3 Keys To Upskilling In 2021 It has always been important to upskill or reskill, but the economic and job uncertainty of 2020 has further hammered that point home. Whether you’re looking for a new job in 2021, making a career change, or planning to grow in your current job, all professionals should make a…
When an employee complains that he or she is experiencing sexual harassment of any type, the employer has a legal, ethical, moral, and employee relations obligation to investigate the charges thoroughly—without delay. The employer can’t take the time to decide whether they believe the employee or not, but must take him or her at their…
Why keywords are so important in a resume Keywords are descriptors of skills and attributes that industry insiders typically use to describe themselves and others in the profession. Hiring managers sometimes use computer programs known as applicant tracking systems — or ATS, for short — to save time and effort on their part. Keywords matter…
What Questions Should You ACTUALLY Ask Your Interviewer? If you’ve bagged yourself an interview – congrats! You should ensure you’re prepared for all the questions they may ask you in the interview, but there’s one more part of an interview that you need to make sure that you’re ready for; the end of the interview when the interviewer/hiring manager…
Malaysia’s 5 Most Popular Industries and What Those Candidates Want Malaysia has come a long way from its humble agricultural roots, emerging as one of Asia’s dynamic economies. With Malaysia’s industrial transformation over the past three decades, sectors and job roles are set to evolve once more as Malaysia paves the way for the digital-first…
Malaysian Graduates Look For These 3 Things In a Job Malaysian graduates entering the workforce in 2020 will be walking into an uncertain future, thanks to COVID-19. Employers undergoing their own internal transformations may not be able to cater to all of their needs immediately, but ensuring a future where new staff have the opportunity…
5 Ways to Motivate Employees High employee turnovers eat into company resources spent on capacitating new team members. Your best bet in retaining an experienced workforce lies in tried-and-test HR strategies such as competitive pay, growth opportunities, and desirable benefits. But to build and foster employee relations, employers need to keep communication lines open. With constant…
What is the STAR interview method? The STAR interview method is a technique you can use to prepare for behavioral and situational interview questions. STAR stands for: situation, task, action and result. This method will help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. Hiring managers ask behavioral interview questions to determine whether you…
Successful job hunting requires using certain techniques to make sure you stand out to potential employers. Use these tips to help you succeed in a competitive market and get the job you want. Job hunting involves more than searching for open positions and sending your resume to employers. You also need to make sure you’re…
Looking To Hire? Here’s 10 Things Malaysian Candidates Want In A Job COVID-19 has caused unprecedented change to the way people, communities and businesses operate. The restrictions in movement across the global have caused employees to telecommute from their homes and adopt a digitally-powered working style. Malaysia is one of the many countries to enact…