A recipe for Career Development
A recipe for Career Development
Re-Invent or Re-Define?
We frequently hear about career transitions. Ideally, this would happen when a deliberate change is orchestrated in one’s career path. However, if we took a closer look at these so-called career transitions, are these really deliberated, or chanced? Growing up, Continue reading
Do you believe in Unicorns?
My acquaintance with my unicorn was brokered through my children. My 3-year old asked me, “Mummy, do you believe in Unicorns?” while I was reading to her and her elder sister one day, in 2008. I paused to think. Instead Continue reading
A New Year, A New Beginning?
With the countdown on New Year’s Eve, we’re always filled with the excitement and hopes for the new year. What it brings us. The new adventures that await us. It is as if, with each year, we renew ourselves, we Continue reading
The Migrant Crisis and your career
The migrant crisis in Europe is a humanitarian showcase for all to start thinking about the kind of person we have let ourselves become. Seeing the photo of little Aylan lying face down on a beach, sends shivers down my Continue reading
How you would add value
Do you recall being asked during job interviews, “Why should we hire you?” Its another way of asking you, “Why are you good for us?”. Determining your value proposition for your potential employer is important. What makes you different from Continue reading
The Half Year Review
The year has gone by quickly! Many things have happened that led me to re-think the paths I chose and the decisions I made. My daughter’s best friend passed away as she was one of the Earthquake Victim on Mount Continue reading
What colour best describes you?
Of all interviews I’ve been through, this is one question that has always stuck to my mind. The lady who interviewed me asked, “what color best describes you?” I’ve been prepared for questions like, “tell us about yourself”, “why do Continue reading
A New Year, a New Beginning!
Businesses conduct annual audits. Employers review their teams’ performances. When do we actually look at ourselves, what we’ve done and say, “Hey, I think its time I did a me-review!” Why is a “Me-Review” important? We often make resolutions for Continue reading