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Appearance is key
Nearly all working women in US believe that their professional appearance is the key to success at work. -Reuters - Reuters
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New 'price of entry' for future winners
P&G Asia chief: Creativity, multicultural leadership and agility are key skills.
Life after the world of finance
There are opportunities for women laid off to embark on a new career. -ST
Women urged to shoot for CEO posts
They can thrive in banking and finance sectors, says minister. -ST
Online networking sites can be useful for work
More people are using them to build contacts or even to look for jobs. -ST
An e-mail itch in a meeting? Better sit on it
Paying more attention to a handheld device than to a conversation or business meeting may cost you more than you think. -Reuters
Career switch pays dividends
HR exec was so impressed by his financial adviser that he joined his team. -ST
It's less stressful to be fired than to stay hired
Those who have lost their jobs may not necessarily be facing more stress compared to those who are still employed.
Lower salary? It often pays off later
Career experts say accepting a pay cut can lead to faster promotion. -ST
Tips for a career comeback
5 tips from Ms Peony Lim on how you can get back in the fight after losing your job. -ST
Downturn blues? Attend talks
Economic Survivor workshops to aid skills learning and career moves. -myp
Got the pink slip? Tips to stay afloat
Take steps to put yourself in a better position financially should you lose your job. -ST
Worried about losing job? Create value
An employer will retain and give jobs to what gives him the best value for money he pays in salaries, whether Singaporean or foreign worker. -myp
Farewell e-mails: Let fly or hold back?
With the number of pink slips becoming more common, so has the farewell e-mail, and it has become somewhat an art form with no boundaries of how it should feel or look like.
Career planning and you!
Never wait too long between career planning sessions.
Retire? No thanks, I'd rather try a new career
Many want to keep working rather than fade into retirement despite the recession. -ST
So you want to start an encore career?
Here's what you need to do to begin a new lease of working life.
Retooling for encore careers
Older people can discover life anew if they embark on socially productive jobs in their later years. -ST
Mid-career switch from marketing to human resource
Will switching fields and taking a diploma in HR help future career as a HR manager?