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Snippets: Acquire new knowledge

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A proven way to advance in your career is to continually acquire new knowledge. Stay on top of trends or developments in your field and make sure that your current resume reflects those needed skills.

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Snippets: Reach out and network

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Networking can be key to successfully advance or change your career. Your network already includes friends, family members, business contacts and colleagues, but you can always broaden it further by joining professional organizations within your field, contacting alumni from your university, joining groups on social websites that speak to your profession, attending industry conferences and seminars. Even through volunteering. An event that is specifically about networking is also a great place to connect with others. The more people who know you, your strengths and abilities, the better your chances at receiving job leads, key advice or information about a particular company or industry.

Do check back on 10 Nov 2009 for more tips!

Snippets: Volunteer work

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If your heart is set on remaining with your organization, it makes good sense to volunteer yourself for social committees where you can build your reputation as a solid, passionate person, dedicated to the industry and the company itself. More than that, should your objectives change later, this experience always looks good on a resume.

Do check back on 30 Oct 2009 for more tips!

Snippets: Self-promotion

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Learn the fine art of self-promotion. If you have had major accomplishments or created successful programmes, make sure people know about them, especially the people in influential positions who could help you advance professionally. Let it be known that you are seeking a promotion or the next step up in your career.

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Snippets: The pre-interview homework

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Before you attend any interview -- and normally, you should do this days before the interview -- do your research and preparation. Try and find out more about the job and the company. What's the company background and how does it operate? It will boost the opinion of you in the eyes of the employers if you show the enthusiasm to know more of the company you hope to join.

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Snippets: Common resume characteristics

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A well-designed resume should possess these characteristics in common:

• Good visual appeal, an easy-to-read layout and high quality reproduction
• A highlight of your strengths and linking them to the employer's needs; minimizing or excluding irrelevant experience
• Presents your most important information first
• Entirely free from any error: spelling, typographical, punctuation or grammatical
• Succinct and organized; does not exceed two pages.

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Snippets: Strengthen your inter-personal skills

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Strong interpersonal skills play a crucial role in gaining the respect of your boss and colleagues. They also attract the notice of outside influencers who might open new doors of opportunity to you. Be friendly, outgoing and personable. Listen carefully to people and practice being a clear and effective communicator.

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Snippets: Stepping stone

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That first job you do may not be your dream job but it is a stepping stone to a successful career. And it is the satisfaction that you get from working and the quest for knowledge that will make you work hard.

Journalist Quentin Lim said the first job was not a time for fresh graduates to demand for high salaries and benefits. He adds: "At this point, they have no experience and so salary should not be the most important factor. What is most valuable is the experience you can gain. Fresh graduates also cannot afford to be lazy. We have to work even harder to stand out from the rest, as there are so many graduates these days. During my parent's time, being a graduate was enough to guarantee a job but today, that’s not enough. You need to pick up skills which are good enough for the employers."

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Snippets: What’s your reputation worth?

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A lot. In fact, your reputation is the most valuable thing you own. If you have a bad reputation, nobody will want to take a second look at you. Therefore, be known for being dependable, professional, and cooperative. Act and look the part by dressing professionally. Make a name for yourself by attending conferences, delivering speeches or writing articles.

Do check back on 30 Aug 2009 for more tips!

Snippets: Salaried jobs or entrepreneurial jobs?

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It’s an employer’s market out there. Many graduates have the perception that there are lots of better-paying jobs and it is the norm for them to look for salaried jobs rather than improve their entrepreneurial skills. However, they should also think about going into sales and marketing jobs, which pay well, instead of complaining about low salaries and then keep on changing jobs.

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