Baru-baru ini keputusan penempatan guru bagi mereka yang mengikuti Kursus Perguruan Lepasan Ijazah (KPLI) telah diumumkan. Keputusan bolehlah disemak secara online melalui laman web Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. Bagi mereka yang berminat untuk menceburi bidang perguruan, berikut adalah cara-cara untuk memohon memasuki KPLI:

PENGENALAN

• KPLI atau Kursus Perguruan Lepasan Ijazah ialah satu kursus yang ditawarkan oleh Bahagian Pendidikan Guru (BPG), Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia untuk memberi peluang kepada para graduan yang memiliki Ijazah Sarjana Muda dalam pelbagai bidang untuk menceburi profesion perguruan bagi menampung kekurangan guru di dalam Malaysia.
  
• Selain daripada itu, tujuan kursus ini diperkenalkan adalah untuk memberi pilihan profesion alternatif kepada para graduan seterusnya menampung lambakan graduan yang menganggur.
• Dengan adanya kursus KPLI ini, diharapkan mutu pendidikan di negara kita dapat dipertingkatkan kerana lebih banyak guru boleh diserapkan di kawasan-kawasan pedalaman yang amat memerlukan tenaga pengajar.
• Kursus ini dijalankan selama setahun di maktab-maktab perguruan di seluruh Malaysia.
  

CARA-CARA MEMOHON

• Permohonan boleh dibuat secara online melalui laman web Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia di: http://apps.emoe.gov.my/kpli/mohon/
• Permohonan tidak dibuka sepanjang masa. Pemohon hendaklah selalu menyemak akhbar nasional untuk mengetahui iklan-iklan terkini mengenai KPLI.
• Sebelum melakukan pendaftaran online, pemohon perlu membeli no PIN yang terdapat di mana-mana cawangan Bank Simpanan Nasional yang terdapat di seluruh negara. Cas sebanyak RM6 akan dikenakan.
• Pemohon yang berminat amatlah digalakkan membaca dan memahami isi kandungan e-Panduan yang disediakan di: http://apps.emoe.gov.my/kpli/mohon/epanduan.html
  

One of the toughest thing to do by an employee is keeping focus at his or her work. Here a few simple steps to follow in allowing your mind to keep focus on your daily work at the office:

1. Use offline tools. Paper products, pens, and other physical tools are a Godsend for those of us who have a hard time focusing throughout the work day. They’re so simple that we can use them quickly, without having to worry about becoming distracted.
2. Take more breaks. More breaks = More productivity. It may sound wrong, but it’s true. Breaks allow us to re-group our thoughts and focus for the task at hand. They also keep us fresh so that we don’t end up burning out after only a few hours work.
3. Smaller tasks to check off. When you’re planning your day, make sure that your “action steps” (aka items in the checklist) are small actions. Instead of “Paint living room”, try breaking it down into many tasks, like “buy paint, buy rollers, pick colors” etc.
4. Keep a steady pace. Don’t try to do to much. Keeping the pace manageable allows you to keep your focus. Unfortunately, people can confuse this with “Work till you drop without breaks”. See number 2.
5. Keep a daily “purpose” card. It’s pretty easy to get lost staring at the computer all day long. We’ll find rabbit holes to wonder down (ie. Youtube, Myspace, etc.) if we’re not careful. Having your daily purpose card gives you clarity and a reminder as to what you’re doing today.
6. Develop the mindset that the computer is only a tool. It’s easy to try and use the computer for too much. At its core, the computer is merely a tool (albeit a freakin’ awesome one) that allows to do work more efficiently. If we’re using it as something more than that, (like as a solution for your life), you’ll ultimately fail. It’s like trying to eat a steak dinner with only a spoon.

Seeing the fact that English language is the standard language in the world today, it is vital for every employee to have the ability to speak and write in English well.

Therefore, as a measure to enhance your job finding and self improvement, JobStreet has introduced an English Language test for job seekers to improve their resume credibility by adding the score in their resume. The higher they score, the better. This is to attract more employers to you so that your chance to be recruited is higher.

What basically a job seeker must do is answer 40 questions in English language ranging from questions of Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension and Conversation.

If candidate is not yet ready to answer the actual assessment, he or she can do practice tests to sharpen their skills in the test.

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Do take note that once a candidate has completed the test, he or she can only take the test again after 3 months.

Good luck and have a wonderful career ahead!

Stress can be good because it motivates you to work quickly. However, when it makes you ill or unable to concentrate, it's a bad thing. If you find work overwhelming and you feel like your job is taking over your life, you need to get control and keep work at the office. Follow these tips to handle stress at work.

1. Use basic stress coping techniques like deep breathing. Take the time to relax, breathe deeply and let the stress wash over you.
2. Exercise regularly. Exercise releases endorphins making you feel happier and healthier. You can also work off negative feelings and anger.
3. Assess the situation. See if you can find ways to reduce the stress. Pass part of the work to someone else. Ask for help.
4. Make time for yourself. If you work all the time, you will lose the other parts of yourself. Take a break and do something fun. You will find you have more energy when you return to the job.
5. Be realistic. Only do what you can do. If you are taking work home every day, you are doing too much. Work is only part of your life. Make time for the other parts. Take control of your life. You need a healthy balance between work and home life.
6. Talk to other people. Communicate with co-workers and other people in your life. Talking releases stress; sometimes other people can offer solutions you didn't think of yourself.
7. Deal with workplace bullies and negative co-workers. You don't want the actions of others to add unnecessary stress to your own life.

Source : eHow.com

Are you preparing to resign from your current job? Here are some general rules (do's and don'ts) about resigning from your job gracefully -- and carefully.

• Don't get caught off-guard, so do prepare to resign by removing all personal items and files from your office and computer for those instances when your employer will ask you to leave as soon as you tender your resignation.
• Do make the transition as easy and as smooth as possible. And do offer to help find and/or train your replacement. But don't make promises you can't -- or won't -- keep.
• Don't make any statements or express any opinions that you may later regret. Remember that old adage: if you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all.
• Do be sure and give proper notice to your current employer.
• Don't burn any bridges. Do leave on good terms with your co-workers and supervisors.
• Do the exit interview with your current employer, if required. But don't say anything negative about your supervisor or co-workers during the interviewer -- no matter how tempted you are.
• Don't disappear during your last weeks on the job. Do stay a productive member of the team.
• Do make sure you receive all your stored up compensation and benefits, including bonus checks and unused vacation time, personal days, etc.
• Don't consider a counteroffer unless you are sure it's a better deal for you; studies show a high percentage of workers still leave the employer within a year of accepting a counteroffer, some being forced out.
• Do make a plan to keep in touch with key coworkers, friends, and mentors. Keep your network strong.
• Don't feel guilty about leaving. It may be hard to leave, but focus on the fact that you are leaving to accept a great career opportunity.And don't brag about that great opportunity.
• Do your best to wrap up all your major assignments. And do leave a detailed progress report for your supervisor and/or successor.
• Do be prepared for some employers to overreact to your resignation; some employers immediately dismiss employees who resign.
• Do write a professional resignation letter or memo.
• Don't feel as though you need to tell your current employer any reason for leaving your job, but do be polite in thanking the employer for the opportunity to work there.
• Do submit your letter of resignation to your immediate supervisor, with a copy to the human resources department.
  

Source : Quintessential Careers

Here are some general tips to follow if you're fretting about what to wear to your job interview.

1. If you're not sure, just ask! If you don't know what the appropriate dress is for your interview, the human resources department will be happy to clue you in on their fashion atmosphere.
   
   
2. Keep it clean (and wrinkle-free). It seems like obvious advice, but you don't want to walk into an interview with grass stains on your pants. And don't forget to iron those wrinkles out of your shirt!
   
   
3. Be well-groomed. Your clothes aren't the only important element of your appearance.
   
   
   • Your hair should be clean, trimmed, and in place. Rolling out of bed with morning hair and straight into the car is a bad idea.
   • Men should be clean-shaven or have neatly-trimmed facial hair.
   • Make sure you're showered and smelling nice (but don't overdo it with the cologne/perfume). This means you should avoid smoking before the interview so the smell doesn't cling to your clothes.
   • Don't forget to brush your teeth! Mouthwash couldn't hurt, either.
   • Your fingernails should be trimmed, clean, and free of flashy nail polish.

The way you sit communicates a great deal about a whole range of issues, including how important you think the interview is, how nervous (or confident) you are, and your understanding of the underlying power relations. Some people's sitting position exudes over-familiarity and even arrogance, whereas others communicate a serious lack of self-belief. The golden rules in sitting are: avoid anything that will distract the interviewer from concentrating upon the content of your answers; and avoid making the interviewer feel uncomfortable. Interviewers generally do not feel comfortable if you sit in an aggressive way (leaning forward too much) or in an overly passive way (leaning back and crossing your legs at the thighs). In short, good sitting goes unnoticed by the interviewer.