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

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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