The Nature of Employment in Tourism
As the world learns to adapt to living with COVID-19, global tourism is making its gradual recovery towards pre-pandemic levels. Photo by Tanathip Rattanatum @ Pexels Tourism is making a…
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2022 National Budget: Generating and Sustaining Jobs
For those who may be facing difficulties in securing employments, do look into one of these initiatives by the Malaysian Government rolled out under the 2022 National Budget. Photo by…
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…
Impact of COVID-19 on the Workplace
COVID-19’s impacts on workers and workplaces around the world have been dramatic, resulting from stay-at-home orders and workplace shutdowns that have been implemented since last year. The worldwide lockdown of…
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…
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…