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Let’s face it. When a woman takes a career break for too long, it will be challenging to find a job again. From my experience, the most effective approach is to network with former bosses & colleagues. Reaching out to people you know and asking for referral or recommendations is a powerful way to get … Read more

Today, I want to take a moment to recognize the many, many successful women who have shattered the glass ceiling and risen to the top of their respective fields. We who worked tirelessly to overcome the challenges and obstacles especially in the workplace. Despite progress made in recent years, but let’s be real about what … Read more

If you want to consider a counteroffer, remember to have an honest conversation with your boss before you decide anything. When having the conversation, be honest about why you were considering resigning in the first place. Explain the factors that led you to start looking for other opportunities and why you felt that leaving was … Read more

When you tender your resignation, it’s not uncommon that your boss will counter offer. Then you will be at the crossroad, “Shall I stay or shall I go?” Well, the next question you should ask yourself is, “Can you trust your boss?” So think back. Was your boss’s track record consistently positive? Has he/she demonstrated … Read more

Hello. Today, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for you guys who came to say hello to me first, especially at the Hiredly’s Awesome Career Fair at GMBB Mall (today it’s still on by the way, last day). Your kind words and support does mean much to me, and I am … Read more

I was driving back home from work. It was raining. John Mayer’s Edge of Desire was playing in a loop on my Spotify. I stopped at the red traffic light. Then, I started to cry. It has been such a busy, busy year for me. Especially the past few weeks. So many things to do … Read more

Every Friday is Date Night and since tonight is date night, I thought I want to look a little cuter than usual to build up the mood – you know, just like how dating was when we were younger. So I chose to wear this bright pink dress and paired it up with cute accessories … Read more

So stress, so stress. So much work and so little time. Besides the normal, “take a walk”, “drinking water”, “listening to music” & “retail therapy” etc., sometimes I… 1. Stand while Working – Or sitting up super straight like what I am doing now. I find that when I do this, it reduces my back … Read more

The other day during my Live session, a viewer asked, “Where is the best place to look for a job?” I countered back with, “Why don’t you tell me where is the best place to look for all of you? Because I cannot find you all in Facebook already!” Honestly, I still think job boards … Read more

When hiring… Look Beyond the Resume – Yes, resume is a good starting point but they often don’t tell the full story of a candidate. A good trick is also look into their social media profiles or personal website to get a better sense of who they are as a person. Look Beyond their Experience … Read more