Digital Senior’s Mammoth Guide of WSQ courses
So, we all know that there’re many WSQ courses out there, but how many of us know what they are? Or what WSQ stands for, even? (It’s short for Workforce Skills Qualifications, for those who don’t)....
View Article6 job portals (and 1 app) to get your job search on the road
Are you looking to get one of those job things like Rachel Green? Here in Singapore, job hunting for fresh grads usually entails submitting applications online or through job fairs. Problem is:...
View Article5 times fictional characters brought to us wonderful life lessons
I’ve always liked reading fiction, because how many things can possibly top the ability to escape into another world within mere seconds? Precious little, I reckon. What I especially appreciate is how...
View ArticleBefore you leap: what should you look out for in a ‘modern’ university?
Modern. Trailblazing. Leading. These are a few popular adjectives you might spotted have many universities adopt while university hunting and boy, doesn’t everything sound so inspiring? Who wouldn’t...
View ArticleInterview with Teo Zhi Xiong – Seasoned and Committed Staff Interpreter at...
General elections rally 2016 ASEAN PARA GAMES A passionate and experienced sign language interpreter, Teo Zhi Xiong shares his journey in SADeaf with Digital Senior. 1) Why did you choose to pick up...
View Article11 courses for a fulfilling career in human resource
Do you have a passion for working with others? Do you want to influence and impact an organization’s culture, or shape and lead a company’s strategy? You might be suited for a career in Human...
View ArticleDidn’t do well for your A-levels or polytechnic? Here are 8 alternative paths...
So you didn’t do so well for your A-levels, or your polytechnic grades are not stellar. Your dream of getting a place in NUS is now an impossibility. Don’t fret, it’s not the end of the world....
View Article7 places to get your golf skills right down to a tee
More than just a game for old people, golf’s benefits include patience-building, better strength and balance, and a sharper mind! In today’s fast-paced society, golf is appreciated for giving its...
View ArticleNot just paper pushers: a primer on HR
When most of us think Human Resource, the first thing that comes to mind is payroll and rule enforcement. It really doesn’t paint the prettiest of pictures, does it? Well, here’s the thing: nothing...
View ArticleInterview with Mandy Chan: Founder of Bow, a millennial entrepreneur defying...
(picture courtesy of Mandy Chan) 1) Share with us the activities you took part in while studying in SMU, majoring in entrepreneurship, a business management degree. I was involved in mainly two...
View ArticleLooking for new hobbies? Try adult swimming classes on for size!
Stressed at school or at your work desk? Do you have tense shoulders that cannot relax? Let the (pool) water take everything away! For the less active, swimming is a sport that’s easier to ease into....
View ArticleA quick introduction to Japan and South Korea’s employment landscapes
Have you thought about working abroad after graduating from university? Or, if you haven’t, have you ever wondered how the job hunt goes for peers in other countries, and how their employment...
View ArticlePrepare for an ECE career with these 8 early childhood education courses
Have the patience of a saint? (Kidding, but you’ll need an extraordinary amount of it). Love interacting with children? Consider the early childhood education sector! Currently, Singapore needs at...
View Article8 project management courses in Singapore to manage #likeaboss
Every day, companies and organisations across a wide range of industries execute projects big and small. Whether they succeed hinges on a person quietly working behind the scenes, to plan and manage...
View ArticleMaking a difference with what you have? It’s possible.
Today’s youth are both ambitious and compassionate, desiring both fulfilling careers with advancement opportunities, and eager to effect humanitarian change in the world. To do so, they rally with...
View Article5 years young: everything you need to know about Singapore’s fifth autonomous...
(image credits: SIT Singapore) Here’s a tongue-twisting fact: did you know that Singapore’s fifth autonomous university, Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), is celebrating its fifth year as an...
View ArticleQuestionable advice from a craft hobbyist: don’t pick up crafting, ever
Or go ahead at your own risk, but don’t say no one’s ever warned you about what lies ahead… I don’t mean to sounds overly dramatic, but do you know what you’re in for when you start on a crafting...
View ArticleInterview with Marcus Lee Jun Wei
(photos in article courtesy of Marcus Lee) Marcus Lee 李俊纬 is an independent singer-songwriter well versed in music performance, acting and modelling. The triple threat performer is the face of Pureté...
View ArticleDrawing? Stamp carving? 10 Arts Classes to get creative and crafty
When was the last time you sat down to do some art? Was it in secondary school? Or a little more recent? Art is a great respite from our busy lifestyles, and the end results can be incredibly...
View ArticleEating well: 6 nutrition courses for a career in food planning
Most Singaporeans have a love affair with food. If you take this passion one step further and possess a keen interest in everything you eat and exactly what it contains, you might very well be...
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