Work It

Work It - How do I avoid being seen as a threat at work?

You want to excel in your career but fear setting the bar too high may rile your colleagues. How can you pursue your ambitions while appearing less of a threat? 

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

Work It - Do you know your personality type and how it affects your work?

Are you an individualist or a peacemaker? Perhaps you thrive in motivating people. Experts say understanding personality traits makes a big difference in work relationships. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan find out more by taking a test.

Take the Big 5 Personality Test or RIASEC profiling tool if you want to know more.

Work It - I’m a new leader. How do I earn my team’s respect?

 You’ve recently stepped into a leadership role, but your new team members are bypassing you and going directly to your boss with their questions. How can you establish your authority while building respect and rapport with your team?  

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

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

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.  

Work It - How to tell your boss that you’re overwhelmed when you’re new

You've just started at a new job, but your boss is already making you work overtime and it’s affecting your health. How do you communicate that you’ve hit your limit with the workload? 

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