Issue 011

The Laugh Page

Take a break. Breathe. Relax. You are now entering the Career Central laugh page. We guarantee absolutely nothing serious, thought-provoking or inspiring on this page. Unless of course, being a comedian is in the cards for you. For the rest, please laugh out. The facial exercise you get beats any expensive firming facials you can buy.

By Career Central



Nobody Knows that I am good! And I resent that!

In today's high pressure, dynamic job market, results alone aren't enough-you have to get them noticed. No matter what field you're in, self-rpomotion is a key factor in making sure that your talents will become well known and widely appreciated. Career central looks at ways to blow your own horn to create music for your ears!

By Joshua Rayan







Taking a break before starting work: How to plan for the trip of your life

You are now at a major crossroad in life, done with school and about to step into the working world. This may be the perfect time to do some travelling. Read on to find out the key things you need to consider before embarking on your trip and how to prepare for it.

By Denise Chew



Interview Nightmares

You've done it! You've made it through the door, and are about to sit through that-all important interview. But lo-not all interviews turn out as planned. Indeed, if you're not careful, it may well turn out to be an interview of nightmarish proportions instead...

By Marie Kreft



Writing a kickass resume and cover letter

Many people eitehr underestimate or get scared at the work that goes into a great resume and cover letter. However, the steps are simple and worhtwhile. Career central looks at ways to write a kickass resume and cover letter to give a truly winning first impression of you and nail that dream job.

By Joshua Rayan





The can-do spirit

An entrepreneur is someone who always willing to try something new to grow a business. Failure is seen as merely part of the learning process. It is this 'can-do' spirit that differentiates an entrepreneur from everyone else. Join us as we learn more from a two suscessful local entrepreneurs.

By Faith Ng



Choose a life less ordinary

Your career doesn't have to ride on a degree or a conventional tertiary education. It's about what you want to do, and what the trade and technical industry offers is the chance to do just that. Still lost? Coach yourself to find out what you should do.

By Anna Murphy



Check it out! Six steps to researching your career ideas before you decide

Do you jump in headfirst or do you dip your big toe in, to test the temperature? Starting out in a career can be daunting event, find out what tools you need to arm yourself with in this brave new quest.

By Nicola Supka





Want that job? You must have determination, ambition, confidence & courage

Paper qualifications do not tell if you have the guts or the gumption to take your company's business to a new level. According to recruitment consultants, interviewers are looking for signs of the above qualities. What exactly are they looking for and do you posess these qualities?

By Kelly services



Meet The Synergisers

By bringing together a financial advisory firm and a general insurance brokerage, David Choo from Promiseland Independent Pte Ltd and David Ong of Pacific Promiseland Insurance Brokers Pte Ltd are hoping to capture a greater share of the market for financial advisory services both in Singapore and around Southeast Asia. It's all a question of synergy.

By Nicholas Briggs