Habits are behaviour that we develop at some point in our lives, and it gets locked in, becoming automatic—like how we carry on a conversation whilst driving. As we practice these behaviours on auto-pilot, we often fail to recognise that we have a “habit”, let alone—a “bad habit”.
What is the D&I workplace trend all about? Let us get the definitions out of the way.
Speaking at a Scholarship Guide webinar as part of the Raffles Institution Scholarship & Career Fair on 3rd June 2021, Mr Felix Cheok, a veteran in the Food & Beverage (F&B) industry, put into perspective the total amount of time an average person spends working before retirement – to emphasize the importance of one’s career development.
Are you deciding between working for a large corporation or a start-up? The answer is in figuring out which culture better fits your personality. Before we get started, let’s clear the air on the definition of a start-up company and the stereotype built around large established organizations regarding innovation.
Whether you have just one excellent job opportunity or have several offers on your lap, your career decision needs careful consideration from all angles. There is more to evaluate than the general aspects of job title, salary, and benefits.
Emails continue to be the most pervasive form of communication in the business world. Having received emails that drive us crazy, we know that not all professionals have mastered its proper etiquette. Inappropriate emails can destroy careers, while well-written ones may help to advance yours. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help you get it right.
As we transition from the digital to intelligent age, many people worry about losing their jobs to automation and robots.
Listening isn’t just a passive activity – one that we simply sit back and let the speaker’s words wash over us. It is an active, intentional, and focused effort, of which many factors come into play.
Is something worrying you? It starts with a nervous feeling. Then you can’t stop thinking about the worst things that can happen.
When choosing a field of study or profession a decade ago, we would have hardly heard about sustainability jobs or green jobs. The concept of sustainability emerged in the 1970s, but it wasn’t until later that it was considered a career opportunity. As the world pushes towards environmental protection and social inclusion, the future of work is redefined.
A career narrative is a way of talking about your professional journey, highlighting your significant accomplishments, key skills, unique qualities, career motivations, and the value your experience brings to a potential employer.
Listening isn’t just a passive activity – one that we simply sit back and let the speaker’s words wash over us. It is an active, intentional, and focused effort, of which many factors come into play.
