Every one of us dreams of getting our dream jobs. We all want to be a part of a company or business that will help us grow and also help make a difference to the community. However, not all of us are lucky to get that opportunity and end up having jobs that don’t satisfy…
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When one talks about the importance of higher or tertiary education, opinions about its structure are often raised. Some say that our education is too focused on “academics” rather than focusing on other subjects like visual arts and liberal arts. A few would say the offerings in tertiary education across the globe are balanced. While…
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Not everyone is born confident. As we grow, we make mistakes and we learn from mistakes. But nobody likes making mistakes. When we realised we made a mistake, feelings of incompetence, disappointment and embarrassment come rushing in. At work, our fear of making mistakes impact our confidence and lead to affecting our productivity. If you…
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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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Success in one’s career is not instant. There will be obstacles which will challenge you and you have to find ways to overcome it. For some, building the right skill set is the way to go. However, with the number of possible skills sets one can learn, which one of them is the best? Some…
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I love reading someone’s experiences in their career because it gives me an insight what it is like to walk a mile in that job scope with that role’s responsibilities (seriously, I don’t think there are any jobs that is easy and fun, not even flight attendants). So when I chance upon Misskhae article, I…
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You received your graded paper, the paper that you worked all summer, only to get a D. You worked hard and overnight to rush through a project for a customer, only to have it rejected outright within minutes of submission. You walked into the office on Monday morning to be called into your boss’ office…
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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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Graduating college is a time of great joy and pride for students and their parents. But it’s also a time for asking “Now what?” as donning that cap and gown marks a transition for many from school life to the workforce. Graduates quickly find that working life is a different animal entirely – but that…
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Many times, we blog over our feelings and quirky incidents that happens day by day. Our words flow off our fingers (or thumbs in my case since I write on my iPhone) like melted ice cream off the waffle cone.
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Very much like MiddleMe, Dana Buchanan’s blog gives great career advice. In her words, I find inspiration and ideas to spin off my own articles whenever I get stuck. She is truly a genius. If you like the post below, why not pop by her blog for more? What’s the point? I’ve heard this question in…
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Hate the backstabbers but they are everywhere, almost found at every of your job, whether you like it or not. One thing good about being a freelancer is that I don’t deal with backstabbers or office politics no more. However, as I hear stories from my friends as they poured their frustrations on these evil…
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Emotional Intelligence Most people in the world are controlled by their emotions; the good news is that emotional intelligence can be learned, developed and improved upon. Emotional intelligence (EI) is about making sense of your own emotions, and learning to use this powerful insight to your advantage. Many people struggle with low emotional intelligence and this…
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Photo Are you bored at work? Does the job not mean as much to you as it did in the past? If the answer if yes, it’s time to change jobs. Changing jobs is a scary prospect, especially if you have worked there for years, but it’s necessary. Only when you leave your comfort zone…
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There’s no doubt about it; your job is a big part of your life. It seems like this is what we spend most of our waking hours doing. And if you don’t like it, facing up to that fact can be pretty difficult. It’s easy to become investing in your job and career even if…
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Okay, okay… There is no such thing or someone that is indispensable in our current economy but what you can make yourself be is if the company loses you, it can hurt the business really bad. This is one flaw that many companies tend to overlook – retraining and knowledge sharing. With this flaw, you…
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Perhaps you are in your mid-thirties or even your forties, you are bored in your job, having accomplished a successful name for yourself in your field, you are the go-to person if anyone wants expertise in your line. Or maybe for years, you have been banging your head on sharp corners of the wall, unable…
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