In preparation for a career comeback
Career Advice, Newspaper Column
Previously, we talked about how you can re-enter the workforce after a career break. In summary, we suggested keeping up to speed with your work field or industry, updating your…
Tips for creating a more environmentally conscious business
Digital Economy, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
As awareness of climate change is steadily increasing, more people are concerned about the environment. In Sarawak, we can see such shift as businesses and entrepreneurs are beginning to make…
Why youths should pursue entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of many economies around the world. In Malaysia, 98.5 per cent of business establishments in the country are SMEs, cutting across all…
What not to do when studying online
Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
Online learning has become the norm for schools and educational institutions around the globe due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the implementation of standard operating procedures and precautionary measures, more…
A spotlight on creative hubs
Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Above: Borneo Laboratory @ Borneo Art Collective. Visit their website, Facebook and Instagram to find out more. The term ‘creative hubs’ may be quite new, but according to The Creative…
Creating a good first impression at work
Career Advice, Newspaper Column
The saying ‘Don’t judge a book by its cover’ implies that we should never judge a person by their outward physical appearance. But it is natural for your colleagues to…
Literacy enrichment for young adults
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
IN today’s environment, literacy as noted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) enables the ‘identification, understanding, interpretation, creation, and communication in an increasingly digital, text-mediated, information-rich…
The benefits of creating a work routine
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Sometimes, the predictability of a routine allows us to manage the unpredictability of our lives. Even at our workplace, knowing that we have something consistent to follow through can provide…
Personal development through ‘unproductive’ activities
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
It is always in our best interest to engage in productive activities and avoid unproductive ones to improve ourselves and feel accomplished in our lives. However, there are certain supposedly…
Social media tips for job seekers
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
These days, social media is not just a platform to share your favourite quotes, cake recipes or pictures of your pets. If you are among those who are looking for…