February 4, 2020
10 Ways to Recession Proof your Career
The inverted yield curve. Slowing GDP growth. Falling interest rates. What if a…
April 21, 2018
An open letter to the candidate complaining that employers at a careers fair did not consider hiring international students
A candidate complained that employers didn't hire international students. Here's my…
March 12, 2018
7 things you really need to know about excuses
The distance between where you are right now and where you really want to be can be…
January 28, 2018
Never take flight advice from a turkey
It's stupid to take careers advice from a jobless friend and fitness advice from…
December 28, 2017
18 no-BS ways to supercharge your 2018
Ditch the petrol and skull some jet fuel in your journey towards an unprecedented…
November 29, 2017
I hereby present to you the greatest pain in life
What could possibly be the most arduous and excruciating thing you might have gone…
October 31, 2017
10 tips to love fellow humans even when you feel like punching their face
There will be days when loving thy neighbour is the toughest thing to do. But…
October 20, 2017
For goodness’ sake, stop studying so hard at university!
If you think that having a university degree is a guarantee to a bright future and…
October 10, 2017
There are no rewards for those who play it safe
Whatever you've achieved in life involved taking a (calculated) risk and stepping…
August 27, 2017
Everyone has a coach. Who are you coached by?
Having a coach is not something reserved only for performing artists, elite…
August 6, 2017
How to get out of underemployment
An accounting graduate working in a cafe to pay the bills is essentially…
June 23, 2017
90 percent of interview candidates forget to do this and it’s costing them
It's not what happens before or during the interview, but after.
June 7, 2017
The simple guide to standing out from the crowd
All of us are born unique, but most die a copy. In a world full of noise and…
May 21, 2017
Complaining and executing take about the same amount of effort
You can complain that you can't fit into your clothes or you can go to the gym.…
April 23, 2017
Be the bigger person
When offended, it's tempting to want to punch the other person squarely in the…
April 8, 2017
A letter to my naysayers
You hate on my dreams because you have given up on yours. And it says more about…
March 26, 2017
12 ways to develop kickass mental toughness
Life can be tough, but you can be even tougher than that.You can let your…
March 4, 2017
Underpaid international students are missing this point
Underpaid in your restaurant job? It's a job, not a career. Also, are you lacking…
February 5, 2017
Tough advice for pursuing your dreams when you don’t feel good enough
We have a dream and are kept awake by thoughts of how amazing it would be. But we…
January 5, 2017
The Uncomfortable Guide to Having a Kick Ass 2017
If you want easy and comfortable advice, go speak to your mum. If not, here's how…
December 29, 2016
Always take a posture of offence
The gazelle has to outrun the fastest lion, but the lion just has to outrun the…
December 7, 2016
Amazon Go could bring death to 3.4 million jobs in the US
Scan an app on your phone. Grab your groceries. Walk out. No lines, no humans, no…
October 24, 2016
The best career advice I got came like a kick to my nuts
I've received a ton of career advice from big players and game changers in the…
October 3, 2016
What 2 cab drivers told me about Uber
All taxi drivers I spoke to acknowledged Uber's impact on their business. Who…
September 12, 2016
To get serious progress, ask yourself serious questions
August 4, 2016
5 Ways You Stand Out as an International Student in the Jobs Market
Coming from a foreign country and having to assimilate yourself in a new…
July 31, 2016
Why the bottom of the barrel exists
People rise to the top through excellence or sink to the bottom because of…
July 10, 2016
Be exceptional, find your point of difference, have a great attitude – interview with Brian
I recently got the chance to pick the brain of Brian Holmes, Director of Xponential…
June 25, 2016
How Alex got a job without even sending a single resume
Most people apply for jobs the conventional way - sitting behind a computer and…
May 31, 2016
Why stepping out of your comfort zone is so darn good for you
Earlier today, I had a 30min phone call with an editor from Business Insider…
May 25, 2016
What a kid who spilled milk taught me about naysayers
Once upon a time, a kid in Sunday School accidentally spilled milk on the floor.…
April 30, 2016
What do you choose?
Life is all about choices. And we are the result of the combination of choices and…
March 15, 2016
How to build amazing self-confidence
February 21, 2016
Why you shouldn’t rest on your laurels
Because somewhere out there, someone could be desperately trying and working to put…
January 13, 2016
How Roneil got a job at Oracle through networking
Many say that networking is the best way to get a job. This is how Roneil got his…
December 15, 2015
6 Benefits of having Great Company
They say that we are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with.…
December 7, 2015
7 reasons to call the company before your job interview
Going for a job interview soon? Don't just research the company online - do this…
December 1, 2015
6 reasons why you are and will stay jobless
The harsh truth on why some people are jobless and remain jobless. Don't read this…
November 26, 2015
How to run your meetings like Steve Jobs
A survey revealed that people spend 6.5 hours a week on meetings - almost a full…
November 13, 2015
8 things to do after being retrenched
Being made redundant is one of the most undesirable things that can happen to a…
November 10, 2015
5 reasons why we need to pause and reflect
In life, there's always work coming in and things to do, and it's so easy to be…
November 2, 2015
4 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Every Day
How do you start your day? By rushing to check off your to-do list? Why not ask…
October 25, 2015
Top 10 Resume Mistakes
While the job search process is tough, this is no excuse for making avoidable…
October 15, 2015
Is your boss insecure? Ask these 10 questions to find out.
Are you often micro-managed and feel that your every single move is being watched?…
October 6, 2015
How to Thrive with Little Sleep
We've all experienced those sleep-deprived days. We can either end up as the…
October 2, 2015
How my values statement prevented potential road rage
1.34am, east-bound in the Melbourne CBD. He tailgated me, high beamed me and…
September 24, 2015
Screw TGIF and Low Expectations
It's so easy for us to proclaim "Thank God it's Friday" in light of the weekends…
September 19, 2015
10 Ways to be more Confident (Infographic)
While some are born confident, others aren't. But like any other skill, confidence…
September 10, 2015
5 Tips to Peek into a Business Leader’s Mind
As marketplace leaders have hectic schedules, getting hold of them can be a…
March 16, 2015
Want to do Great Things? Stop Waiting for the Perfect Conditions!
Craving for your own adventure? It might be best to start anyway and stop waiting…
March 8, 2015
What gets you up in the morning?
I'm not really a morning person, but I know that having something to look forward…
February 18, 2015
AskMe: On Networking and Getting a Job in Finance
How do you research your desired companies, what questions can you ask in…
January 28, 2015
What to wear to a Business Meeting (Infographic)
Since we may never get to make another first impression, it's crucial that we dress…
January 23, 2015
Top 14 Ways to Increase Your Employability while in University (Part 2/2)
Your university days are the perfect opportunity to build up your skills and…
January 3, 2015
Top 14 Ways to Increase Your Employability while in University (Part 1/2)
Your university days are the perfect opportunity to build up your skills and…
January 1, 2015
3 Questions for Your 2015 Ambitions
The new year is upon us. Once again, we have a choice. We can either sit back and…
December 26, 2014
10 ways to an interview suicide
Interviews are purposed for you to communicate why you are the right candidate for…
December 11, 2014
Excuses or Execution?
We all have plans and aspirations. But we do make excuses out of fear, peer…
November 25, 2014
34 Crucial Tips for Your Next Interview (Infographic)
Heading for an interview soon? Here are 34 interview tips which can give you an…