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Samantha J

Doha, Qatar

Account Manager, Snow Comms

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TOP IDEA: Samantha J Does anyone have info about working in international media sales and PR? I've just graduated from business school and this is going to be my next career move. Thanks! :-)

97 weeks ago

AC_Grindl: About you: Check out SIP Engineering Consulting. We are a UK company that has been in China 17 years and advise on sustainability and projects ...MoreAbout you: Check out SIP Engineering Consulting. We are a UK company that has been in China 17 years and advise on sustainability and projects for international companies.
74 weeks ago

Samantha J: Hey AC, thanks for your reply!
I just checked out the company website and am interested in the business development and marketing roles. But I ...MoreHey AC, thanks for your reply!
I just checked out the company website and am interested in the business development and marketing roles. But I only saw advertised vacancies for French, German and Spanish natives. I'm a native English speaker with proficient Mandarin. Do you know anyone I can contact at SIP to ask about possible future openings?
74 weeks ago

David Fallarme Let's break the ice :) I'm David and based in Beijing. Working in social media. Where is everyone based?

79 weeks ago from China

Samantha J: Hi David and everyone. I'm Sam and I live in Brussels/work in social media marketing. But before coming here I spent four years in China (mainly ...MoreHi David and everyone. I'm Sam and I live in Brussels/work in social media marketing. But before coming here I spent four years in China (mainly Dalian) and am hoping to go back to China in the near future. So what's everyone else doing at the moment?
79 weeks ago

Cynthia Ho: Hi David and Samantha. I'm Cynthia from Hong Kong working as a translator. I worked in the marketing field in China and Hong Kong. Nice to meet ...MoreHi David and Samantha. I'm Cynthia from Hong Kong working as a translator. I worked in the marketing field in China and Hong Kong. Nice to meet you both. :)
77 weeks ago

Samantha J joined the group Lean Culture

82 weeks ago

Samantha J Hello folks, I'm helping a small company use social media to improve its corporate image. Firstly, I plan to revamp its website, which I think is too cluttered and could benefit from being made cleaner& simpler in design. The company has a pioneering product, &I want the website to focus on that. Trouble is, I'm quite new to the web development field. Would anyone who knows more mind glancing at the current website, and giving me your first impressions re, design? Thanks! :) www.krete.co.uk

85 weeks ago from Web Development

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Raquel Elle Bell: Firstly you need to start with what the company does best and then develop a web strategy around that. Once you have a clear future your site will ...MoreFirstly you need to start with what the company does best and then develop a web strategy around that. Once you have a clear future your site will have a clear design and implementation path.
85 weeks ago

Samantha J: Thanks to everyone who commented. Your feedback was very useful and will help a lot with the website improvement process. Cheers!
84 weeks ago

Penelope Trunk What do you think about changing your last name when you get married? I can't believe people do it, actually. I mean, you have an established track record in the workplace by the time most people get married. Why undermine yourself by telling people to call you another name? I have had so much trouble with my own name changes (people googling the wrong name, for instance) I can't believe people bring this on themselves. the practice strikes me as antiquated.

93 weeks ago from Ask Penelope Trunk!

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Aiden Schade: This conversation is particularly interesting to me, because a few years back, I actually changed my entire name; first, middle, and last. It had ...MoreThis conversation is particularly interesting to me, because a few years back, I actually changed my entire name; first, middle, and last. It had a lot to do with forging my own identity.

In a historical sense, surnames used to be a lot more descriptive of a person, which is why most surnames translate into medieval professions, locations, and traits.
89 weeks ago

Kelly Seiler: Does anyone know someone who added their husband's name as a middle name? I kinda like the idea, but it seems like it would ruin the flow of my ...MoreDoes anyone know someone who added their husband's name as a middle name? I kinda like the idea, but it seems like it would ruin the flow of my name.
85 weeks ago

Samantha J joined the group Entrepreneurs

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Samantha J joined the group Web Development

85 weeks ago

Samantha J Hello folks, I recently graduated with a master's in international management, &am curious about working as a communications officer. I was previously a business strategy consultant, but also have experience in writing/editing reports, producing marketing materials, website updating, promoting products via social media, &online reputation management. Do you think these skills would help me to enter the field of communications? Thx from Belgium! :)

87 weeks ago from PR & New Media

Samantha J I'm wondering...does anyone know of some international hiring websites that post vacancies from all over the world? Brazen Careerist is great - but it's very much focused on jobs in the U.S.

91 weeks ago

Samantha J joined the groups PR & New Media, Journalism and Journalists and Advertising Professionals 1 more

97 weeks ago

Samantha J joined the group Magazine Professionals

97 weeks ago

Samantha J just finished my Master's degree in business & economics!! Now am looking for a job in international media sales.

97 weeks ago

Michael Wessel Greetings everyone. I was wondering if any of you happened to know a good intensive Chinese school within China. I will be traveling there for a decent time but would also like to study the language. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

105 weeks ago from China

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Samantha J: OK, I have a couple of suggestions. Firstly, you don't need to pay western prices to find a decent Chinese programme. I studied mainly in the ...MoreOK, I have a couple of suggestions. Firstly, you don't need to pay western prices to find a decent Chinese programme. I studied mainly in the northeast of China (Dalian) and split my time between studying intensive grammar and characters at a Chinese university, and conversational Mandarin at a private school. I would highly recommend Dalian as a good place to study Mandarin, as the north-easterners speak fairly standard Mandarin, and the city is a pleasant, clean and modern environment. If you're interested in Dalian, I can give you contact details for some language schools. Just let me know. Cheers, Sam
105 weeks ago

Michael Wessel: Samantha, sounds intriguing. Let's continue this conversation via email.
105 weeks ago

Samantha J Thanks for creating this network, its just what I was looking for! I'm about to finish a Master's degree in business and economics, which includes topics on international finance and accounting. Apart from this, I have no previous financial background. Before starting this course I worked in I.T. - doing project management and customer service. Do you have any recommendations for a suitable first job in finance?

110 weeks ago from Breaking Into Banking

La Donna Lokey: Hi Samantha! Many large companies hire at the Master's level for financial rotational programs. Analyst positions can also work nicely, ...MoreHi Samantha! Many large companies hire at the Master's level for financial rotational programs. Analyst positions can also work nicely, especially if you have a technical background - the combination of finance and tech skills is a hot commodity. I'm a big advocate of working with your college Career Services Center, as they know which companies are looking for your talents and can help make the introduction for you. You'll want to highlight any financial projects you've done in school, in lieu of work experience on your resume. Also, I'm on the North American Staffing Team for Citi - but we may have positions internationally that would be a fit for you, so feel free to check jobs.citigroup.com. Best wishes!
110 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Samantha J One of my long-term goals is to become a polyglot. For me, that means speaking at least four languages fluently. So far I have only two...Here's my plan for the next: http://sjmanniex.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/ik-wil-nederlands-spreken/

111 weeks ago

Melanie McGrath: If I could only speak four languages! Sigh...
110 weeks ago

Melanie McGrath: Hi Samantha, I am following up on your interest in guest posting on my blog MoreHi Samantha, I am following up on your interest in guest posting on my blog http://multilingualmania.com. I tried to send you a private message, but couldn't. If you are interested, we would love to have you! You can reach me at multilingualmania@yahoo.com, or contact me here!! Thanks, Melanie
110 weeks ago

Samantha J Hi all, I've been tinkering with my resume recently and now it's time to put it out there for some criticism. Comments on the 'Languages' and 'Interests' sections would be especially welcome, as I've always been unsure about the best way to integrate these areas. Thanks! https://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B1qj6ycKpQJhZDg1ZGMxY2EtMTliMS00MzE...

111 weeks ago from Resume Feedback

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Delta Waters: samantha! you've got a great start...and a great background. A few suggestions: when you say "analysed detailded business processes..." we need ...Moresamantha! you've got a great start...and a great background. A few suggestions: when you say "analysed detailded business processes..." we need more info. what processes? what were the results? in other words, you solved a problem so what came of your analyses? Another place is " trained staff in biz english..." how many peeps did you train? what global project? results? so you see where i'm going with this. more specifics and more results...and i agree with you on the branding tag line. try to boil yourself down to a concentrated few words as this will set you up for success. i like the interests section with corresponding conferences. you sound like a very cool business woman. good luck with this as you tighten up your resume...you will be an asset to any company.
111 weeks ago

Samantha J: Today I'm going to take all your suggestions and run with them! Hopefully I'll emerge with a much improved CV. Thanks to all for your great ...MoreToday I'm going to take all your suggestions and run with them! Hopefully I'll emerge with a much improved CV. Thanks to all for your great comments :-)
110 weeks ago

Melanie McGrath I'd love to host guest posts on my blog for anyone who might be interested in language learning, multilingualism, foreign films/literature, raising bilingual children, multiculturalism, etc. You can find my blog at http://multilingualmania.com and can message me here or at multilingualmania@yahoo.com if you are interested. We of course will include and link back to your blogs. Thanks!

113 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers

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Melanie McGrath: @Isao I'll be posting either tomorrow or the next day! @Samantha-I will send you a private message tonight! @Ed Thanks for the compliment Ed!
110 weeks ago

Melanie McGrath: Check out Isao's guest post! Thank you Isao!!!
MoreCheck out Isao's guest post! Thank you Isao!!!
http://multilingualmania.com/2010/04/14/why-am-i-staying-in-taiwain-beca...
110 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Samantha J busy researching different jobs to find something that combines my major skills, education and areas of interest. tricky but eminently possible!

114 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell: United Nations Sustainability Committee?
111 weeks ago

Samantha J: that's a thought...I'll look into it... thanks for the suggestion :-)
111 weeks ago

Beth Evans Do any of you have China lists on Twitter? Here is mine: http://twitter.com/#/list/bethevans/china-and-other-asia. If you're on Twitter, tell me so I can add you :)

115 weeks ago from China

Samantha J: hey Beth, whereabouts in China are you? I was in Dalian for two years and loved it there. Am thinking of going back once I finish my master's. ...Morehey Beth, whereabouts in China are you? I was in Dalian for two years and loved it there. Am thinking of going back once I finish my master's. Follow me if you like: http://twitter.com/halfpatbxl
110 weeks ago

Adam Piplica Hi UK peeps. I wasn't sure how well this social network would work in the UK as Brazen Careerist has been very US-centric, but I'm pleasantly surprised this group has 49 members. By way of an introduction I'm a research consultant based in Leeds and founder of Magicalpenny.com

116 weeks ago from UK

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Samantha J: Adam, I had the same feeling, wasn't sure if such a US-focused site could help me, but it's been surprisingly good so far! nice to stumble upon a ...MoreAdam, I had the same feeling, wasn't sure if such a US-focused site could help me, but it's been surprisingly good so far! nice to stumble upon a UK group :-)
110 weeks ago

Nisa Chitakasem: Great to see UK members and peeps on this site!
110 weeks ago

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