KAPS News, Sept 2nd

Welcome to the September 2nd, 2010 edition of the KAPS Newsletter.

In this issue:
*September Kappy Hour at Orson
*NTU Singapore MBA Event
*Job Posting: Korean Translator/Linguist

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Come join us for the September installment of our monthly Kappy Hour
at Orson. Each of our Kappy Hours offer a great opportunity to network
with fellow Korean-American professionals, meet up with old friends,
and learn about what's going on in KAPS.

Where: Orson - 508 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94107
When: Thursday, September 2nd at 7:30pm

Interested in seeing pictures from past Kappy Hours? Please visit
http://www.kaps.org/index.php?q=gallery&g2_itemId=3748

Want to become a member and pick up your t-shirt at Kappy Hour? Join
or renew online at www.kaps.org/membership10

We have some very exciting upcoming events, so make sure you don't miss out!

NTU Singapore MBA Event

Gurome, an MBA life cycle company, would like to extend a special invitation to KAPS members for an MBA info session with the Nanyang Business School (NTU Singapore) MBA Admissions Director. This FREE event can be attended in person (preferred if you are in the Bay Area) or remotely via the web (if you are outside the Bay Area).

Nanyang Business School (Nanyang Technological University), Singapore is currently ranked 27th in the world and 4th in Asia-pacific by London-based Financial Times for its full-time MBA Program. The increase in the rankings can be credited to various aspects such as salary increase, tremendous career growth, international mobility and research-based idea generation. Singapore’s strategic location and status provides an international outlook with a strong Asian focus to its MBA program. The school has forged partnerships with Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Illinois to give its students a truly global experience. Its mandatory 20-nationality diversity attracts a pool of high-caliber participants from around the globe.

Participate in the info session to find out more about NTU’s full-time MBA program and how an MBA from one of the top universities in Asia in one of the world’s fastest growing economies can make a considerable difference to your career. Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to speak directly to the “gate keepers” of NTU.

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, San Jose ( if you are outside the Bay Area, you can still register and attend via live webcast)
When: September 14th, 2010, 6:30 PM PDT
Register: http://www.gurome.com/info/ntu_mba_infosession_san_jose.html

Job Posting: Korean Translator/Linguist

TShee Atika Languages LLC., is currently looking for
potential employees who would be interested to work as a
Korean Translator/Linguist in the District of Columbia
area. This position comes with excellent benefits and
competitive compensation.

Benefits for this position include: medical, dental, life
insurance, 401 (k) contributions, as well as 10 holidays
and 10 vacation days.

Description of Work:
- Provide foreign language interpretation, transcription, reporting, and translation services.
- Provide various designated on-site translation services to include voice-over and subtitled translation capability for the required language.

Qualifications for this position:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Need an ISA/Secret up to ISA/TS security clearance (Company will initiate clearance process)
- Have an academic degree or professional certifications in the translation and interpretation field.
- Must have a 3 or higher level (depending on position) in the target language proficiency as measured by examination procedures equivalent to the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
- Must pass an English Language test with a 3 or higher level (depending on position) in the language proficiency as measured by examination procedures equivalent to the Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT)
- Ability to write and speak in clear and concise grammar and pronunciation in the required foreign language and English.
- Ability to conduct consecutive and accurate translations and interpretations of on-going conversations and activities.
- Ability to function effectively and efficiently during extended periods of high pressure and stress.
- Ability to function as an integral member of a team of highly trained professionals.
- Overseas deployment requires valid medical exam

Once selected be available to start immediately

For more information, please contact Myron Murley at mhmurley@sal-llc.com.

KAPS is always on the lookout for people interested in getting the most out of their KAPS experience. We are looking for volunteers to plan social events, coordinate community service events, serve as guest speakers, monitor the website, and improve the overall KAPS member experience. We are also looking for contributors to our newsletters and website, in the form of job postings, professional advice, and relevant news.

If you are interested in becoming an officer, contributing to newsletters, or assisting with an event, please contact andrew@kaps.org.

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The Korean American Professional Society (KAPS) is a nonprofit organization that is devoted to the professional and social development of Korean Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We provide a forum for networking, community service, and political involvement.

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