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Just Another #ThrowbackThursday
There was a period of time I was super-pissed with my boss. So, I did the most sensible thing – I decided it was time to find a new boss. … Read more
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Navigating Job Search After 40
This isn’t your typical pep talk. If you’ve attended my Live sessions before on TikTok & Instagram, you know I’m straightforward and I don’t mince my words. So much so … Read more
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#HariKhamis: “Seperti kera mendapat bunga.”
Kita mungkin mempunyai bakat-bakat luar biasa dalam pasukan kita, tetapi adakah kita menugaskan mereka dengan tanggungjawab yang betul? Kadang-kadang, kita mungkin meletakkan sumber berharga kita di tempat yang tidak sesuai … Read more
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National Training Index
Yesterday, I was privileged to attend a briefing on HRD Corp’s groundbreaking initiative – The National Training Index (NTI). It is a measuring method to assess and describe the level … Read more
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The Unemployment Chronicles: Levelling Up!
When Jobstreet introduced me to AMA and Live Thread Discussions, I’ll admit – I felt like a fish out of water. Terms like ‘live thread’, ‘online community’, and ‘tweetstorm’ were … Read more
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Hire With or Without Kids?
I had an intriguing debate with my bff today that got me pondering. When hiring, what might employers prefer: candidates with kids or those without? He advocated for those without … Read more
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Resume Tips – Show, Don’t Tell.
If your resume is just a dry list of duties and responsibilities copied from your job description, it’s time for a change. Instead of simply listing your responsibilities, illustrate your … Read more
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Expertise Clarity in Resumes
Reading a resume shouldn’t feel like trying to solve a puzzle. But too often, I see resumes that leave me scratching my head, wondering what job this person is even … Read more
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Counting Our Successes on Our Resumes
In a competitive job market, specifics sell. Here is a tip – rather than just listing tasks and responsibilities, use concrete numbers and results to showcase our impact where possible. … Read more
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#HariKhamis: “Bagai melepaskan batuk di tangga.”
Tekanan di tempat kerja untuk menyelesaikan berbagai tugas itu biasalah kan. Namun, tanpa fokus usaha kita boleh menjadi seperti melepaskan batuk di tangga – banyak usaha, sedikit hasil. Jadi, nasihat … Read more
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Photo in Resume – Double-Edged Sword?
Conventional wisdom will tell you not to include a picture in your resume. Adding a photo of yourself is discouraged to prevent biased hiring. Really? Then why not beat the … Read more
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Don’t Waste Space on Our Resumes
Today’s hiring managers and recruiters read countless resumes, so they prefer clear, concise information that quickly demonstrates a candidate’s skills and experiences. Meanwhile, many people find it difficult to keep … Read more