COVID-19 and Employment in Tourism
Georgetown, Penang, one of Malaysia’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Malaysia’s tourism sector isn’t spared from the devastating impact of COVID-19. Photo by Kelvin Zyteng on Unsplash. Tourism isn’t exactly in…
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The Future of Jobs in a Post COVID-19 World
The socio-economic impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to various uncertainties that spare no one – not even young people. For students, they might be compelled to reflect…
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…
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 politely decline a job offer
Career Advice, Newspaper Column
As part of the job searching process, there might be times when you need to say no to a job offer. Whether it is because the job is not a…
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…
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…
Preparing for a virtual interview
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Newspaper Column
In your job search during the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a likelihood that you would be asked to attend job interviews virtually. This is not a recent scenario. In a…
Job searching during the coronavirus pandemic
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Newspaper Column
Conducting a job search is never easy, and it’s expected to be more challenging during the COVID-19 pandemic, where its economic impact has caused uncertainty for many businesses across industries….
Things to consider when updating your resume
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
If you’re thinking of breaking into a new career or changing jobs, updating your resume should be one of the first things to do. The resume you prepared when you…