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? Advertisements
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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*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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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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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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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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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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Most hiring managers will always like to know your career goals during an interview session. The reason for this is because job interviews are never about the interviewee, but about the business’ problem that the hiring manager needs to address. Even then, interviewers still need to ask about a candidate’s career ambitions as well as…
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Being unemployed can be a major cause of stress for an individual. The anxiety of finding a job within the shortest time possible does not help reduce the stress either.
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You just had a difficult interview for a dream position in your dream company. You walked out the door while taking in a breath of fresh air then it hit you, should you send a thank you note after your interview?
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Despite the plethora of jobs that are supposedly available today, getting employment is a very competitive business. Getting a job is a job all on its own.
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I have given my word to Jacelyn* (not her real name) to allow her to remain anonymous as her contract with the airline she is still working for, does not allow her to air her grievances online. This might only be her side of the story and does not represent the entire airline industry but…
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As you know I am always on the hunt for a good read and when it is career related, nothing perks me up more than a well-written piece like the one I am about to share with you. Addison or known to the blogosphere as A Better Man, is a fellow Singaporean that I get…
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Hey There Kally, How’d doing? Love your previous articles, I still need time to catch up with all of them but I want to tell you that some of your tips helped me plenty especially during a tough job search. Now you know I have been searching for a stable job for a year to…
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