Nineteen words that don't belong in your resume
This chart is based on the TechRepublic article "Choose your words carefully when crafting a resume," by Molly Joss.

It’s hard to believe that a few words could irritate someone enough to make them stop reading your resume, but it’s true. Some hiring managers and recruiters admit that they have their own mental lists of words that annoy them. Resume how-to books may recommend that you pack your resume full of as many verbs, adjectives, and adverbs as you can. But if you aren't careful, you could turn off more prospective employers than you entice. Effective word choice is what really appeals to hiring managers—not action verbs and glittery modifiers. Here's a rundown of some words that hiring managers say detract from the persuasiveness of resumes they see.

Term	Reasons to avoid	Example	Possible rephrasing
Assist, assisted	Hiring managers want to know what you did, not how you helped. If you're familiar enough with a task to put it on your resume, you can choose a better word than assist.	Assisted marketing director by researching PDAs.	Researched PDAs for marketing department.
Experiment	No one wants to hear about what you tried to do—only what you have accomplished.	Experimented with new LAN management software.	Tested and evaluated new LAN management software.
Skillfully, effectively, carefully, quickly, expert, mastered	Hiring managers often object to words that describe how well you do a particular task. In many cases, it comes across as boastful—and it's unnecessary. “If you aren’t good at it, why are you putting it on your resume?” one recruiter said.	Skillfully managed transition from Windows NT to Windows Server 2003	Migrated organization from Windows NT to Windows Server 2003 with no downtime during business hours.
Cutting-edge, detail-oriented; coordinate, facilitate, transform; proven ability, synergy, and liaison	Hiring managers say such words take up space without communicating much. They've seen them so often that the words have lost their original energy. Provide details and substance, not tired business jargon.	Detail-oriented manager with proven ability to oversee day-to-day network operations and to implement major technology initiatives.	Supervised an eight-member IS staff; completed two full-scale platform migrations; consolidated equipment and resources following facilities move.
Responsible for…	You’re a manager, so of course you’re responsible for something. Specify exactly what your responsibilities are and work in a few numbers to convey the scope of what you do.	Responsible for managing inventory, overseeing network operations, making new equipment purchases, troubleshooting workstation issues.	Supervised the support of 70 users running Windows XP and two servers running Windows Server 2003; implemented asset management plan for inventorying equipment; built a network operations team responsible for the internal infrastructure.

p/s: read this before you submit your resume yall !
[musique on air] - Madonna = Dont cry for me argentina

My Quote and Opinion about SUCKS

Life is sucks if you dont plan, will be totally sucks if something unexpectedly happen, its even sucks more than you can imagine if your plan suddenly doesnt happen as your plan and thats sucks.................sucks will make us frustrated with our life ... frustrated is good for some people but will be a turn key to the people who think thats the end of the world when its goes sucks... however frustrated can be a turned key to a continuing success of a sucker world ....

Well guys... its all about how we set our limit.. for me the limit is only dead....

Cheers .. see the lyrics by Shizuka band with Redline.. this song from my interpretation is a limitation

And when people step out this redline ,
i will never let them to go ,
never laugh cos this is the dead end ,
it is my end for its start to go ,
and when people step out this redline ,
means no other place need to go ,
let the future past in the mean time ,
and the great night kill all alone ,
it was u .. call me and told me ,
help me up and shine up my life ,
it was u .. call me again till lonely aaaa ,
it was u .. call me and told me ,
blur my eyes and tell me to do ,
is was u told me the lies i always spoke ,
and when people step out this redline ,
i will never let them to go ,
never laugh cos this is the dead end ,
it is my end for its start to go ,
and when people step out this redline ,
means no other place need to go ,
let the future past in the mean time ,
and the great night kill all alone ,
it was u .. call me and told me ,
help me up and shine up my life ,
it was u .. call me again till lonely aaaaa ,
it was u .. call me and told me ,
help me up and shine up my life ,
is was u told me the lies i always spoke ,
it was u .. call me and told me ,
help me up and shine up my life ,
it was u .. call me again till lonely aaaaa ,
it was u .. call me and told me ,
blur my eyes and tell me to do ,
it was u .. told me the lies i always do .

[musique on air]
simple plan - i'll do anything
[mood]
best coz all my project dah abihs... just wanna do some report
very free.. woooooo

Hot story on OSS world this week.
Former Linux Architect Moves to Microsoft
by: Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols

A leading Linux figure, Daniel Robbins, the founder of Gentoo Linux and its former chief architect, has announced that he has accepted a position at Microsoft Corp. In a brief note to the Gentoo Foundation Inc. community, Robbins said he was leaving Gentoo and that he will be "helping Microsoft to understand Open Source and community-based projects."

Microsoft confirmed that Robbins began work at Microsoft's campus in Redmond, Wash., on May 23. Sources at Microsoft said Robbins is working with Bill Hilf. Hilf is Microsoft's lead program manager for its Platform Strategy organization. There, he leads Microsoft's Linux and Open Source Software technology group. Before coming to Microsoft, Hilf drove IBM's Linux technical strategy for its emerging and competitive markets organization. Robbins' title is program manager for the Platform Strategy team.

Gentoo Linux is one of the most popular Linux distributions. Its non-commercial status, as well as its reputation as a bleeding-edge distribution, has largely kept it out of the enterprise. Nevertheless, eWEEK Labs believes that it is a good fit for testing the latest versions of key open-source software components.

Unlike most distributions, like Red Hat Inc.'s RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), Gentoo is "from source" distribution. That means it ships with a tool called Portage that lets users acquire and update software by downloading source code and compiling applications to suit their particular needs. Robbins based Portage on FreeBSD's Ports tool.

Portage uses "Ebuild" scripts for software packaging. An Ebuild file contains all the information required to download, unpack, compile and install a set of source-code programs, and to perform any optional preinstall/post-install/removal or configuration steps. Ebuild scripts are written as Unix/Linux bash shell programs. This approach has been much admired in the open-source community.

"[Robbins'] approach was technically superior to the other distros in its fundamental approach. It was the right approach," said Hans Reiser, creator of ReiserFS (Reiser File System), the default file system in such popular Linux distributions as SuSE, Linspire and Xandros. Robbins had been moving away from his distribution for some time. In April 2004, he surprised the Gentoo community by resigning from development responsibilities and his role as chief architect for Gentoo.

At that time, he also began setting up the non-profit Gentoo Foundation, which now runs Gentoo development. Before joining Microsoft, Robbins finalized the transfer of Gentoo's intellectual property, essentially Ebuilds copyrights and other software, as well as soon-to-be trademarked Gentoo logos to the Foundation.

Editor's Note: This story was corrected to reflect that Robbins is working with Bill Hilf and Microsoft's Linux group, not Bill Hill and the ClearType group.

This article was taken from eweek news : http://www.eweek.com/article2/0,1759,1827841,00.asp?kc=ewnws061405dtx1k0000599

p/s: Is it because MS want to start a Microsoft Platform with a Linux Architecture soon? Hmmm :wink



[mood=happy ] weekend ni i'wll be at Langkawi and Penang, what an enjoyable life
[musique on air] Weezer - Butterfly (unplugged)

Cerita Penglipulara Hikayat Korporat Melayu Lama

Once Upon a Time......A True Story About 2 Sons

Once, there was a family known as Malaysia. In 1985, they were blessed with their first born, Proton. The family loved Proton all they can. They gave Proton everything. They protected Proton from the bigger boys in Kindergarden. They told Proton, "You're young, you need protection from them. It's okay to make mistakes, you're young. Even if you don't learn from mistakes...it's okay...you are young."

Proton became spoilt. He always depended on parents and used up all his allowance on useless things. When he had to do his chores, he paid people to do it and the work is lousy, cau sing the parents having to call repairmen to fix all the mess that he made.

Anyway, when Proton was 10 (but he still acted like he is 1 or 2 years old), he had a younger brother, Perodua. At first, everyone thought this younger brother will be like Proton. Anyway, this new baby was more handsome and looks smarter than Proton. Malaysia knew there is a possibilty Perodua could be smarter than Proton. Since they love Proton so much, they decided that Perodua can only learn a few things. Cannot learn the same thing as Proton. This is so that Perodua wouldn't beat Proton at what Proton is doing.
Although Perodua was also protected by Malaysia, he learn to be independent very fast. He made good friends with Daihatsu, who had an elder brother Toyota. The two of them helped Perodua in everything. Perodua, being independent and smart, learnt a lot and in a short while, was becoming as good as, if not better, than Proton.

Malaysia realized that Perodua was becoming better than his brother. Although proud of Perodua, they still love Proton best. They paid Lotus (which is older and well known worldwide) to befriend Proton. Using this advantage, Proton mentioned Lotus everytime he wanted to tell people about himself. On his own, he was still the same.

Moreover, Proton is always not updated. When doing his work, he still uses the typewriter and refuses to use the computer. Perodua, so much younger, used the computer, with broadband for his work. Perodua was improving so much that Toyota has assigned him with his work, codename Avanza.

2005. Proton is 20 years old, Pe rodua only 10. It was obvious that Perodua was the more successful of the two siblings. What is worse, Proton said he still need his parents to help him for another 10 years. He still need to protection from the big boys. In May 2005, Perodua was about the show Malaysia his best work so far...codename Myvi. Proton, being jealous...quickly came up with an unprofessional remark about Perodua's work and show his work at the same time as Perodua on purpose

The future of Malaysia and her two kids are still unknown. But it would be obvious that Perodua will shine, leaving Proton crying. It would be a wonder if in 2015, Proton will ask Malaysia for another 10 years of help and protection...maybe this time...protection from Perodua as well...........THE END

[musique on mind]
nerf herder - pervert
[mood]
Uhhhh... tell me who likes monday?

Sometimes i like to do this type of quiz :) Hmmm its been a long time im not write anythings on my blog... my work schedule is so tight recently... but i wanna share this with yall... by the way im still in Star Wars fever hehe

Your Dominant Intelligence is Interpersonal Intelligence

You shine in your ability to realate to and understand others. Good at seeing others' points of view, you get how people think and feel. You have an uncanny ability to sense true feelings, intentions, and motivations. A natural born leader, you are great at teaching and mediating conflict. You would make a good counselor, salesperson, politician, or business person.

What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

[musique on air]
P Diddy - I'll be missing you
[mood]
I almost had a fever still had flu somemore
.. so no mood today
[wish to]
somebody give me a new cellphone haha mine is almost fakap

Love Your Job, But never fall in love with your company

Must read this....

Love Your Job, but never fall in love with your company. An interesting speech delivered by a CEO of a premier IT company in India during an employee session with another IT company in India. He is incidentally, one of the top 50 influential people in Asia according the latest Asiaweek publication. He's also the new IT advisor to the Thai Prime Minister.

Extract of Mr. Narayana Murthy's Speech during Mentor Session:

LOVE YOUR JOB, BUT NEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR COMPANY BCOZ U NEVER
KNOW WHEN COMPANY STOPS LOVING YOU - Narayana Murthy

I know people who work 12 hours a day, six days week, or more. Some people do so because of a work emergency where the long hours are only temporary. Other people I know have put in these hours for years. I don't know if they are working all these hours, but I do know they are in the office this long.Others put in long office hours because they are addicted to the workplace. Whatever the reason for putting in overtime, working long hours over the long term is harmful to the person and to the organization. There are things managers can do to change this for everyone's benefit. Being in the office long hours, over long periods of time, makes way for potential errors. My colleagues who are in the office long hours frequently make mistakes caused by fatigue. Correcting these mistakes requires their time as well as the time and energy of others. I have seen people work Tuesday through Friday to correct mistakes made after 5 PM on Monday. Another problem is that people who are in the office long hours are not pleasant company. They often complain about other people (who aren't working as hard); they are irritable, or cranky, or even angry. Other
people avoid them. Such behaviour poses problems, where work goes much better when people work together instead of avoiding one another. As Managers, there are things we can do to help people leave the office. First and foremost is to set the example and go home ourselves. I work with a manager who chides people for working long hours. His words quickly lose their meaning when he sends these chiding group e-mails with a time-stamp of 2 AM, Sunday. Second is to encourage people to put some balance in their lives.
For instance, here is a guideline I find helpful:

1) Wake up, eat a good breakfast, and go to work.
2) Work hard and smart for eight or nine hours.
3) Go home.
4) Read the books/comics, watch a funny movie, dig in the dirt, play with your kids, etc.
5) Eat well and sleep well.

This is called recreating. Doing steps 1, 3, 4, and 5 enable step 2.

Working regular hours and recreating daily are simple concepts. They are hard for some of us because that requires 'personal change'. They are possible since we all have the power to choose to do them.
In considering the issue of overtime, I am reminded of my oldest son.
When he was a toddler, if people were visiting the apartment, he would not fall asleep no matter how long the visit, and no matter what time of day it was. He would fight off sleep until the visitors left. It was as if he
was afraid that he would miss something. Once our visitors' left, he would go to sleep. By this time, however,
he was over tired and would scream through half the night with nightmares. He, my wife, and I, all paid the price for his fear of missing out. Perhaps some people put in such long hours because they don't want to
miss anything when they leave the office. The trouble with this is that events will never stop happening. That
is life !! Things happen 24 hours a day. Allowing for little rest is not ultimately practical. So, take a nap. Things will happen while you're asleep, but you will have the energy to catch up when you wake.
Hence "LOVE YOUR JOB BUT NEVER FALL IN LOVE WITH YOUR COMPANY".


Failure is an achievement that holds you back for a moment,
If the first time you don't succeed, call it version 1.0 - the_berock -

[musique on air]
Simple Plan - I'll do anything
[mood]
Im f**king damn tired this week

IT salaries to oncrease 0.5% on average in 2005

According to Robert Half Technology 2005 Salary Guide, average base pay for IT professionals overall will rise 0.5% in 2005, with larger increases expected in high-demand specialties such as information security and quality assurance. This compares to a 1.6% decline in starting compensation that was projected for 2004.

Projected Average Salaries for IT Occupation
Occupation	2005	% growth from 2004
Systems auditor	$63,250-$81,750	5.1%
Pre- and post- sales consultant	$53,500-$78,250	3.9%
Programmer/analyst	$52,500-$83,250	3.6%
Instructor / trainer	$43,250-$65,500	2.6%
Network security administrator	$63,750-$90,500	2.3%
Data security analyst	$68,250-$93,000	2.2%
Quality assurance / testing manager	$64,750-$86,750	2.2%
Disaster recovery specialist	$60,500-$90,750	2.2%
Internet / intranet developer	$51,750-$74,250	2.0%
Business systems analyst	$56,000-$80,500	1.9%
Source: Robert Half Technology

p/s: Im not feeling well today and damn tired..sigh

Malaysia's New Car Model is coming out
by:sQew

Since last year after Proton launch brand new Proton model called GEN.2 with a code name WRM (Wira Replacement Model) their CEO told the media that at least by the end of year 2004 they will launch another series of replacement model for Tiara and Satria. But the year ended, and so far theres no final date or month when they are going to release the new model.


But, as we all know Perodua , Malaysia's 2nd larger carmaker is going to launch their latest model at least by the end of Mei 2005. The Pictures of the latest model of the Perodua with code name Perodua MyVI is spread over the internet since middle of last month added with a frontpage coverage by Harian Metro on 8th April 2004. The model come out from the inspired model from Daihatsu called Daihatsu Boon. Actually this model is a joint venture project between Toyota and Daihatsu to challenge the same specs model from Honda, Hyundai, Chevrolet etc. With the same design for this model except a little changes at the front and rear bumper, the Toyoto use their VVTI engine meanwhile Daihatsu use their DVVT engine same as Perodua will use for the Perodua MyVI. The Perodua MyVI will come out with 1.0 and 1.3 DVVT engine with a price range from RM42K to RM50K ++ (im not sure about this yet) but the rumours said so. But for Malaysians audience out there, all Malaysia's made cars starting this year will be equiped with Airbags if you notice the government order to reduce the death accident in Malaysia. I hope this will help :). This is the snap.

And then this is the review from the SpyShot reviews (spy shot is a group in UK who are going to spy a latest model from carmaker). So this what they said :
Spy Shot: Proton TRM and SRM Two new Protons have been spotted testing: they're both due for launch in Malaysia very shortly, with European sales to follow later this summer. The smaller car - the five-door model with flat-backed tailgate - is codenamed TRM, and it's a budget city car to take on the likes of the Kia Picanto, Fiat Panda, Chevrolet Matiz and Perodua Kelisa: expect very competitive prices. In Malaysia, it replaces a model called Tiara, which was a rebadged version of the old Citroen AX in production till 2000, though the Tiara name may not be used again for an all-new car. It will be fitted with a 1.2-litre Renault petrol engine.

Although the SRM is only a three-door, it is actually larger than the TRM: a supermini around the size of - and in a similar style to - the Rover 25/MG ZR, it is built on a shortened version of the Gen-2's platform. It will be marketed as an affordable sporting hatch (Proton is bound to emphasise that it has been developed with help from Lotus) and it will replace the Satria. First models up for launch will be 1.3 and 1.6-litre petrol-engined versions, using the same engines as in the Gen-2, with a more powerful GTi model scheduled for later in the year

Hmmm, this year will be a competitive year between Proton and Perodua as their new models really going out of the box not like before. But im sure the new Perodua will kisk ass , and give the competition to Honda Jazz, Chevrolet Aveo and Hyundai Getz but for the pricing of course Perodua is the cheapest. And for the Proton, i really like the new butt of the new Satria even the front looks is as the same as GEN.2. There's no comment about the Proton interrior as there's no snap on the interrior but i guess it will look as GEN2. And the new Perodua is superb.

p/s: But if you noticed, the aircond part still win by Proton but the accessories i give the honour to Perodua. BTW, if you guys wanna see more pictures on the new Perodua and Proton new model please go to My Album

[musique on air]
Greenday - SHE
[to-do-list]
Prepare on the new producs report
[wondering]
When im going to US :0

5 Kisah Menarik
antara yang bijak atau kurang bijak

Cerita 1
Ketika saya baru masuk ke lift, sorang wanita masuk dan menekan butang '2' dan kemudian butang '4', manakala saya menekan butang '18' untuk ke tingkat 18. Lift pun naik dan berhenti di tingkat '2', tp wanita tua tak keluar. Kemudian lift berhenti pulak di tingkat '4', tp wanita tua pun tak keluar juga dan lift pun mula naik. Maka bertanyalah saya pd wanita tua, "akak (sbb nampak cam tua dr saya) dah terlepas tingkat yg akak nak naik.." "ooo.. saya nak ke tingkat 24", jawabnya selamba.." tapi tadi akak tekan butang '2' dan '4'" tanya saya lagi tak puas hati.. "astaga!!! nilah akibatnya kalau terlalu lama bekerja dgn kalkulator" sambil menggaru kepala...

Cerita 2
Seorang eksekutif muda dengan penuh semangat bercerita pada temannya tentang kehebatan komputer yang baru dimilikinya. "Bayangkan ! komputer saya ini setiap hari mampu menyelesaikan setengah dari pekerjaan saya". "Loh . ..kenapa kamu tidak membeli dua komputer" sahut temannya.

Cerita 3
Jake sedang berbaring di tempat tidur kerana uzur.. hanya tunggu masa hilang nyawa. Isterinya, Susan berada di sampingnya. Susan memegang tangan yang lemah dan tangisan air mata keluar dari matanya. Ketika Susan berdoa, ia memandang isterinya dan bibir yang pucat mulai berkata secara perlahan. "Susan, isteriku," ia berbisik. "Suamiku, jangan berbicara, berehatlah." "Susan, saya harus mengakui sesuatu," ia berkata dengan lemah. "Tidak
ada yang perlu di akui," jawab Susan dengan bersedih. "Semuanya baik-baik saja, tidurlah," kata isterinya sambil menangis. "Tidak saya ingin mati dengan damai. Susan, saya telah berlaku curang dengan kakakmu, teman baikmu, dan ibumu." "Saya tahu... ," jawabnya. "Kerana itulah saya meracuni kamu... "

Cerita 4
Pada suatu hari, ada seorang anak dimarahi bapanya kerana tak lulus exam. Dalam report kad semuanya merah belaka.. jd, bapanya membandingkan anaknya dengan anak jirannya yang cerdik dan pandai...
bapa : "kamu tak penah belajar ke? lihat anak jiran sebelah, report card dia tak de pun merah. dia anak yg cerdik.. tak macam kamu, malas betull.. "
kerana kesal dibanding si anak menjawab.
anak: " yelaaaa bapa... anak jiran sebelah kan bapanya cerdik....."
bapa : ??

Cerita 5

Dua orang sahabat baik pergi ke sebuah kedai makanan segera untuk memesan minuman ringan. Setelah pesanan sampai, mereka masing keluarkan roti sandwich dan mula untuk makan. Pemilik kedai yg dari tadi asyik memerhatikan tingkah laku mereka terus menuju ke arah mereka dan seraya berkata, "Maaf Encik, anda tidak dibenarkan memakan sandwich Anda sendiri di sini!".. maka dua org sahabat itu berpandangan, sesama mengangkat bahu dan mula menukar sandwich memasing...

[melody on air]
Blondie - Maria
[what in my mouth]
Fisherman's Friend - Mint Lozenges

Tiada Title Tajuk Nama

COVER - THE MUSHROOM

You could be my unintended, Choice to live my life extended,You could be the one I’ll always love, You could be the one who listens to my deepest inquisitions,You could be the one I’ll always love, I’ll be there as soon as I can, But I’m busy mending broken pieces of the life I had before, First there was the one who challenged, All my dreams and all my balance, She could never be as good as you, You could be my unintended, Choice to live my life extended, You should be the one I’ll always love, I’ll be there as soon as I can, But I’m busy mending broken pieces of the life I had before, I’ll be there as soon as I can, But I’m busy mending broken pieces of the life I had before, Before you

[melody on air]
VE - Pop Ye Ye
[mood]
Not in the mood because i had flu