The Importance of Learning History
(Above) The Pavilion Building in Kuching, which houses the Sarawak Textile Museum. Photo from Aroma Asian. Last Wednesday (10 February 2021) saw the launch of Sarawak Museums mobile application by…
Tag: soft skills
Adaptability at the Workplace
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is changing and reshaping our working world rapidly. For employers, this means searching for new talents or upskilling current employees in ensuring the longevity…
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…
Honing your critical thinking skills
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In school, students have often been told that cultivating critical thinking skills is necessary for further studies and future jobs. However, the term ‘critical thinking’ is often described without proper…
How adaptable are you?
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In today’s rapidly changing world, adaptability is one of the most valued and highly sought after soft skills. Essentially, adaptability is a person’s ability to alter his or her actions,…
How socially intelligent are you?
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Here’s a common scenario: during a group assignment in college or a project at work, you find yourself in an argument with your teammates. This can be due to a…
Imagine…
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What do soft skills such as creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking have in common? They all require you to have a strong imagination. The term ‘imagination’ tends to be associated…
Debunking the myths of soft skills
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Believe it or not, there are myths surrounding soft skills and this includes the assumption that soft skills reflect an individual’s ‘softer’ side! However, as we’ve covered in SarawakYES!, soft…
Soft skills needed to thrive in the IT field
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If you think working in the world of tech only requires you to deal with computers and code, then you’re in for a surprise. Since information technology (IT) personnel deal…
Understanding emotional intelligence
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In the World Economic Forum (WEF) report ‘The Future of Jobs’, emotional intelligence was listed as one of the most important job skills that employees must possess to become competitive…