Hi Kally, As you know, the economy is not very good right now, there are very few jobs in the market and many new graduates hunting for any kind of available jobs. Recently, my company is going through a revamp and restructuring. I have been in this company for the past 15 years. I am…
Tag: Studies
A Word of Advice: Graduation Crossroads
Dear Kally, You are full of wisdom so I’d like to pick your brain and hopefully, you can shine some light in my situation. You see, I have recently graduated with good grades. While they aren’t awesome grades, I’m pretty sure I can land myself a good job. Until this pandemic mess happened. Now, everyone…
Is Our Education Relevant to Current Workforce Demands?
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…
How Can I Balance Studies And Work?
All of us have goals that we would like to reach, especially when we enter the corporate world. Some of us would like to advance to the top position, while others would like to flourish in their chosen career. Higher education is a good way to help you reach these goals, but it can be…
A Word Of Advice: Switching Majors
Dear Kally, Good day to you. I have a problem. To be frank, I am scared and lost at this moment. I’m a first-year student at my university, studying engineering. My family isn’t well-to-do so it takes a lot of my parents’ savings and borrowing from relatives to get me to go overseas to study…
5 Helpful Pieces of Career Advice for College Students
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…
Guest Post: Careers, do we have a choice?
When I have the time (in between housework and a screaming toddler), I love to read my followers’ blogs. Sometimes, I am lucky enough to stumble upon great articles that are related to careers – the theme of MiddleMe. Like the one I am about to introduce to you here.