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𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗨𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲? 🧠💼 “𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆.” – 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒉𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒓 #Negotiation is a skill we use every day, from business deals to personal decisions. But when was the last time you honed this critical skill? 🤔 At &ahead, we believe in continuous learning and development, which is why our next session is focused on "𝗕𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗨𝗽 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀." Whether you’re negotiating a salary, a partnership, or even with yourself, mastering the art of negotiation is essential for growth—both personally and professionally. 💡 𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿: ✏️ Key negotiation strategies that work across industries. ✏️How to create win-win outcomes. ✏️Navigating tough conversations with confidence. ✨ Watch this space as we announce our incredible guest speakers soon! Join us for this interactive session where you’ll not only gain practical tips but also learn from peers who’ve successfully negotiated their way through various challenges. 💪 🗓️ 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 31st October 2024 🕒 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 12 CEST / 18:00 SGT 🔗 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫: https://lnkd.in/eJmuWgN5 Let’s empower each other to negotiate for the life and career we deserve! 🌟 #NegotiationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #AheadNetwork #LifelongLearning #CareerGrowth

We were thrilled to have our own stand for the first time at the Newcomers Network Germany Festival 2024, held at the historic Römer in Frankfurt🏛️ Our cofounder Britta Mues-Walter, supported by her daughter Hannah Louisa Walter, a Bachelor student in International Management, introduced the &ahead career relaunch platform to the many newcomers who visited our stand. Together, they had lively and interesting chats with over 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬, discussing their career aspirations and goals in Germany. For newcomers, having a platform that offers 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀, 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 is truly priceless in a new country. With 𝟱𝟬𝟬𝟬 participants from 𝟵𝟱 countries and 𝟲𝟬 exhibitors from sectors such as 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, the event was a fantastic resource for expats. Visitors also enjoyed the 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁. Thank you to everyone who stopped also some of your community members by our stand – we’re excited to be part of your journey and career relaunch in Frankfurt! 🎉 A huge thank you for this amazing Newcomers Festival Dr. Stefan Soehngen Aroon Nagersheth Bereket Tesfazion and the wonderful team Newcomers Network Germany. #NewcomersFestival2024 #CareerRelaunch #Frankfurt #Römer #ExpatsInGermany #InternationalCareers #CareerSupport #GlobalTalent #JobOpportunities #CulturalDiversity #NewBeginnings #Networking #CareerGrowth #SupportiveCommunity #CareerCoaching #ExpatsInFrankfurt #InternationalStudents #RelocationSupport #ExpatLife #TalentAndExperience #NewcomersNetwork #FrankfurtEvents #GlobalEmployers #FutureOfWork

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!🚀🚀 Are you new to Frankfurt and looking to connect, explore career opportunities, or simply get to know the city better? Team &ahead has got you all covered! Join us at the 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑ö𝐦𝐞𝐫, #𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝟏 𝐏𝐌 𝐭𝐨 𝟓 𝐏𝐌!🌍✨ For 24 years, Newcomers Network Germany Network has been the largest networking platform for expats, international professionals and managers and their families in Frankfurt and the Rhine-Main region. Our mission: to make life easier for international people in Frankfurt and Germany. Everyone is welcome in our city! The highlight is the annual Newcomers Festival. Over 5000 visitors and 100 exhibitors in 2023 and over 100,000 visitors in recent years are proof that Newcomers is the platform in Germany for international people. Team &ahead will be there with their own stand, ready to introduce you to our platform designed specifically for returnees and newcomers. Whether you’re seeking career coaching & mentoring, networking with like-minded people, or exploring local job opportunities, we’re here to support your journey. Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about our community, events, and resources designed to help you thrive in your new environment! 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨—𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮! 📅 September 15th 2024 🕧 1 PM to 5 PM 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 ⬇️⬇️ https://lnkd.in/egqXx6Wm Thank you Newcomers Network Germany and Dr. Stefan Soehngen for this great event and opportunity. Britta Mues-Walter Ngoc Pham Priyanka Sathe Carolina Yeo Rohit Sathe Marathi Connect Newcomers Network Germany #NewBeginnings #CareerTransition #FrankfurtEvents #NewcomerFestival #NetworkingEvent #ExpatsInFrankfurt #InternationalProfessionals #CareerCoaching #Mentorship #JobOpportunities #FrankfurtNetworking #RhineMainRegion #CommunitySupport #ExpatCommunity #FrankfurtLife #ProfessionalDevelopment #ConnectAndGrow #EventInFrankfurt #MeetAndGreet #ExpatsGermany

Time is running out! Join us for our next online workshop,'𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤’, featuring guest speakers Anna Engberg (Freelance Journalist), Karen Chek (DöhlerGroup), Céline Riemenschneider (Canva), and Carolina Yeo (&ahead)!  ⭐️𝐁𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 : 💡Craft your networking strategy for your Job Search 💡Build meaningful connections for internal promotion opportunities 💡Maximize online platforms for digital networking 💡Leverage or build communities that share your mission/interests 💡Maintain consistent communication 💡Navigate networking events and conferences 💡Position Yourself as a valuable resource leveraging your USP 📅𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞: 29 August ⏰𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 12 noon CET / 6pm SGT There are only 2 days left—secure your spot now! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gQaAuUhG #ProfessionalNetworking #CareerGrowth #JobSearchTips #NetworkingStrategy #DigitalNetworking #CareerDevelopment #ProfessionalDevelopment #OnlineWorkshop #Mentorship #NetworkingEvents #PersonalBranding #CareerSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment

🚀 Exciting Announcement: Introducing the concept of "Returnship" Program as a strategic talent program to relaunch your career, upskill and be future ready 🚀 At &ahead, we're dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential, regardless of their life stage. We are thrilled to highlight Salesforce's "Bring Women Back to Work" (BWBW) program, which offers a unique opportunity for women re-entering the workforce after a career break. One of our members Lia Roth went through the program and became a huge ambassador of Returnship programs as she experienced the difference it made for her. This 12-month program provides comprehensive training in IT roles within the Salesforce ecosystem, including technology, digital marketing, and project management, while connecting participants with a diverse hiring partner community. With impressive results such as a 70% job placement rate, we are excited to share this program with our community as a pathway to new career opportunities and growth. The kick-off is scheduled for September 13, 2024, application deadline is August 30 2024. ---> Apply Here ---- https://lnkd.in/d_8jXi4J #Returnships #BringWomenBackToWork #Ahead #Empowerment #DiversityAndInclusion #CareerGrowth #Salesforce #Hiring #Training #WomenInTech #SupportAndMentorship #Innovation #WorkforceDevelopment

Whether you've taken a career break, transitioned to a new role, relocated, or lost touch with key connections, we are hosting a session, '𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬' on 29th August featuring distinguished guest speakers who will share their expertise on effectively reigniting and leveraging your professional network: -Anna Engberg - Freelance Journalist -Karen Chek - Group Supply Chain Manager, Döhler Group -Céline Riemenschneider - Community Manager for Germany, Canva -Carolina Yeo - Co-Founder and Partner, &ahead ⭐️𝐁𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 : 💡Craft your networking strategy for your Job Search 💡Build meaningful connections for internal promotion opportunities 💡Maximize online platforms for digital networking 💡Leverage or build communities that share your mission/interests 💡Maintain consistent communication 💡Navigate networking events and conferences 💡Position Yourself as a valuable resource leveraging your USP Join us for an inspiring session filled with actionable insights and real-world examples of professionals who have successfully reactivated their networks to open doors to exciting new opportunities. This session will equip you with the tools and confidence to reignite and leverage your professional network for future success! 🗓Date: 29th August ⏰Time:12 noon CET / 6pm SGT 📌Location: Online/Zoom ⭐️Link to register: https://lnkd.in/gQaAuUhG

🎉 A huge congratulations to Melissa Tiro Park, our valued &ahead mentor and supporter, on her new role! We are excited to announce that Melissa Tiro Park, a dedicated mentor and longtime supporter of &ahead, has taken on the position of Senior Director of Human Resources for the Asia Pacific region at Cepheid, Danaher Corporation With 20 years of HR leadership experience across various industries—Retail, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Consumer Goods—Melissa has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive cultural and organizational transformation. She excels in shaping talent strategies and fostering a coaching culture that empowers leaders to unlock their teams' potential and drive business growth. Melissa, your journey has been truly inspiring, and we're confident you'll achieve great things in your new role at Cepheid. Your success continues to inspire everyone at &ahead, and we’re proud to have you as part of our network. We look forward to witnessing the positive impact you’ll undoubtedly make. #Leadership #HRExcellence #Inspiration #TalentStrategy #Mentorship #BusinessGrowth #AheadNetwork

🎉 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮, 𝗼𝘂𝗿 &𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲! We’re thrilled to share that Aditi Rasquinha, one of &ahead mentors and longtime supporter has now joined DHL Global Forwarding, Greater China as their CEO for Global Forwarding.  She has made a deep positive impact through her advice for our team and our community with her insights, advice and support. Aditi, your journey has been inspiring, and we know you'll do amazing things in your new role at DHL Global Forwarding. Your success motivates all of us at &ahead and we’re proud to have you as part of our &ahead network. We can’t wait to see the positive impact you’ll continue to make. 🌟Wishing you all the best in your new adventure ahead!

This week, our &ahead team, Carolina Yeo Yeo and Ngoc Pham was able to witness the Launch of Jobs-Skills Integrator (JSIT) for the Wholesale Trade Sector together with other businesses and professionals, and the Guest-of-Honour Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. JSIT is a program managed by the Singapore Business Federation and supported by Enterprise Singapore, Workforce Singapore, and SkillsFuture SG. It aims to support SMEs and mid-career workers in the Wholesale trade sector in adapting to a digital era and sustainability challenges through job redesign and reskilling, addressing hiring needs, providing training solutions, offering grant support, conducting jobs and skills analysis, and implementing HR initiatives. Congratulations on the launch of this program Gary Gan Chia Huey(JobKred), Seong Kim Ho (Singapore Institute of Management), Feon Ang(LinkedIn), Alan Ong(AKG Singapore), Gary Goh (e2i, Employment & Employability Institute),  Linus Leen(Ingeus Singapore) Our key takeaways from the event are: 💡Refining the Talent Search and Enhancing Brand Building: Finding a one-size-fits-all employee is challenging, especially for SMEs. To overcome this, refine the talent search by prioritizing cultural fit and the right attitude. Strengthen branding through social media to attract top talent. 💡Utilize Technology and Skill Development: By leveraging technology and fostering continuous skill development, businesses can transform traditional roles into higher-order, more engaging positions. 💡Leverage Cross-Industry Talent: In the wholesale trade sector, finding talent within the same industry can be challenging. However, professionals from banking, finance, and technology sectors, with diverse backgrounds and skills,  can still bring valuable experience and transferable skill sets that can greatly benefit the company. Thank you esteemed speakers for sharing insights on workforce transformation and talent development Yong Fei Tan (Unity Willis Towers Watson), Tai Chew Thian (Singapore Business Federation), Prof. Annie Koh, PhD(Singapore Management University), Peter Lim (Lim Siang Huat Pte Ltd), Wong Mulan (Future Electronics), Eric Leong ( Mlion Corporation Pte Ltd ), and Gary Gan Chia Huey (JobKred). At &ahead, we are dedicated to helping mid-career experienced individuals achieve their career potential across different life stages. We have successfully supported over 4,000 members from diverse backgrounds in returning to and transitioning into new jobs, and we are committed to making an even greater impact in the future. Our community is filled with highly motivated professionals who are looking for career transitions and mentors who are leaders or experts in their fields giving back and sharing their journeys and experiences. We support our members through personalized coaching sessions and meticulously designed workshop series led by industry professionals.

At our recent Lead Together Career Forum, Hester Spiegel-vdSteenhoven joined us as one of our panelists and shared an incredibly insightful perspective on networking. Hester emphasized the importance of moving beyond mere transactional connections and instead fostering genuine, meaningful connections. Here are some key takeaways and valuable advice on how to avoid being transactional in networking.  🤝"Make friends before you need them." ⏳"It does not matter if we invest time into our relationships and it does not materialize into anything as if we wait until then it becomes transactional." 💬"When networking online, try to make it as personal as you can." ⭐️Thank you, Hester, for shedding light on this important aspect of networking. Let’s all strive to build networks that are not just wide but also deep, filled with genuine connections and shared value. 🌟To learn more insights and advice from our global network of speakers and mentors, access our video library by joining us as a member. See link below in comment. —----------------------------------------------- 📣Exciting news! Check out the upcoming workshop on: "Reactivate Your Professional Network" on August 29th, 2024, at 12 Noon CEST / 18:00 SGT. Join us to transform your networking strategy and make meaningful connections! Register Now and secure your spot today. https://lnkd.in/gQaAuUhG