#TheAspiredCXO

Many cheeky ones have asked, “Aunty, I don’t want to serve the full notice period, can I apply for unpaid leave for the last 2 weeks of my notice period?” Well, if you are asking because you think applying for unpaid leave means you won’t have to pay the penalty for your notice in lieu, … Read more

One follower posted this comment that I couldn’t agree more. He said, “But Aunty, my boss tells me that when I die, he can find my replacement in a heartbeat.” Yet, when I want to apply for leave for more than three days, he complains every day that there aren’t enough people to finish the … Read more

I had the privilege of being part of a panel during a Live Q&A session at MECA’s 2024 IR Convention earlier this week, alongside MECA’s CEO Victor Gan and prominent lawyer Dharmen Sivalingam. I want to thank everybody, including the founder of Hunters Internationl who is also my ex-boss, May Chong, and my former HR … Read more

If you’re unsure which keywords to use, one trick is to study the words recruiters use in job advertisements. In some cases, they like to bold certain words to emphasise the importance of particular skills, qualifications, or attributes that applicants must have. Sometimes you’ll also see them use the phrase “nice to have” such as … Read more

💌 Mean what we say but don’t be mean when we say it. 💌 Open doors for others, someday, we’ll appreciate someone doing the same for us. 💌 Praise in public, critique in private. Build confidence, not resentment. 💌 A good leader knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. 💌 Remember, when … Read more

Nobody wants to hire lethargic, defensive, or anxious employee. Employers are always looking for someone who is alert, polite and confident. A trick I learnt from America’s Next Top Model Miss J is to push both our shoulders back, which automatically straightens our body. Besides, good posture helps prevent backaches. So, everything works out in … Read more

When we leave a job, we’re also leaving the people behind. However with today’s technology, staying in touch is not difficult. Every now and then we still can engage like liking each other’s Facebook posts. Or like taking lovely picture like this in public events. I am so proud they are thriving without me 🥺 … Read more

I love going to flea markets and supporting the local community by hopping from stall to stall. When I was young, my mum owned a boutique that sold dresses. At 7, when my teacher asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, I told her I wanted to be a salesgirl just … Read more

Behind all these videos, there is an army of creative professionals. Director, producer, assistant director, makeup artist, set decorator, cameramen, sound technician, lighting technician, script supervisor, costume designer, production assistant… and all of them have amazing eye for detail. When I was on set shooting, I was amazed how particular each specialist is in their … Read more

Throughout my journey of creating content, I’ve had brands approach me and then drop me halfway because I did not meet “global” standards. I’ve even had personal friends question my capabilities just because my pseudonym doesn’t meet their “professional” standards. Well, not Seek. Today, I want to personally thank the team in Jobstreet for accepting … Read more