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Work It - An athlete’s career pivot: Life after the race

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At an age when most people are in their early career years, 29-year-old sprinter U.K. Shyam retired from the track. The former national 100m record holder in Singapore shares with hosts Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan how his first career switch was “not by choice” but crucial in preparing him for future career shifts in an ever-changing job market.

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Work It - What’s the purpose of a cover letter?

For some people, the task of writing a cover letter feels painful and unnecessary. But how important is it and how to make the best of it?   Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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Work It - Self-care tips when your job gets too stressful

Tight schedules, endless tasks and demanding expectations – these are the daily realities for many working professionals. Emergency medicine physicians and authors Dr Adaira Landry and Dr Resa Lewiss share practical strategies on how to stay well despite busy lives.

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Work It - When do I escalate a problem at work and whistle blow?

You’ve highlighted several concerns at work to your managers but these have fallen on deaf ears. Should you escalate the issues higher and is whistle blowing an option?   Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg

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Work It - What should you do with a retrenchment payout?

Some companies offer a “golden handshake” when they retrench their workers. Financial advisory manager Lily Fung, who got a high six-figure sum, shares with Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan what she did with the money after she was laid off from her company of 20 years.

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Work It - How can you cope if you have a very demanding job?

Heavy workloads, tight deadlines and potentially life-threatening outcomes – these are hallmarks of a high-pressure job. People in these jobs face consequences of prolonged stress. CNA TODAY journalist Loraine Lee shares what she learnt in writing her report.

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