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Navigating IT Careers in Thailand: Insights from an Industry Expert

Join Jarrod Sivayathorn, MIS Manager at Sivatel Bangkok, as he shares essential insights for building a successful IT career in Thailand. With a Bachelor's in MIS (Security) and extensive experience managing IT resources in a thriving hotel and serviced apartment, Jarrod discusses job opportunities, the economic outlook, interview tips, and strategies to stand out as a candidate. Understand the impact of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) on employment and learn how to be competitive in the dynamic IT sector amidst evolving global economics.

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Navigating IT Careers in Thailand: Insights from an Industry Expert

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  1. English in IT World By Jarrod sivayathorn January 12, 2013

  2. About Me • Jarrod Sivayathorn • Bachelor’s in MIS (Security) from Florida Atlantic University • MIS Manager @ Sivatel Bangkok 2008-Present

  3. About Me

  4. Sivatel Bangkok • 32 Story Mix Used Building • Hotel • Serviced Apartment • Office for Rent • 170 Employees • 2 Restaurants

  5. Sivatel IT Environment • 20 Servers • 70 PC, 5 Macs & 10 iPads • In Room LAN & Wi-Fi • KSC 20 Mbps Leased Line Internet • KIRZ 2 Mbps Leased Backup Link & VoIP • 3 ADSL Backup Link • 135 Apple TV IPTV

  6. What We Discuss Today • IT Jobs in Thailand • Economics Outlook Summary • Finding & Apply for a Job • Job Interview • What Do Employers Really Want From You? • How to Be Happy at Work • Key Factor of Successful IT Career • How to Improve Yourself to Be Competitive in IT World • 2013 IT Trends

  7. Economics Outlook • Thai Economy • Growing Significantly Especially • Project Implementation • IT Support Service • Programmer • Business Intelligence • IT Security

  8. Economics Outlook • Thai Politics & Economy • World Economy • AEC 2015

  9. Thai Politics & Economy • Unstable Politics • But Economy is Very Good

  10. World Economy • ASEAN • High Growth Rate • ASEAN Countries Will Invest in Another ASEAN Countries Preparing for AEC 2015 • World • Europe: No Good News for 2013 • USA : Worry About Unemployment Rate, Real Estate Bad Debt and Inflation Rate

  11. AEC 2015 • What is it? • Members of AEC • What are AEC Objectives? • How AEC Change Your Life?

  12. What Is ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY (AEC)? • International Agreement in 10 ASEAN Countries to have Free Flow of Investments, Labor, Products and Services between members • Originate from AFTA (ASEAN Free Trade Area)

  13. Member of AEC • Thailand • Malaysia • Singapore • Indonesia • Philippines • Brunei • Vietnam • Laos • Myanmar • Cambodia

  14. AEC Objectives • Single Market & Production Base • Highly Competitive Economic Region • Region of Equitable Economic Development • Region of Fully Integrated into Global Economy

  15. How AEC Change Your Life? • Other ASEAN’s Citizens Will Come to Work in Thailand • They Will Be One of Your Competitor • You Can Work in Other ASEAN Countries Without Work Permit • You Might Have Non-Thai Colleagues or Bosses • English Will Be A Major Language for Communication

  16. Finding & Applying for A Job • Your Personal Information & Documents • Your Research • How to Increase The Chance to Get The Job • Find The Job Online/ Job Agency • Be Specific • Be Punctual for Meetings • If You Want to Cancel Appointment, Tell Them.

  17. Personal Information & Documents • Resume/ Curriculum Vitae (CV) • Cover Letter • Application Form • Got Talent or Something Not on Paper? Show It!

  18. Who Is She?

  19. She Is • Kim YeoHee, AKA “Apple Girl” • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzh2UygPwDU

  20. Resume • What is a Resume • Which Information Should We Put In? • Resume Format • Do & Don’t for Resume

  21. What is A Resume? • A Document That • Summarize Your Information • Highlights Experience • Credential Most Relevant to Your Position • Should Be Only 1 or 2 Pages of A4 Paper Size

  22. Writing Style of Resume • Reverse Chronological • Write Job Experience from Present to Past • Good for Person with Lots of Experience • Functional Resume • Group Experience and Job Skill Together • Then Sort by Present to Past • Good for Person Making Career Change • Good for Person with Little Experience

  23. Which Information Should We Put In? • Personal Information • Name • Address • Contact Information • Phone : Should Be Your Direct Line • E-Mail : Please Create Professional Name • Career Objective • Specify Your Skills • Describe Your Accomplishment • Provide Examples to Demonstrate Leadership, Interpersonal Skills and Reliability

  24. Do & Don’t • Do • Tailor Your Resume for Different Jobs • Double Check Your Writing • Must Be NO Spelling Mistakes • Have 3 Person Reference • Ask Their Permissions Before Submitting Their Names • Don’t • Use Inconsistent Fonts, Paragraph • Not Include Photo • Do Not LIE on Resume

  25. Cover Letter • What is Cover Letter? • Cover Letter Format • Do & Don’t

  26. What is A Cover Letter • A Letter Sending Along with Your Resume • An Introduction Letter About Yourself • Telling Them About Your Background • Write in Business Formatted Letter • Should Not Longer Than 1 Page of A4 Paper • Tell Them When, Where You Will Be Available for The Interview or Contact

  27. Cover Letter Format • Your Contact • Date • Salutation • Dear (Last Name), • Dear Sir or Madam, • Dear Human Resource Manager, • Cover Letter Body • Paragraph 1 • Tell Them Why You Write This Letter • Tell Them The Position You Want to Apply • Tell Them How You Heard about This Position

  28. Cover Letter Format (2) • Paragraph 2 • What Make You Qualify for The Position • Make Strong Connection Between You Qualification & Position Requirement • Mention How Your Skill Match The Job • Final Paragraph • Conclude Your Cover Letter • Thank You Employer for Considering You • Include Information How and When You Will be Available to Get The Contact

  29. Cover Letter Format (3) • Complimentary Close • Sincerely, • Sincerely yours, • Regards, • Best Regards, • Yours truly, • Respectfully, • Signature

  30. Do & Don’t • Do • Specify Position You Want To Apply • Position Must Be Available • Specify Who & Where You Writing To • Don’t • Send The Same Cover Letter for Other Jobs • Spelling Error Checking

  31. Job Application • What is A Job Application? • Do • Include Reference • Ask Permission Person You Want Them to Be Your Reference • Should be Professor or Person Have Higher Position Than You • Don’t • Lie on The Information About You

  32. Job Interview • Methods of Interview • Physical Contact • Non Physical Contact • Telephone • Voice Conference • VDO Conference

  33. Job Interview • What Do Employers Really Want from You? • Employer’s Objective of Interviewing • Your Goal for The Interview • How Can You Prepare for an Interview? • How Can You Show The Enthusiasm? • Typical Questions You Need to Answer • How to Answer Question “Do you have any question?”

  34. What Do Employers Really Want from You? • Most Important Skill • Top 3 Skills Crucial When Hiring An Employee • Is Master’s Degree or Higher Important? • What Is The Most Important Affecting Promotions?

  35. Most Important Skill Employers Want from You • Employers Point of View • Ability to Meet Deadline • Employees Point of View • Ability & Willingness to Learn New Skills

  36. Top 3 Skills Crucial When Hiring An Employee

  37. Top 3 Skills Crucial When Hiring An Employee

  38. Master’s Degree Important?

  39. Master’s Degree Important?

  40. What’s The Most Important Factor Affecting Promotions? • Employer’s Point of View • Communication Skill • Employee’s Point of View • Past Work Experience • “When it comes to promotions, actions don’t speak louder than words.”

  41. Employer’s Objective of Interviewing • Employers Want to Know How You Carry Yourself to a Face to Face Meeting • They want to see if you are fit in company’s culture. • How You Deal With Tough Questions or Challenges?

  42. Your Goal for The Interview REMEMBER: • Be Yourself • Interview is a discussion. • You are trying to see if this job is right for you. • You have to see company’s culture matched with your character • If You Do Not Know The Answer, Accept It REMEMBER: You do not have to answer all question correctly.

  43. How Can You Prepare for an Interview? • Company’s Profile • FIND OUT ABOUT COMPANY AS MUCH AS YOU CAN • FIND OUT ABOUT THE PERSON WHO WILL INTERVIEW YOU • Know About Company’s Products & Services • If Possible, Try Company’s Products & Services • Study Job Description You Applying • Appropriate Dress: Formal (In Most Cases) • Practice Business English

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