When you’re on the job hunt, a common piece of advice is to network. To me, that approach is unsustainable…
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Step-by-step guide to writing a resume
I am often asked for resume writing advice. I put together some high-level thoughts here. And a video version here (yes the production…
Step-by-step guide to Interview preparation
So you’ve been feverishly applying online and you finally got an interview. Congrats! Ideally you would have found this guide…
#SIWIKE Analysis: I Want Crazy Things!
As a follower of FOCUS Inspired, chances are you have heard of the SIWIKE Tools. For the uninitiated, SIWIKE stands…
My Experience With Anxiety
It emerges from the deep, dark depths of your mind, crawling through your consciousness. It invades every corner of your…
Common Resume Misconceptions
When it comes to resumes, most people believe that there is only one right way to create one. You’ve probably…
A guide for students to get into management consulting
I worked at Deloitte in their management consulting sourcing and procurement transformations group for over 12 years and it was…
My Best And Worst Interview Experiences
It’s only natural to feel nervous about interviews. No matter how many you go through, it always feels like your…
Seize Your Passion: Living to work, or working to live?
Passion is subjective. You were born into this world with a set of passions unique to you: driving forces which…
Career Health Check – Student edition | Youth Success Academy CHC YSA
How is your career health? Think about it for a minute. You are recommended to visit your doctor for an…
YSA – Youth Success Academy
Youth Success Academy (YSA) is education, not school. At least not in the traditional sense. The goal is to provide…
Purpose spectrum: Savouring life vs Making an impact
Many people will come to me and ask how do they find their purpose? I’ll give them a bunch of…