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What Really Annoys Me… (telling this to Hiring Managers) 21 Aug 2013 | 09:40 am
Time and again, we hear grouses from employers about the lack of ethics on the part of the job applicants. I think we should sometimes turn the table around and find out what the other side has to say...
Flexi Work Is The Future? 15 Jul 2013 | 12:24 pm
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Talk about flexi work has been around for some time now but the execution is slow in coming. Why? I think it’s a situ...
When Is It The Time To Move On? 2 Jul 2013 | 11:01 am
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 A group in Linkedin by the name of Connect: Professional Women’s Network,Powered by Citi recently has a discussion on...
Can Your Boss Call Or Message You When You Are On Holiday? 22 May 2013 | 09:12 am
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 “I know you are on vacation, but can I get hold of you if I need to check on something?” Sounds familiar? Many year...
Can I Bring My Parents Or Boyfriend/Girlfriend To Job Interviews? 17 Apr 2013 | 09:10 am
The following is an article posted in thestar.com with input from Employers and Recruiters/Consultants. I was one of them being interviewed. So boys and girls, if you are not sure whether it's a good ...
Is Marisa Mayer Going Backwards With Her Telecommuting Policy? 7 Mar 2013 | 02:14 pm
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 All Yahoo employees must work in the office by June this year, so said the new CEO of Yahoo, Marisa Mayer. In the pas...
Social Networks - Your New Referee 15 Feb 2013 | 10:30 am
It's more or less confirmed social networks are here to stay. Like TV, we switch them on at a regular basis. And unlike TV in which you are the passive spectator, this invites you to be an active part...
Are You Yelling At Me? (CAPS a Big NO NO) 17 Jan 2013 | 10:15 am
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 WHEN WILL YOU CALL ME? Some time ago, I received the above via sms from a candidate. At first glance, I felt I was b...
Top 10 Talent Trends In Malaysia For 2013 9 Jan 2013 | 01:34 pm
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 What’s in store for 2013 in Malaysia? I’m no prophet and do not wish to make speculations that at best remain as gues...
Am I Too Old To Change My Career? 28 Nov 2012 | 12:31 pm
I just had lunch with someone that needs counseling in her career. No, career counseling is not my full-time job, it was merely a favor. But it sets me thinking - it's easy for someone in their 20s or...
