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Gig workers are on the rise because of the flexibility and profitability of being their own boss. Do you have the necessary career skills to thrive in this work environment? The gig economy has survived Financial Crisis (2008) and Coronavirus (2020) and thrived. While gig workers are rising in Singapore, there is still a stigma…
A great headshot helps boost your confidence as well as the confidence others have in your professional abilities, whether you are a business owner or climbing the corporate ladder. 80% of people remember what they see. So, when you have a great corporate headshot, you make an instant (and positive) the first impression. Plus, you…
We spend a large part of our adult lives working with people as professionals. Hence, building good work relationships with colleagues and business associates is not only a good idea, but it is also a smart move for your career progression. Close work friendships boost employee satisfaction by 50%. And people with a best friend…
In today’s world, no one is going to bat an eyelid if a mom decides to take a career break. It’s the transition back to the workforce that is a bit daunting for mothers. Overcoming their fears is the hardest threshold for mothers making their comeback to work. So here are some tips and strategies…
These days, a good resume is a key to securing you an interview for that coveted job. Once you are shortlisted for an interview, you are already ahead of your competition. The interview gives you a chance to position yourself as the ideal hire for the job opening. But writing a resume is not as…
Many of us will write at least one resume in our professional life. Whether you are a fresh graduate launching into a new career, a parent looking to return to the workforce, or a mid-career professional transiting between jobs or industries, knowing how to write a good resume is a useful skill to have. The…
It has begun. You are officially on “lock-down” during the circuit breaker period. That means no visitors, including relatives and friends, home tutors or part-time helpers. You are not going outdoors, except for exercise in the park or to run errands for essential services. If you have always complained about the lack of time to…
They are career women, mothers, wives, socialites, friends, and the women next door. Their homes are tidy and neat, their appearance sunny and immaculate, and their work thriving and prosperous. These women work full-time, either holding prominent positions in distinguished companies or running their own businesses. How do they look so well-groomed and poised, balance…
Creating content is not limited to the words you write. It is also about the photos that you display on your social media. Good photography can help you gain a lot of likes and followers. Hence to create better content online, we are sharing with you video and photo editing tips to help increase your…
Warren Fernandez, Editor of The Straits Times, has to read many essays as well letters from people who write in to the newspaper to offer ideas, or look for a job. He says that the ones who stand out, are those who get the basics right – they pick the right words, they use them…
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, procrastination is “to intentionally put off doing something that should be done.” You can spot a procrastinator a mile away because the individual will: Put off tasks until the last minute avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions say they perform better under pressure, but more often than not that’s…
Higher work efficiency and good job performance is your guarantee to job security in these times of professional uncertainty. What this means is that not only do you have to be more productive at work, but you have to produce effective outcomes as well. With professionals in today’s workforce operating on key catch phrases like…
Moderating at Pregnancy Nutrition with Experts Experts: Wong Bo Boi, Senior Parenting Educator at Thomson Medical Centre Dr. Crystal Chin, Consultant Obstetrician / Gynaecologist at Thomson Medical Centre New Mother. The forum answers the following questions: What are the essential nutrients required during pregnancy? Constipation is a common problem among pregnant moms, how can we…
Ok, so everyone knows that Google offices are the best places to work in!! A couple of weeks ago, I was invited to attend a Media Literacy Council’s networking evening where they discussed the collective effort to raise awareness of media literacy and promote good digital citizenship with their partners in the industry, community, and government….
Media Invite It is always fun to be invited to an event where you get to hang out with fellow bloggers and meet new ones. A couple of Saturdays ago, the team from theAsianparent.com hosted a casual tea session at The Daily Scoop Ice Cream Cafe where a few of us bloggers came together to explore possibility of working…