Career Tips

How to answer “What are your salary expectations?”

It’s the most dreaded question in any job interview: “What are your salary expectations?” Unfortunately, it can't be avoided, especially when online application systems make answering the question a requirement. Follow these five tips the next time you’re asked this tricky question.

How to become a Chief Financial Officer in Singapore

Leading the financial operations of a company requires significant expertise in your field. No matter what stage you are in your finance career, make sure you are on the right path to establish your professional expertise towards this C-suite position. In this blog, we explore how to become a CFO and what skills you may need to set yourself up for this opportunity.

What is the best programming language to learn this year?

Thinking of learning a new programming language? Choosing the right one will make a difference to your career this year. Find out which is the best programming language to give you a competitive edge in the career market.

4 ways to avoid career regret before starting a new role

Hindsight is a powerful tool, and provides an opportunity to reflect on where and how our working lives might have been more satisfying. What would you change? No matter where you are in your career, here’s how to learn from the past to overcome being unhappy at work.

How to share your weaknesses in a job interview

Like most job interview questions, “What are your weaknesses” can be challenging to answer. To answer this interview question well, you first have to know what your weaknesses are. Then, you have to craft a response that puts those weaknesses in the best possible light.

Are you setting unrealistic and conflicting goals in the workplace?

Do you often find yourself setting unrealistic expectations for your staff? Whilst you may feel this is helping you to achieve better results, it may be having a detrimental effect on your staff and business success, both in the short-term and long-term.