Social media can be a mighty tool, helping you connect with recruiters, find job opportunities, and develop a professional reputation—if you do things the right way. Here’s what to avoid: 1. Not Being on Social Media Nearly half of the employers said that they wouldn’t hire a candidate if they couldn’t find
Category: Self Development
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Malaysia SOP: Offices can now operate at 100% capacity only if all employees are fully-vaccinated
PM Ismail Sabri has announced a number of reopening measures – including those states that are moving to the next phase of NRP, reopening of business operations for spas & wellness centres, interstate travel to tourist centres, and more. Those offices in Malaysia which have all employees fully-vaccinated can now
How to request to continue working from home after COVID-19
Our upcoming work-from-home report showed that 56% of employees who were forced to work remotely would prefer to be in the office. But that leaves the remaining 44%, who aren’t looking forward to coworkers who chew loudly and don’t understand the concept of inside voices. If you fall into that group, you
10 Apps for Expats after the Pandemic
Planning relocate to a new company after the pandemic? It will not be the same as it was before the coronavirus. There are a lot more rules and regulations that you have to worry about in a COVID-19 world, so your trip might take a little more planning and consideration
Tips for setting post-pandemic career goals
The pandemic has created a feeling of paralysis, and people don’t feel they can push forward with plans at this time because things are constantly changing. But we should recognise that within this experience there’s an opportunity to build one’s resilience That means approaching your career goals differently in 2022. While
Can Graduates Get Hired During The Pandemic
Final-year students are understandably experiencing a lot of panic and uncertainty when it comes to their employment prospects, as they will be graduating during the coronavirus pandemic. But first of all, are companies hiring graduates now? Well, actually they are! Unlike during the 2008 financial crisis, many companies are still recruiting
Working From Home Versus Working From Office: Which Is Better For You?
Working from home or Working from office, this preference comparison didn’t start recently, actually that has taken the corporate world by storm, especially in 2021 while companies are preparing to go back office after the pandemic. But which working environment brings out the maximum potential for you and the company?
Guide to resign respectfully while still work from home
The continued Covid-19 pandemic has ushered in the largest working-from-home population in human history alongside a period of great economic uncertainty. Whether from a better job offer, pre-empting redundancy, or concern with how the employer has handled the crisis, many professionals are choosing to resign. This guide has been made
Sample of a Job Acceptance Email
Congratulations! The job you’ve been applying to get for weeks is now almost in your hands. All the hard work that you’ve put into the job application process to make sure everything was right has paid off. You spent several days polishing your cover letter & application form to perfection with your
6 Skills You’ll Need To Succeed In A Post-Coronavirus Talent Market
Whether you’re already working for the past year(s) or or you’re the graduates of the year of 2021, it’s likely you’ll be wondering how to put yourself up for success in the ‘new normal’. There are a lot of unknowns about what the world will look like post-coronavirus, but one
What you need to do when asking for a salary raise or promotion?
Malaysian employees can expect increases of 2.5% in 2022, up from 2.0% this year, according to the survey by Jobstore.com, which was conducted between Jun and August 2021. A total of 2,200 companies across various sectors participated. The pandemic caused businesses to cut back on compensation, but now companies are
5 Factors That Lead to Unproductive Meetings
Poorly planned meetings can lead to disengagement and reduced productivity. Find out how to avoid unproductive meetings at your company.
Simple Tips on how to Take Notes During A Meeting Like A Pro
These simple tips will help you be more effective with making meeting notes.
Leadership 52: A Lifetime’s Worth Of Leadership Skills In 52 Weeks
Find out what you need attain a life’s worth of leadership skills.
Cheat Sheet On How to Get Better in Small Talk
Small talk can be awkward. Find out what you can do to improve your personal conversation needs.