Election season is upon Malaysia. With the ongoing excitement of political upheavals across the world, resurfacing of old woes and political foes, younger rakyat being more engaged, and the looming Vision 2020 deadline, this year's political climate is particu...

Money's on the mind for many young Malaysian professionals. From how to make more, where to spend it, and how to save enough for the future, we're getting more open about sharing and discussing our personal financial habits.

Andrea* is a 27-year-old copywriter...

Money's on the mind for many young Malaysian professionals. From how to make more, where to spend it, and how to save enough for the future, we're getting more open about sharing and discussing our personal financial habits.

28-year-old Chris* is a Data Researc...

So you've applied for the job and submitted all your supporting documents - now the waiting game begins. But after a few days of anxious waiting, you don't hear back from them at all!

What should you do when the employer doesn't respond?

1. Understand Timelines

T...

We often get career questions from jobseekers and professionals via email, Facebook and Twitter. We’ve decided to tackle them and get to the bottom of things. Submissions are anonymised.

Question:

OfficeParrots,

I know I'm smarter than my seniors, but yet I'm not...

We often get career questions from jobseekers and professionals via email, Facebook and Twitter. We’ve decided to tackle them and get to the bottom of things. Submissions are anonymised.

Question:

Dear OfficeParrots,

This is an odd question, but it's bugging me....

Money's on the mind for many young Malaysian professionals. From how to make more, where to spend it, and how to save enough for the future, we're getting more open about sharing and discussing our personal financial habits.

Today, Patricia*, a 22-year-old Pers...

We often get career questions from jobseekers and professionals via email, Facebook and Twitter. We’ve decided to tackle them and get to the bottom of things. Submissions are anonymised.

Question:

Dear OfficeParrots,

I have this colleague who's not only always go...

Do you have that one co-worker who's a hassle to handle, doesn't get work done, and limits your team's productivity? If their poor performance is visible and known by management, why haven't they been fired?

Workplace dynamics isn't always so straightforward, b...

Hiring managers can be critical and scrutinising when reviewing job candidates, so you want make sure you're putting your best foot forward in your application. Improve your chances by avoiding these job application red flags:

1. Failure To Follow Instruction

Em...