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| 10 Tips for an Impressive Resume Most of you would have tried your hands at drafting up your own resumé. These days, it's all about packaging - a well-packaged resumé... Resumes - The good and the bad A resumé can make or break your bid for that dream position. We take you through some of the good and bad points on composing what could be your professional masterpiece... Cover Impressions An outstanding cover letter can help you stand out from the competition and win you that crucial first interview. Find out how...
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• Checklist for the big interview Yes, you have finally received a call from your scholarship organisation. Take a breather and then it's time to tackle the next challenge in line - the interview... The Perfect Answer? The bad news is, there is no ten-year-series to give you the perfect answers to memorise for the dreaded scholarship interview. But the good news is, here are some tips... "So, any questions?" If you're someone who immediately answers "no" when asked if you have any questions, it's time you break the habit. Being a little more curious can help you land that dream job...
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| Projecting that Professional The adage "looks do not matter" does not apply in the workplace. one has to project a certain image to keep up with the company's reputation and image. Take a closer look... Get paid what you deserve The compensation aspect of a job is undeniably one of the most embarrassing and awkward phases of the job search process. For many graduates, salary negotiations can be a difficult experience... More than just pregnant Recent figures from the Ministry of Manpower show that there was a spike in number of complaints regarding unfair dismissals in recent years...
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Be Proactive even when you are jobless Being out of work for an extended period can get you down. Even worse, whenever you apply for a vacancy, you know there will be many others applying for the same post... Career Planning - Taking Charge of your life Whether you are struggling to write your resumé or attempting to answer questions like 'Where do you expect to be in three years from now career-wise?' at a job interview... Connect and Reconnect: Develop a network that works for you If you're new to social networking, the thought of developing a solid pool of key contacts can be a bit overwhelming. Downright daunting, in fact, for those who place any form of networking...
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| 10 Things You can't do without You can't work without air-conditioning. Nor can you go without the office water cooler and your daily doses of instant coffee. Of course, you can try, but why punish yourself? A good time for a makeover Singaporeans want to look good, and they don't mind paying top dollar to feel good either. More training will be needed to match the growing sophistication of the beauty and wellness... A look at Chemical Engineers Are chemical engineers people who wear white lab coats and mix solutions in test tubes? Not really. Career Central tells you what chemical engineers really do...
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10 Questions with Bum Ariffin At 21, Bum Ariffin has come a long way from being the teenage delinquent. He still roams the streets but these days, with a camera to bring out the unseen beauty of Singapore... 10 Questions with Louann Wong After graduating from NTU in Communications Studies, Louann Wong did not apply for a full-time job or go on a graduation trip. Instead, the spunky 24-year-old chose to volunteer in India... A dash of Colour From fiery reds to deep, tranquil blues, colours can affect how we look and feel. Career Central looks at ways to add colour to your life-on your body, throughout your world...
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