Interview with a Digital Media Planner

Talking to all walks of life has always attracted me. I love finding out what other people do for a living and how they view their lives. Hearing stories and experiences from others humbled me and allowed me to see from a different perspective. Today, we have Andrew, a digital media planner – one of…

Answer That Interview Question: What are You Passionated About?

Whether you are applying for a new job or a promotion, one question you  cannot escape is, “What are you passionate about?” At first, the question doesn’t seem complicated, but it can get a little intricate and embarrassing when answering it, especially to someone you don’t know. If you are asked this question during your…

Whisper: I Lied To Everyone About My Job

*As told to Kally from someone who wishes to be anonymous I have a confession to make. I am so guilty about this. I don’t exactly work for a living. I mean, I have enough to spend, but I’m not employed. My money comes from a trust fund that my mother left me years ago…

6 Great Work Habits That Can Help You In Your Career

When you ask a well-off person about how they managed to succeed in their career, you may notice that they have a similar answer. They would say that they have a unique set of work habits that they religiously practised throughout their careers. Their work habits have made it possible for them to succeed and…

Top Transferable Skills that All Employers Want

Nowadays, employers look for more than just the qualifications specified for a particular job. For a new graduate looking for a job, determining the skills to nurture besides the ones required for a specific position can be challenging. There are many skills out there that fit specific careers and others that don’t precisely fit a…

Whisper – I Have A Degree That I Don’t Use

*As told to Kally anonymously These days, degrees are like pennies. They are everywhere and nowhere special, unlike 20 or 30 years ago when having a degree gave you an edge over other job applicants. When I started pursuing my social work degree, I thought being a social worker was my divine calling, but the…