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When a headhunter or HR reaches out and frames a meeting as ‘just a chat’ rather than an interview, how should candidates interpret it? Is this standard practice, or should it still be treated as a formal evaluation? I was recently contacted by an HR professional who said she just wanted to...

I’m currently at a small startup with a very high turnover rate. I actually got my role without going through an interview 🚩🚩🚩. Lately, I’ve been trying to put myself in HR’s shoes. Interestingly, the HR who hired me left shortly after I joined, and the position remained vacant until a new HR...

In Singapore’s tuition industry—where many tutors have strong academic credentials—how can late bloomers with non-stellar grades still build credibility? Would it be more realistic to differentiate as a specific type of educator (e.g. mentoring-focused, applied learning, confidence-building),...

I find this a very instrusive question given that i find that it's not really other people's business to know why and how I left my previous company. How should candidates answer the interview question “Why did you leave your previous role?” when the reason involves negative experiences such...

For first-timers or early-career professionals, what should one know about submitting a resignation notice? Are there common mistakes people make during this process that affect future references or career progression? For Singaporeans reading this, would appreciate if you could give insights...

Wondering if you are able to provide some advice about the best practices surrounding salary negotiation. What does professional salary negotiation actually look like in practice, especially early to mid-career? How do you advocate for fair pay without damaging relationships or appearing...

When an application is rejected, what’s the most professional way to ask for feedback—especially if the rejection wasn’t due to lack of skills or experience? How should candidates interpret responses like “we went with someone stronger,” and is it reasonable to ask what could have been...

For context, this is a startup company that does not publicly disclose it's financial information anywhere. For companies that have been operating for many years, are there ways candidates can gauge financial stability without directly asking if the company is struggling? What indicators...

Is it appropriate for candidates to ask about team turnover or recent resignations?

If so, how can this be phrased professionally, and how should one interpret the answers given?

When evaluating a potential workplace, how do you get a sense of the working relationship between managers and team members in a respectful way?

Are there subtle signs during interviews or informal conversations that indicate whether leadership is supportive versus controlling or disengaged?

Is it really possible to understand how a company is doing—and what its culture is actually like—before you join? Or do these things only become clear after you’ve spent some time inside the organisation? When I talk about “company culture,” I don’t just mean how friendly people are. I’m also...

I've recently been applying for quite a few marketing/graphic design/photography/videography internship roles and tasked to come up with my take on it. Any tips to stand out? Should I have my creative spin, or align towards the company/brand's image instead? Hoping to hear from everyone,...

I have a very strong inclination towards advertising, graphic design, photography and videography, and other art forms. Yet, I have not obtained the best grades in Art during school.

Does that mean that I am not creative or can't survive in the creative industry?

I face many situations where the recipient is talking too much and straying away from the main focus. I understand that it's good to let the other person elaborate about their own interests and passions (Remember How to Win Friends and Influence People). However, I find it a huge time waster,...

I would break the ice when starting conversations with new connections by asking "How have they been coping during the COVID 19 situation?" etc. Many gave me generic answers like, "I'm good, how are you?" (Seems like I'm the only one invested in the conversation) I find it much easier to...

I am an Accountancy & Finance student graduating this May. I was in a short internship in external auditing and it was an experience totally different from what I envisioned while still schooling. Unfortunately my time there was shortened because of Covid 19. Hope to hear more from your...