Whether it's being a childcare teacher, auxiliary police officer or military flight engineer, they shine in their commitment and love for their jobs.

Click on the links below to know more about what drives them in The New Paper Career 2008 special:

» Gift of the gab a must
» He's always on alert
» In the air, anything can happen
» Moving kids through love, not force

Reports: Swan Tan and Charissa Yong

Pictures: Kua Chee Siong, Tan Mae Lynn, Swan Tan

Education & job opportunities at fair

OVER 500 exhibitors from 20 countries were at the Career 2008 and Education 2008 exhibition.

Held at Suntec Singapore from Feb 28 to Mar 2, it was the largest showing of educational and job opportunities.

There were free education and career guidance for students and job seekers.

New highlights included a Scholarship Corner and a Silver Talent Pavilion, which featured jobs available for those 45 and above.