Seeking management/. project management/ jobWhat type of job are you looking for? Anything interesting yet challenging and rewarding in relation to project management, business development, training, teaching, translation,... What nationality are you? Austrian What languages do you speak (and at what level)? German (fluent) English (fluent (fluent) Thai (fluent) Vietnamese (ok) French (poorly) What country or area are you looking to work in and why? South East Asia, because having spent last 30 years living and working here. What countries have you worked in? Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Hongkong,... and others What countries do you have a visa to work in? currently, none of the above What field do you currently work in? education/ training What fields have you worked in before? project management, business development What qualifications do you hold? M.Sc. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Only a combination of both result in a rounded personality, able to accumulate experience and use them well on the job. Describe the benefits of working with others communication with others is the basic requirement for interaction and learning, growth and personal development. Only the one who interacts with other human beings will gain real satisfaction from any sort of gainful employment Describe the benefits of working alone very little benefits are gained from working alone and working in isolation - but perpaps a higher degree of concentration may come from it What was your worst working experience? working in a "politically" charged environment, spending more time stuck in traffic than on the job and as a result turning up VERY late What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? to possess patience and forgiveness, and that there is never an end to the learning and development process What unique skills do you have? language skills, great curiosity for different cultures/backgrounds, adaptability What would you consider as your 'dream job'? does not exist - as a "dream job" is found after the fact and it evolves and changes constantly What are the most interesting aspects of your field? interaction with people What are the least interesting aspects of your field? paperwork, "red-tape", meetings on end Can you work under pressure, a time-line..? Yes of course, any modern job expects everyone to thrive working under pressure, while this may not be optimal - one has to get used to it, learn, adapt, and thusly perform well How can potential employers contact you? albert.schmied@gmail.com |