Career Advice
How to Deal with Difficult Personalities
Teamwork is important in every organisation. Difficult personalities come in many varieties. We list here the most common, and how to deal with them.
There’s Not Just Big Fish in the Ocean: Taking Up a Job at a SME
You're fresh out of school. You're full of hope. The world is your theme park and it's time to choose which ride to jump on; time to turn those dreams into reality. Then the question comes: who do you want to work for?
The Key to Building or Breaking Your Relationships
The Key to Building (Guan Xi) or Breaking Your Relationships. Sauce for the Goose, not always for the Gander
Breaking Up and Making Up with an Ex-Employer
You may jump ship for better salary or a brighter career path, but you realise that those shoes are either too big, too small, or just not your style. It is prudent that you think hard and long before finally deciding you want your old job back. The grass will always be greener on the other side for those who are fickle, unfocused and rash.
5 Golden Rules of Good Office Etiquette
Agnes Koh shares advice on how to conduct ourselves in a professional manner at work.
The 5 Factor Model
People are motivated by behavioural traits. Learn about the 5 Factor Model and find out what motivates you @ jobsDB.com Singapore.
Getting a Promotion
Advance in your career! Pitch your boss and sell yourself effectively. Consider these promotion tips from career expert, Scott Boyd.
From Ordinary to Extraordinary
Advance from being ordinary to extraordinary and increase your chances for success! Leap to the next level with the help of author, John Maxwell.
What Makes People Successful
What drives successful people? Author, Alka Prakash, has listed the following as the traits of an achiever.
Career Change : How To Start A New Career
Having confidence in your skills can give you a greater sense of confidence about your career, according to expert, Neen Jamess. Get rehired!
Career Change Advice :Strategies to Beat the Recession Blues
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What Are You Worth?
Learn how to negotiate for a pay increase properly. Know how to get what you're worth @ jobsDB.com Singapore.
Keep Your Career On Track Following A Merger
Hays Singapore offers tips on how to keep your career on track following a merger. Secure your future, learn these tips here.
Reach Out for the Stars
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10 Questions to ask if you still haven't found a job
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How to set and achieve goals
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Managing Work
Seal The Deal. Ask The Right Questions, And Make The Sale
Let’s sell, sell, sell! Good sales pitch involves more than just giving all the necessary information about the product. Complete your sales presentation with the right questions.
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy
A recent survey found that what working professionals want most is a work- life balance. In today’s competitive environment, many are pressured to work longer and find it challenging to strike a balance between work and life. Nevertheless, it is still possible to achieve a healthy dose of work- life balance if one is committed to make it happen.
Is positive thinking good for your career?
It could be said that there is almost a consensus on the value of consciously cultivating positive thinking for individual health, happiness and success. However, Is positive thinking good for you and your career? If yes, where is it and how is it so? If not where is all the hype coming from?
The Regional Perspective - A Chat with David Bellman
David’s job as a chemist has taken him from managing a production business in Melbourne, Australia to being a regional manager in Singapore, bringing him to countries such as Taiwan, China and the USA. So who says being a chemist/engineer is a boring job?
A Network of Prospects
For Partnership and Promotions Manager Iris Lo, building up contacts goes a long way. Since embarking on a career in marketing some 12 years ago, Iris has built a huge network of valuable contacts which eventually led her to her current role at an internationally renowned bank. Be amazed by what your contacts can do for you.
How to Handle Difficult Customers?
Knowing how to deal with disgruntled customers is a mark of true professionalism. Writer, Eva Goyena, talks about handling customers.
Remaining Relevant in The Workplace
Are you in a job that's allowing your career to develop? It's time to assess your employability. Refer to this career article from Kelly Services.
The Future: The Changing Face of the Workplace
Change in the workplace has never been more rapid. Stay relevant. The experts at Kelly Services have prepared this career article for your reference.
Leadership Lessons from Everyday Heroes
Everyday heroes may teach you almost as much as famous writers, according to speech coach, Patricia Fripp. Hear their inspiring stories at jobsDB.com.sg.
Your First Days Working at a New Job: 20 Tips to Help You Make a Great Impression
Impress on your first day! Have a positive attitude, show team spirit & ask questions. Get guided by experts, Randell Hansen & Katherine Hansen.
15 Ways to Beat Stress at Work
Beat stress at work. Embrace stress management in your career. Work more efficiently by taking note of these stress tips.
Master the Way You Use Your Voice
Be an effective communicator who is well-liked. Improve your communication skills. Jessica Seet, voice expert, will teach you the basics.
How to Stay Motivated to Face Career Challenges
Been suffering from prolonged unemployment or job dissatisfaction? Author, Atul Mathur will teach you how to stay motivated to face the challenges.
Career Conversations: Networking for Relationship Building
If you want to learn where the positions are located, networking is a necessity, according to expert, Kathy Condon. Improve your networking skills.
Make A Connection
Relationship building is a success skill. Author, John Maxwell, will help you gain a better perspective on when to fight and when to acquiesce.
How to adjust to a new corporate culture after a merger?
Keep your career on track following a merger. "Remember to analyse the corporate culture and adapt accordingly" is expert, Ruby Chen's biggest advice.
Career Advice :Top Five Tips for Getting Noticed at Work
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Industrial and Systems Engineering
ISE offers a wide range of career possibilities. An ISE graduate? Make the most out of your expertise @ jobsDB.com Singapore.
Balancing Work
Job Burnout
If you ever experience before a burnout during your studies, be warned. When you step into the working world, be prepared to face your nemesis again. This is a job burnout. Read on to find out tips to combat this deadly nemesis at your workplace.
Office Politics: It’s the Survival of the Fittest
Here are 5 tips how you can survive the menace of office politics.
Maximising your free time at work
Work smarter to increase your efficiency. Maximise your free time at work. Career expert, Scott Boyd has these suggestions.
Get Your Life in Your Work: A Call for Individual Responsibility
Sacrificing your personal well being is not the solution. Excel with a balanced work & life. Follow these career tips from expert, Andrew Graham.
Fully Alive from 9 to 5!
There is nothing more personal than work, according to expert, Louise LeBrun. The excerpt from Fully Alive From 9 to 5! will motivate you for success.
Top Ten Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Work Life
Stay motivated with work life balance. These tips from career principals, Judy Worrell and Bran Ward, will get you thinking.
Management Leadership in Technology & Innovation
jobsDB.com Singapore features insights from industry experts. Learn what Professor Shantha Liyanage has to say about technology & innovation.
Trends
Games Bosses Play - The Pending Promotion Game
jobsDB.com Singapore offers career advice and promotion tips. Read this article by Russ Wild to understand how bosses play games.
Top 10 Ways to Become Someone You Would Respect and Admire at Work
Enhance your professional image so you will be respected at work. Take note of these career pointers on personal branding from expert, Gary Alger.
Knowing yourself & knowing how to create your own good luck and keys to career planning
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E-Learning for a Masters of Technology
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