How Do I Progress My Career?
The only way is up! Actually this isn’t always the case. Sometimes you have to play the long game. As a recruiter I speak to professionals about their career options on a daily basis. Many people say they will only consider another job if it’s a step up or if it presents a significant increase in...
Launch of Facebook Connect Americas
On November 8, CRS attended the Launch of Facebook Connect Americas at Hyatt Regency Trinidad. The IDB partnered with Facebook to create a platform that facilitates business for SME’s in the Americas. The idea was to eliminate barriers for SMEs by doing these three things: Providing access to...
Tips for the Experienced Professional – Job Hunting in Today’s Economy
Have you recently been retrenched or made redundant? Are you considering your next career move? Is this your first time job hunting in over a decade? Trinidad and Tobago is largely dependent on a sector that has been in global decline for approximately two years. The Oil and Gas industry is in the...
A Look at Economic Development in Trinidad & Tobago and the Region
Last Friday the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce in collaboration with Jamaica Money Market Brokers (JMMB) provided a forum for stakeholders to have a discussion on Economic Development in Trinidad and Tobago and the Region. The format was an animated presentation given by...
How to find that First Job
When searching for that first job Caribbean students are often trapped in an exasperating chicken and egg scenario. You need work experience to be considered for the position but employers are reluctant to give you that first job until you have work experience. The secret to getting past this...
Don’t Price Yourself Out The Market
Are you interested in changing jobs or casually looking at your options? It’s important to note that most people don’t move for money. Motivation for career change often comes from a desire for career progression or a need to find a culture fit that’s more suitable. With this in mind I advise...
Insights on T&T Clean Energy Conference, June 2017
T&T’s inaugural Clean Energy Conference was well attended. The Energy Chamber did an excellent job of facilitating. Participants and presenters appeared to have aligned goals; to achieve a 15% reduction in T&T’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and to have 10% of our energy come from...
When BP Smiles ….
I invested my money to hear Mr. Bob Dudley, Group Chief Executive, BP PLC, speak at the Energy Chamber Breakfast Presentation before the recent AGM. That was a great decision! His projection for global energy growth (36% by 2030, with natural gas being the fastest growing fuel) certainly caught...
Smarter, Not Harder-10 Emotionally Intelligent Time Management Tips
Susan’s Snippets Once again, I am pleased to present the second of a two-part series of articles by guest writer, Mr Galba Bright. To view an illustrated presentation of this article on Emotionally Intelligent Time Management Tips, go to...
“Wait and See” Causes downturn in Recruiting
Susan’s Snippets I’m happy that some of you recognised the Code of Ethics mentioned in our last newsletter as the 4-Way Test adopted by Rotary International. I highly recommend it as a useful guide when you are unsure of the right way to approach a situation. CRS is proud to be...