The old saying remains true today: it’s not WHAT you know, but WHO you know.
Tag: Unemployment
Whisper: Bad Debts Made Me Jobless
I was a habitual gambler. I racked up plenty of debts from the banks and turned to illegal sources like loan sharks when I was desperate. I was spiralling downhill. I have no family or friends to speak of. Everyone abandoned me. They despised me, hated me even. I couldn’t hold a job for more…
Recent Acquisition Of Uber In Singapore Turns Smelly Like Milk Gone Bad
Even though I am not living in Singapore, I do follow Singapore news every now and then to stay in touch with the current affairs of my origin country. One headline grabs my attention to Grab’s recent acquisition of Uber in Singapore.
How To Fire Somebody Right
The hardest part of being a manager is having to let go of a subordinate. I have done it before and to tell you the truth, the first time it is hard, the subsequent times that I do let go of staff isn’t easier just because I have done it before. This conversation is gut-wrenching…
5 Things You Need To Do While You’re Unemployed
Being unemployed can be a major cause of stress for an individual. The anxiety of finding a job within the shortest time possible does not help reduce the stress either.
The Difference Between A Recruiter, A HR And A Hiring Manager
You get a call from a recruiter, not just any recruiter but THE RECRUITER from your dream company on the dream job you have applied for.
Should You Place Your Photo On Your Resume?
Inspired by one of the comments by one of the readers here on hiring discrimination, I’ll like to throw the question out there “Would you place your photo on your resume?”. I know I won’t.
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