What It Takes to Be an eSports Athlete
eSports is becoming increasingly popular worldwide, with more and more international tournaments being held every year not only to explore the field’s lucrative potential and to generate new opportunities, but…
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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
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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
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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…
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
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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
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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…
Spending habits you should avoid
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If there’s one requirement youths need to have in becoming a full-fledged working adult, it would be managing your own finances. It’s among the first few experiences you will face…
More thoughts on the gig economy
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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…
How students can cope with stress
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While most consider their university years the best time of their lives, the stress can be overwhelming as students constantly worry about meeting deadlines and taking the next step after…