Aiming for a promotion? First, dress for success
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Hi, it’s Rosalind here, with a new edition of Headstart on the last day of 2024!
Growing up, we learn many ways to succeed in life, but one thing that no one formally teaches us is the art of dressing to impress. You only get one chance to make a good first impression at work, so how do you make it count? A common mistake made by both genders is the mixing of formal and informal articles of clothing. Assistant business editor Alyssa Woo also explores other ways you can dress to up your chances of securing a new job, a promotion, or a project.
If you’ve been thinking of picking up a new language, this is your sign to do so as we ring in the new year with resolutions. Understanding multiple languages can improve your camaraderie with colleagues, reduce misunderstandings, and help you communicate more effectively. I spoke to several polyglots and found out how being multilingual has been useful in their career and social life.
Read on for more stories curated for you. Happy new year!
A to Z of 2024: The biggest lifestyle moments of the year, from music and food to arts and travel
Bookstore and restaurant closures are among the 26 moments and trends that hit Singapore in 2024.
askST Jobs: What trends will shake up workplaces in 2025?
Emerging areas such as sustainability and artificial intelligence are rapidly reshaping job scopes, says an expert.
Office or remote? Give workers a greater sense of purpose, wherever they are
The hybrid work model can work if employees are given a greater sense of purpose to return to office, says the writer.
More than career benefits: Being multilingual helps breaks down cultural barriers, build bonds
At work, being multilingual can foster clearer collaboration and strengthen team cohesion, said a human resources professional.
Me and My Money: Brokerage firm CEO decided on his path at age 7 after watching HK drama series
The drama series depicted many people in a “pit”, shouting and using hand signals to buy and sell shares.
‘They thought we were crazy’: S’pore couple quit jobs to drive across Asia, Europe with daughter, 4
Travelling the world was something they would regret not doing, the couple said.
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