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…
Tag: employment
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…
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….
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…
Technology and the future for self-employment
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Newspaper Column
Being self-employed or freelancing might not be the first option for most people, but lately more and more youths are opting for this path instead of nine-to-five jobs. One of…
How to hire talents for your start-up
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
In operating a start-up, you’re generally on shaky ground. You’re running on limited capital and you’ve yet to build a solid reputation for your business, which means finding people to…
Storytelling – a digital skill?
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
Since time immemorial, we human beings have been telling stories in countless of ways. As social creatures, we find ourselves emotionally engaged and connected when we share anecdotes and experiences…
Gig economy: do you have your safety net?
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
The rise of the digital economy brings exciting opportunities to those working in the gig economy. The gig economy is characterised by short-term contracts for freelance workers or contractors to…
Is AI about to take your job away?
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
Since the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), people have been talking about how automation will replace people at their jobs. This then leads to the question; will AI result in…