From: Abraham
I agree with the point that work qualification is more important than paper qualification. Work qualification is years of practical experience which is what most of the employers look for.
Just like what ‘Fox’ said, ‘For example, you might have the perfect answer on how the machine operates and how to operate it, but when it comes to hands-on, you might be confused.’ Someone who has the practical experience would then definitely come in handy as he knows the machine almost inside-out.
Work experience also allows one to adapt quickly to its working environments as the person might have already gone through changes and has already adapted to it. So, when a problem occurs, he/she can solve it quickly compared to a person with no work experience as he/she doesn’t know the procedures well or doesn’t really know what to do.
However, paper qualification also has its use, like going for an interview. Take for an example, what will make an employer more interested in an interviewee? A diploma or a Masters Degree? Obviously, they will take a look at the interviewee with a Masters Degree first. So, we cannot say that paper qualifications are totally useless as it increases the chances of getting employed, and then can we start having work experience.
In conclusion, I think that both work and paper qualifications are both equally of use. Because if a person does not have paper qualifications, it is hard for him/her to get a job. If a person does not have work qualifications, he may get employed, but employers tend to look for people with practical experience, just like some paper advertisements whereby it states that you need few years of relevant work experience to apply for the job. Thus, both qualifications are equally important, one cannot do without the other.
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Coming soon: Made-in-Asia reality TV shows
Tie-up between Genting International and Mark Burnett International will bring Asian version of reality shows like Survivor or The Apprentice to region.
By Lim Wei Chean
AN Asian version of famed reality TV shows like Survivor or The Apprentice may soon come to screens in this part of the world following an announcement of a tie up between Genting International and Mark Burnett International on Tuesday morning.
The two companies announced a 10-year exclusive partnership under the newly-formed Mark Burnett Productions Asia to develop, produce and distribute reality TV series and game shows for the region. Both will jointly invest US$20 million (S$29 million) in this project.
The new company will be based in Resorts World at Sentosa (RWS), the S$5-billion integrated resort being built in Singapore by Genting International. Visitors to the Sentosa IR when it opens in 2010 could participate in game shows, watch programmes being filmed live on-site, as well as interact with the participants of other shows.
Genting International's executive chairman Lim Kok Thay said: 'Mark IS reality TV. We are privileged to work with him. RWS, with its gamut of entertainment and resort offerings, will be an exciting backdrop as any TV, movie or concert venue. This partnership boosts RWS's already rich entertainment offerings, and will draw many more visitors to the Resort when it opens.'
Singapore's Economic Development Board had a hand in the signing of the deal as it was the match-maker for the two companies in June this year.
The new company will be based in Resort World's temporary office for now. It will not only hold exclusive licence to produce and distribute programmes to multiple media format, from broadcast to Internet, but it will also develop original TV shows for Asia.
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Our comments on this article:
It's a good idea to have these companies set up a partnership at the RWS to attract more tourists to visit the resorts. However, they should produce shows which are original and not copying from past western reality shows such as Survivor and The Apprentice. Asia should produce more of their own original shows as if these shows are successful, it could help promote Asian tourist attractions, boosting economies of Asian countries.
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