Overcoming peer pressure
If you’re currently studying in a college or university, there may be times where you find yourself doing something you won’t normally do, in order to fit into a social…
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When the career path chooses you
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
For some of you fresh graduates, there is a high chance that you may not be able to land a job that’s related to what you studied in college or…
Have a break
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
It used to be said that those who worked for long hours without any intermission were considered hardworking and productive, but that’s not really the case. More scientific studies have…
How to discover your passion
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
‘Do what you’re passionate about’ is perhaps one of the most common pieces of advice people give when it comes to studies and careers, but what if you have no…
Millennials’ guide to making a good impression in the workplace
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
According to most articles online, millennials are often perceived as lazy, entitled, and unproductive workers. While this may not be true, if you’re a young working adult who just got…
Study smarter by avoiding time wasters
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
Now that we’re already a couple of weeks into the New Year, most of us would probably be thinking how time flies, whether we’re having fun or not. If you’re…
Finding the right ‘problem’ to solve
Career Advice, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
We are now in the year 2018, and if one of your New Year resolutions happens to be starting your own business, the very first step you must take is…
The dos and don’ts of handling criticism
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Newspaper Column
The digital economy demands innovation and creativity, but when you present ideas that are considered experimental or previously unheard of, chances are you will face some criticism. This shouldn’t come…
Building a thriving technopreneurship in Sarawak
Career Advice, Digital Economy, Education, Entrepreneurship, Newspaper Column
We have previously pointed out how young Sarawakians need to have knowledge and skills in technology and entrepreneurship; build a team of diverse, supportive individuals; and develop products or services…
Things to consider before accepting a job offer
Career Advice, Education, Newspaper Column
It’s normal if you’re a fresh graduate to have that desperate urge to secure a job right after graduation since many of your friends and peers seem to have started…