Issue 016

The Turquoise Room


We know lunch is the best time to talk shop, network with clients, cut deals and bond with your colleagues, but where’s a good place to go? Here’s this month’s suggestion.

By Melody Tan


Ways managers screw up


Everybody knows that a good manager keeps the people above and below him happy. What are the things that managers should NOT do to secure a successful career? Read on to get some tips on how to keep your bosses, peers and staff happy.

By Denise Chew

Help! I’ve killed my boss!


You wake up gasping and in a cold sweat. What started off as a pleasant dream about a regular day at the office turned into a nightmare as you cold-bloodedly shot your boss! You always thought you liked him, so you don’t understand. Is there a hatred of him lurking in your subconscious mind? Will he be able to tell?

By Joshua Rayan

Not to worry, dreams have many implications, not all of which should be taken literally. Furthermore, you’re not alone...

Healing with color


We’ve all heard of colours influencing our moods, but how about using colour to heal and revitalise our body from within? Introducing a form of alternative therapy – colourpuncture.

By Melody Tan


Recruiting in Style L’Oréal Brandstorm Competition


La Difference, the team of three ladies from Singapore Management University, clinched the top spot in this year’s L’Oréal Brandstorm 2006 (Singapore) – a prestigious marketing competition. Career Central takes a look at this unique platform to hire the brightest fresh graduates for the leading beauty company.

By Michelle Lim

Caught in the act


From being unprepared or late for important meetings, to being seen in the wrong place at the wrong time, here are some tips to get yourself out of sticky situations, and stay out of them.

By Joshua Rayan


The Gen Ys - A Generation of Opportunities


With our ageing population and declining young and the old ratio, the job market will face less young blood than before. How should companies attract and retain the new “Gen Y” worker?

By Melody Tan


Is It All in Your Head?


Plagued by frequent headaches or migraines that affect your effi ciency at work? Come face to face with the various symptoms and causes of headaches, as well as possible treatments to keep you on the brighter side of life.

By Calista Teo

It’s all GEEK to me


High on IQ, low on EQ, geeks are smart, but clueless. Social ineptitude is a career hazard in a marketplace where deals are cut schmoozing. Are you a geek? If you’re tired of being the William Hung at every party, it’s time to come out banging.

By Anna Murphy