Upcoming Events & Workshops

HRM: Effective Interviews - Handling Interviews With Confidence

28 May 2010

28 May 2010 (Friday)
  • Regular Fee: SGD650.00 nett per delegate
  • Duration: One-Full Day Interactive Workshop
  • Time: 9.00am to 5.00 pm
  • Venue: Marina Mandarin Singapore
Introduction

This workshop is designed to help participants develop personal confidence in front of an interview panel and to project leadership qualities during this interaction. The workshop will focus on communication skills including vocal and visual elements that create a positive impression on the panel. The workshop will also help participants deal with interview anxiety and provide useful tips on how to handle challenging questions. Relaxation techniques as well as strategies to highlight their leadership capabilities will be presented. Participants will also receive video feedback on their performance during mock interviews as well as be able to critique themselves and their peers.

Aim & Objectives
  • To recognize the importance of mental preparation and positive thinking
  • To handle difficult questions and situations with confidence and ease.
  • To apply effective communication techniques (verbal and non verbal) to create a positive impression
  • To engage the panel with confidence and conviction during an interview.
Key Topics
  • Preparing For the Interview
  • Content - How to prepare your content and anticipate the audience
  • Mental preparation, visualization and positive thinking
  • Visual communication - Creating a positive impression through body language including sitting posture, facial expressions and mannerism
  • Vocal Communication - Enhancing personal image through the use of vocal elements including volume, tone and pace of speech
  • Thinking on your feet - Anticipating and dealing with difficult questions
  • Projecting leadership and initiative when answering questions
  • Practice sessions and video recordings of individual presentations
  • Mock Interview - Each participant will undergo a mock interview
  • Video Feedback, self-evaluation and observations of individual presentations by trainer and peers
  • Q&A session
  • Summary and concluding remarks
Training Methodology
  • Interactive Lecture/Talk & Group Discussion
  • Individual Presentation
  • Video Presentation & Video Feedback
  • Role Play, Interactive Games and Activities
  • Questionnaires/Self Evaluation/Assessment
  • Case Studies & Sharing of Anecdotes
  • Analysis of given scenerio
Duration
  • One-Full Day Interactive Workshop
  • From 9.00am to 5.00 pm
About the Trainer/Workshop Leader

MR JAMES SURESH is an experienced Certified Corporate Trainer, PR Consultant as well as an Associate Lecturer for Curtin University and University of South Australia's M.A. programmes conducted in Singapore and Malaysia with more than 17 years of industry experience . He is also a Humour Writer and was one of the co-creators of local comic characters, including Mr Kiasu and Kopi Thiam. Currently, he still contributes comic strips to the press, magazines and various publications other than writing scripts for the media broadcast and develops creative concepts for advertising agencies and animation companies. As a PR practitioner, James has worked in both government and commercial organisations. He is a qualified teacher with an NIE certificate and an associate lecturer at the Marketing Institute of Singapore and The Institute of Public Relations Singapore. Previous positions held by him include Head of Publicity Section (MINDEF), Director of PR & Marketing (Comix Factory) and as an Editor/writer. He has developed training programmes and trained trainers for courses conducted by the Civil Service College and The Ministry of Education. James graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Masters in Communication Management; he has conducted seminars and workshops inSingapore and throughout Asia region including the Middle East and China.

"James is a knowledgeable and highly engaging speaker. His workshops and talks are both informative and entertaining. His vast experience in human relations and communication has been very beneficial to his audience."

"James is able to relate to the audience at a personal level, he employs real life case studies to teach, inspire and motivate each individual."

"He has a resourceful personality, very knowledgeable, cited realistic examples with real cases and sharing his personal experience."

"His explanations are very clear, precise and interesting. Very patience and friendly."

Group Fee & Venue

  • Group A : S$4,800.00 nett (Maximum 10 participants)

  • Group B : Maximum 10 pax only due to effectiveness, interactive, individual presentation, video-recordings, hands-on exercises and discussions

  • Venue : To be advised for Group registration

Workshop Details

  • Registration: Registration is considered confirmed and seat will be reserved upon receipt of submission of delegate/participant's details.

  • Fee: Registration Fee for seminar/workshop is in nett value which includes trainer's fee, course materials, AV & other equipments, venue and other logistics involved with the training.

  • Invoice: Invoice will be issued upon received of details and no. of participants accordingly for payment process.

  • Payment: Payment must be made before commencement of the seminar/workshop via bank transfer only and bank details will be provided upon confirmation.

  • Venue/Logistics: Hotel or Club Houses with morning & afternoon refreshments and set/buffet lunch. Complimentary car park coupons (except public carpark) based on availability at the training venue and on a first come-first serve basis as provided by venue operator. Vegetarian and No Pork/No Lard menu available upon request.

  • Training Report: Based on participants' feedbacks, report will be consolidated and submitted to Client within 30 days after the workshop.

  • Certification: Certificates of Completion & Participation will be issued to participants upon request.

  • Cancellation: Fee(s) are not refundable upon registration based on guaranteed/reserved seat(s) unless a course is cancelled by WOUTER Management Consultants Pte Ltd due to unforeseen circumstances.

  • Rights: WOUTER Management Consultants Pte Ltd reserves the rights to alter courses, change of trainer and any of the details contained in this website without prior notice, or to cancel or postpone courses at any time if warranted by circumstances beyond its control.

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