I have started job training at Occupational Therapy Department, IMH as an assistant receptionist trainee on the 10th of February 2011. I was encouraged by my case manager, Ang Suying to take up the job training at the abovementioned department. I was planning to get a job in the future and had not been working since the last 10 years. So this job training provides me with the platform to brush up my work skills.
I was looking forward to it and I was mentally prepared to go through the job training although I had not been working for a long period of time. I had admin working experience for 2 years plus so I roughly know what to expect from the job training. Day 1 arrived and it started out well. First, I met the supervisor-in-charge, Mr Noel Chan and went through the necessary introduction. Then I was introduced to fellow trainees, Shuhui and Runbin, who guided me about the job scope that I needed to know. They were very helpful. At the 6th day of training, I passed the probation. I was relieved. However, I still need to improve on my communications skills as I have to handle phone calls and enquiries at the counter. I am somewhat not comfortable communicating with outsiders and I still have the jitters. I have to remind myself to be more open hearted and be natural so I can gain confidence in time to come. I have to understand the nature of Occupational Therapy Department and learn to work with co-workers. I hope I can benefit from this job training so as to prepare myself for future job placement, God willing.
