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…
Tag: personal development
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…
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…
More thoughts on the gig economy
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Newspaper Column
Technology has definitely made it easier for people to work in the gig economy, especially for those who prefer to work independently and remotely. The gig economy has allowed more…
Tech in the workplace – don’t be too dependent
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Newspaper Column
The term ‘technology dependency’ seems to appear a lot more lately, and this is especially true among young professional in the workplace. The introduction of tech into the office has…
Reasons to be excited to be back at school
The holiday season is almost over, and school will be starting soon! Most students might feel discouraged at the idea of returning to school, but that should not be the case….
Work-life balance tips for young adults
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
As a young working adult, have you ever questioned your abilities at work? No matter how hard you work, you may sometimes feel you can never keep up thus making…