Whether youâre still considering your degree options or youâre looking for a new job, itâs likely youâll be wondering how to set yourself up for success in the ânew normalâ. There are a lot of unknowns about what the world will look like post-coronavirus, but one thing is certain â
Coming back to work after a long holiday break has never been easy. This year, holidays have been different than usual for everyone. While some people have decided to spend their holidays in the same city, commonly known as staycation, others were able to travel different cities. Regardless of the
If you receive a warning at work, verbal or written, it is important to be cautious with your response. Usually, a warning happens when a supervisor is dissatisfied with your work, behavior or performance. Before this happens, some supervisors will voice their concerns, allowing you to correct your mistake before
How much does it actually cost to land a new job? The answer, unfortunately, is that it depends. Some reports show that 27% of job seekers who incurred expenses during a job search spent over RM500, primarily on clothing (49%), transportation (22%), and travel (11%). If youâre looking for a
Malaysia is a well established country and relatively low rate of unemployment. It offers a quality of life, excellent education, and more. As of this point at end of 2021, the Malaysian economy is doing well since the pandemic. Malaysia offers great employment opportunities and has attracted many immigrants. That’s great news
Well trained employees are essential to any business. When employees have all the training, skills, and knowledge they need, your business will run more smoothly. Employees can perform their jobs with greater competency. They can better serve your customers. And, there will hopefully be fewer mistakes and accidents at your
If your company undecided about a candidate after the fourth (4th) round interview and thinking about a fifth round. You shall tell them that it wouldnât be any differences. In fact, it is a mistake to get to four. Do you know what the fourth round interview says about your hiring
When looking for a job, you may consider hiring a professional to assist you with your search. Recruiters and headhunters may seem like an attractive option for several reasons. In a recruitment setting, discussion about compensation can happen immediately, as opposed to the typical job interview process in which salary
Letâs face it: no one loves their job 24/7. It doesnât matter if you work for a corporation, a startup or your own business, we all have those moments when weâre fed up with everyone and everything. Co-workers get on your nerves, your boss misspells your name in an email,
Arriving at the office before the sun rises and leaving at dusk can cause a real sense of deprivation for those who love the outdoors. Using a light therapy lamp or lightbox can help, but adding some houseplants might be the missing nature link needed to improve productivity and satisfaction on the
Do you ever feel like you have lots of contact names from networking, your current job, and life in general, but you donât know how to leverage them? It can be difficult to think of ways to approach them, or even what you want to approach them for. The chief
There is no denying that nothing can really substitute for experience. This is why when it comes to hiring for managerial positions in particular, the majority of organizations prefer hiring older people. In the past that majority of people retired at the age of 65. But those were the old days
Once upon a time, a “gig” â a one-time, short-term assignment or project â was something reserved for musicians or models. Those days are long gone. A growing number of people are choosing to avoid the regular 9-to-5 routine; instead, they work-on-demand for firms that employ them on a freelance
Chances are that you or someone you know has experienced a layoff at some point. No matter how stable and safe your career might seem, getting the so-called pink slip can happen to anyone. Indeed, the 2021 economic crisis and lockdown has been the epitome of unexpected. No one knows yet when
Early risers are happier and healthier, theyâre more optimistic and feel more in control of their lives. But when your alarm goes off and itâs still dark â do you jump out of bed, go for a jog and watch the sun rise, then reward yourself with a top brekkie? Or does the crisp air or your jarring alarm noise have you
