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After months of anticipation, you finally hear back from HR only to learn that the indicative job offer has been withdrawn. What might cause such a u-turn and could you have done anything different?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a growing trend of university students juggling multiple internships, even taking time off school to get valuable experience and a foot in the door of industries. Undergraduates Syauqina Amalyn and Toh Yan Yun explain their hustle mentality.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some notice periods are as long as three months but if you have a job offer and want to start earlier, should you bite the bullet and fork up that salary in lieu of notice?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you worry about being shut down or humiliated for your ideas or opinions at work, you may have a problem with psychological safety. Jasmine Liew, founder of organisational development consultancy firm Breakthrough Catalyst, explains how to build a psychologically safe workplace for everyone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve gone through several jobs in recent times, some of them contract roles, and they each last less than a year. How do you show the next hiring manager that you are ready to stay for the long haul?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not sleeping well? Loss of appetite? Feeling anxious thinking about work? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be facing burnout. Gerald Tan and Tiffany Ang talk through what job burnout looks like and how to address it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are gunning for a promotion and you have asked your manager for more opportunities. But the response is lukewarm. What should you do?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has been providing parental benefits to encourage people to have more children. But what do these increased benefits mean for companies and their bottom line? Will taking more childcare leave affect promotion prospects? Derrick Teo, CEO of human resource firm Elitez Group and senior professional at the Institute for Human Resource Professionals, explains.  See omnystudio.com/listene...

Dozing off at a meeting that’s going in circles and doesn’t seem to have a concrete agenda? Here’s how you can bring focus to these unproductive discussions.  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In some employment contracts, there is a non-compete clause that limits an employee moving to a competitor. How does this impact your career? Jonathan Yuen, head of Commercial Litigation and Employment (Disputes) at Rajah & Tann Asia, breaks it down.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the annual feedback time and you must rate your boss and co-workers. Is the 360 feedback worth the effort? How can you ensure it leads to real change, and what should you do if it doesn't?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If your boss is not giving you clear development targets or excluding you from key meetings, you may be at risk of being quietly fired. How should you respond? Peter Hamilton, vice president and managing director (APAC) at KellyOCG, delves into the tactics employers use and offers crucial advice on how to protect your career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you waited for a call after a job interview but never heard back from the company? How long should you wait before sending the HR person a nudge?   Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good grades and a fancy degree may not be enough to get you that dream job or sustain a successful career. Asher Ling, Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director, Singapore at Princeton Digital Group, and SGTech’s Talent Steering Committee member explains what and why skills-based hiring is on the rise.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a high stakes conversation and you don’t see eye to eye with your manager. How do you disagree constructively without burning bridges?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you have a diagnosed mental health condition and you’re thinking of disclosing it to your workplace, what should you be aware of? How can your performance at work be rated with this consideration? Khairil Baharudin, senior HR business partner at a tech firm and certified professional with the Institute for HR Professionals, lays out the pros and cons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

You want to give effective feedback to a colleague or employee. But this person is likely going to be sensitive or defensive about it. How should you approach this situation?  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Career planning can help people commit to their goals and desires. But what if the best laid plans are derailed by changes in your life? Chris Lau, principal career coach from Workforce Singapore shares his personal journey about his career plan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your boss is asking subordinates to communicate with senior management. If you feel uncomfortable, how should you broach the topic? Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEOs may occupy an exclusive rank, but their decisions have a profound impact on many lives. What is the first order of business for new CEOs transiting into a company? “CEO whisperer” Dr Ty Wiggins from Russell Reynolds Associates shares his observations with Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan after having built a career advising top business leaders.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do I know if my manager is bullying me or just has high standards for my work? Here are some signs to look out for before you lodge a formal complaint.  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employers will soon be expected to consider staff requests around flexible work arrangements. But what are reasonable requests and can managers avoid bias in decision-making? Mukul Anand, head of HR in HSBC Singapore, talks about how companies can better serve their staff’s needs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you sat in a job interview and was asked to produce your last drawn payslip? Here are steps you can follow if you are not comfortable to reveal it.  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every department in a company - from legal to finance and HR - can use a basic AI tool to solve problems or work better. Agoda’s chief technology officer Idan Zalzberg explains why AI knowledge and tools do not have to be complicated and hard to implement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations on your promotion. But you can’t shake the feeling that it didn’t sit well with your peers at work. How should you manage them?  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here .    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.