To say ‘Hi!’ to a stranger and strike a conversation with people is not an easy feat for someone who is shy by nature. In fact, social interaction is not their cup of tea and they much rather prefer to avoid it. Some of us here are not only shy but also introverts in nature. […]
A good GPA will land you a good career when you graduate. That’s the common perception among students who focused a lot on their academics in hopes to achieve a good GPA upon their graduation. Achieving First Class Honors is almost every student’s dream, even for Ningzhen. However, while her peers achieved stellar results, Ningzhen
Yes, you read that right No, we have definitely proofread the title too. As confused as you are, so were we when we talked to Cheryl Tan, who identified herself as an introvert. What was more surprising was that she admitted she was not good at public speaking and dreaded talking to strangers. Yet, she
One common thinking that most private university students have is that they are at a disadvantage as compared to local university graduates. But, this is not the case for Gerald Leong, who managed to prove such misconceptions wrong. As a SIM graduate, he was once afraid that his school’s name will place him at a
After graduation, we tend to seek careers which are related to our degrees in university and also gained the relevant experience from our internships. It is unlikely for anyone to make a change in their career which differs from their degree. However, we spoke to this graduate who made a switch in her career with
5 tips if you are considering a career with no relevant degree or experience. Read More »
As an undergraduate, do you know exactly what you wish to do in the future? Or do you feel you have to stick to the norm and venture into paths that society has normalised? Well, we spoke to this graduate from Morgan Stanley who went straight into the path that society (at least in finance)
How this valedictorian found his passion at 5am in the morning Read More »
Personal branding is important as it helps to establish and reinforce who you are and what you stand for in life and your career. For undergraduates, internships are the way for you to start. They let you gain relevant knowledge, skills, and experience while building connections in the industry. They also allow you to get
5 get-going tips to start building your personal brand if you have not begun to do so! Read More »
In a survey by Kantar, 44% of people working in Singapore are affected by “stress and anxiety” at work when the global average is at 39%. Many of us would spend a large proportion of our lives on work, it is important to understand the causes of stress and anxiety in the workplace. The workplace
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