There’s nothing more frustrating than leaving a meeting feeling more confused than when you walked in. What can you do when your boss often gives vague answers to your questions?

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The traditional career path – study, graduate and get hired – is undergoing a seismic shift. As entry-level roles disappear, young job seekers are left questioning their place in the workforce. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Chiew Chun Wee, regional policy and insights lead at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and Adeline Tiah, career coach and change management consultant, to unpack what’s happening to early careers and how young people can stay relevant. 

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The decision of who gets promoted often feels like a mystery, but what is clear is that it takes more than just being good at your job. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with Shub Faujdar, founder and chief career coach at JobS-ME Singapore, to unpack why visibility matters and whether it is time to consider leaving if you’re being repeatedly passed over for a promotion.

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Some companies offer a “golden handshake” when they retrench their workers. Financial advisory manager Lily Fung, who got a high six-figure sum, shares with Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan what she did with the money after she was laid off from her company of 20 years.

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Job hopping has become common among the younger generation, but critics say too many short stints may leave a bad impression on recruiters. But if it's part of a clear career plan, it can boost your salary and widen your network. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan discuss how to make each move count.

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Mentorship in the office can shape careers in unexpected ways – but only if it’s done well. From navigating soft skills to managing mentor-mentee tensions, Teoh Mei Ting and her mentor Irene Yong, both from engineering consultancy firm Beca, share tips on how to make the most out of this workplace relationship.

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For many professionals, retirement is far from their mind and they want to seek work that is fulfilling. Lim Kai Ning, co-founder of The Courage Chapter, shares how they help seniors return to the workforce, and why age can be a big asset.

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Having lunch while working may be a common practice, experts warn that there could be health risks. This habit may also have the opposite effect of lowering productivity too. CNA TODAY journalist Tang Jia Wen shares with Nat Fetalvero why a small mid-day break can have huge payoffs at work.

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Leaving a job role after 16 years for something different takes more than just opportunity – it requires bold courage. Guest Ivan Aw made a strategic pivot to embrace AI and shares with Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero the lesson he learnt about not waiting for the perfect moment to make the switch. 

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With job roles changing rapidly in the age of AI, employees are constantly encouraged to pick up new skills. But what if you're asked to learn something completely new? Dean Tong, head of group human resources at UOB, shares steps on what companies can do to support employees whose jobs are redesigned by technology.  

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