Singapore Website Awards Winner Lionel Lim
Held tonight at the Lifelong Learning Institute, the Singapore Website Awards 2018 recognises the efforts of both website owners and designers in different award categories in the past year. When the results from the independent judging panel were released, I was pleasantly shocked. This website (yes this one which you are scrolling, reading and emailing me about right now) swept two awards – one in the popularity category and one in the technical category. But trust me – I was never the most popular kid in school. Studious kid? Perhaps. Brainy kid? Perhaps. But popular kid? Never. Tonight has changed …
How To Tackle The Job Interview Questions So As To Avoid A Potential Disaster?
I know how you are feeling right now with all the pre-interview jitters. It’s common. But here’s the good news – do you know you can minimise such jitters by learning how to answer some of the most commonly asked questions sensibly? And it does make sense to prepare yourself adequately for an interview. After all, many others are also vying for that coveted position. So maximise your chances and up your aces today! Fresh from teaching an interview skills workshop at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), let us explore how you should be increasing your success at interviews by tackling …
How To Write The Poly EAE Application Writeup
One of the biggest challenges secondary school students face when applying for the Early Admissions Exercise (EAE) is the application write-up. I always tell my students that they have to submit a good write-up. After all, polytechnics receive thousands of EAE applications a year. If your write-up is shoddy or unimpressive, then chances are you are not going to make it to the interviews. What’s more, they are going to base their selection solely on your application (after all, they don’t even know you in person so you can’t really blame them). This is sad but true. Welcome to harsh …
3 Tips To Act Confident Even When You Are Not
I’m sure you know some people who have the ability to walk into a crowded room of unfamiliar faces and act with self-assured confidence…while the rest of us will require a little more effort and a bit more push to get there. Sounds familiar? The good news is you are not alone. We know confidence is essential. It will get you places, introduce you to new (and influential) people, and open opportunities you never would have come across if you just chose to stand in a corner, fold your arms, keep your opinions to yourself, or refuse to step up …
3 Branding Lessons We Can Learn From Disney
I was soaking in the Mid-Autumn Festival mood along the 40m long illuminated Disney Tsum Tsum tunnel. While marveling at the pretty lights and cutesy lanterns, it was obvious that this exhibition was (yet) another huge hit. Disney is a masterclass when it comes to the art of branding. Here are 3 branding lessons we can learn from Disney. #1: A Brand Must Constantly Innovate I remember watching the animated musical The Little Mermaid back in 1989. It was a box-office hit. Then came Beauty and the Beast in 1991, Aladdin in 1992, Toy Story in 1995, Monsters Inc in …
Deciding Between Choosing JC Or Poly Education
Junior college (JC) or polytechnic (poly)? The JC or poly decision is a constant debate that the graduating students of secondary schools have to address. Not only are the students themselves involved, so too are parents, teachers and friends. Having had the privilege to engage thousands of students from the secondary schools, junior colleges, polytechnics and universities through my workshops over the years, let me share my thoughts on this perennial topic. After all, I was also a product of Singapore’s education system. In my opinion, there are 5 considering factors one should bear in mind before making that sacred …
How To Build Your Leadership Brand
Like it or not, we will all become leaders one day as we climb the corporate ladder. That is a fact. Whether you have a team under you or you are mentoring a group of interns. Interestingly, leadership requires distinct behaviours and attitudes. It does not operate the same as how you may operate now. Think about this – before you are a leader, success is all about growing your own career. But once you become a leader, success is all about growing others. In this leadership branding workshop specially curated for the insurance industry, attendees included both the seasoned …
3 Things To Look Out For When Shopping Online
It is an open secret that the retail business scene is getting increasingly crowded. In fact, the brick and mortar stores are not doing so well…all thanks to the rise of online shopping portals. While shopping online seems to be the cooler and cheaper option for many nowadays, there are things you need to look out for before making that purchase. As a savvy customer, you must be diligent and do your checks first. #1: Check The Delivery Terms And Conditions Prices may appear cheaper on first sight. But this is before the freight charges. If you are buying from …
3 Tips To Great Healthy Skin
I used to have bad skin in my younger days. It was so bad that the acne spots were big and red. And because I thought pressing the acne would help them heal faster, I would happily squeeze them. But I was dead wrong. The constant squeezing of the pimples led to many post-acne marks. When I realized what I had been doing was so wrong, it was too late. I swear I kicked myself hard enough for that lesson to be learnt the painful way. Moving forward, it was only when I started understanding more about my own skin …
3 Good Personal Hygiene Tips For Body Care
Let’s face it, school is not always the most favourite event in some teenagers’ lives, especially when poor hygiene influences their self-esteem and subjects them to ridicule by their peers. Hygiene matters. A great deal. After all, good hygiene is essential for promoting good health. So it was a great idea to kickstart the year with a personal hygiene talk for the students – sharing with them the whys, the whats and the hows. If you too want to be a good role model to the rest of your peers, then you should read on and remember to put the …