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When you are fresh and young (read: interns, fresh graduates), mistakes are more forgivable. Because your bosses (should) understand that you are inexperience so mistakes from you are somehow expected. That’s why when the bosses want to reprimand you, they are gentler. So, it’s okay to make mistakes. When you are given an opportunity, don’t … Read more

“What does integrity means to you?” Oh wow. It’s a such a simple question. But it’s also a very important and big question. Merriam-Webster defined it as “a firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values.” Oxford defined it as “the quality of being honest and having strong principles.” Me? When I … Read more

I was asked this before, “Knowing that you ended up in HR, if you can turn back time, would you still choose engineering as your field of study?” Well, yes. I believe it’s my engineering education background that makes me a different HR in fact. Because you know we engineers, we are always curious about … Read more

I started out my career in the workforce solutions industry as a Branch Assistant. In layman terms, I was the Receptionist. Though I have a degree, I did not mind starting from the beginning. I was paid an assistant salary but because I was quite a competent one, my manager tasked me with executive jobs. … Read more

I heard something on TV today which made so, so, so much sense. “Remember, it’s not going to work if you don’t use it.” Coincidentally, I was chatting with someone who was sharing with me how an associate of his told him that his job title should not be an “assistant” because he has a … Read more

The Collins Dictionary defines the phrase as, “If you say that the world is someone’s oyster, you mean that they can do anything or go anywhere that they want to.” The phrase was originally from William Shakespeare’s play titled “The Merry Wives of Windsor” which he published in 1602. In the play, there was this … Read more

“I need to look for a special screw for this kind of wood.” Oh, I know a place that sells all sort of drill bits. “I want to consolidate our payroll functions in the region.” Oh, I know a payroll outsourcing firm who can manage complex payroll. “I need help to make uniforms for my … Read more

I googled, “Latest sensation in the music world” and these names came out: Billie Eilish, Selena Gomez, Jungkook. What I realised they have in common? They write their own songs. They can sing live. They can dance. They are the bomb when performing on stage. They have great fashion sense, actively appearing on socials. And … Read more

If you ask me, when it comes to hiring, I will prioritize experience first. Because experience does teach us lessons which textbooks couldn’t. More importantly, it equips us with the soft skills to survive the real world. However, without the right education, I feel there is only so far one can go. So getting the … Read more

Another story I heard on Saturday. She was in the media industry as a public figure. She was earning a steady 5-figure income every month, mostly from sponsorships & endorsement deals. Then, she decided to change her career path to join the corporate world because she was thinking, how long can I survive in the … Read more