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Work It - What to say and what not to do during a retrenchment

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Losing a job can be a traumatic event. Is it possible to deliver the bad news compassionately without coming off as patronising? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan chat with career coach Chee Sze-Yen on how to have this conversation and what employees should expect when being retrenched.

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Work It - After a job mismatch in my previous role, how do I frame answers for my next interview?

A previous position didn't end well because the company was not upfront with the role. What should you say about that experience in a job interview that won't hurt your chances?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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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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