Joshua Rayan

Walk on the edge

Conventional jobs make the world go round, but sometimes life gives you a better view when you’re not always walking on the safe side. How do you do this, and what’s it like?

By Joshua Rayan

Spending Your Bonus

A bonus indicates good news for the company's bottom line - and yours! But should you spend, save or invest your bonus - or all three? Career Central looks at ways to make your hard-earned money work (and play) for you.

By JOSHUA RAYAN

MLM: Valid Business or Scam in Disguise

Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) businesses are often associated with hyped-up promises, recruitment drives and sometimes, with pyramid schemes. Supporters on the other hand say that MLMs offer financial, professional and personal development. Career Central takes a closer look at the many layers.

By JOSHUA RAYAN

Phone Etiquette

Do you know how to talk professionally on the phone? Do you have trouble talking to your potential employer on the phone? Join us on our quest to find out how to master good phone etiquette.

By Joshua Rayan

Impressing at Interviews

Hey, you got yourself an interview? That’s great! You’ve taken your first step into the working world. But before you start hugging yourself and giving ‘high fives’, remember that you are only half way there. The real challenge is to get hired!

By Joshua Rayan

What kind of jobs am I suited for? Personalities & Professions

Qualifications? I have my bachelor’s degree. Skills? No problem, I’m trained for the task. Experience? Got that too. So think you’re set for the job? Not quite, there’s an X Factor which you should consider. Think of it as a central puzzle piece. When you find it, the picture becomes clearer. People, we’re talking about personality!

By JOSH RAYAN

Rolling stones gather no moss? How long should you stay on a job?

Job-hopping isn't a dirty word it used to be, but employers still prefer to see some stability in potential hires. What if you really hate your current job? Or love it? Career Central looks at the 'right' time to stay or go.

By Joshua Rayan





Spending on long life & good looks! The growing trend of lifestyle consciousness

The Singaporean market for health and beauty products is growing phenomenally in recent years. What is driving Singaporeans towards the good, and away from the bad and the ugly? Career Central goes shopping for answers.

By Joshua Rayan



Clothes maketh the man (or woman): Dressing for the scholarship interview

The process is almost over and you're this close to that prestigious scholarship. But come interview time, between your jackets and your jeans, you have no idea what's acceptable, or expected. Rest easy, because we're here to equip you with spit, polish and professional image to nail that scholarship.

By Joshua Rayan





My Passion, My Profession

Work can be play and play can be work. Do what you love and make it pay for you. Earn money and enjoy yourself every day. I hope you’re nodding your head as you’re reading this, because this scenario could be yours!

By Josh Rayan