Podcast Episodes

Forget retirement - your most meaningful work can start in your 50s

Season 4 Episode 17

For many professionals, retirement is far from their mind and they want seek work that is fulfilling. Lim Kai Ning, co-founder of The Courage Chapter, shares how they help seniors return to the workf…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

What to do when you have run out of leave days to go for job interviews?

Season 4 Episode 16

You are interviewing for jobs but your entitled leave days are fast running out. What should you do? 

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.c…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

Spot the red flags in job listings

Season 4 Episode 15

Unrealistic job postings, misleading jargon and inflated demands may deter qualified job seekers. Han Lee, director at executive search firm Lico Resources, offers tips on identifying genuine opportu…

Published on 3 months ago

After a job mismatch in my previous role, how do I frame answers for my next interview?

Season 4 Episode 14

A previous position didn't end well because the company was not upfront with the role. What should you say about that experience in a job interview that won't hurt your chances? 

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Published on 3 months ago

How to write a standout resume

Season 4 Episode 13

It is possible that your job application may be buried in a sea of others. So how do you catch the hiring manager's eye? Lim Zhirong, master professional at the Institute for Human Resource Professio…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Why unfinished tasks at work linger in your mind – and what to do about them

Season 4 Episode 12

Unresolved tasks can quietly build up, creating mental clutter that affects focus and well-being. CNA TODAY journalist Amanda Yeap shares what she has learnt about the science behind the Zeigarnik Ef…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Should I disclose that I use AI to a tech-averse boss?

Season 4 Episode 11

Your boss is not open to AI adoption and doesn’t want to embrace it for work efficiency. How do you approach that conversation? 

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Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Retrenched? Here’s how the new jobs support scheme can help you

Season 4 Episode 10

The recently launched SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme aims to help those who have been retrenched with tiered monthly cash payments. Lynn Ng, assistant chief executive of Workforce Singapore, e…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s the purpose of a cover letter?

Season 4 Episode 9

For some people, the task of writing a cover letter feels painful and unnecessary. But how important is it and how to make the best of it?  

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Self-care tips when your job gets too stressful

Season 4 Episode 8

Tight schedules, endless tasks and demanding expectations – these are the daily realities for many working professionals. Emergency medicine physicians and authors Dr Adaira Landry and Dr Resa Lewiss…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago