For the past couple of months, many workplaces have been shut down temporarily because of the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The virus can spread by having contact with infected droplets that an infected person can release through sneezing, coughing, speaking and exhaling. These droplets can also stay on surfaces for a long time and…
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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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I have done this interview with Bismah a while ago. She is one of the successful freelancer I have met on Upwork. While to many others freelancing may seem to be an easy task, it can be an uphill battle to find your own niche, hunt for clients who pay well and maintain the same…
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Interviews are hard and often nerve wrecking. Even someone like me who loves to interview and be interviewed, I get butterflies in my tummy the night before. This post I stumbled upon, break down simply with the list of questions that you can expect if you are going for an interview. In fact, many posts…
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Time flies and I am turning 40 this year (shocking, I know!) so this topic is very close to my heart! It is never easy to make the decision to switch careers, especially if you are 40 years old or older. You may also think there’s not a lot of careers available for your age…
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Companies often imposed strict policies for the well-being of the profits and of course, other employees. However, there are times where policies make no sense and may be even selfish. I had some of my friends and close acquaintances dishes out the things their ex-companies did that made them throw in their letters and walked.…
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When you finish your college degree, graduation is the most important day in your life. It is when you can celebrate your success in braving the challenges of your course threw at you and show to your family and friends that you made it. Of course, now that you finished your career, it is time…
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The topic of mental illness at the workplace is often swept under the carpet. Nobody wants to talk about and HR is edgy if someone were to ask about it. But mental illness is very real. Ranequa talks about it candidly with her own personal experiences and has graciously shared this post with us so…
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Recently, I came across news from both Malaysia and Singapore on employers and businesses are penalising their own employees who are issued with compulsory leave of absence or stay-home notice because they are at risk of contacting Coronavirus or Covid-19 in short.
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Love can hit us in the most unexpected times. It can hit us even in the workplace and end up causing us to fall in love with our co-workers. While falling in love is great for our personal life, it can have repercussions, especially when your bosses find out about it. Companies and business owners…
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Love can develop anywhere and in the workplace, it is a common trend. Since you spend a lot of time at work, your colleagues will find it easy to get to know you and may want to progress from colleagues to a deeper relationship. However, if you don’t feel the same way, it can be…
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Falling in love with someone from work is a common trend, especially for those who work 9-5 jobs. If you compare the amount of time they spend at work than at home, it’s a given that these workers spend a lot of time with their co-workers. Thanks to this fact, some people can fall in…
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For some of us, we find our significant other at work due to the amount of time we spend in our workplace. Sometimes, it can be surprising and take us off guard. So, what does happen if you suddenly find yourself in love at work?
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Many of you have privately text or email me to check if I am safe during this coronavirus outbreak. I have just returned from Singapore after the Chinese New Year celebration with our families and friends. It does put a slight damper on the festive season with people you met either masked up or talking…
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The job market continuously changes to match the growing new industries. As a result of these changes, we find ourselves finding jobs that matches our preference and skills which were not available before. However, before you can quit, you may end up having to attend an exit interview. But, what exactly is an exit interview…
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*As told to Kally by someone who wishes to remain anonymous Pregnancies are supposed to be joyful and a blessing. As I stared down at the pregnancy test, I don’t feel happy at all. This will be my 5th pregnancy. Six years ago, I graduated with a summa cum laude at one of the prestigious…
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Congratulations! You finally got a job interview scheduled which puts you closer to the job of your dreams. However, what should you do if you have some questions about the job? Can you ask during your interview? It is actually ok to ask during your interview since it helps you get to know the company…
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We are in the 21st century however, we are still very much lacking in basic human decency to treat an employee in the workplace. In Japan, people are suffering from Karoshi – overwork death in Japanese. All over the world, females are being paid significantly lesser than their male counterparts. In reality, many of us…
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Tis the season to be jolly.. Fa Laa Laa Laa Laa La La La.. Okay, I know it is the start of December and a wee bit too early for Christmas but I am feeling generous as I kickstart this wonderful month with an equally wonderful guest post written by Vee. A brillant young writer…
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Oh dear! Every employee dreads the words “layoff” and “fired”. When it happens, it feels like the end of the world because of you are out of work. You have bills to pay off, mouths to feed and pockets to fill. If you got fired or laid off, it is not the end. You are…
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