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…
How to make time for learning
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
It’s always important to keep on learning in order to enhance our capabilities and enrich our perspective, more so in a world that is rapidly changing and increasingly globalised. But…
How to politely decline a job offer
Career Advice, Newspaper Column
As part of the job searching process, there might be times when you need to say no to a job offer. Whether it is because the job is not a…
Why the humanities matter in the digital age
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Despite today’s demand for a workforce with a background in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), some experts and industry players argue that the humanities are now more important than…
How to overcome a job rejection
Career Advice, Newspaper Column
To be told that you have not been accepted for a job can be disheartening. Clearly, it’s never a pleasant experience, but with the right mindset, you can recover from…
The value of resilience
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
This year’s Sarawak Day will be celebrated amidst a global health crisis. Reflecting on what could arguably be the most eventful year in the 21st century so far, there is…