From the title, you’ll know that I have a crazy boss and yes, it is ‘have’ not ‘had’ which means I’m still working for him. Everyone in my life knows about my boss. They have tried their best to persuade me to leave him for another company. In fact, I had been offered many times,…
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Sometimes, it can be very boring to be stuck in the same office space every day. You cannot explore unknown places and enjoy what the world has to offer. If you did have time to travel, it would only be for a few days. If you want to build a career and be able to…
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For many of us, we often jump at the chance for promotion the very minute it is offered to us. However, our co-workers may disagree with the promotion and say it’s not yet time for us to get it. Some are content on where they are and know it is not yet the time to…
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Best clothes? Check! Took a day off? Check! Make sure we are early? Check! As a job seeker, many of us harbour the faith and hope that we get selected for the job we are going for the interview. Most of the time, the interviews at best we made a connection and a network and…
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Being a mother is a very tough job to do; but, it is also a life-changing experience. There’s a lot of stress involved in motherhood, but there are also great rewards. Nowadays, many women do not just hope to become moms, but they also aspire to have great careers. When they do become new mothers,…
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Not sure if you should finally take a big leap and change your job for good? Sometimes, it is the environment, the colleagues and even the management that makes you want to throw in the towel and say “I quit!” Before you act harshly, do consider if it is your role that you dislike or…
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Did you find your dream job and got the job offer for it? Congratulations! If that is a yes, you have a good reason to celebrate. But, before you do so, you need to adjust the way you interact with the company. If you were careful during the interview process, you must be taking care…
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When we select who to meet, we come close to pick the right candidates for the open positions. Sometimes, we may miss the mark and sometimes we are horrified by how far the interviewees are not who they said they are on their resumes. As a hiring manager and currently a freelance recruiter, I can…
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If you are a new graduate hoping to look for a job, you should immediately jump to a job offer. Even if you believe the company is good and the offer is irresistible, the company may not be the right company for you. If you accepted it, it may affect your passion for your chosen…
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For any new applicant, the job interview is the most nerve-wracking part of job hunting. If you want to be hired for the job, your answers during the interview will count. If you find your dream job in the company you are looking into and got called for an interview, here are some tips to…
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Have you heard? The popular Upwork – a freelancing platform just announced that they are going to charge freelancers to bid for jobs on their website.
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Every job seeker aims to work for a company that offers incentives to help them adjust to the job and keep them inspired. Without incentives, productivity is low and employees would find the job difficult to bear. Fortunately, companies are now offering incentives as part of their job offers. If you are looking for your…
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Back in the olden days when the internet was still an idea, applying for a job takes time, money and a lot of effort. You need to visit the office you like to work for in person no matter where it is with your resume and cover letter. Today, there are a lot of job…
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Sometimes I come across blogs that of a similar niche as mine and I get into an excitement overdrive. I love being inspired and collecting great ideas. And I have found this extremely useful post by a Toronto-based marketer to share with you. If you love this post, you’ll love her blog. Do pop over there now.
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Every one of us has a dream job we wish to achieve and work on. I have plenty of dream jobs that I want to work in and somehow manage to fulfil some. But, dream jobs don’t drop on one’s lap with a snap. Sometimes, there are those who get hired to their dream job…
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Moving to a new location is a very tedious job because you have to get used to a very new location, get the necessary documentation to settle in your new home and have your things sorted out. I remembered my first relocation and I was a total emotional wreck, on top of having to sort…
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Welcome to the New Year. A new year means a new job? Are you currently thinking about getting a new job? If that is a yes, it may be tricky to pull off a job hunt if you are still employed because your current employer may be tipped off that you are going to resign.…
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Are you currently mulling over the prospect of resigning from your current job and getting a new one? If your answer is yes, you should not immediately send a resignation letter once you feel it because that decision may haunt you once you start job hunting.
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Many people tend to believe that writers cannot flourish in their chosen career because there are no good jobs that would give them a good pay and experience. However, writers are now becoming in demand for many industries such as technology, public relations, advertising and entertainment due to the written content they need for their…
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When it comes to building networks within your chosen industry, LinkedIn is the social media that you should use. The site is used by professionals and companies alike, sharing information and updates about the industry they are in and building their network of connections.
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