Crunch by Nuffnang: Issue 5

DON’T BE AFRAID TO ASK QUESTIONS
Just like when you were in college, you
shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions at
work. After all, your colleagues would rather
you ask as opposed to having you make
mistakes. That said, while you’re allowed to
make mistakes, there is still a limit. The rule
of thumb is not to make the mistake again.
Everyone remembers their first few weeks
at work, so they will go easy on you at first.
Just don’t take this readily laid-out kindness
for granted.
NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF
SKILL ACQUISITION
It’s extremely easy to get a bit too
comfortable at work. Now, no matter
how tempting it is, you shouldn’t fall prey
to the tempting lure of stability. In this
increasingly competitive job market, your
value as an employee decreases every day
you remain complacent.
Which makes it all the more essential for
you to keep learning. Strive not only to learn
more things at work; do it outside of work
as well. You’d be surprised by how much
this will help you in the long run. Sooner or
later, you’ll find that companies will look for
you, as opposed to the other way around.
How great is that? Aim to be the type of
employee that employers would rush over
to hire.
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freddiiliciouss
This special feature is written by
Melissa Kartini Ariffin Ong
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Photo by our Nuffie,
Meagan Tan