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…
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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…
From car wash attendant to car workshop owner
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Perseverance and passion are essential personality traits for anyone to succeed in their career. This is especially true for Herman Peni, who proved that even with a lack of opportunities…
What it takes to excel in an engineering course
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
For those of you thinking of becoming engineers, Associate Professor Dennis Wong has a few tips and pointers to make the most of your engineering course and to stand out…
Driven by a higher cause
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Newspaper Column
As children, it’s impossible to foresee what kind of career path we may embark on as adults. But for Abang Mohammad Hudini Abang Kashim, a senior contracts administrator with Sarawak…
Choosing a career as a physiotherapist
Career Advice, Day in the Life, Newspaper Column
Physiotherapists play an important role in the healthcare of people of all ages. This is especially true for those who have lost the ability to move following an accident or illness,…