If you ask any student regarding their career goals and how they aim to achieve them, they will answer that they will sign up for every opportunity open to them to improve their chances of getting the jobs they want. From internships to volunteering, they will participate in them and include them in their resume.…
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If you are looking for a job, you have many options to choose from to find one. You can check online job search sites, ask your contacts for leads and even post your resume on social media sites like LinkedIn in the hopes that recruiters find it. But, if you don’t think you can wait…
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Every company wants to have employees who are credible and trustworthy. If they are not credible, it could be challenging to work with them and trust them with tasks that will help the company grow. Considering the importance of credibility, employees should do their best to be trusted and respected by their managers and colleagues.…
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If a business or company wants their employees to keep working for them, they must show that they value them. Employees who are happy and feel treasured will be motivated to stay productive and committed to the company’s growth. There are many ways companies can show that they value their employees, and here are six…
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One of the most challenging interview questions to answer is the question of salary expectations. Interviewers always ask an applicant’s salary expectation to see if they can afford to hire you or not. It is also a great way to know if you value your work and yourself. While it sounds straightforward, answering it is…
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Let’s face it. Work can be a nightmare, especially when things don’t go your way and your work environment is not helping too much to alleviate your stress. However, even if you want to complain about everything wrong with your work, doing so without thinking can cause severe damage and affect your career once your…
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For introverts and those who wish to keep a low profile, working at home is a dream come true. They can work without worrying about their workmates and stay invisible while they do their work. However, while that sounds good, one still needs to be visible even while working remotely because it helps motivate you…
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Many interview questions sound simple enough to answer, but they can catch you off-guard. But, none is trickier to answer than the question, “Why should I hire you?” In a nutshell, the question asks you if you are the person the company is looking for. However, answering this must be done with careful consideration because…
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Hi MMers! July represents many things for me. For one, many of you are right in the middle of summer, which aligns with the same weather all year round in tropical South East Asia. I’m terrified of cold. I had only seen snow once or twice when I was living in Shanghai. Of course, I…
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Job searching can be both fun and nerve-wracking because you never know what opportunities are available to you at this time. Sometimes, you may end up finding the job of your dreams, while there will be times you won’t be able to find anything at all. The uncertainty can trigger job search anxiety, affecting one’s…
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With prices of goods and services increasing, our current pay may not be enough to pay off all our bills and expenses. To alleviate this problem, some take on part-time jobs on top of their full-time job. However, taking on an extra job can be stressful and get you in trouble in the long run…
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When you get interviewed for a job, you definitely will be asked the question “why do you want to work here?” by the interviewer. This question can be very tricky to answer as the question will highlight your interest and desire to work for the organization you are applying for. It is also worded in…
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Some people may opt to leave their career for a certain amount of time for various reasons. For example, some may take a break to take care of their loved ones or recover from a medical ailment, and others may wish to take on a new challenge, while a few may use the time to…
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Have you been working for a long time in your company and now being considered for a promotion? If your answer is yes, you will need to make sure that you ace the promotion interview to get the promotion in the bag. Promotion interviews are different from job interviews because the company already knows who…
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Job interviews require applicants to sell themselves to their potential employers and convince them that you are the one they are looking for. However, during the interview, you will be asked about your weaknesses. Answering this question is tricky because if you answer honestly, you may end up taking yourself out of the running despite…
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Hello MMers! I hope life has been treating you kind. Life is now at a standstill for me because our Covid positive numbers are rising, and the Malaysian government decided to lockdown the entire country again. Even without the lockdown, looking at the daily numbers blasting over social media is depressing enough. During these weeks,…
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Have you ever felt the feeling that you can’t control the world around you? Do you think that everyone is taking advantage of you at work and even outside of work? If your answer is a yes, this feeling can be unbearable until you don’t see the point of doing well at work. But, you…
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Job interviews are not complete without the question “What are your Strengths?” Candidates may find this question easy to answer, but you have to be careful to answer it because you may end up highlighting strengths that are not related to the job. Interviewers use this question to see if you are suited for the…
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Whether you are applying for a new job or a promotion, one question you cannot escape is, “What are you passionate about?” At first, the question doesn’t seem complicated, but it can get a little intricate and embarrassing when answering it, especially to someone you don’t know. If you are asked this question during your…
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When you ask a well-off person about how they managed to succeed in their career, you may notice that they have a similar answer. They would say that they have a unique set of work habits that they religiously practised throughout their careers. Their work habits have made it possible for them to succeed and…
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