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The inverted yield curve. Slowing GDP growth. Falling interest rates. What if a recession actually happens? Can you handle it? How will…

A candidate complained that employers didn't hire international students. Here's my response.

The distance between where you are right now and where you really want to be can be measured by the number of excuses you make and take.

It's stupid to take careers advice from a jobless friend and fitness advice from your couch potato cousin.

Ditch the petrol and skull some jet fuel in your journey towards an unprecedented new year. Consider this your steroids to crush it in…

What could possibly be the most arduous and excruciating thing you might have gone through? It's not the pain of execution, rejection,…

There will be days when loving thy neighbour is the toughest thing to do. But still, it's very much possible to see the diamond in the…

If you think that having a university degree is a guarantee to a bright future and secured employment post-graduation, brace yourself for a…

Whatever you've achieved in life involved taking a (calculated) risk and stepping out of your comfort zone.

Having a coach is not something reserved only for performing artists, elite athletes or business executives. Who's your coach?

An accounting graduate working in a cafe to pay the bills is essentially underemployed. And that's a threat to one's potential. Here's how…

It's not what happens before or during the interview, but after.

All of us are born unique, but most die a copy. In a world full of noise and distractions, it pays to differentiate yourself and stand out…

You can complain that you can't fit into your clothes or you can go to the gym. Both consume energy, but the latter changes the outcome.

When offended, it's tempting to want to punch the other person squarely in the face. But you can forgive and move on. You can be the bigger…

You hate on my dreams because you have given up on yours. And it says more about yourself than about me.

Life can be tough, but you can be even tougher than that.You can let your circumstances get the better of you, or you can choose to let…

Underpaid in your restaurant job? It's a job, not a career. Also, are you lacking pay or are you actually lacking skills?

We have a dream and are kept awake by thoughts of how amazing it would be. But we stop in our tracks because we think that we are not good…

If you want easy and comfortable advice, go speak to your mum. If not, here's how to crush it in 2017.

The gazelle has to outrun the fastest lion, but the lion just has to outrun the slowest gazelle. Which one do you want to be?

Scan an app on your phone. Grab your groceries. Walk out. No lines, no humans, no checkout counters required.

I've received a ton of career advice from big players and game changers in the marketplace. But this one is unforgettable.

All taxi drivers I spoke to acknowledged Uber's impact on their business. Who survives the disruption is totally up to them.

Coming from a foreign country and having to assimilate yourself in a new environment is not an easy feat. And not to mention finding your…

People rise to the top through excellence or sink to the bottom because of mediocrity. Being mediocre might feel safe and comfortable, but…

I recently got the chance to pick the brain of Brian Holmes, Director of Xponential Philanthropy, an organisation specialising in raising…

Most people apply for jobs the conventional way - sitting behind a computer and adopting the spray-and-pray approach to sending out…

Earlier today, I had a 30min phone call with an editor from Business Insider Australia. The conversation went smoothly not only because I…

Once upon a time, a kid in Sunday School accidentally spilled milk on the floor. What unfolded was a lesson about naysayers.

Life is all about choices. And we are the result of the combination of choices and decisions we have made.

Because somewhere out there, someone could be desperately trying and working to put you out of business.

Many say that networking is the best way to get a job. This is how Roneil got his at Oracle, even though the job was originally meant for…

They say that we are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with. Here's what having great company can do for you.

Going for a job interview soon? Don't just research the company online - do this and get an extra edge over the other candidates.

The harsh truth on why some people are jobless and remain jobless. Don't read this if you are faint-hearted.

A survey revealed that people spend 6.5 hours a week on meetings - almost a full work day. Here's how Steve Jobs does meetings instead.

Being made redundant is one of the most undesirable things that can happen to a professional, but it's not the end of the world.

In life, there's always work coming in and things to do, and it's so easy to be overwhelmed at the end of the day. Therefore, it's…

How do you start your day? By rushing to check off your to-do list? Why not ask yourself these 4 questions to make the most of your day?

While the job search process is tough, this is no excuse for making avoidable mistakes while crafting and sending out your resume.

Are you often micro-managed and feel that your every single move is being watched? If so, you might have an insecure boss.

We've all experienced those sleep-deprived days. We can either end up as the walking dead or choose to seize and conquer the day.

1.34am, east-bound in the Melbourne CBD. He tailgated me, high beamed me and stopped beside me at the lights. We made strong eye contact…

It's so easy for us to proclaim "Thank God it's Friday" in light of the weekends approaching. We can definitely do better than this.

While some are born confident, others aren't. But like any other skill, confidence is something which can be stretched and developed.

As marketplace leaders have hectic schedules, getting hold of them can be a challenge, but it's not impossible.

Craving for your own adventure? It might be best to start anyway and stop waiting for the perfect moment.

I'm not really a morning person, but I know that having something to look forward to does give you the extra push and motivation to face…

How do you research your desired companies, what questions can you ask in networking events and what do you do when you don't have much…

Since we may never get to make another first impression, it's crucial that we dress like the professionals we are or aim to be.

Your university days are the perfect opportunity to build up your skills and experience before entering the workforce. In this second part…

Your university days are the perfect opportunity to build up your skills and experience before entering the workforce. In this first part…

The new year is upon us. Once again, we have a choice. We can either sit back and see what happens as the year rolls by, or we can roll up…

Interviews are purposed for you to communicate why you are the right candidate for the job. However, many other things can get in the way…

We all have plans and aspirations. But we do make excuses out of fear, peer pressure or even reluctance to step out of our comfort zones.…

Heading for an interview soon? Here are 34 interview tips which can give you an edge over the competition!