Building your career can sometimes be as difficult as choosing one. After all, there are only two steps to fix a problem. The first step is knowing what the problem is and the second one is simply to do something about it. Career paths have been chosen through many different methods of choosing. Some people let their parents choose a career while others have known by heart what they want to be. Not everybody follows the same path my friend.

From the start, you are usually trained and taught equally with your peers but the moment you go off to university, you then start building a career path for yourself. Now, remember when you were a kid and you were asked the question of what you want to be when you get older? Wasn’t it easier to answer back then? What happened?

The older you get, the broader your options become which then leads you to factor in a lot of different things which makes it much harder for you to choose a career. It’s definitely true that the more options we have, the harder it is for us to be able to choose. The choice between eating a steak and a fried chicken can be really easy for us. There are many approaches towards this decision. One of them could be that you have a sentimental attachment to chicken and would definitely choose chicken any day of the week!

For others who take on a more complicated approach would most likely pick the steak because of the complexity of the cooking and the quality of the meat and so many other factors. Was either of them wrong to have chosen one over the other? Well, definitely not! The thing about choosing for yourself is that there shouldn’t be any comparison to anything else. The less you compare, the easier it is to pick.

One way for you to be able to pick a career would be asking yourself direct questions like who do you want to become, where do you see yourself, and what do you want to do? These questions have different importance depending on our stand. Some people are more concerned about living a stress free life which would push them to a career that is solid but stable which allows them to do other things in life which they enjoy.

Others admire the competition and wan to chase after becoming the best! Last but no the least, some people are more concerned with where they want to be! A great example of this is the people who venture out of their country and migrate to another with the confidence of knowing that that is where they want to be. Ask yourself these three questions and find out which is more important.

 

You’ve paid your dues, put it much time and effort, and established a good relationship with your boss. So, when it’s announced that a position has opened up, you feel that you deserve to get that promotion. But as you know, landing a job promotion takes a lot more than that. Here, we’ve listed down some tricks on how you can make your boss notice that you’re ready to score that new position.

1. Show Interest in the Position

Although this step seems obvious, it’s actually one that’s often missed. Most of us assume that our boss knows that we’re interested in that new position, which is actually rarely the case. So when a position opens up, ensure that you make your desires known to your boss. Clearly express your desire to be considered for that particular role, because if this foundational piece is neglected, the following steps will be for nothing.

2. Accept Any Extra Work

Settling on the bare minimum of your work won’t get you promoted. Instead, show your boss that you’re willing to go the extra mile just to get a work done for the company. If you can take a few things off your boss’ plate to make his or her work easier, go for it. Remember that exceeding expectations won’t just make you known as a great employee, it’ll also ensure that you’ll remembered when the upper management combs through potential candidates for that job promotion.

3. Establish Relationships

Having a great performance is a large part of the equation, but if you’re not well-liked by your colleagues, then there’s a good chance that you’ll have a tough time climbing up the ranks. This is why building relationship is crucial for getting that next step in your career. Before you start focusing on getting that promotion, ensure first that you formed a good connection with your colleagues, the management, your clients, or whoever that could influence your career. After all, the more people who can put out a good word for you, the better.

4. Keep a Positive Attitude

People who usually get a promotion are the ones who are able to keep their cool even under extreme stress. They are able to meet deadlines and ask pertinent questions that make customers feel happier and satisfied with the company’s services. These people also choose to learn from their mistakes so as to avoid future problems from occurring. So if you’re really looking into getting that promotion, be sure to keep a positive attitude not just towards your work, but the people around you as well.

No one will blame you for eyeing a promotion and anticipating the next phase in your career. But just because you think you deserve it doesn’t mean that everyone thinks the same way. So be sure to put these tricks into action, and be prepared to take the next step in your career.

 

Here in Singapore, you are taught that education is the key to a better future. This is the reason why your parents worked hard to send you to school and you will also do the same for your kids someday. It is true that higher education is important but not having one doesn’t mean you have no future. The surprise is there are many high paying jobs for college undergrads.

What are these high paying jobs offered for college undergraduates? Business Insider has gathered thirty high-paying jobs that do not necessitate a bachelor’s degree. Here are the high paying jobs for undergrads:

• Traffic controllers: For traffic controllers, you just need to finish your associate degree. It pays an average annual salary of $118,700.

 

• Transportation, storage and distribution managers: For this job, you do not even need an associate degree. It is enough that you have a high school diploma or equivalent. The average annual salary is $88,820.

 

• Nuclear power reactor operators: Like the transportation, storage and distribution managers, you do not need an associate degree as long as you have a high school diploma or equivalent. The average annual salary is $88,820.

 

• First line supervisors of non-retail sales workers: This position does not need an associate degree as long as they have high school diploma. The average annual salary is $84,910.

• Commercial pilots: You will be surprised that to become a commercial pilot, you do not need to be a college degree holder. You just need training and hours of flying experience. The average annual salary is $84,510.

 

• Funeral service managers: Do not underestimate funeral service managers. They need at least an associate degree to be qualified. Their annual salary is $84,470.

 

• Radiation therapists: For radiation therapists, associate degree is required. The average salary is $84,460.

 

• Captains and mates: For these positions, you at least need postsecondary non-degree award. The average annual salary is $83,150.

 

• Power distributors: For power distributors or dispatchers, the qualification is high school graduate. The average annual salary is $80,400.

 

• Criminal investigators: Growing up, you wanted to be a detective and that is possible. The education required is only high school graduate. The average annual salary is $79,620.

Hopefully this gave you enough reason to be motivated. No matter what your circumstances right now, it is important that you make the most out of it. If you cannot go to school, do not waste time and fret, apply for the jobs mentioned above and you will a clear future.

 

With the good job opportunities offered in Singapore, the number of its employees from neighboring countries has indeed increased over the years. It may appear difficult to work away from home but these five simple tips will make you look forward to your first day of work in this country.

1. Learn about the culture. It would be wise to equip yourself with information about the Singaporean culture. Do a self-orientation from research. In this way, you would be able to show respect and courtesy to your colleagues and to the people you’d meet every day in the streets or in the stations. For instance, Singaporean culture values cleanliness. Be neat in your appearance and be sure to maintain the cleanliness of surroundings at all times.

 

2. Refresh your professional knowledge. There is nothing more impressive than a new employee who knows his game. Whether you are an experienced engineer, an IT specialist or a bank teller, it would be helpful to brush up on old college notes to refresh your knowledge on your would-be assignments. Your preparedness will gain the trust of your supervisor and colleagues in the workplace.

 

3. Be at your best at all times. As cliché as this sounds, first impression lasts. Be punctual. Be professional. Closely follow instructions and be the best version of yourself. Be confident in doing your task. Remember that you were hired because you are capable for the job.

4. Widen your circle. Be friendly to your colleagues. Reconnect with old friends who are also working in Singapore. Join local communities and enthusiasts which you can relate to. Do you have passion for yoga or for biking or for badminton, perhaps? There are several Singapore groups which would love to have you as their member. These activities will help you adjust and make homesickness bearable.

 

5. Reward yourself. Like any other endeavor, you should give yourself a pat on the back after a project well done. As a reward, make a trip to amusement parks and unleash the inner child in you. You can also treat yourself with delish cuisines from the best Singapore restaurants; or you could shop from the wide variety of stores in the country!

Working in Singapore will not only pave way to your career growth but will also enrich your experience in the Lion City!

 

Some people think that work should be devoid of humour. However, work and play don’t have to be completely restricted from each other. If and when it’s used the right way, humour can be a great factor to succeed at work. In fact, there are good reasons why bringing in tasteful humour to work can actually boost you career. Here are a few of them.

1. Humour Encourages Creative Thinking

Humour helps you view the world less rigidly, and removing rigidity from your thinking boosts creativity. The inspiring and relaxing effect of humour helps foster creative mentality that’s significant for becoming a good team leader.

2. Humour Builds Trust

Since wittiness easily makes a person more likeable, it also makes people more likely to trust you. When you show sense of humour, the people around you detects the authenticity in your personality compared to your more reserved co-workers, who may come off as aloof from everyone else.

3. Humour is a Great Equalizer

A tasteful humour makes you more approachable. So if you’re a boss or an administrator trying to bond with your employees, humour is the best way to do that. Of course, it goes without saying that humour at the expense of your colleagues or subordinates are never a good idea.

4. Humour Helps With the Customer Services

Just as it helps humanize company heads, humour also helps humanize the company as a whole. A good sense of humour helps you to truly connect with your clients in such a way that can generate loyal followers.

5. Humour Makes People to Want to Work With You

Injecting healthy humour to your job helps a lot in the team building. People want to work with people they like—and when your co-workers like you, you and everyone else will find the workplace to be more enjoyable.

It may take awhile to be comfortable to use wit in your job, but it’s definitely a worthy pursuit. The goal is not to be voted as the funniest employee, but to build a healthy relationship and work environment for you and for your co-workers.