5 Totally Unexpected Questions in a Job Interview and How to Ace Them

Whether it’s an internship or that dream job, being ultra-prepared for the all-important interview is the first step to wowing prospective new bosses. Apart from the usual suspects, here are five quirky questions that could be asked in an ... Read More

4 Insider Ways to Convert a Postgraduate Internship into a Full-time Job

An internship is one of the best ways to get your foot in the door of your dream company. Mr Soo Chai Chew, assistant director of SMU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Business Postgraduate Career Services shares tips on how to turn your internship ... Read More

The Best Postgraduate Studies to Take for a Mid-career Switch

Hit a dead-end in your job and you're finally ready to consider something different? Don't go in blind. Prep yourself with the foundation and necessary skills for your new career.

“Relink-ing” Dreams and Reality

Recent BAcc graduate Peng Bojie created not one but two business start-ups while at the SMU School of Accountancy. His source of inspiration? Computer chargers which just didn't last...

Could the Future of Work in Fact be Human?

There's a growing concern that our future livelihoods are under assault from the ‘rise of the machines’. But is that really the case? Korn Ferry Institute's research tells a different story.

What Do You Do When Job Hunting Is Tougher Than You Thought?

Don’t fret if the job hunt is tougher than expected, because you’re not alone. Instead, try these tips on getting ahead of the competition.

5 Questions for Data Scientist Dr Payas Gupta

SMU PhD in Information Systems alumnus, Dr Payas Gupta, talks about his award-winning research work on telephone honeypot (Phoneypot) and how his journey to becoming a research scientist at Pindrop.

Common First-Job Tips You Might Want to Seriously Reconsider

Our loved ones are often generous with advice when we enter the workforce for the first time. And while they come from a good place, some of these advice might need to be taken with a pinch of salt. Here’s the lowdown on what to expect, ... Read More

How to Streamline Your CV to Supersize Your Job Offers

Employers only take an average of 6 seconds to look through each person’s CV. So how can you capture their attention long enough to get one foot through the door?

Learning From the Best to Fulfil the Academic Dream

Jiang Liang’s PhD journey was not without hurdles but with his determination to learn from the best, his academic dream is already within reach.

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