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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.

3 DAYS AGO

I need to fire my friend, how should I do it?

You hired your friend but now his unprofessional conduct is disrupting the team. Management has decided to part ways with him, but the friendship is in jeopardy. How can you handle this sensitive situation professionally? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 min
6 DAYS AGO

What to do if you are a victim of workplace discrimination

Workplace discrimination can be one of the thorniest issues to navigate because it isn’t always clear cut. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan sit down with Alvin Goh, executive director of the Singapore Human Resources Institute, to unpack the grey areas, and the steps to take when something happens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 min
NOV 6

Is ageism common during the job application process?

For anyone looking for work, ageism may be a growing concern during their job search. How can you effectively highlight your qualifications while ensuring age doesn't become a barrier? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
NOV 3

Start-ups vs large corporations: Which is the better career move?

Working for a start-up may bring different benefits compared with being an employee of a big company. For fresh graduates and those contemplating a mid-career switch, which is the better option? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan chat with Jeraldine Phneah, enterprise lead of AlphaSense, to unpack the pros and cons of each career path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
OCT 30

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? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 min
OCT 27

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

29 min
OCT 23

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? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 min
OCT 20

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23 min

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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.