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Work It - Multiple side hustles or a 9-to-5?

Work It

Balancing multiple jobs might seem overwhelming, but for some, side hustles offer autonomy and freedom a traditional 9-to-5 job cannot. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with 40-year-old Alvin Ong, who has four side gigs, for his advice on what to consider before embracing this career path.

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Work It - Why did HR suddenly withdraw a job offer?

After months of anticipation, you finally hear back from HR only to learn that the indicative job offer has been withdrawn. What might cause such a u-turn and could you have done anything different? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg (Email us here).

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Work It - Gen Z internship race: Fear of missing out or path to success?

There is a growing trend of university students juggling multiple internships, even taking time off school to get valuable experience and a foot in the door of industries. Undergraduates Syauqina Amalyn and Toh Yan Yun explain their hustle mentality.

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Work It - Should I give up my salary to avoid a long notice period?

Some notice periods are as long as three months but if you have a job offer and want to start earlier, should you bite the bullet and fork up that salary in lieu of notice? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg (Email us here.)

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Work It - Psychological safety at work is not about giving nice feedback

If you worry about being shut down or humiliated for your ideas or opinions at work, you may have a problem with psychological safety. Jasmine Liew, founder of organisational development consultancy firm Breakthrough Catalyst, explains how to build a psychologically safe workplace for everyone.

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Work It - How do I prove I’m not a job-hopper?

You’ve gone through several jobs in recent times, some of them contract roles, and they each last less than a year. How do you show the next hiring manager that you are ready to stay for the long haul? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg (Email us here).

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