Thriving at every season in your career
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While mastering our current jobs may seem good enough, jobs change and the world of work is always evolving. In some cases, we may even have to consider entirely new jobs and upskill accordingly. On this week’s Headstart On Record podcast, we explore how career coaching can help you to proactively plan your next steps and ensure your skills remain sharp and relevant in a dynamic job market.
If you’re a fresh graduate struggling with the job hunt, you’re not alone. Fresh grads here are facing a more challenging employment landscape due to factors like artificial intelligence and the trade war. Journalist Megan Wee shares the stories of recent grads navigating these challenges.
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Forging careers at all ages, for all seasons
To stay relevant in today’s dynamic job market, experts say one must be prepared for a changing job scope or even new jobs.
askST Jobs: How do I stop thinking about work once I’m off the clock?
Switching off after work hours helps you stay sharp when work needs it most, experts say.
Why S’pore’s fresh grads are skipping gap year
Job hunting for fresh graduates is now harder in a market affected by the trade war and artificial intelligence.
Should you join running clubs to improve your mindset and lifestyle?
Some see them as dating opportunities, while for others, it’s a chance to learn more about themselves.
This IP student quit JC to study fashion. Now she’s a cosplay influencer on TikTok
She has made more than 40 character wigs and props, some of which are commissioned orders for international customers.
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