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Category Archives: Work Experience
Think Those Trainings at Work are Cheesy and Childish? Think Again.
When you are working for a big organization training is something quite unavoidable, whether you like it or not. There are some of those trainings where activities consist in ice breakers and team building exercises. Now honestly, tell me how many times have … Continue reading
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Tagged boring training, company training, emotional intelligence, exerises, fun training, having fun, HR, in service training, peer pressure, team building, teamwork, training
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You Are Not Your Title
You can argue whether people change or don’t. But I’m pretty sure of something though. People’s essence, barring exceptional circumstances, remains the same throughout life, but there are manifest behaviors and characteristics that do change over time due to what we experience … Continue reading
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Tagged behavior changes, environment, hierarchy, people change, perception, self entitlement, title, types of managers
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When Getting Promoted Can Make You Your Worst Enemy
Getting close to be promoted, if not appropriately handled, can become a threat to your current employment status.
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Tagged career advice, getting a promotion, getting promoted, irrational thinking, personal experience, promotion
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The Third Option: Taking a Step Back
Today we are privileged to read a guest post from Elisha Tan. I met Elisha at an NUS event and was immediately inspired by her entrepreneurial aspirations. She’s taken an unconventional option most job-seekers wouldn’t have the courage to take. … Continue reading
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Tagged graduate career, graduate careers, graduate jobs, new grads
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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
