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

Question:

What should I say if an interviewer asks me "do you have...

A law student’s opportunity to learn invaluable skills through internships in Malaysia are endless. But some decide to explore opportunities outside the legal field.

Internships carry the negative connotation of being way at the bottom of the career tote pole; interns are, after all, overworked, underpaid (if paid at all), glorified coffee runners. Plus, they’re supposed to be idealistic, out-of-touch students getting thei...

Many fresh graduates are wondering if there is actually a job out there that’s right for them, ready for the taking. A job that’ll offer steady income, career progression, and personal develop and long-term fulfilment as a professional.

Such opportunities are a...

You want to get a job. But how sure are you that you want to get this job, with this company? Like how employers keep their eyes peeled for applicant red flags, you can determine if this is the place for you by noticing these signs:

1. High Turnover

There’s ofte...

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...

Job-seeking is a skill many don't pick up intuitively. But with all the tips, tricks and resources available out there, you'd be surprised at how clueless some applicants still are. Encountering a candidate who's completely off-mark is a jarring, annoying, and...

Sometimes you’re sprung with a last-minute job interview, whether it’s a sudden reschedule, an unexpected opportunity, or a slip of the mind on the timing.

If you’re short on time to do comprehensive preparations - don’t panic! Here are a few tips that will hel...

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

Question:

Dear OfficeParrots,

What are job references and do I really...

What do you do when you are faced with the dilemma of choosing what degree programme to pursue after your exams are over and your results are out? Well, you might choose to embark on a gap year to think about what to do before you make your choice. But what’s...