Transitory Retirement, Permanent Inflation
It looks like “transitory retirement” has come to replace the idea of “transitory inflation“. For months, the Federal Reserve Bank in the US told us that the sharp pick-up in prices was a transitory...
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Be Yourself – Your REAL Self
I fell upon this YouTube podcast with the legendary England rugby union international Jonny Wilkinson. He was open. He was candid. He preached on how to be yourself. That’s relevant in your career as...
When Your Career is on the Ropes
Do you think that, metaphorically, your career is on the ropes? If you think your career peaked too soon, spare a thought for the boxer Mike Tyson. For those that only know Tyson as...
Beware of the Single Point of Failure in Your Career
Let’s start with a definition for a single point of failure. In the words of Wikipedia, this is “a part of a system that, if it fails, will stop the entire system from working....
Why It’s Time to Start New Year Job Hunting
It doesn’t take a genius to appreciate we’re in challenging times. Unprecedented times even. So you may be saying to yourself: “The last thing I should be thinking about right now is to be...
How to Negotiate Your Salary (Even in These Challenging Times)
So, you’ve navigated the interview process and just been offered your dream job. Now the hard work begins – it’s time for the dreaded conversation. It’s time to negotiate your salary and benefits. And...
Where Do You See Yourself in Five Years’ Time?
As interview questions go, “Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?” has become a standard in some quarters. It’s a template question, particularly for entry-level jobs. We’re all supposed to have a...
Romeo’s Last Words – and the Art of Job Hunting
I thought I would try an experiment surrounding Romeo’s last words. It’s silly but it’s a game. It may even prove counterproductive for this site. But I thought it was worth giving a go....
Is it Time for a Career Pivot?
Is this the right time for a career pivot? Let’s be honest, the world has changed, including in Asia.. That’s why you have to prepared for a different working world. Previous blog posts have...
Being Prepared for Online Job Interviews
Have you ever considered online job interviews? Well, the coronavirus has kicked in a new way of doing things in many areas. We all have to adapt to a new reality. “WFH” (or “work...
