The Disease Control Division of Malaysia’s Health Ministry has updated its guidelines for employers to conduct a risk assessment at the workplace, to determine the risk status of the setting for COVID-19 testing. This forms a part of the National Testing Strategy, which was developed to determine the testing needs of Malaysia
7 Things That Really Annoy Hiring Managers
You’ve made it to the interview, and all that’s standing between you and your dream job is the hiring manager — but winning her over may be easier said than done. So what will it take to make her like you? Well, one thing you can do is avoid annoying
3 Lies You Shouldn’t Tell Your Interviewer
People who lie during their interview or on their rĂ©sumĂ© can get stressed out because it may lead to complications during the hiring process. They may also keep worrying about the interviewer finding out. It’s always good to be honest, although perhaps you should wait until you’re asked before volunteering certain information.
5 Common Job Scams in 2021
Job scams have always existed in one way or another, be it in the form of a fake job ad on the internet. With more and more people turning to the internet to find jobs, job scams have both moved online and become more frequent. As a rule of thumb, scammers
How to Find Friends’ Playlists on Spotify
Finding someone’s playlist on Spotify is simple to do once you know where to look. However, there are multiple different ways of doing so. Here’s a look at one of the fastest methods. Open Spotify on your PC or Mac. Click View. Click Friend Activity. Click on the name of the friend
Top 8 Things Not to Say or Do If You are Fired
Getting fired can be traumatic, even if you’re expecting it. You may experience shock, anger, sadness, worry, and fear about the future. In the midst of this turmoil, it can be hard to stay professional and calm. But for the sake of your career, it’s important not to say or
Top 7 Best Jobs in the Media Industry in Malaysia
Inundated with stories about the decline of the newspaper and magazine industry, most people would probably prefer that they choose just about any other occupations, but not in the media industry. But not all media jobs. If you love communicating, whether through the written word or multimedia, you can still find a
8 Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting a Career
When you are selecting a career there’s a lot riding on your decision. You want to pick an occupation in which you can be successful for many years to come. While you can change careers, doing so can be effortful. It is easier if you don’t have to do it too
Malaysia’s COVID-19 protocols: What to do if you get a positive test result or are cited as a ‘close contact’
Malaysia’s Ministry of Health (Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia) has shared a set of protocols for individuals in the country to follow in three instances – if you test COVID-positive, if you are a close contact of a case but you are vaccinated, and if you are a close contact but are
5 Worst Financial Mistakes You Can Make
When you sit down to write out your budget or work on a long-term financial plan, you may be trying to make changes to your budget. There are some common money mistakes that people make when they are handling their finances. There are many big financial mistakes people make that end up
Top Skills to Include in Your LinkedIn Profile
On social media channels such as Facebook and Instagram, you enjoy making connections with friends, family, and maybe even new friends. You are also branding yourself, though not necessarily in a professional way. But when it comes to intentionally building your brand, LinkedIn is the place to be. With over 750
3 Worst Interview Questions Employers Shouldn’t Ask
Unfortunately, employers sometimes ask interview questions that are irrelevant or make you uncomfortable. Sometimes it’s a case of an interviewer not knowing what they shouldn’t be asking during a job interview. Other times the employer knows better, but still asks inappropriate interview questions or says something he or she shouldn’t say to
4 Tips for Applying Jobs on Facebook
When it comes to applying for jobs, there are many avenues nowadays to get your resume seen. Facebook is one of the ways to search for jobs and to apply for jobs, although you will probably never get any responses from the recruiters. But if you still want to try
4 Must Have Skills for a Work-From-Home Employee in Malaysia
Remote work is here to stay for the foreseeable future. But before you go and get the remote position, you need to know how to shine when you’re looking for a remote job. Of course, all the standard job search rules apply—have an updated and proofread resume, make sure your
7 Jobs That Will Disappear in The Next 10 Years in Malaysia
A research done at Oxford University shows that 47% of the jobs today will disappear in 10 years, with some of them being completely automated or at least upgraded to a point where only a fraction of the workforce is needed. So, this will greatly impact the way you plan