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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 - How to write a standout resume

It is possible that your job application may be buried in a sea of others. So how do you catch the hiring manager's eye? Lim Zhirong, master professional at the Institute for Human Resource Professionals, walks through the dos and don'ts to get you to the top of the pile.

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Work It - Why unfinished tasks at work linger in your mind – and what to do about them

Unresolved tasks can quietly build up, creating mental clutter that affects focus and well-being. CNA TODAY journalist Amanda Yeap shares what she has learnt about the science behind the Zeigarnik Effect and practical tips on how to regain control over your work life.

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Work It - Should I disclose that I use AI to a tech-averse boss?

Your boss is not open to AI adoption and doesn’t want to embrace it for work efficiency. How do you approach that conversation?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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Work It - Retrenched? Here’s how the new jobs support scheme can help you

The recently launched SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme aims to help those who have been retrenched with tiered monthly cash payments. Lynn Ng, assistant chief executive of Workforce Singapore, explains how to tap into scheme.

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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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