COVID-19 and Employment in Tourism
Georgetown, Penang, one of Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Malaysia’s tourism sector isn’t spared from the devastating impact of COVID-19. Photo by Kelvin Zyteng on Unsplash. Tourism isn’t exactly in…
Tag: employability
The Future of Jobs in a Post COVID-19 World
The socio-economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to various uncertainties that spare no one – not even young people. For students, they might be compelled to reflect…
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…
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…
Upskilling for a post-COVID-19 workplace
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
To better adapt to the rapidly changing work environment resulting from advancement in digital technology, youths need to upskill themselves constantly. Although upskilling – the process of learning additional skills…
Job searching during the coronavirus pandemic
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Newspaper Column
Conducting a job search is never easy, and it’s expected to be more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic, where its economic impact has caused uncertainty for many businesses across industries….
How adaptable are you?
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
In today’s rapidly changing world, adaptability is one of the most valued and highly sought after soft skills. Essentially, adaptability is a person’s ability to alter his or her actions,…
Extracurricular activities for students
Education, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
After leaving school or university, you know that you’ll need more than just straight As to secure a better future. This is why you need to make the most of…
Returning to work after a career break
Career Advice, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
Experiencing a burnout from work is normal for young working professionals due to our modern lifestyle. From high-pressured jobs to loneliness and the busy traffic, we all need a career…