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After months of anticipation, you finally hear back from HR only to learn that the indicative job offer has been withdrawn.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.

Jasmine Liew, founder of Breakthrough Catalyst, specializes in fostering psychologically safe workplaces. She shares insights on how negative experiences with authority can hinder open communication and team dynamics. The conversation reveals actionable strategies for leaders to cultivate an environment where employees feel safe to express ideas without fear. Liew also discusses the significant impact of psychological safety on business performance and addresses navigating job transitions, emphasizing clear communication and negotiation tactics.

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/listener for privacy information.

Feeling lost in endless meetings? Discover tips to regain focus and productivity with clear agendas. Learn how to enhance your participation and communication by taking initiative and leveraging your strengths. It's all about transforming unproductive discussions into effective collaborations. Say goodbye to vague corporate jargon and hello to meaningful conversations!

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.