When you finish your college degree, graduation is the most important day in your life. It is when you can celebrate your success in braving the challenges of your course threw at you and show to your family and friends that you made it. Of course, now that you finished your career, it is time…
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Building great relationships with your employees is easier than building relationships with freelancers. Freelancers see you as clients rather than seeing you as their boss, which is the reason why you cannot seem to make a connection with them. That being said, working with a freelancer requires a lot of trust and very minimal micromanaging.…
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Have you ever come across a great written post that you just want to forward to everyone you know? Today, I have such post to share! Lucky us! Thomas is a fabulous writer and one of his posts caught my eyes and I just have to share it over here with you. Hope you enjoy…
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After a busy year, the office’s Christmas party is the most talked about and awaited event. Its a way for employees to unwind and meet up with their friends from other departments. However, not everyone likes going to parties and sometimes, parties can go wild to the point you may end up doing something that…
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Some often say that most of us spend a lot more time with our officemates than with our family and friends. This statement is mostly true because we are often at work for most of the week. Since we do spend a lot of time with them, it will be easier to work if we…
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Good day, Kally Please allow me and your readers to give you a little peek into my background so you’ll understand where I come from. In my younger years, I was an extremely active young woman. I flew with the national airline as a flight attendant for ten years then I moved forward to become…
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If you want to be successful in your career, curiosity is a skill that you must have. Being curious will allow you to learn more about your work and find out other interests you never knew you had. Considering this fact, how can curiosity help you get your dream career? Isn’t too much curiosity bad?…
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Introverts are known to prefer their own company than the company of others. They are also in touch with their own emotions and thoughts, allowing them to focus better. In the workplace, being an introvert can also be seen through one’s actions. Introverts prefer to do things on their own or work with people who…
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LinkedIn is considered by many as the social media to use if you want to build a strong professional network. The site is used by many professionals and if you are in the system, you can reach out to potential clients and partners. The more connections you have, the more opportunities will open for you.…
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Dear Kally, I’m in a rut. A work rut. I’m working as a management trainee at a medium sized research firm for nearly 1 year. I love what I am doing and I’m happy that I am pursuing my passion. My supervisor said in my recent appraisal that I need to get along with my…
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Start of a new month – August: I want to kickstart with an empowering article. Ever since I published an article on how to turned down a promotion, there were many enquires on how to get a promotion. As per popular request, here is my takeout on how to convince your boss that you deserve…
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Hello Kally, How are you doing? Must say I don’t read your blog often but whenever I do, I always find your opinions interesting and positive. I love that you bring sunshine into others’ lives and me sincerely you (or maybe your readers) can share some of that sunshine into mine as well. I love…
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I always encourage positive networking and fostering a strong bonding in the workplace with your co-workers. However, there are some sensitive issues that can inadvertently set off people’s emotions and we should avoid bringing those topics up unless it is related to work issue.
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Are you thinking of moving up the career ladder and take on a managerial job? If that is a yes, being a manager is a very tough responsibility to take. If you were previously doing tasks, you will be expected to lead others. You will also be expected to tackle different personalities and make them…
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For every employee, they dread the possibility of getting laid off or fired from their job at every moment. Unemployment would mean they would not have the funds to assist them to live their daily life and pay off whatever it is they need. It is also a status many do not like to have…
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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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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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Okay. If you are reading this post, this means that you haven’t got a gift for someone. Tomorrow will be the last weekend you have to rush out and get a gift for that secretary/paralegal/ boss / nice tea lady in your office. If you need some ideas, Aiswarya Prabhu’s post will inspire you.
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Hi Kally, How have you been? I love all your stories and especially the ones that you gave advices to. I find that many of your posts relates to me so a huge thank you. I have a workplace related problem. I have just switched to a new department. I have requested for the transfer…
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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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