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Not getting that promotion? Try ironing your shirt
Kaitlin MaddenYou’ve worked your butt off the last few months trying to show your boss that you’re ready for a promotion, to no avail. You’ve gotten compliments from customers and you’ve surpassed your...
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You want a promotion, but do you deserve one?
by Rachel FarrellEveryone thinks they deserve a promotion. But how do you truly know if you deserve one?"When it comes to career advancement, you want to stack the deck in your favor," said Rosemary...
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Why whiners don't win at work
by Kaitlin MaddenIf you want to get ahead in your career, never let ‘em see you sweat. Or yell. Or argue. And whatever you do, don’t cry.As it turns out, a level head and a pleasant disposition will...
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Best Shoe Forward: Office Edition
By Juliet SohShoes. They say women can never have enough of them. I am guilty. I have so many shoes my family had to clear one cabinet recently to house all of them. Even so, I don't think I've had...
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Are you too essential at your job?
It’s nice to feel valued by your boss. It’s especially rewarding to be told by her that you’re so good at what you do, you’ve become indispensible. You know you’re lucky to have job security, so you...
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Effectively Developing Your Employees’ Career Paths
By: Gerald GohIn the modern workplace, employee loyalty is becoming an increasingly endangered species. It’s no surprise that one of the main reasons employees leave their job is because they feel that...
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Job-Hopping – A Viable Career Strategy?
By: Png Han YongHow long would you stay in a job before considering a switch? A year? Two?Gone are the days of one-organisation employees who hope to climb the corporate ladder. The volatility of...
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Q&A: I've Just Been Promoted to A Managerial Position. What Should I be Aware...
Question: I’ve been recently promoted to a managerial position, which is a first for me. What should I be aware of? Answer: Your hard work, sweat and commitment has finally paid off and you’ve gotten...
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Q&A: Promotion and Additional Work Responsibilities
Question: I’ve been with my company for a couple of years and recently requested for a promotion – but I’ve been told by my superior that this will mean taking on additional work responsibilities. Is...
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Q&A: I was promoted above my peers. How do I manage them now?
Question: I was recently promoted above my co-workers, some of whom have been at the company longer and have more experience than me. They resent me because of this and are making their dissatisfaction...
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Q&A: Should I Take a Promotion Without a Raise?
Question: My boss has offered me a promotion but there is a catch – I will not be getting a pay raise. Should I still take up the offer? Answer: Even though you have lived your life understanding that...
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Q&A: Should I refuse my promotion if I am not keen on the new job scope?
Question: I’ve just been offered a promotion that brings with it new and weightier responsibilities. However, I really enjoy my current job and would no longer be required to cover most of my present...
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Mid-Career Professionals: Time to Upgrade?
As an experienced working professional in Singapore, one of the reasons you may not be able to grow your careers in the desired direction is because of ‘qualification inflation’, whereby a large...
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