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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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What Are Your Career Goals
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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5 Things You Need To Do While You’re Unemployed
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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Should You Send A Thank You Note After Your Interview?
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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Should You Lie In Your Resume?
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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Interview With A Flight Attendant
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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Guest Post: How to stay afloat as an old person in a tech world?
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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A Word Of Advice: Coaching The Impossible
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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Self Awareness Is So Important To A Freelancer
Just last week I was introduced to an obnoxious Singaporean who graduated recently with a top honour degree in the mass communications field. She was a friend of a friend whom I bumped into common gatherings when we have mutual friends.
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The Difference Between A Recruiter, A HR And A Hiring Manager
You get a call from a recruiter, not just any recruiter but THE RECRUITER from your dream company on the dream job you have applied for.
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Let Me Tell You The Origins Of Freelancing
Etymology is the study of the beginning of words. Let’s look at the beginning of the ‘freelancer’ word.
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Guest Post: What To Do In College To Get A Job After Graduation
Many people quit a job for study, another quit study for a job. How to find the right balance to finish the successful study and get the dream job?
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Should You Place Your Photo On Your Resume?
Inspired by one of the comments by one of the readers here on hiring discrimination, I’ll like to throw the question out there “Would you place your photo on your resume?”. I know I won’t.
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Guest Post: Go With The Flow Also Applies Your Career
I know the saying of online friends are not real friends, however, I have forged many meaningful and lasting friendship with some of you here. One of those is Patty from Dreampack, a wonderful website that dedicates to connect beautiful souls and to guide those who are lost and let them know they always have…
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My Child, My Decision. My Career, My Choice.
Sometimes back, when I was back in Singapore (my homeland) for a visit with my baby girl, a close friend of mine questioned me on the choices I’ve made. In case you are wondering, this is how it went: Friend: Are you back in Singapore for good? Me: Nah, I’m enjoying my life in Kuala…
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