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Snippets: Reach out and network

Networking can be key to successfully advance or change your career. Your network already includes friends, family members, business contacts and colleagues, but you can always broaden it further by joining professional organizations within your field, contacting alumni from your university, joining groups on social websites that speak to your profession, attending industry conferences and seminars. Even through volunteering. An event that is specifically about networking is also a great place to connect with others. The more people who know you, your strengths and abilities, the better your chances at receiving job leads, key advice or information about a particular company or industry. Continue reading

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Chess fest: Five days to go

Tough fight expected at Malaysia Chess Festival. THERE are just five days to go before the start of this year’s Malaysia Chess Festival. Are you ready for it? As for me, I’m preparing to make my way down to Kuala … Continue reading

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Achievements of Kramnik, Carlsen not a surprise

Vladimir Kramnik and Magnus Carlsen finish in top form. IT did not come as a surprise to many that Russia’s Vladimir Kramnik and Norway’s Magnus Carlsen were convincing winners in the Dortmund Sparkassen invitational chess tournament and annual Biel Chess … Continue reading

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Snippets: Volunteer yourself

If your heart is set on remaining with your organisation, it makes good sense to volunteer yourself for social committees where you can build your reputation as a solid, passionate person, dedicated to the industry and the company itself. More than that, should your objectives change later, this experience always looks good on a resume. Continue reading

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Armenia triumphs in chess world

Crowded calendar keeps enthusiasts on their toes. THERE are just too many world-class chess events which have taken place or are taking place all over the world at the same time. From Ningbo in China to Dortmund in Germany and … Continue reading

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My association with Rockwills Corporation

There are people who ask me how long I have been associated with Rockwills, the pioneering Will-writing company in Malaysia and they were surprised that both Rockwills and I go back a very long way. To be exact, 1995. incidentally, … Continue reading

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Who rules the world

Only the top 10 chess nations of the world get to play in Ningbo. WE’RE in the midst of a mini-Chess Olympiad and it is taking place in Ningbo, China. This is the world team chess championship which started on … Continue reading

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Chess grand prix a grand success

Grand prix circuit is a grand success. AT THE last minute on Sunday, I decided to take a short drive down from Penang to look in at the fifth and final leg of the Tan Sri Lee Loy Seng chess … Continue reading

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Snippets: Self-promotion

Learn the fine art of self-promotion. If you have had major accomplishments or created successful programmes, make sure people know about them, especially the people in influential positions who could help you advance professionally. Let it be known that you are seeking a promotion or the next step up in your career. Continue reading

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Good spelling can save your business

Who says the ability to spell correctly isn’t important? To me, spelling – and grammar – are integral to good communication skills. And it isn’t only for resumes. Correct spelling is also very important for webpages. Continue reading

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