Some people believe that it is very hard to start a career in fashion because of the limited career options it has and the level of expectations you have to match. Not true! Contrary to popular believe, the fashion industry has a lot of great careers! So besides being a model or a designer, there…
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Oh my gosh! Yes, it has been 5 sweet years writing in MiddleMe. It started on this faithful day 7 July 2015. Fun Fact #1 I’m very bad with dates so usually important dates such as my marriage anniversary or birthday will have easy to remember combination. Heck, even my little one’s birthday is on…
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In recent months, you may be hearing in the news that the global economy is in a state of recession or economic downturn. When a recession or economic downturn hits a country, or the entire world, growth is moving slowly. As a result, unemployment is at an all-time high, shops and companies are closing down…
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Video conferencing are not new. It have been around for some time. Even though meeting through videos can never be as good as meeting up in real life, it is a necessity. Not only it save companies thousands of money to do video meetings instead of flying out their employees, it also better for the…
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Working from home is now a standard for many companies, especially with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. While working from home, many people found themselves getting up earlier or stay up later to complete their work even though they no longer spend time to commute. Some of my friends found that they are overworking…
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Everyone has dreams. But not everyone is lucky enough to live their dreams. Or is it? Do you fight for your dreams? Or do you downsize your dreams until they are practical? Or do you give up on your dreams totally? Here we have the talented James who wrote a beautiful piece on chasing our…
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When applying for a job, it is important that your resume stands out from the rest of the applicants for that job opening. Every hiring manager has various techniques to help them see the best applicants, some being able to spot them with just one glance at their resume. As a recruiter specialised in hiring…
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Covid-19 pandemic has greatly shifted the way we do things: from home to work. We have been supportive towards one another, especially showing our gratitude towards the frontliners who are working hard to keep key industries working. However, the pandemic has also caused us to fear going outdoors, especially with the knowledge the virus is…
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With the pandemic and the world going bonkers (who isn’t with the lockdown restrictions), everyone needs sprinkles of love, a big hug and a bucketful bathtub full of positivity. I was chatting with Simon in the comments and he come across as someone who is absolutely positive. Even with a new challenging job hurdle and…
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If you are like me not wanting to see negative news about Covid-19, this isn’t it. This is about planning and moving forward even though the future may be like in a fog-like manner, it is for the best to push on with positivity. You see, I can moan at home, creating panic in my…
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Landing your first job can be difficult if you will rely only on job search sites and referrals. There will be cases when it will take you months before you can land the job that you want. If you do get a referral or an interview offer, there is no guarantee you will be able…
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There are many companies now embracing work from home, especially with the current problems caused by the COVID-19 virus. Both Google and Facebook announced that they will let their employees to work from home until the end of 2020 if their work allows it. We can expect that some companies will follow in their footsteps…
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Face-to-face interviews have always been the norm for employers and job seekers who wish to get into the companies they wish to apply for. When an interview is scheduled, the job seeker will be meeting someone from the company, who will assess their worth as a future employee. However, with the improvement in communications in…
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If you are a frontliner working in key sectors during the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that you practice the right safety measures each time you come home from work. You are at a higher risk of contracting the virus because you may be exposed to the people who have it, especially if you are…
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With almost everywhere still on a standstill and everyone still stuck indoor, I thought I should share some of my secrets to stay productive when working at home. I have been a freelancer since 2015 and my kid is always with me at home. I always have managed to get my work done before the…
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Do you love playing with children and helping them learn? It can be a challenge working with kids since they have different personalities, but it is also a great way to make a difference in a child’s life. If you are considering taking on the challenge, there are a lot of child-related jobs that you…
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While working from home sounds bliss to many (no more early hour commute, yay!), it is a different feeling for parents across the globe. It doesn’t matter whether you are based in US, in Europe or in Asia. Being stuck in the same house with your spouse and children for 24 hrs in a month…
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As a parent, it can be quite difficult to juggle work and ensure that our kids are occupied as you do your work. Some kids find it easy to find things they like to work on, while others can get bored easily. However, you want your children to be more than just occupied. Like I wouldn’t…
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Remote work is now becoming inevitable in many companies and businesses, especially now that the Covid-19 pandemic is calling for social distancing, such arrangements need to be practiced not only for our own safety but also for the safety of our loved ones. However, if you have young kids at home, managing work from home…
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Dedicated to All Our Frontline Heroes Everywhere during this difficult Covid-19 pandemic, Without you taking care of us, we will be left without medical care. Without you delivering across the country, we may never get our fresh food into our supermarkets, surgical masks into hospitals and medication into our pharmacies. Without you manning the supermarket…
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