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Work It - Crushing the internship and landing a full-time job

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In an increasingly competitive job market, it’s not enough to secure a good internship. Your performance during the stint is a crucial stepping stone to nailing that full-time job. So what do you need to do to impress potential employers? Ho Zhi Hui, co-founder of Skilio, a startup matching up students with companies breaks it down. 

This episode was recorded live at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. 

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Work It - How to communicate effectively in a crisis? Lessons from a frontline healthcare worker

Communication is a buzzword that often appears in job descriptions and resumes. But when the stakes are high, what does effective communication look like? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with senior nurse manager Patrick Lin from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on how he navigates difficult conversations in life-or-death situations, and how he would assess for communication skills in interviews. 

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Work It - Work Feed: When the job market feels hopeless, how do you stay in the game?

From unanswered job applications to oversaturated industries, Tiffany and Gerald unpack why the job market feels rough and how to stay marketable.   Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg

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Work It - Hard truths about entrepreneurship: What passion doesn’t prepare you for

Many people enjoy the idea of being their own boss, but starting your own business isn't as liberating as it sounds. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan unpack what it takes to be an entrepreneur and what sets a side hustle apart from a successful startup.

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Work It - Hiring for chemistry or capability – how much should personality matter?

Beyond KPIs and productivity, Gen Z workers also value healthy corporate culture. But is there a place for colleagues whose main contribution is their energy and charm? CNA TODAY columnist Kelvin Kao shares his research on the phenomenon of “personality hires” - what do they bring to the table, and what we can learn from the way they work?

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Work It - Feeling emotional when colleagues leave without a farewell

Not all workplace exits come with farewell lunches. When a respected colleague leaves with only a brief goodbye email, is it normal to feel unsettled?   Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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