want to work with an NGOWhat type of job are you looking for? I am looking for any kind of job related with an NGO. What nationality are you? I am Indian of Gurkha origin. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I am fluent in English,Hindi and Nepalese. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I'm looking forward to work in Virginia because if given a chance to work there,I think I'll be able to learn a lot from it.Especially about people,culture and their way of working. What countries have you worked in? I have worked in Singapore at a restaurant in 2007(had Q1 pass)for almost 4 months and at the same time was doing volunteer work with my current NGO. What countries do you have a visa to work in? I'm an Indian so I'm working in India.I dont have work permit of other country. What field do you currently work in? I work with Jeevan Frontiers(its an NGO from Singapore)since November 2007 as Project Coordinator in India. What fields have you worked in before? I have worked in Hotel industry in my early years as a steward and kitchen helper. What qualifications do you hold? I did my Sr.Secondary(C.B.S.E) from India in 2001,did S.T.C.W-95 Maritime courses in 2001,One year Diploma In Catering Technology from H.T.D.O Dehradun India in 2002,Diploma In Foreign Trade from F.T.D.C Jaipur India in 2004,Diploma In Materials Management from I.I.M.T Chenni India in 2006 and at the moment I'm doing B.B.A(distance)first year from Sikkim Manipal University India as well as planning to do HNC/HND in business and management through distance from RDI. Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Skills do count for overall performance of a person and its beneficial for the company or the organization hes working with but without formal education theres lot of challenges an individul can face.Most companies and organizations prefer to employ a person with good grades and qualification,but some would like to employ a more experienced person although he might be less qualified.So in a nutshell I think both skills and formal education are valueable in their respective places. Describe the benefits of working with others The best thing about working with others is that you get to know about your weak points and where you are lagging behind,every individual has his own characteristic and methods of working,so theres always something you can learn from them,it makes you realize what team work is all about.So you become more competent,result oriented and tolerant in the end,always giving your 100%. Describe the benefits of working alone The benefits of working alone is that you become a multi task oriented guy,you dont rely or depend on other person anymore.Its you who has to make plans,strategy and find solution for whatsoever task coming your way.You become more confident as an individual. What was your worst working experience? None so far. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Be sincere and loyal to the company or organization you are working with,learn from your superiors,work hard and give results,afterall this is what they are paying you for. What unique skills do you have? I am a very active and practical guy,I can work anytime,be it day or night.Always believed in learning from others and implementing it in my work and lifestyle. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Any job which gives me the power and authority to change lives of suppressed,needy and underprivileged people. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? I get to know and interact with those people who have always been neglected and avoided by the society and since we are doing something good for them makes me feel good in the end. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? None I think. which post do you want to work? I'm not much concerned about post and salary package. How can potential employers contact you? by email; akshatthapa@yahoo.co.in | 
