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…
Tag: personal development
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…
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 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…
Productive things to do during breaks from job-searching
Career Advice, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
Job-searching can be an arduous and stressful process. Not only does it involve finding vacancies, sending out resumes, and attending interviews, but it also requires conducting research, securing interviews, and…
How to prioritise your workload
Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Despite the facilities and technologies that the world has to offer these days, the ability to prioritise our workload remains one of the biggest struggles for many of us. This…
Mental health in a time of a crisis
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
While we adhere to the Movement Control Order to help contain the spread of COVID-19, some of us might be experiencing stress, fear or anxiety from being confined in our…