What type of job are you looking for?
Ideally something that can be lucarative but give me time to be with my family and to enjoy life. I have a Telecoms and IT background. Also have had more than five years experience teaching English in China. But Im open to any casual roles as well. General Management etc
What nationality are you?
Australian
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English Native Speaker. Some Tagalog and Cebuano.
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Philippines. A beautiful place, inexpensive, friendly people, have my fiance in Manila
What countries have you worked in?
China, Singapore , United States , Australia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Philippines
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
China at the moment.
What field do you currently work in?
Teaching. But looking for anything, as I also was in Telecoms, IT and electronics for some 20 years.
What fields have you worked in before?
See the above.
What qualifications do you hold?
Degrees in Commucations Technology, Business Administrative, Diploma in Applied Science, Certificate of Electronics and Communications.
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Both are valuable, but in specialised areas, skills are very important
Describe the benefits of working with others
Social Communications, exchange of ideas, companionship, learning new skills, oral communications skills, etc.
Describe the benefits of working alone
Can pay attention more strongly . Dont have to be supervised or Micro Managed. But I dont like working alone for long.
What was your worst working experience?
Driving Taxis.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
Always be open, communicative, responsible, take responsibility for ones actions, be diplomatic, ethics ARE important, be willing to learn and apply new skills, there is something to learn everyday. Being kind, caring and thoughtful helps in and out of work. Without the support of your collegues and friends, work and life can be much more difficult.
What unique skills do you have?
Technical, teaching and communications skills, can be a good organiser, think logically, learn to prioritise tasks, friendly, outgoing, sense of humor, I believe I am warm hearted. Can sympathise and empathise with others, especially those less fortunate than myself. Am willing to share knowledge and of myself.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
A job which allows you a lot of free time, little or no responsiblities, flexible lifestyle, high income, free travel involved but not too frequently, allows a lot of time also to be with family. And a very interesting and satisfying work. No two days are the same, Varied and interesting.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
The technology, the challenge, their application, dealing with Customers who are happy with your work.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Can be time consuming, heavy pressure, having to learn so many technologies etc. can have its own pressures. Can mean being away from home for long periods of time.
What are your future goals?
To have my own home consultancy business, and make lots of money, and be able to retire at or before 60 while still in reasonable health.
How can potential employers contact you?
mbanbury@hotmail.com
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