Qualification

I have at least a Bacherlor's degree.

If you don't have a degree, your application will not be considered.

Professional Aspirations

I enjoy teaching, training or coaching people (or, at least, I think I will).

I read at least four non-fiction books each year.

I want to be a top-notch professional and am not afraid of the hard work and discipline it will take to become one. (I know that it typically takes a good 10 years to be recognized as an expert by my peers.)

I want to author a non-fiction book in my area of specialisation and/or get a PhD.

If you have ticked at least two of the above items, please proceed.

Promoting People-Centredness in Organisations

I enjoy working with corporations/businesses and government bodies.

I want to make organisations more people-centred.

If you have ticked at least one of the above items, please proceed.

Work Expectations

Having challenging work and being part of a supportive team is much more important to me than getting the best paying job in the market.

Intellectual stimulation and meaningful work are very high on my list of priorities.

I welcome being given a variety of roles to build skills that are directly or indirectly related to my professional development (e.g. Business Development, Project/Team Leadership, Managing Staff, etc).

If you have ticked at least two of the above items, please proceed.

Environment and Social Concerns

I am committed to my country and its people while simultaneously wanting to help people in other countries.

I am concerned about global warming and other environmental issues.

I am concerned about social issues - poverty, injustice, education, etc - affecting my country and/or other parts of the world.

I want to be part of a for-profit professional service firm that spends time and money supporting civil society organisations (NGOs).

If you have ticked at least two of the above items, please proceed.

Multi-Cultural Orientation

I enjoy working with colleagues who come from different cultural backgrounds.

I enjoy travelling to new cities.

If you have ticked at least one of the above items, please proceed.

Income Expectations

I do not have high salary expectations.

I maintain a fairly modest lifestyle in keeping with economic and/or environmental considerations.

I have no aspirations of becoming a partner (co-owner) of People Potential because the current owners plan to eventually transfer ownership to a Trust.

If you have ticked all three of the above items, please proceed.

Personal Qualities

I am cheerful and happy most of the time.

I work well in teams and need very little 'emotional maintenance'.

My energy level is usually high.

If you have ticked all of the above items, please proceed.

My Ideal Job (pick one)

Scholarly Practitioner: Enjoys the challenge of projects that require substantial intellectual exploration.

Reflective Practitioner: Enjoys improving current products and helping junior professionals develop.

General Practitioner: Enjoys training and/or coaching others and can keep doing this for many years because it is so much fun to see people develop.

This simple survey should give you an idea of your chances of being hired. Our hiring process is time-consuming for candidates and for our managers – but in the long run it saves everyone a lot of time and minimizes unhappiness caused by mismatched expectations.

Who We Are

People Potential is a Management Development consultancy with offices in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur and representation in Dubai. Our consultants train and coach multinational corporations and government bodies in about 20 countries across 5 continents.

We have four Practice Areas focused on People Development solutions:

a. Business Presentations;

b. Group Solutions;

c. Leadership, Management & Change;  

d. Professional Productivity.

Our Content Specialists work with our R&D department  to develop solutions that often incorporate technologies / methodologies like Accelerated Learning, NLP (Neurolinguistic Programming) and Open Space Technology.

Some of Our People-Centred Practices

5-day week with flexi-hours.

Annual leave is usually self-determined, i.e. the supervisor's approval is not needed. Similarly, for short-duration sick leave, no medical certificate or other proof is required.

Various other types of leave are available: Paternity, Community Service/Retreat, Celebration, Study, etc.

As an organization, we decline work from certain industries. Furthermore, we allow our practitioners to decline work on grounds of personal conscience.

Work-from-home option.

Office attire: casual, unless visiting clients.

Everyone on first-name basis.

Open-book policy: all finances are disclosed, including everyone's salaries and benefits (yes, including senior management's).

Some Complaints We Have Heard About Our Practices and Policies

Our practitioners sometimes have to travel on Saturday or Sunday. Even though such travel is compensated with additional Annual Leave, it can be disruptive to personal weekend commitments.

Our business is driven by client demands and during crunch times the work-week might stretch to 60 hours or more, resulting in late nights or lost weekends. This probably happens about 2-4 weeks each quarter.

While we have a 40-hr workweek policy (with very flexible hours), in reality most practitioners have to put in 10-20 extra hours each week for their own preparations for a workshop. This is true not just for new practitioners but also for senior practitioners because the latter are often called upon to take on more complex client engagements.

New hires sometimes have lots of ideas on how to change things, but many of these are deemed unsuitable by senior management. It can be frustrating. In the first 2-3 years of employment practitioners are expected to experience our policies, practitices and culture and build skills to produce good results with clients. With good results come increased influence (and, usually, a better appreciation of the why some policies/practices are what they are).

Our Hiring Process        

We are very careful about the professionals we hire because of the demands of our international work. Our hiring process takes at least 6 weeks and usually includes the following:

Application Form

Group Interview

Individual Interview, including

• Online Survey

• Tests for Comprehension,  Conceptualising and basic Presentation Skills

• Demonstration of knowledge (may require self-study of a specific book)

How To Apply

Visit the rest of our website and ask yourself if this is an organisation you really want to join. If you are unsure, wait till you are.

Download and complete the application form of the respective position you are applying for:

Trainer / Coach: www.peoplepotential.com/AFgeneral070330.doc

Finance: www.peoplepotential.com/AFaccounts070330.doc

Events Support (part-time): www.peoplepotential.com/AFeventspt070330.doc

Others: www.peoplepotential.com/AFgeneral070330.doc

Please do not send your resume!

If you have any difficulties, email us recruit@peoplepotential.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!