receptionists
Villa Hosts
Airport Representatives
Boat Crew (Speed Boat)
Boat Captain (Speed Boat)
Transport Services

Housekeeping
Public Area Attendants
Villa Attendants
HK Supervisors
Linen Room Attendants
Tailors
Laundry Supervisors
Laundry Attendants

Engineering
Operations (Electricians/ Mechanics/ AC Mechanics)
Pool Attendants
Landscaping

HR
Housing Attendants
Boat Crews (Dhoni)
Boat Captain (Dhoni)

Finance
IT Officer
Finance Clerk (Accounts Payable/ Accounts Receivable)
Purchasing Assistant
Income Audit Supervisor
Cost Control Supervisor

Health Club
Receptionist
Life Guards
Attendants

Spa
Spa Attendants

Kids Club
Kids Club Assistant
Kids Club Supervisor

Sales and Marketing
Artist

If you are interested to apply for any of the positions listed above and pursue a meaningful career in hospitality, please join one of the Walk-in Interview days, Scheduled as follows:

Male’
Dates 7th, 8th and 9th March 2009 at the Youth Center
Time: from 9am until 5pm

Addu Atoll
Date: 10th March 2009 in Feydhoo
S. Feydhoo (Feydhoo Office Hall)
Date: 11th March 2009 in Hithadhoo (Family and children service centre- Hithadhoo Veshi)

If you can not attend any of the scheduled recruitment days, please apply in writing, enclosed CV to:
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Project Office, Axora 19040, Shamsudheen Magu, S. Feydhoo OR
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Pre-Opening Office, 4th Floor, Champa Centre Point, 02 Chandhanee Magu, Male’ 20189 OR
Email: recruitment.slmd@shangri-la.com OR Fax: +960 6897999

Job Opportunity at Sheraton Maldives

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JOB VACANCIES

Guest Service Supervisor

Spa Therapists

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Send your resume to:

ibrahim.rasheed@starwoodhotels.com

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Furanafushi Island I North Male’ Atoll I Republic of Maldives

telephone +960.664. 2010 | facsimile +960. 664.1979

sheraton.com

Job Opportunity at Cocoa Island

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Cocoa Island, part of COMO Group, is currently recruiting for the following position:

Front Office

Assistant Manager Front Office

Front Office Supervisor/Reservations Coordinator

Launch Section

Boat Crew (Maldivian Only)

F&B Service

Senior Butler

Kitchen

Chef De Partie – Indian Cuisine

Baker

Spa

Boutique Assistant

Engineering

Carpenter (Maldivian Only)

Salary and Benefits

Monthly salary, monthly service charge, one day off a week, 30 days annual leave, public holidays, medical insurance, accommodation with all meals & return ticket home each year.

We are looking for people with:

A passion for taking care of our guests & each other

Showing creativity by having original ideas & using initiative

Style that are confident yet natural when approaching others

If you feel you can contribute to the future success of Cocoa Island, we promise a working environment where you can grow and develop and also feel a part of a family.

Applications must be written in English and will include your bio-data, your photograph and a copy of passport/ID card.

Only successful applications will be contacted.

Applications can be sent to roland.gray@cocoaisland.como.bz

or faxed to +960 664 19 19.

Makunufushi, South Male Atoll, Republic of Maldives

E-mail: roland.gray@cocoaisland.como.bz

Website: www.como.bz

COMO HOTELS AND RESORTS

Team Building Psychology In The Workplace

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Job satisfaction is an important part of a person's employment, being able to feel worthwhile, worthy, part of a team and having a feeling of achievement within the working environment are essential elements to happiness. These feelings can motivate a workforce and ensure they are at their most productive, and in turn, this attitude will motivate their colleagues. Through a series of simple exercises from team building psychology, it is possible to motivate yourself, your staff and inspire others.

Team building is part of a psychology discipline called organisational psychology. It is used to inspire groups of workers through a series of well planned events that are fun and motivational. Through these types of events, a worker can have a greater sense of job enrichment, and as their confidence grows, the more responsibilities can be taken on. This is a circle of reward, with positive feedback following positive action; a far more efficient way to have efficient workers.

Companies such as Google work on this premise that happy staff are productive staff. The job becomes more like a lifestyle, and after all, we spend the majority of our waking lives with the people we work with. Being able to get along and feel part of a team is just as important as feeling like part of a family. The offices at Google are famous for having a laid back atmosphere and encouraging staff to work on their own personal projects. Through doing this, the company believes that it will be rewarded with loyal and hard working individuals. By supplying extracurricular activities and allowing freedom of movement and choice, the worker feels in charge, in control and is more able to be productive.

These are the same principles that are used in team building psychology and they can be put in place in any workplace. Although the search engine giant has more resources at its disposal, and is able to provide tai chi and yoga classes throughout the day to help alleviate stress and encourage exercise; smaller companies are able to emulate this on a smaller budget, as it is the principle behind these activities, not the activities themselves.

By encouraging staff to exchange roles in the workplace or by having time where colleagues show each other what it is they do, each person will be aware of their role as part of a bigger picture. By understanding that they are part of a process, and consequently understanding that they are important in the process, a sense of worth will lead to a desire to work towards a common cause. This manifests itself in more creative and more productive thinking and working.

Flexible working hours allow a worker to have a greater feeling of control over their lives. There is a productive increase in output from people who work flexi hours or job share. The ability to be in control of their lives gives a sense of success and achievement and boosts self esteem. Workers that are trapped in a strict time-watching policy in the workplace often have a feeling of being trapped, out of control and under pressure to perform to a click. By removing those stresses, the sense of freedom will ripple through a workforce, and before you know it, daily team building will be taking place without anyone even knowing it.

About the Author
Dom Donaldson is an expert in the events industry.
Find out more about Team Building and the packages on offer today from Accolade Corporate Events.

Dhiraagu keeps you and your career in touch

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Dhiraagu keeps you and your career in touch

Join Dhiraagu Team

Customer Services Representative / Call Centre
Working with our call centre/ 123 team, will be required to handle incoming queries regarding products and services, installations, and faults, Co-ordination and monitoring the fault attendance and recovery process and updating related records also form part of this job.

If you are someone with good academic qualification with a thorough knowledge of Computer Applications, able to handle customer in a consistent, friendly and helpful manner, have excellent communication and inter-personal skill and are able to work on shifts, your are the right candidate we are looking for

Customer Services Representative / Front Office
Working with our Customer Front Office team you will be responsible for providing an efficient and friendly point of contact with customers for the sales of Dhiraagu’s services and carryout all the activities associated with the day to day functions of Dhiraagu front office according to the company requirements.

Cable Technician
Working with our Cable Network team you will be responsible to:
Carryout the installations of the External Network and associated equipment
Carryout test using test equipments supplied after the cables are jointed/terminated
Carryout maintenance and repair of cables and other associated equipments

We are looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to work in this field, with a minimum ‘C’ pass in GCE O’Level, Maths, Physics and English or Certificate and above in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. You must be willing to travel and work on Off-Male’ sites

Only short listed candidates will be notified

Application Deadline 24th February 2009.

Apply to:
Head of Human Reosurce
By fax to 3311531
By email to: jobs@dhiraagu.com.mv

Job Opportunity at Minivan News

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Job Opportunity

Minivan News

minivannews.com, the Maldives’ leading English-language online newspaper is looking to recruit a full-time journalist

Qualifications: O Levels of above, including English

Skills:
Good writing ability
Fluency in both English and Dhivehi is essential
Knowledge and interest in political affairs

Experience: In journalism, civil society or government preferred

Salary: Dependent on experience

Tel: 3306933, Email: minivan.news@gmail.com

Excellent Opportunity to be part of our Team as a Fire Instructor

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Excellent Opportunity to be part of our Team as a Fire Instructor

Qualification:
Fluency of oral and written in English & Dhivehi
Completion of O/Level or A/Level
Computer Literate
Experience in a similar field will be an added advantage

Salary: Mrf4500-6000

Benefits:
Food Allowance, Phone Allowance, Tea Allowance, Attendance Allowance, Overtime, Health Insurance, Ramazan Bonus & Annual salary increment based on work performance

Interested candidates please send your CV with PP size photo attached and supporting documents to the address below or email to hr@antifiremaldives.com before 25th February 2009.

Antifire Company Private Limited
PO Box 2047, G.Grace, Nirolhu Magu, Male’, Maldives
Tel: (+960) 3310322, Fax: (+960) 3310323
Email: hr@antifiremaldives.com

Job Opportunity at the Beach House at Manafaru Maldives

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The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives recreates the style and charm of traditional Maldivian hospitality, while seamlessly blending Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to its overall appeal. The resort offers a level of serenity unsurpassed in the Maldives.

Sleek, contemporary and sexy, The Beach House offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few. Each villa and suite offers a private pool, complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations. World-class cuisine from all corners of the world combined with countless on- and off-shore recreational facilities round up the truly supreme character of The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.

The resort consists of 68 guest villas and suites, all with private pool and direct beach access, 3 Restaurants, 4 Bars, a Spa and countless recreational facilities such as Dive School, Gym, Watersports Centre, Tennis Courts, etc.

We are looking for young, energetic and committed candidates who are willing to redefine their career prospectus and build a promising future with The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.

GUEST EXPERIENCE OFFICER
LUGGAGE ATTENDANT

If you are willing to take up the challenge, and can fulfill the following requirements then we would like to hear from you:

At least 3 years experience of similar position in 5 star hotels/resorts, with smart with pleasing personality, Mature, energetic, passionate and with a can-do attitude, flexible, quality-driven, guest-oriented with superior problem solving skills, are dedicated to providing guest satisfaction, Superior inter-personal and communication skills, must be a fluent in English.

We provide a competitive salary (based on experience), Accommodation, Three daily meals, Annual return flights to point of hire / passport country, Medical coverage, Free personal laundry, 30 days paid annual leave and other facilities.

Please send your resume with recent photographs as soon as possible to:

Human Resources Department
The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives
Email Address: hr.bhmm@beachhousecollection.com.mv

Information Technology in Hospitality Industry

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Traditionally, hotels were largely dependent on cards and paperwork at the front desk to keep in touch with old and current customers. They were largely at the mercy of the desires of vacationers to arrive, and on their own efforts and staff to be ready for potential surges or long droughts of occupancy. Luckily, such inconvenience and old-fashioned methods are long since past, thanks to advances in information technology.

The first area in which information technology became important was in regards to billing. Old-fashioned paper-based book-keeping was time consuming and inefficient, and was not able to quickly tell a hotel owner what the situation of their hotel was. Luckily, advances in modern record keeping allow for a hotel owner to keep track of what they have on hand, how much of it they have, and how much it costs. Accounting is complicated, but advanced accounting software, especially that tailored to the unique needs of the hospitality industry, helps to enable hotel owners to make smart decisions. Services and products that are no longer used can be quickly cut off to save money, while those who show demand can be increased in quantity or modified so as to reduce the heavy usage.

Most hotels are familiar with booking rooms and reservations over the phone, but information technology has expanded well beyond that. Hotels can now work with various online travel companies and booking services to have their rooms booked online, with no need to employ expensive staff. This also allows a hotel to advertise their open rooms and special deals directly to persons who would be most likely to purchase them, instead of wasting lots of money advertising in an unfocused manner. High quality information technology thus allows for better arrangement and management of bookings in order to allow a hotel to better maximize occupancy, and to know in advance when large groups or lean times are approaching. This allows a hotel manager to make plans regarding temporary staff, good times to renovate or expand, or other concerns, because he/she can determine the state of their hotel currently and for the next few months with only a few clicks on the computer.

The advances in information technology extend well beyond booking, however. The internet is essential for vacationers who wish to contact those back home, and for those traveling on business to get in touch with the office. Therefore, wireless internet has become a very common and very useful service for hotels to provide. Many business minded persons even require that a hotel offer internet services so that they can keep working while on the road. Luckily, such services are easy to provide, as all that is required is a wireless router and various devices to ensure the entire hotel is filled with the network. Modern advances in wireless internet also allow for the wireless internet provided for hotel visitors to be used to network the hotel itself. Security cameras, door locks, and other devices essential to hotel security and safety can be wired into the network, so that staff are alerted whenever a door is propped open, a fire alarm goes off or suspicious activity occurs. Though the hotel guests are wholly unaware of it, this sort of added safety and security keeps them safe, and in the event of a problem they will most certainly appreciate the benefits of such a system.

As advanced as it is, information technology in the hospitality industry is still going forward. Intelligent booking systems enable rapid and efficient guest feedback, along with the ability to predict who is likely to use the hotel again and inform them via e-mail or text messages when good deals arrive. Hotels with room service or other guest services can offer their menus online, allowing for quick updates, high-quality photos, and other ways to allow guests to see and order services before they even arrive. There are also advances in terms of payroll and inventory which make information technology a valuable asset for saving money and maximizing profits. The unique nature of the hospitality industry makes it a great place for new and emerging information technology, and forward-thinking hotel owners and managers are always looking for smart equipment and software to invest in.

About the Author

Nick Nikolis is working in Atlantica Hotels and Resorts as It manager in Rhodos. Atlantica Hotels and Resorts is a Europe Hotels chain currently offering lodging services in Cyprus Greece and Egypt. Check here Greece Hotels and Cyprus Hotels.

Accounting Terms, Profit & Loss

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Different fields of accounting study and make use of some terms that are not easy to be understood by others.

If you happen to be an accounting student or a professional CPA, you know all the different terms that are used in accounting. One and perhaps the most popular term to the average person is profit & loss.

So, do you know what this term means? To begin with, you must determine what profit is and what it means. Profit can be net earnings or net income, either one. Businesses can sell services or products.

Profits will come from the sales of these services and products. If the cost of running the business is controlled, it can add up to profits.

Profits are also called ROI for some and return on investment for others. However, this term is often limited to securities like bonds or stocks.

But still, some companies use ROI to mean short or long term business outcomes. AS well the taxable income is another term for profit.

The profits & loss of a certain company or individual is determined by the finance professionals through accounting. They can determine what made the profits as well as the losses.

Accountants form some sort of business equation in order to justify the profits & losses of a business. In this manner, they can easily tell the net worth of a company.

It seems that by simply defining one accounting term, it eventually leads to defining other terms as well. Net worth is another term that is very difficult to understand.

It refers to the resulting amounts after deducting the liabilities or debt, long and short term of a company from the assets. Private companies refer to net worth as the owner equity.

Why the owner equity? Well, after deducting all the liabilities, what is left basically belongs to the owner. In the case of public companies, the profit of the business is returned as dividends to shareholders.

As you can see, before owner or shareholders of a company can take hold of the profits, all liabilities must be deducted first.

Every business attempts to get a good and positive figure because that means profit to them; if not, the business has a loss. Societies and economies are built on profit.

However, there are many times that businesses incurs losses. Consumer habits and purchasing trends change. Because of this fact, it is impossible to foresee the future of a company's performance at all times.

How do you determine if a business is at a loss? This is understandable and even those of us who have no background in accounting know what it means.

All liabilities will be taken from the assets and if this results in a negative amount, then the business has a loss.

The accountant staff of the company can pursue effective measures to bring the business back to a profitable situation.

If the business has efficient and effective accounting pros, the business can improve and move back to the plus column in the near future.

However arguing that an accounting staff is needed to ensure the company has success is an invalid argument. With or without them, the success of the business is not guaranteed. So the owner of the business should choose a very good accounting staff.

By doing this all the financial transactions and decisions are noted and studied. Only then can the company decide proper routes to take in its quest to return to the profit column..

Therefore profit & loss is just a simple accounting term. Aside from this term, you will also learn about net earnings, net income, net worth, dividends, etc.

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The Universal Law of Thinking: The Importance of Controlling Your Thoughts to Achieve Success

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The Law of Thinking is one of several Universal Laws which silently govern our lives. Yet it by mastering these laws and working in harmony with them that we achieve our greatest success in life.

However, with respect to the Universal Law of Thinking, are you really thinking or are you allowing someone else to do your thinking for you?

Earl Nightingale said once that if most people said what they were thinking that they would be speechless. You see many people allow their thoughts to be controlled by others - newspapers, magazines, television, radio and the like.

And, particularly during this current environment, when the economy is experiencing a downturn allowing your thinking to be controlled by those whose role seems to be to continually provide a stream of negative news this can be very dangerous indeed.

Thoughts are extremely powerful. Do not underestimate the power of thought just because it is not immediately visible. You cannot see a thought but you can see its effects.

"Mind is the master power that moulds and makes. And man is mind and ever more he takes the tool of thought and, shaping what he wills, brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills. He thinks in secret and it comes to pass, the environment is but his looking glass."
James Allen, "As a Man Thinketh"

In other words, as all the world's greatest thought leaders agree, you become what you think about and your external environment (in its broadest sense) is a direct reflection of internal environment or your thoughts.

At a fundamental level we are simply energy and, with Kirlian photography, we can even see how changing our thoughts change the energy signature that we emit or our aura. Energy therapists also have the ability to 'read' people's aura's with a high degree of accuracy. However, anyone has the ability to sharpen their acuity to sense what another person is thinking.

Scientists have proven that your thoughts travel 930,000 times faster than the speed of your voice. This is phenomenal and it underlines the importance of controlling your thinking. The thoughts you think on a regular basis will materialize and, in some cases, with alarming alacrity. No other Universal force is known to be as powerful or as fast.

Voltaire said:

"No problem can stand the assault of sustained thinking."

However, there is a pre-requisite to this - so long as you are thinking about the solution to the problem and not just focusing on the problem itself. Too many people focus on the problem and then wonder why things don't work out.

Many people think negative and expect positive but, of course, that isn't going to happen. Yet often, when you challenge such individuals about changing their thinking and practicing positive thinking their immediate rebuttal is that it is too hard. Albert Einstein said that:

"The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking."

So if you want to change your life and resolve the problems you're experiencing you have to change your thinking. Yes, this can be a challenge but what's worse? Staying as you are even although you are dissatisfied and, in some cases downright miserable about your present situation, or changing your thinking to make it congruent with what you truly desire in your life?

However, remember that it took years of thinking to create the life you currently have. Change will not be instantaneous but it can be fast so long as you are persistent.

Einstein also said:

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them."

Yet this is exactly what many people are striving in vain to accomplish. To solve your current problems you not only have to change your thinking you also have to elevate your thinking. It follows therefore, that you must be on a continual path of self-improvement if you wish to advance in life and achieve your goals because you will not achieve your goals without encountering and vanquishing a few problems along the way.

The proper application of the Law of Thinking is critical to your success. Your thinking will shape your destiny.

"Thoughts lead on to purpose, purpose leads on to actions, actions form habits, habits decide character and character fixes our destiny."
Tryon Edwards

About the Author
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Job Opportunity at ADK Company

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ADK Company

1 Wear

Newly opening Optical showroom for the following positions

Optometrist - 2
Optical Technician – 2

Qualifications:
GCE O’ Level or higher
Diploma in Optometrist or any other optical related field
Must possess a pleasant personality with good interpersonal skills
Fluent in both written and spoken English
Minimum 1 year Experience in a related field

Salary and Benefits – Negotiable ( as per company policy)

Interested applicants please send in your application complete with full resume before 19th February address to:

Human Resources Department
ADK Company Private Limited
Male’, Maldives
+960 3300382
Email: address: hr@adkcompany.com

Job Opportunity at Anantara Resort Maldives

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At the heart of the world’s most idyllic island destinations, Anantara Resort Maldives occupies its own island set in a sparkling turquoise lagoon. Anantara Resort Maldives offers luxury, impeccable style and Anantara’s signature warmth and gracious service in what may be the world’s last unspoiled tropical paradise. The resort features over 40 over-water villas – including two with private plunge pools – and 68 beachfront villas, all featuring unique openair bathrooms and expansive views.Naladhu offers a timeless moment of seclusion and serenity. A luxurious sense of idyllic intimacy with 19 stunning houses set within lush landscaped surroundings, each just footsteps away from the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, are appointed with elegant hardwood furnishings that hearken back to a romantic, bygone era, with touches of contemporary style. Naladhu consists of 19 Houses each is a lavish 300 sq metres, with a high, white gabled roof, expansive floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors and a generously-sized living and bedroom area as well as a private infinity edge pool. The spacious bathroom has an outdoor area set within its own lush landscaped grounds and features both a rain shower and a recessed, infinity-edge terrazzo bathtub.

• Experience within a 5* resort environment advantageous
• Excellent in spoken and written English
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Are dedicated to providing guest satisfaction
• An individual who is self driven
• Enjoys being part of an exceptional team
• Can work under pressure
• Has a pleasant personality, appearance, and is loyal and honest
• A willingness to be trained
• Please note that the Anantara Group has a zero tolerance policy to Drugs within its properties world-wide
  

Vacant Positions for

Pastry Chef
Sales & Marketing
Chief Steward – Kitchen

Please send your resume with recent photographs as soon as possible to:
HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT / RECRUITMENT
Ahmed Usamath | Recruitment Coordinator, Anantara Resorts Maldives | First Floor, Meerubahuruge Aage' Ameeru Ahmed Magu, H. Male' Republic of Maldives| Phone: + (960) 3341708 | Fax: + (960) 3327058 | Email:recruitmaldives@anantara.com |
www.anantara.com

Accountant Job Opportunity at Acuity Quest Pvt Ltd

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Acuity Quest Pvt Ltd

Job Vacancy

Acuity Quest Pvt Ltd invites enthusiastic and energetic Maldivians willing to work for the following post.

Post: Accountant
No of posts: 03
Requirements: CIMA or ACCA qualified with minimum 2 years experience
Remuneration: USD500.00

Interested candidates are invited to send in their applications before 20th February 2009 along with CV, copy of ID card, copies of educational certificates and other supporting documents including reference letter from previous employee to:

Acuity Quest Pvt Ltd
2nd Floor, H. Gadhoo
Boduthakurufaanu Magu
Male’ Maldives
Phone: 3305657

Job Opportunity at Fuel Suppliers Maldives Pvt Ltd

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Job Opportunities

Fuel Suppliers Maldives Pvt Ltd is dedicated to maintain it’s position as a leader in providing quality Fuel Products and Services to business, community and individuals through a highly trained staff while maintaining the obligation of the society. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals who can ensure highest level of service and standard which our customers can rely.

Title: Software Engineer
Qualification: Diploma in software Engineering
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years experience in software Engineering
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good team player
Ability to communicate effectively

Title: HR Officer
Qualification: Minimum GCE A’ Level, passes above C grade in Mathematics and English
Requirements:
Prior working experience in broad-based HR generalist role will be an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good team player
Ability to communicate effectively
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Title: Administrative Officer
Qualification: Minimum GCE O Level passes above C grade in Mathematics and English
Requirements:
Prior working experience in a similar field will be an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good team player
Ability to communicate effectively
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Title: Purchasing Officer
Qualification: Minimum GCE O level passes in C grade in Mathematics and English
Requirements:
Prior working experience in a similar field will be an added advantage
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good team player
Ability to communicate effectively
Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Salary and benefits:
An excellent remuneration package awaits the right candidate, including:
Group Health Insurance
Loan Scheme
Provident Fund
Annual Bonus
Attendance Allowance
Food Allowance

Interested candidates are invited to submit/ email their resumes with recent PP photo along with any reference letters to the following before 18th Feb 2009.

Human Resources Manager
Fuel Supplies Maldives Pvt Ltd
Block A, 4th Floor, STO Aifaanu Building
26 Boduthakurufaanu Magu
Tel: 3331464, Fax: 3313881
Email: hr@fuelmaldives.net

Stress at Work and Satisfaction

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There appears little doubt that one of the major adverse influences on job satisfaction, work performance, absenteeism, turnover and productivity, is the incidence of stress at work. Stress is a source of tension and frustration that may arise through a number of interrelated influences on behavior, including the individual, group, organizational and environmental factors. In a recent survey into attitudes to work, when a random sample of 1,000 workers was asked to specify the biggest problem at work, the second most common response (after poor pay - 18%) was stress at 17%. This would seem to support the contention that stress is a problem of the nineties.

The causes of stress are complex. Stress is also a very personal experience, as is the response of each individual to it and their beliefs about how best to cope with the causes and the effects of stressful situations. Although considered as having a negative impact, a certain amount of stress may be seen as positive and even as a good thing, which helps and promotes a high level of performance. Keeping the balance is the challenging task of management.

The five situations that are most commonly considered as stressful are the following:

- Responsibility for the work of others - conflicting objectives of groups and organizations, groups and individuals, self and superiors.

- Innovative functions - conflicting priorities and different psychological demands between the routine and administrative aspects of the job and the creative side.

- Integrative or boundary functions - the stressful role of the coordinator, due to the lack of control over the demand of their resources.

- Relationship problems - difficulties with a boss, subordinates or colleges.

- Career uncertainty - doubtful future career prospects affect the whole of a person's work

There are a number of techniques by which individuals may bring stress under control. For example, changing your viewpoint; putting your problems into perspective; learning to laugh at life; not worrying and working on stress reduction; not talking yourself down; and not attempting to slow your life down.

In addition, companies have initiated internal programs to reduce the fatigue or stress from working on a specific position for a long period of time. In fact, job rotation is the most basic form of individual job design. It involves moving a person from one job or task to another. It attempts to add some variety and to help remove boredom, at leads in the short term. However, if the tasks involved are all very similar and routine, then once the person is familiar with the new task the work may quickly prove boring again.

Job rotation may lead to the acquisition of additional skills but does not necessarily develop their levels. Strictly, job rotation is not really job design, because neither the nature of the task nor the method of working is restructured. However, it may help a person identify more with the completed product or service. It can also be used as a form of training and it can reduce stress that is associated with managing the increased responsibilities of a specific role in a company.

About the Author
Kadence Buchanan writes articles on many topics including
Society, Investing, and Aging

Job Opportunity at Badhige

GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE FRIENDS WHO WANTS TO HAVE A PART TIME JOB AND BE A PART OF OUR 1ST CLASS CREW, ONE WHO IS CHARMING, AND AS IN “THE BEST” TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL TEAM!!…


Badhige ™ ( Maldives First Ever Online Food Delivery Service )
IS NOW HIRING NEW APPLICANTS!!

BUT FIRST… ARE THEY ELIGIBLE ENOUGH??

* CURRENTLY ENROLLED THIS SCHOOL YEAR/SEMESTER
* WITH PLEASING PERSONALITY
* IS NOT LESS THAN 18 YEARS OF AGE
* WELL MOTIVATED
* HARDWORKING

IF THEY ARE ELIGIBLE THEN INVITE THEM!!!
ISN’T THAT GREAT!!!
EXAMINATION DATE IS ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009
CONTACT: 7942488 EMAIL: career@badhige.com

18 years is for people with license or eligible for license. age lower can come with a Parental Confirmation.

IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE AN ADDITIONAL MEMBER FOR OUR TEAM!!!

Job Opportunities at Horizon Fisheries

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Horizon Fisheries

Job Vacancies

Horizon Fisheries Pvt Ltd, a leading private sector player in the fisheries industry of Maldives is seeking suitable candidates for the following positions due to the expansion of the business. We are operating the largest integrated tuna processing complex in the country at Maandhoo, Laamu Atoll.

The suitable candidates for these positions should be self motivated, energetic and keen to work in the turbulent, changing fisheries business environment of the Maldives

Position: 1 Senior Officer – Operations and Procurement
Qualifications / Experience: A Level, Diploma in a related field, preferably work experience in procurement
Remuneration: Determined based on educational qualification and relevant industry experience. Between Mrf5400.00 – Mrf6600.00

Position: 1 Senior Officer – Administrative and Human Resources
Qualification/ Experience: A Level, Diploma in a related field, preferably work experience in human resources.
Remuneration: Determined based on educational qualifications and relevant industry experience. Between Mrf5400.00 – Mrf6600.00

Other Benefits:
Mobile allowance and Transport allowance
Medical for work related injuries
Promotion based on annual performance appraisal

Candidates who are interested to apply for these jobs should send their CV’s copies of educational certificates, work experience certifications, Copy of National ID to the address below before 1400hrs on 15th February 2009.

Administration & Human Resources Department
Horizon Fisheries Pvt Ltd
3rd Floor, Filaa Building 2
No 12, Boduthakurufaanumagu
Male’, Republic of Maldives
Tel: (960)3328855, 3327788
Fax: 3324455

Job Opportunities at Male’ Water & Sewerage Company Pvt Ltd

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Male’ Water & Sewerage Company Pvt Ltd

MWSC being one of the leading companies in the Maldives offers competitive and challenging job Opportunities in various fields with attractive remuneration packages. We are currently looking for career oriented, dedicated and qualified Maldivians to pursue in our Corporate Team

Receptionist
Main responsibility: Attending all incoming phone calls, receiving invoices and letters, and assist in all the administrative works

Minimum Requirement:
3 Passes in GCE O’ Level
Computer knowledge in MS Office
Good Communication and interpersonal skills
Good leadership qualities and able to work autonomously
Experience in the field will be an added advantage

Total Starting Salary Package: Mrf3500- 4500

IT Assistant
Main responsibility: Assist in establishing and maintaining a secure and effective IT infrastructure in the Company

Minimum Requirements:
3 Passes in GCE O Level
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in the field will be an added advantage

Total Starting Salary Package: Mrf3500 – 4500

Production Technician
Main responsibility: Attend duties of the RO plants as per the duty roster, take the hourly reading, maintain the machineries related to the production, mix and attend the daily works

Minimum Requirements:
3 Passes in GCE O’ Level
Computer Knowledge in MS Office
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good leadership qualities and able to work autonomously
Experience in the field will be an added advantage
Total Starting Salary Package: Mrf4000 – 6000

Benefits for Staff: OT, Qualification & Cost of Living Allowance, Annual Increment and Annual Bonus as per Company rules, Medical Coverage Under Company Health Insurance Scheme, Loan Scheme & Comprehensive Training & Development Opportunities in the field

Those who wish to apply can do so through our website jobs.web@mwsc.com.mv or please obtain a job application form from MWSC reception (5th floor, Fen Building) & submit the completed forms with copies of certificates & CV before 1500hrs on 17 February 2009.

For further inquiries, please contact the HR Department
Tel: 3323209, Fax: 3324306 Website: mwsc.com.mv