Is it just me, or is there more attention paid to generational issues in the workplace in recent times? Why is the generational gap attributed to more of the misunderstandings that take place between older and younger workers? Each conflict … Continue reading
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
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
I was trying to think of everyone that I know that is passionate about their careers and not many people came to mind. I featured a friend of mine last week in a video interview, but apart from him, there’s … Continue reading
Hi Everyone,
This blog post is dedicated to one of my readers, VanyK and all others who often find it difficult to come up with new ideas for blog posts. In response to VanyK’s request for tips, I was busily writing … Continue reading
The landscape of graduate recruitment has changed. We’re surpassing the era where employers would hire candidates based solely on experience, skills or grades and transpiring into a period where many of the softer human qualities are desired in fresh talent. … Continue reading
In a previous post I mentioned that the best way to discover your brand is by writing down your perception of yourself, and others’ perception of you. But how do you go about building a personal brand in the first … Continue reading
A Brand is what differentiates a product from its competitors. People that want to drive prestigious cars will select Mercedes Benz, whereas those that prioritise safety will opt for Volvo. Toyota also had the reliability section of the market cornered … Continue reading
The above was the focus of an event that took place in late October last year, jointly brought to you by National University of Singapore and the Singapore Business Federation.
The rationale for holding such an event was to debunk some … Continue reading
They are a generation of many names. Also known as “Echo Boomers” (for their being the echo of the Baby Boomers), the “Millennials”, the “Net Generation” (for obvious reasons), the “Dot-com” generation, “Trophy kids”, and, very appropriately, “Generation Y Not”.
But … Continue reading
Hi, I'm Andrew, the founder of Gradkin - A Branding and Networking platform to connect Candidates with Employers. On Gradkin's Blog we draw on the experience of many professionals to share their knowledge and establish this site as the premier careers resource in Asia. Feel free to share your thoughts to enhance the learning experience for all. Cheers.
