Career Coaching & Guidance
Show and sell yourself well
To stand out when applying for a job with a top employer, candidates need to think outside the box, and highlight the skills they can …
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No thrills with poor skills
When ascertaining performance, employers typically hone in on four soft skills: interpersonal and communication; team management and …
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Soft skills in big demand
Leadership, organisational, language and interpersonal skills are four highly valued soft skills, yet job seekers often overlook their importance when …
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Social media’s job frontier
Whether you’re a fresh graduate or in the early stages of your career, social media can play an important role in your …
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From trash collector to tycoon
Some 20 years ago, a teenage Micky Yan Wai-kiu was collecting trash at a public housing estate when a mother and her whimpering child passed by. “If you don’t study, you’ll end up collecting trash …
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You can put your polished foot forward – but don’t go over the top
Most people early on in their career experience some uncertainty about what to wear to work. It’s an issue that can be particularly troubling if …
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Get career in motion with motivation
Motivation is our internal drive “to do” – to achieve, to evolve or to change. It plays an important role in most areas of our lives, yet many of us find it …
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Get and give credit for job well done
Getting credit, or recognition for your work, is the lifeblood of your career. It leads to rewards – such as promotion and …
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To tweet or not to tweet while at work
The use of social media during office hours has given rise to new problems. Many companies worry about the social networking sites’ possible effects on employee productivity, brand …
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Mentors can get you off to a good start
To find an appropriate mentor, you need to define your reasons for wanting to engage in a …
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Respect diversity, avoid stereotypes
Most multinationals now see the diversity of their workforce as an important commercial strength, giving insights into the mindset of a wide range of …
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You are only a click away from court
New job, day one: Before you log on with that new username you’re struggling to remember, pause to think how your use of IT affects …