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Whisper: Bad Debts Made Me Jobless
I was a habitual gambler. I racked up plenty of debts from the banks and turned to illegal sources like loan sharks when I was desperate. I was spiralling downhill. I have no family or friends to speak of. Everyone abandoned me. They despised me, hated me even. I couldn’t hold a job for more…
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5 Sure-Fire Ways To Become the Job Candidate Recruiters Want to Poach
You might think that the idea of a recruiter poaching you from your current job to work in a perfect company with an ideal job, benefits, and salary to be a little far-fetched. While it’s true that such a situation doesn’t happen every day, such cases aren’t as rare as one might think.
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Lesson Taught By A History Teacher
You might remember on a particular article about a teacher seeking approval from his disappointing father published recently.
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5 Helpful Pieces of Career Advice for College Students
Graduating college is a time of great joy and pride for students and their parents. But it’s also a time for asking “Now what?” as donning that cap and gown marks a transition for many from school life to the workforce. Graduates quickly find that working life is a different animal entirely – but that…
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8 Types of Interview You Will Come Across In Your Lifetime
I used to fear interviews. Interviews gave me butterflies in the stomach when I was early in the workforce.
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Guest Post: Are you bored at work?
I am sharing another one of my favourite reads with you today. Addison or better known as A Better Man writes fluidly and brilliantly in his posts, triggering emotions and thoughts. I do hope you will enjoy what I am about to share with you below.
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How To Choose Your 1st Job When You Graduate
Congratulations! You have graduated. So now what happens? Do you continue to take higher education? Or do you start working? Or do you pack up and move to a totally rad city that you always want to live in? Or maybe take a year-long trip to explore the world?
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Signs That Your Job is Making You Seriously Depressed
Work depression can hit anyone at any given moment. Recently, one of my friends was diagnosed with depression derived from work-related stress. Fortunately for him, his employers were alerted to his displayed signs of depression and managed to convince him to seek help immediately.
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Guest Post: 5 Confessions of a Young *almost* Professional
Quirky, fun and friendly are the first impressions I have of Sophia. Seriously, many of her posts are easy to read and just perks up my day. If you need an interesting read on the go or something that brings a smile to that moody mid-week, pop by her blog! My first real position came…
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The Ultimate Checklist For New Freelancers
Recently due to a recruitment stint, I have been in contact with a lot of new freelancers. Many of them have asked me how I started my journey and how to get my first client.
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A Word Of Advice: I’m Scare Jobless
Dear Kally, Thank you for the encouraging quotes that I have been receiving in my email. I always look forward to your weekly wisdom and your stories. I’m in deep trouble. Before I go on further, I want to thank you for taking time to listen to my troubles. I really need a platform to…
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Match Your Personality With The Type Of Freelancing Work
Many of us starting out as a freelancer have difficulty choosing our specialty to offer to the public to attract clients.
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Dedicated To The Most Hardworking Fathers In The World
I look into your adorable sleeping face You stirred and sighed I hate to leave you in the middle of the night But that is what I need to do to provide
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Taking Sabbatical Leave From Work
It can be hard to predict the likelihood of your employer giving you a long leave. Even when you are ready to forgo your pay.
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Whisper: I Was Jealous Of My Best Friend’s Career
*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous I wasn’t a nice person when I was much younger. Now in my thirties, I have learned a lot from selfish mistakes I have made in the past. Some mistakes that turned into deep regrets that I can never erase from my ledger.
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5 Key Things You Need To Have In Your Resume
In some situations, you will have to work hard on the small things, and writing your resume is one of such times. Besides, you only get to impress the recruiter in a matter of six seconds.
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Guest Post: 4 Ideal Careers for Fearless Females
One of the talented writers in my followers, I’m proud to share her article in MiddleMe. Christy B shares plenty of insightful and helpful articles on her website. If you find this post interesting, please do pop over to her site to indulge in more!
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Guest Post: A JOURNEY OF SUCCESS
Last month, I stumbled upon an article that I think is so deserving to share with the audience here. It is positively inspiring even myself learn one or two things here. I love the writer’s energy and her burst of sunshine and inspiration. If you agree after reading the post below, why not hop over…
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Is A Degree A Must In This Time And Age?
Recently, my husband panicked over the rising cost of university education in Singapore. Partly because he has been reading unsolicited advice by insurance companies, trying to scare him into parting a portion of his salary to invest in some kind of long-term investment plan. Partly because he loves our 1-year-old daughter and want to be…
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