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Looking for a job or trying to nail it at your current one? Host Tiffany Ang and career counsellor Gerald Tan help navigate your important - and sometimes thorny - work life questions.

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How to mend relations with a colleague you offended?

I invited everyone at work to my wedding except a particular colleague and he is offended. He went as far as to block me on social media. Will my decision result in a disastrous working relationship? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 min
4 DAYS AGO

Finding work after being retrenched

It’s normal to feel emotional and at a loss after being retrenched. But after taking a break to recover, it’s now time to start looking for a job. Sean Tong, head of Asia for Frazer Jones, tells Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan what immediate steps to take to bounce back from retrenchment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 min
JAN 8

Can you ask for less work?

Your colleagues are all asking for a promotion but if you are older and want to pursue other interests, should you ask your boss for less work? And would this be considered a demotion? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
JAN 5

Which jobs may enjoy a pay bump in 2025?

In 2025, salary increments of between 2 to 5 per cent are expected for all workers but some sectors and jobs may get higher increases. Kirsty Poltock, director at Robert Walters Singapore, shares her salary predictions and her view on how workers can move into these roles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 min
12/29/2024

Best of: Twists and turns of applying for jobs in the age of AI

From auto-rejection emails to doing an interview with the help of artificial intelligence, how do you get better at finding a job in the age of AI? 27-year-old Jia Hui Ong, who found herself struggling to land a permanent position, seeks advice from career counsellor Gerald Tan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
12/22/2024

Best of: Are you at risk of being quietly fired?

If your boss is not giving you clear development targets or excluding you from key meetings, you may be at risk of being quietly fired. How should you respond? Peter Hamilton, vice president and managing director (APAC) at KellyOCG, delves into the tactics employers use and offers crucial advice on how to protect your career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

22 min
12/15/2024

Best of: Gen Z internship race - Fear of missing out or path to success?

There is a growing trend of university students juggling multiple internships, even taking time off school to get valuable experience and a foot in the door of industries. Undergraduates Syauqina Amalyn and Toh Yan Yun explain their hustle mentality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

27 min
12/08/2024

Best of: Early signs your company is retrenching

Dyson employees were recently “surprised” by a layoff announcement. But are there visible signals that a retrenchment exercise is coming? How can you tell if your name is next on the chopping block? Francis Chan, employment lawyer and executive director at Titanium Law Chambers, lets us in on the signs to watch out for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Looking for a job or trying to nail it at your current one? Host Tiffany Ang and career counsellor Gerald Tan help navigate your important - and sometimes thorny - work life questions.