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…
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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…
Juggling freelancing while working full time
Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Nowadays, it is normal to see young working adults taking freelancing jobs while working full time due to the increasing cost of living. For instance, you could be offering photography…
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….
Overcoming the challenges of working from home
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many of us, especially young working adults, to work from home. We have now come to view this as the ‘new normal’. From lounging in…
How to critically evaluate online information
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
Bad information has been circulating since time immemorial, but it has been spreading like wildfire as more people are consuming and sharing news and information online without knowing its actual…
Tips for effective online learning
Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
To stop the spread of Covid-19, the country has been put under the Movement Control Order (MCO). And with the MCO in place, there are more people, especially youths, who…
Leveraging on technology for e-commerce
Digital Economy, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
For many young aspiring entrepreneurs, the festive season is an opportunity to reach out to potential customers. Due to Covid-19, Sarawak has banned Ramadan and Gawai bazaars this year to…
Mental health in a time of a crisis
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
While we adhere to the Movement Control Order to help contain the spread of COVID-19, some of us might be experiencing stress, fear or anxiety from being confined in our…
Extracurricular activities for students
Education, Newspaper Column, Resume and Cover Letter Advice
After leaving school or university, you know that you’ll need more than just straight As to secure a better future. This is why you need to make the most of…