"Tell Me About Yourself"

August 28, 2026

 

If there’s ONE answer you should always be prepared to give in a job interview, it is the answer to this statement: “Tell us about yourself”.

 

It seems like a simple enough to do, talking about yourself. In most situations, you would be more than happy to tal...

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5 Must Know CV Tips

August 27, 2026

 

Writing a good CV is not rocket science, but it does require a bit of effort on your part. There are so many types to choose from (Check out our article on the most popular types of CVs) and millions of templates pop up when you search for them on Google.

 

We...

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Asking Questions at an Interview

August 26, 2026

Many candidates often shy away or think they don’t have anything to say when an interviewer asks if they have any questions.  But just as you are demonstrating your candidacy for a job, the company is also there to address any real concerns and curiosity you m...

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4 Things That Make Your Job Interview Memorable

August 25, 2026

You’ve been invited to attend the interview you’ve longed for. Not only do you have to convince the hiring manager that you’re the best candidate for the job, you need to be memorable and leave a strong impression behind.

Want to stand out? Here’s how.

1. Antici...

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Overcoming Job Interview Stress

August 24, 2026

Way to go, you got that job interview! You are probably experiencing that mixed feeling of excitement and stress, thinking about your interview.

If you were chosen for an interview, count it as a mini victory. You possibly beat many other candidates to get to t...

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Surviving Corporate Legal Practice

August 21, 2026

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Joe Backbencher, Contributing Writer

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There are many textbooks, articles and case studies to enlighten us on the various areas...

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How to Make Part-Time Jobs Count on Your CV

August 19, 2026

You’re sitting down with your computer in front of you - trying to squeeze as much brain juice out as possible - putting your resume together.

If you are like most average Malaysians, you probably have a mish-mash of part-time stints under your belt. You’re won...

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Getting Past Resume Scanners

August 17, 2026

The robots are among us!

 

When applying for a job at a larger company or firm, it is highly likely that your resume will be scanned by resume scanners (robots!). In fact, more and more companies have taken to using filtering softwares to process resumes. These...

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3 Popular Types of CVs

August 17, 2026

 

Before you even begin to start creating your resume, have an idea of what sort of information you would like to put in. The type of information you want to include will help you decide on the most suitable resume format to work with.

 

Here are the three most c...

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7 Leadership Skills You Must Have

August 14, 2026

Whether you’re fresh out of university or are in the middle of your career, we could all learn from leaders who are at the top of their game and continue to remain there – each of us has a role to play and a difference to make in the jobs that we’ve been entru...

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