#TheAspiredCXO

Well, while it can be overwhelming, but for me I would not be able to survive in a medium/slow paced environment. Oh trust me, I’ve tried. I am one of those who loves the fast-paced & competitive grind. I believe to stay excited at work, there should be a level of stress otherwise things can … Read more

1. Don’t forget to use ALL CAPS when you what to REALLY EMPHASIZE. 2. Don’t be afraid to use your “Out of Office” reply as an excuse to avoid work especially meetings. 3. Just in case you need to apologize for something later, include the phrase “thanks for the understanding”. 4. Keep your office snacks … Read more

1. Learn to nod and smile even when you have no fucking clue what they are talking about (especially the bosses!) 2. Keep your emotions in check if you don’t want to be nicknamed “The Drama Mammamamma” 3. Embrace the joys of passive-aggressive email communications especially when it is cc-ed the whole wide world 4. … Read more

When applying for a job, it can be tempting to oversell our skills and abilities to make ourselves look attractive to the potential employer. However, we need to be real about our strengths and weaknesses to ensure we are a good fit ultimately and not to underdeliver our promises. When dealing with customers, it can … Read more

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