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Work It - Who should I put as my reference check?

Work It -  Who should I put as my reference check?
09 Apr 2025 05:34PM
7 mins

A good reference check can make or break your job application. From ex-bosses to colleagues and family members, who should be on your list?

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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.

20/04/2025 12 mins

Work It - Leaving a job without burning bridges

You are working in a toxic work environment, and you are frustrated. When you quit, should you be honest with your reasons? How do you leave a job without burning bridges? 

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

16/04/2025 5 mins

Work It - How workplace mentorship can help grow your career

Mentorship in the office can shape careers in unexpected ways – but only if it’s done well. From navigating soft skills to managing mentor-mentee tensions, Teoh Mei Ting and her mentor Irene Yong, both from engineering consultancy firm Beca, share tips on how to make the most out of this workplace relationship.

13/04/2025 28 mins

Work It - Who should I put as my reference check?

A good reference check can make or break your job application. From ex-bosses to colleagues and family members, who should be on your list?

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

09/04/2025 7 mins

Work It - Coping with retrenchment when a baby is on the way

There is never a good time to be retrenched. But what happens when it strikes at the worst possible time? Luke Jau shares how he navigated a sudden job loss with a baby on the way on this episode. 

06/04/2025 24 mins