Category: Career

One Question to Ask Yourself When You Feel Unhappy in Your Job

Firstly, you’re not alone if you are unhappy in your job. Lots of people feel it, but it doesn’t have to be this way. I got to visit Facebook Singapore’s new office last week, where there was a panel discussion about having great workplaces. So apparently there’s this company Great Place to Work that does… Continue reading One Question to Ask Yourself When You Feel Unhappy in Your Job

Some Key Considerations for making a Career Transition

Starting a career or making a career transition can be both scary and challenging.  While many people have approached me for career profiling and coaching, one of the more interesting things I’ve heard is this: “Alex, the reason I’m approaching you for help is because I recently got terminated after my probation for my new… Continue reading Some Key Considerations for making a Career Transition

Reach Your New Years Goals in 2015 in 4 EASY Steps

As the year ends, we often look at the resolutions we started the year with, and also start looking at setting new ones for next year.  We’ve probably missed some goals, and others we did well.  Want to find out how to increase your chances of reaching your goals in 2015?  Here’s a great video… Continue reading Reach Your New Years Goals in 2015 in 4 EASY Steps

Using the Correct Tool – Not everything is a nail

Abraham Maslow said in 1966, “I suppose it is tempting, if the only tool you have is a hammer, to treat everything as if it were a nail.”   I love the StrengthsFinder tool, and think it is amongst the most flexible tool around!  Priced at 10USD it is also one of the most affordable… Continue reading Using the Correct Tool – Not everything is a nail

Career Profiling with Strong Interest Inventory

“People may spend their whole lives climbing the ladder of success only to find, once they reach the top, that the ladder is leaning against the wrong wall.” – Thomas Merton I wish I had a profiling tool such as the Strong Interest Inventory to provide me with some career guidance when I was younger.  Here’s… Continue reading Career Profiling with Strong Interest Inventory

Tips on finding the right job for you

Here’s a brilliant video by Scott Dinsmore where he highlights some important points when finding the right job for yourself: 2 Keys in Finding The Right Job SELF-AWARENESS Scott highlights 3 things about people who are happy and successful in their careers: Unique Strengths –  These people are operating in their area of strengths.  Here he… Continue reading Tips on finding the right job for you