Monthly Archives: April 2009

Pre-interview communication

Posted on 10 April 2009 by ssquah

Everybody loves a new job, especially one that brings along extra benefits and perks. But landing a new job often requires a lot of preparation from the job seeker, one that starts with the job applications and ends with the … Continue reading →

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Budding winners

Posted on 10 April 2009 by ssquah

IT’S A popular belief that chess players have lots of patience. And that chess players spend a lot of time sitting still at the table, staring at the static chess pieces. Yes, it’s true. However, we can also be quite … Continue reading →

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Bank Negara: people fishing for personal banking information on the increase

Posted on 7 April 2009 by ssquah

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has warned members of the public to be vigilant when receiving calls or short messaging services (SMS), requesting for personal banking information.The callers and SMS often claim to be from the central bank or other commercial … Continue reading →

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Distractions at work

Posted on 5 April 2009 by ssquah

How distracted are you at work? Would you open your email to read as soon as it arrives in your inbox? A study by a team of researchers from the University of California found that it doesn’t take much to … Continue reading →

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Friendly games

Posted on 3 April 2009 by ssquah

WHAT do old friends do when they get together? Most people would arrange to meet over drinks or a meal. But not Mas Hafizulhelmi and Ooi Chern Ee. The two cooked up a few games of chess when they met … Continue reading →

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