Meta’s new text-based program, Threads, is designed to take on Twitter. The move is a daring attempt to steal users from a failing rival by creating a platform that is nearly identical to the one they’re leaving. On Thursday, we tried out the much-talked-about new social network after its release.
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HOW TO EXCEL IN A JOB INTERVIEW
A job interview is a critical stage in the hiring process, where candidates have the opportunity to showcase their skills, experiences, and suitability for a particular role. Excelling in a job interview requires thorough preparation, effective communication, and a confident demeanour. This will be a guide on how to successfully
Self-Awareness: Successful Workers’ Most Underrated Skill
People who love their jobs or make a million dollars aren’t always confident, well-organized, or good at solving problems. Successful people have an edge in the workplace because they have self-awareness. But many people wrongly think self-awareness is about understanding your feelings and flaws. To be self-aware, you must consider
5 Soft Skills You Can Learn From Retail Job
When you work in retail, you do more than fold clothes. There are many different kinds of shops that sell things. The retail industry in Malaysia is as extensive and diverse as the country’s people. It sells a massive range of goods to individuals and businesses, meaning that working in
4 Tips to be a Confident Leader
It’s not a surprise that it’s hard to gain confidence. Even the most experienced leader sometimes fall short. We need to realize that it takes more than hard work and commitment to get to the top. In the past, people were taught to focus on building external skills, such as
Meta Will Release a Twitter Rival App Threads
Meta Platforms plans to release a microblogging app called Threads that will compete with Twitter. Twitter CEO Elon Musk is being criticized for stating users may only see a limited amount of Tweets. Threads is set to come out on 6 July. A listing on Apple’s App Store showed that
5 Tips for Starting a Freelance Career
A study says that the freelance market around the world is worth about $1.5 trillion. This means that there is a market for you as a freelancer, no matter what field you work in, even though there are more than 12 million freelancers registered on Upwork alone. But without the
5 Jobs Suitable for Introverts
Today’s job market offers opportunities for individuals with different personality traits and strengths. Although different types of jobs are suitable for different personalities, not all jobs are not suitable for introverts. If you belong to the introverted group, don’t give up. Some jobs may take a toll on your mental
3 Ways to Answer “Why Do You Want This Job?” During Interview
This question, which seems simple, can be surprisingly hard to answer during an interview if you don’t think about who you’re talking to and what they want to know. “Tell me about yourself” is a common way to start a job interview. “What is your weakness?” is also likely. And
How to Report Workplace Sexual Harassment
A recent study found that more than a third of Malaysian women experienced sexual harassment at work. Most of the time, victims kept quiet because they were ashamed, afraid of retaliation, or thought that speaking out wouldn’t change anything. What is workplace sexual harassment? The term “Sexual Harassment” is explained under the
5 Best Twitter Alternatives
On Saturday, Elon Musk set up strict limits on how many tweets people can look at in a day on Twitter. Since he took over Twitter, strange things have happened on the social media site, which has made people less likely to trust it. Even though the social website is
4 Bad Habits That Cause Debt Problems
There are many factors that drive debt problems, but attitude is the most basic and most important to overcome. Having the right mindset and attitude change that can help us avoid debt problems. We are aware that not all debts incurred by Malaysians are bad. There are good debts such
Can My Boss Force Me to Work on Public Holidays?
Have you ever been looking forward to a break because you and your friends had planned a great road trip? You pack your bags, fill up your car with gas, and get ready to leave. On the day before that public holidays, as you are saying goodbye to your coworkers,
9 Ways to Handle Difficult Employee
Almost every manager have at least one difficult employee. It as an almost inevitable part of a manager’s job: there’s usually at least one (and sometimes more) employees who don’t do their jobs well, are hard to deal with, don’t get along with others, mean well but don’t do what’s
3 Reasons Millennials Love Job-Hopping
Millennials do job-hopping very often and it is worrying employers. People think they can’t focus because they skip songs on playlists, switch between apps and computer tabs, and use multiple mobile devices at once. We’ll examine why millennials love job-hopping so employers can learn how to retain these unpredictable individuals.