Work It

There may be colleagues in the office who are close to retirement and not motivated to do more. What can you do if that extra work falls on you? 

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In an increasingly competitive job market, it’s not enough to secure a good internship. Your performance during the stint is a crucial stepping stone to nailing that full-time job. So what do you need to do to impress potential employers? Ho Zhi Hui, co-founder of Skilio, a startup matching up students with companies breaks it down. 

This episode was recorded live at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. 

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Feeling stuck in your current job but uncertain about what’s out there? How should you decide if you should stay put or start looking for something new? 

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Graduate programmes like management associate or trainee programmes promise an accelerated career pathway. What are the expectations and is this route a better option if you don’t want to specialise? Samir Bedi from EY Asean People Consulting Leader gives his advice.

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You just joined a company and there’s an uncooperative colleague who sees you as competition. What can you do to ease the tension?

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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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Some people are natural clock-watchers while others prefer to go with the flow. But these two different working styles can affect workplace productivity, stress levels and team dynamics. CNA TODAY journalist Eunice Sng shares with Tiffany Ang what she has learnt about working as a “clock timer” and an “event timer”.

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Your company has acquired an international firm, and you’ve been assigned to train the incoming staff. How do you approach the situation with sensitivity?

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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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You are interviewing for jobs but your entitled leave days are fast running out. What should you do? 

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