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Monthly Archives: May 2010
Grad Job-Seeker’s Corner (GJC): Your Weekly Advice Column
A few days ago I was speaking to a student at NUS that was telling me about his internship at a large MNC with a very recognisable brand. He didn’t like the culture at the company or the way in … Continue reading
Internships: 7 Reasons Why They Are Important for Your Career
It’s intern season. Many of the companies that I’m speaking to now are so busy with interns during this summer. I personally don’t have any internships under my belt, but back when I was studying (over 5 years ago now) … Continue reading
Social Media Recruitment: Does your company do it?
In my previous article I wrote about the emerging strategy of social media recruiting. Many companies today are utilising this technology to enhance their recruitment efforts, while others are yet to take the leap.
Is Social Media the Low Carb Diet of the Internet?
Social Media is more than just a buzzword today and reminds me of all the hoopla that surrounded low-carb diets. It’s constantly in the news, and regarded as a must-have tool for any business looking to drive consumers into their … Continue reading
Job Hunting Tips from Gen-Y Expert Lindsey Pollak
I’m always excited to come across a really useful article for young job-seekers. In this case I stumbled upon an interview with Lindsey Pollak, Gen-Y Career Expert on myfoxny.com. Some tips she gives graduating students is applicable everywhere, whether your … Continue reading
Posted in Generation-Y, Networking
Tagged Gen-Y, graduate jobs, job hunting, lindsey pollak, networking
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American Idol and Your Job Search
Guest post today is by Perry Newman, author of “Job Hunting in the 21st Century – The New Reality.”
I admit it; I am a music lover and I’m hooked on watching American Idol from the time they choose … Continue reading
Posted in Interview Tips, Personal Branding, Resume/CV Tips
Tagged graduate career, interview tips, interviews, job search, personal brand, resume tips
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Gradkin to Showcase Product at Echelon 2010 in Singapore
If you haven’t heard of Echelon 2010, then you must have been living under a rock for the last few months. This event held at Matrix @ Biopolis on June 1-2, will bring together some of the renowned entrepreneurs and … Continue reading
Interview Question: “Tell me about a setback you’ve faced and how you handled it”
People don’t set out to have setbacks in their daily life, and if we all had our way, we’d desire never to experience them at all. Statistically speaking though, it’s highly unlikely that one moves through their entire life without … Continue reading
PERSONAL BRANDING: Projecting an Image to Reach Your Full Potential – Your Social Media Image
The following is Part 3 of 3 guest posts by Kami Gray, Personal Branding expert. Click here for Part 1 or Part 2 of the series.
In Part 2 of this series, we discussed your in-person image … Continue reading
Personal Branding: Your Personality Makes an Impression
Sometimes making a bad impression isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, I’d say it’s better than making no impression at all. With people, personalities that are strong, regardless of whether they are positive or negative stand out in other … Continue reading
