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Work It - How to write a standout resume

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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.

Nat Fetalvero

Nat Fetalvero

Gerald Tan

Gerald Tan

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Work It - Asked to quit? When dismissals become unlawful terminations

Disguised retrenchments, unreasonable performance improvement plans and redeployment without support may be considered steps to unlawful termination. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with Clarence Ding, partner and head of employment at global law firm Ashurst, to unpack the questions to ask during an exit conversation and what to do when a termination feels unfair.

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Work It - Work for passion? Why are many rethinking this career advice

“Love your job and you’ll never work a day in your life” is no longer the motto for a modern workforce. Tiffany Ang and CNA TODAY intern Deborah Ng explore how career mindsets have shifted post-pandemic and how to find fulfilment in a regular job. 

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Work It - Colleagues vaping in the office: What can you do?

Your colleague – and perhaps even your boss - is vaping around the office. It's hard for you to whistleblow but you’re worried for your health. How do you approach this 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 - The job promotion formula

The decision of who gets promoted often feels like a mystery, but what is clear is that it takes more than just being good at your job. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with Shub Faujdar, founder and chief career coach at JobS-ME Singapore, to unpack why visibility matters and whether it is time to consider leaving if you’re being repeatedly passed over for a promotion.

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Work It - Work Feed: Can you really love your job all the time?

Some people say work is just work, while others treat their job as a calling - even when it's unglamorous. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan dive into viral confessions on Reddit from people who say they love their jobs and explore what it takes to find meaning and joy at work.  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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