The first institute for higher learning to adopt a Problem-Based Learning approach in its curriculum, Republic Polytechnic also aims to realise staff potential and promote innovative schemes for their well-being. Career Central speaks to two staff who made a career switch to work at the polytechnic.

By Ruth Wong

Petite and fresh-faced, Lee Siok Koon blends in effortlessly with the student crowd at Republic Polytechnic (RP), except that she isn’t a student at all. Siok Koon, 31, is Head of National Education Programs with the polytechnic’s Centre for Culture and Communications at its Woodlands campus. It is here that she has embarked on a new chapter in her career.

You saw an advertisement for your dream job. Finally, this is what you have been waiting for! But how do you write an outstanding resume that gets you invited for an interview and how can you perform well enough during the interview to land that job?

By Ruth Wong

Successful entrepreneurs make it look so easy. In truth however, starting a business comes with high risk and opportunity costs. What can we learn from those who have made it?

By Ruth Wong

Singapore is located in one of the fastest growing regions in the world. The Asia- Pacific is home to some of the world’s most dynamic cities. No wonder then that Singaporeans remain strongly attracted to the possibilities of living and working around the region.

By Ruth Wong

Even though Singapore’s economy is on an upswing, some people are still having
difficulty finding the jobs they want. So where have the jobs gone and how can you find what you desire?

By Ruth Wong

Your résumé looks great and you’ve been invited to an interview. What should you do, and how should you prepare for it? We show you how.

By Ruth Wong

An overseas education is more than just getting into some of the most prestigious foreign universities. Unless you are on scholarship. Otherwise, it is no doubt a huge financial investment. How can you reap the most out of your sojourn abroad?

By Ruth Wong

So you’ve been invited to attend a scholarship interview but are already feeling the jitters? Let us show you how to prepare for that all-important interview.

By Ruth Wong

Ministry of Health

Doctors and nurses are not the only professionals in healthcare. There are also allied health professionals, and they play a vital role in helping the patients under their care.

By Ruth Wong

Is having a lady boss bad news? You’d think that many guys would immediately agree, but as it often turns out, the reality is very different from popular stereotypes.

By Ruth Wong