If you are: About to be VSS-ed/Retrenched/Affected by downsizing/ In transition Just want to know why you’ve been jumping jobs.. And you need support in resume and LinkedIn profile review Preparing you for interviews Building your network Finding clarity in this chaos…. Contact me. Full service rate card available.

In my course of work, there are many who request for a free resume feedback. I have no issue with that. After all, what is a short review and providing feedback to those who are in need? You have a need, I have the skills and insight, and we go to work. But, here is the thing. To earn the trust of other professionals who actually earn their bread and butter through such services, you need to remember that you … Continue reading “Not everything is about money, and manners does not take much”

Last week there were announcements that several agencies and companies are wrapping up for business. Some have been affected by right sizing. They were only given one month notice. I have experienced all these before and the memories still give me nightmares. 5 tips to handle all these uncertainties: 1) Get your work affairs in order and professionally. Complete your tasks. Do not simply leave with bad tastes and burn the bridge. Malaysia is not exactly a big country. 2) … Continue reading “Plan B and preparing for that Exit Day”

He left his job for another. Better pay, better position and he became an expat in a foreign land. He was eager to leave the last company due to so many reasons. Two offers came in. He took the one that looked like promising. His misstep? 3 weeks into the job, he discovered unethical practices within the company. The entire place reeks with toxicity. As much as employment due diligence is often done by employers to manage recruiting and onboarding costs, … Continue reading “Why candidates need to research on their next employers”

Being a business owner for SME is tricky. The production line needs to move so that it will churn out products. Your employees keep on quitting on you and you just cannot seem to find anyone to come and work for your company. After all, you do provide the basics – basic pay, basic annual and SOCSO. The average line managers’ salary is RM2,500.00. You do take in the occasional Management Trainee so that there is someone at the reception table … Continue reading “A Lesson from building a house”