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The Third Option: Taking a Step Back

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

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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Grad Job-Seeker’s Corner #2: New Grads & Phone Interview Tips

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

Two questions for GJC this week:
Dear Mr. Andrew,
I’m currently engaged in a graduate programme at a government agency where I previously did an internship. I really enjoy the work, but I’ve been posted to two separate departments. This means I … Continue reading →

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Grad Job-Seeker’s Corner (GJC): Your Weekly Advice Column

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

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 →

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American Idol and Your Job Search

Posted on May 18, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

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 →

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Personal Branding: Your Personality Makes an Impression

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

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 →

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Top 5 Qualities Employers Seek in Fresh Graduates

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

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 →

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Found your Personal Brand on Passion

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

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 →

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Think of Yourself Like a Product

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

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 →

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Attracting, Motivating and Retaining Your Generation Y Talents!

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Andrew C Abraham

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 →

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