Overcoming Mistakes at Work
Making mistakes is inevitable. For those of you who are just at the beginning of your respective careers, you might not know how to take ownership of the errors you…
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How the Digital Environment is Shaping Young Digital Entrepreneurs
Sarawak is steadily experiencing exciting changes as it undergoes socio-economic transformation through the digital economy. These changes mean that more youths will be participating in reshaping the landscape of many…
Identifying Areas for Upskilling
Part of lifelong learning is upskilling, which is vital in adapting to today’s rapidly changing work environment, staying relevant in an extremely competitive job market, and achieving long-term career goals…
Creating Your Own Safety Nets in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is a risky business because you will be venturing into the unknown without a safety net. In creating a supportive environment here, Sarawak provides a handful of supporting elements…
How to Find the Right Online Course
One of our most frequent advice when it comes to self-improvement and continuous learning in today’s digital era is to sign up for online courses. That said, there are so…
How to Make a Great Impression on Your Resume with No Experience
Resume and Cover Letter Advice
For young graduates, you will find yourself competing with other candidates that have years of working experience once you begin the job hunt. In a sense, this might feel like…
What not to do when studying online
Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
Online learning has become the norm for schools and educational institutions around the globe due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the implementation of standard operating procedures and precautionary measures, more…
Social media tips for job seekers
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
These days, social media is not just a platform to share your favourite quotes, cake recipes or pictures of your pets. If you are among those who are looking for…
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…
Honing your critical thinking skills
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
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…