Developing the land productively as a career
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Newspaper Column
The life of a farmer may not be for everyone but for Johanes Jok, it is not just a job but also a source of inspiration. He is inspired by…
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Having a career that fulfils a childhood dream
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Newspaper Column
As a member of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Corporal Yusman Nigon is actually fulfilling a childhood dream. His ambition was always to become a police officer and Yusman, who…
Preparing for the job search after graduation
Career Advice, Newspaper Column
In this column, we’ve always stressed how important it is for college or university students to prepare early for the job market. In this case, early means preparing while you…
Love of drawing leads to a career as an architect
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Newspaper Column
At the age of 14, Mark Curtis, who had always loved drawing, sketching and doodling, decided that he would one day become an architect, despite his limited knowledge about the…
Thoughts on the importance of teamwork
Career Advice, Newspaper Column
Every effective and efficient organisation needs to have all its members working together as a team in order to achieve its goals. This is the reason why you’ve probably been…
How to become more employable
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
One definition of ‘employability’ is “a set of achievements – skills, understandings and personal attributes – that make graduates more likely to gain employment and be successful in their chosen…
Nursing as a career of choice for men
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Newspaper Column
Nursing has always been traditionally considered a female-dominated field. However, as the healthcare industry continues to evolve and the number of nursing courses offered increases, more and more men are…
Ever considered a STEM career?
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Newspaper Column
Choosing a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) would obviously require you to gain specific knowledge and skills in college or university. Sarawak is looking for more young…
A passion for a career in the hospitality industry
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Newspaper Column
For some of us, having the opportunity to build a career close to home is considered a blessing, especially if it’s in a line of work that we’re interested in….
Finding entrepreneurial success as a hairstylist
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Raymond Chin found himself entering the hairstyling industry after finishing secondary school 16 years ago, when his mother suggested he take up the trade like his cousin. It actually took…