Full-time or Part-time MBA
Deciding on an MBA course is only half the battle. But deciding on a full-time or a part-time MBA course is perhaps the tougher decision as there are many [...]
When is the best time to pursue an MBA?
The pursuit of education and knowledge knows no bounds. There are no ‘right’ or ‘suitable’ time to embark on a quest to upskill oneself with higher paper qualifications. However, [...]
Is It Better to Work For A Big Name Or For A Big Salary?
At the start of your career, the priority should be to learn as much as you can and to basically ‘go through the mill’. Depending on the company you [...]
Getting work experience while still in university
As valuable as a university scroll may be, there is no substitute for working experience in the real world. Hiring managers will essentially put more weight on experiences and [...]
Tips for writing your PhD thesis
A thesis or dissertation is a document submitted in support of candidature for an academic degree or professional qualification presenting the author’s research and findings. In some contexts, the word “thesis” or a cognate [...]
Tell-tale signs that you should leave your current job
Starting a new job is exciting. With a higher pay, more responsibilities, new challenges, most people will feel a sense of pride and achievement after landing the coveted role [...]
I do not have a formal undergraduate degree. Can I still pursue a Masters course?
Education should not be limited to anyone based on the person’s background. Perhaps out of unavoidable circumstances, some people did not get the opportunity to pursue a formal education [...]
Fake degree mills: Sell yourself, not your degree, to your employer
IN Malaysia, an English daily newspaper in 2016 reported a company allegedly charged RM6,500 for a bachelor’s degree, RM8,500 for a master’s and RM10,500 for doctoral courses in various disciplines [...]
How to Avoid A Burnout – Practice These Simple Steps
It’s Sunday night and you’re dreading Monday. Come Monday, you’re already longing for the weekend to arrive. You go to work feeling tired, demotivated, exhausted and simply not in [...]
How to earn the respect of others
The saying goes, “Respect is earned, not given” holds true. When you are holding a position of leadership, it is imperative that your subordinates give you the due respect [...]
