How To Kill Stress And Anxiety!

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How To Kill Stress And Anxiety!

by
David Blog

Nov 5, 2019

at 4:44 PM

A lot of people in our generation suffer from anxiety. It affects our emotions and messes with our daily routine. You sometimes feel stressed, scared, don’t know what to do, empty etc. Everyone feels anxiety a bit differently, but as a reader are still probably very familiar with this feeling that I am talking about.

Anxiety is usually a reaction to stress, and is associated with worry and overthinking. Sometimes when we think about our future, we will also feel anxiety eating at us. Especially when you are in the working life and everyday is stressful and uncertain.

You probably want to deal with your anxiety more efficiently. Well actually you can! Here are 4 ways you can deal with your anxiety and get back on track!

1. Let go of the past.

Anxiety happens when we keep thinking of past mistakes. You can let go of the past by reflecting on your current situation. What does your present state look like? Try to imagine and visualize a different and more effective outcome, and then another and another. The process of imagining yourself in different situations will snap you out from thinking of the past. You should try to find a friend or colleague to share ideas. If you’re struggling to find a solution to a problem, ask them what they would do, and ask for advice.When you are anxious, it’s important to let go of the past and rid yourself of the sadness from what happened before. Always focus on the present and build yourself up to your ideal future.

2. Find humor.

Laughter is the best medicine. We all know that. In order to feel good about ourselves, we have to find humor in our current life. Take your problems light-heartedly and learn to laugh at them. When you are confident enough to laugh at yourself and your problems, you will be confident enough to face them, and people will also respect you for that. By injecting humor into your life, you create a more trusting environment and put things into perspective. Plus as stated, humor is a good medicine against anxiety. When you laugh, your body releases dopamine and endorphins, which kills stress hormones.

3. Don’t be a perfectionist.

Perfection is your enemy and the leading cause of why people stress and overthink a lot. If you are a perfectionist, if anything is not perfect you will cause yourself unnecessary anxiety and stress. Failure is a part of life, and you should not be afraid of it. If you always want things to be perfect, you will close yourself off to a lot of opportunities coming your way. Instead, embrace mistakes and take it as learning experiences. By being able to handle making mistakes and failures, you will also reduce your anxiety and stress levels by a lot.

4. Build a support system.

 When we’re anxious and stressed, we often don’t want to “lepak” with people and stay alone to overthink. When you’re anxious, you may avoid social events and eat lunch at your desk. The next time you’re faced with a big problem or feel anxious, try building a support system. The comfort and support of others can be the best medicine for getting back on track. With the right support system and the right people, you can not only reduce anxiety and stress, but learn from them and become a much better person everyday. Research has shown that the strength of your support network is strongly tied to stress, even enhancing your resilience. People who have emotional support evince notably lower levels of stress than people without similar access.

When we experience anxiety, we often fear the worst. Things that happen at work may affect our mood heavily. Changes in office location, speaking at meetings, layoffs, performance reviews, getting a new assignment or manager or even getting a promotion can cause anxiety. The symptoms are real and tangible, and it's okay and natural to experience anxiety. But now you are equipped to fight it. The result is a better you. And most importantly, take good care of yourself.


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5 Funny Problems All Designers Have To Deal With

by
David Blog

Nov 6, 2019

at 2:11 PM

Being a designer is unique in its own everyday challenges. Many of us love what we do, but that doesn’t mean we don’t face problems that make us want to tear our hair out and scream. Many non-creative professionals assume that we have it easier because our jobs are “fun” and it isn’t something tedious and mundane. But actually, designers are known as eye roll champions, because of all the funny but stupid things we face. Here are 5 examples!

Creative Burnout

Burnout is something that can happen after any period of time, but it is more common among seasoned professionals.

Where a blank canvas once stood before you as a call to adventure and an opportunity to explore your creativity, it now is a problem standing between you and whatever else you could be doing.

Sometimes creative burnout is a direct result of doing something repetitive and not having other creative outlets.

To avoid creative burnout, many creatives take up a different creative hobby outside of their work, such as photography, writing, music or painting. This allows them to do something creative and enjoyable that is outside of their comfort zone and keeps creativity alive for them throughout their day to day work.

Defending Your Work

More often than not you will be working for non-creatives. This can feel frustrating if you end up in a situation where you are always defending your work and design decisions. The input and feedback you get, more often than not will make you cringe. Eg…

“Make the Logo Bigger.”

“Let’s go with this color; it’s my favorite.”

“Why can’t we just use [insert trademark infringing thing here]”

Title not good enough, make it more eye-catching

*random backseat designer comments from people who don’t know better*

We’ve all had to deal with this, and the temptation could be to just do what you’re told, keep your head down and let the client or employer deal with the consequences. Orders are orders after-all, and what do you know, you’re just the designer, the person who actually has a background in executing on these things. There is also the other side of the coin, ranting and railing and insisting you know best.

The best thing you can do is this situation is pick what is behind door number three, go with empathy. Calmly and concisely explain why you made a certain decision, or what the consequences of their request are, offer reasonable alternatives and/or compromises that you think are in the best of interest of the project. Ask them legitimate questions as to why they want to go in a certain direction, you’ll likely find that they aren’t 100% committed to an execution so much as an envisioned outcome.

Being Disrespected

This one is a bit more difficult to address. Nobody likes to be taken for granted or have it implied that their job is easy. Often statements like that are made out of naiveté rather than malice, but it still stings and can be infuriating. Maybe you’ve heard the following before as a designer or a writer, eg…

“It must be nice to just make pretty pictures for a living.”

“I can get someone to do that on Fiverr, design shouldn’t cost that much.”

“Doesn’t Photoshop do most of the work?”

All you do is look at pictures all day

Writing is not that difficult, I used to do it all the time in (level of education)

"Your job can earn money one meh?" - all asian relatives, ever.

You’ve likely heard this or similar comments before. Instead of replying back with a snarky comment (like I normally do) you should probably take the high ground, and let them know, that while you love what you do it, it isn’t easy and remind them that from the outside their job looks easy too.

In the case of clients or bosses, you can gently remind them that everyone wants to be in charge and that nobody really appreciates the stress and the hard choices they have to make. Again, this is an exercise in empathy.

Sometimes it is difficult to put aside our hurt of frustration at not being appreciated or acknowledged for our hard work. Ultimately what we want is to be understood, and getting there means understanding where other people are coming from and educating them so they can get to the place we need them to be.

Clients Expect Freebies

This is one of the most peeving problems in my opinion, and most freelancers feel the same. Our work is hours of blood, sweat and tears yet when it comes down to payments, the client will expect to either have a discount or have it completely free, I’m pretty sure everyone in creative has heard this before….

“Do it for exposure.”

“Can you give me a discount, your prices are too high.”

Usually when I face this problem, I’ll explain to them the tedious process that goes on behind the scenes, and sometimes they may understand, and other times, I get fired back, but that’s life you win some you lose some.

We shouldn’t compromise our worth and our Ricebowl for someone, and that’s the way it should be.

Lack of Creative Control

Feeling a lack of control and ownership over your work can be the most difficult thing for a designer or any creative professional. Unfortunately, it is a reality of doing work for hire. The client or employer gets to dictate the art direction more often than not, and very early in your career you’ll likely be little more than an executor for someone’s creative vision. Instead of letting this cripple you, view this as an opportunity to hoard your true creativity for yourself.

Use your free time to do personalized projects or even take on (non-competing) client work, not for exposure, but for the experience of doing work where you can negotiate full creative control and really explore your creativity.

This can help you develop your design sense, build your own style, and create a body of work you are truly proud of. It can be very rewarding to feel a sense of true ownership over your work and have a body of work that truly represents you.

Later in your career you will likely find that this work is what you become known for.

Regardless of these problems, most of us still love our jobs, and we are a humorous bunch that likes to laugh at ourselves. We take this challenge head on and use it as a way to grow!

Are you a creative person? Do you like designing?

Well why not try it out?

Click
HERE
 to find out more!


5 Great Benefits Of Being A Designer!

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5 Great Benefits Of Being A Designer!

by
David Blog

Nov 6, 2019

at 2:46 PM

Hey, are you trying to find a fun career? Don’t know what you want to do? Well...have you ever thought of being a graphic designer? It’s one of the most fun and versatile jobs out there. Don’t listen to people who say there is no money in it, actually it’s also one of the most in demand jobs right now, especially with digital marketing on the rise! What other benefits does it give you, well here are 5 benefits of being a graphic designer!

Freedom To Express Your Imagination

The biggest benefit of being a being a graphic designer is than you have the freedom to express your imagination and creativity to the fullest.

Whatever you imagine and visualize can be put in the form of display for others to appreciate, admire and even criticize.

Stable Income

When you are employed, you will get a stable income even if the project is simple and easy you will still get paid.

As long as you do your work your will get your salary.

Since the market is in demand right now (and is constantly growing), it is also really easy to get a job!

Can Work Anywhere (Stay Home And Work Lah!)

Designers don’t have to physically be in the office to work, they can do it anywhere as long as they have their laptop.

Deadlines also mean that you don’t have to keep working 9-5, your working hours are very flexible.

If you are a fast worker, you have more free time than working time, and you will still get paid in full for your efforts.

Never Boring

When it comes to graphic design, there are always new techniques and trends to learn.

Trends in style and look change very quickly in our fast paced society, and technology shifts and evolves just as quickly.

If you want to stay relevant, keeping up with the times and make sure you’re ready for whatever is up and coming is crucial.

Many Specialities To Choose

Designers can specialize in a certain type of design if they’d like:

Typography

 Web design

Illustration

User experience design,

App design

Much much much more!

A specialization will make you an in-demand team member or freelancer; however, if you’re skilled in a variety of these areas, you’ll also be in demand because of your versatility.

So, are you interested in exploring this career path? Well, you’re in luck. We can get you in contact with employers and trainers, just click
HERE!


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4 Genius Features Available In Apple's AirPod Pros!

by
David Blog

Nov 6, 2019

at 4:48 PM

When the AirPod was introduced by Apple, the standard for headphones changed forever. Bluetooth was not utilized as much, and there was little to no wireless headphones of quality on the market. Now with the innovation, and great quality, it has set the standard for wireless easy to carry headphones.

Now, Apple has improved on that model and came out with the AirPods Pro, which will make them hard to beat for their competitors, and here’s why!

Active Noise Cancellation

Usually noise cancellation is only on big headphones and never on earbuds, but now Apple has managed to engineer that function into such a small device. The AirPods Pro uses an external microphone to detect incoming sounds and then counter them with anti-noise function, so you won’t be able to hear outside of the earbuds. It also does the same and cancels the sounds inside your ear, so all you hear is pure music streaming without any distractions!

Transparency Mode

Do you get annoyed when people keep their earbuds in while talking to you? With AirPods Pro, they’re not really being rude. With transparency mode, users can hear what’s going on around them with just a press of a button. The sensors can be activated to lets outside sound in so you can have a conversation without pausing the music.

Command Siri

Plenty of Bluetooth headphones have voice assistant capability but Apple’s H1 chip allows for the earbuds to utilize Siri perfectly. That means you can do many things like taking notes, managing your dates and meetings, make calls, send messages and much more through your earbuds!

Water Resistance

Want to work out in your earbuds? AirPods Pro are completely sweat-resistant so they’ll stay comfortably in your ear and won’t bug out even if it is exposed to water. Plus, the charging case allows you to listen for up to 24 hours so you can go through all of your tasks without stopping to get a charge.


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7 Things Successful People Have In Common

by
David Blog

Nov 8, 2019

at 5:15 PM

Do you ever wonder why successful people are successful? Have you thought it was luck or that they are born with it? Well that’s wrong, it takes a lot of hard work and effort. Successful people always work on their mindset and habits so they can strive to be better. Here are 7 of the most important strengths and habits successful people work on!

1. They have a success-driven mindset and the passion to achieve

Successful people have a strong desire to succeed and achieve in life. They always look for challenges and opportunities for growth. They have the desire to do much more than the normal person. These people will strive to make great changes and move outside their comfort zone. They see opportunities everywhere, even in failure and will quickly recover and bounce back in life.  Unsuccessful people, however, always give up too soon.

2. They are self-aware and have self-confidence

Successful people face challenges with confidence and trust themselves. Even if they lack the knowledge or skills, they are confident about being able to commit and learn along the way. Successful people have a lot of pride in themselves, which makes them more disciplined to commitments. They will speak their minds, stand up and share ideas. Unsuccessful people usually lack confidence are often not willing to speak up, which holds them back and causes missed opportunities.

3. They are vision-focused and achievement-oriented

Successful people have a clear vision and a goal to work towards. They will not let anything stop them from achieving their goal. A strong vision will keep them motivated and on track to achieving their goals. They will take it one step at a time and reach milestones, conquering small goals and working their way up to the bigger ones. Unsuccessful people are usually very “cincai”, not focused and misguided, so they will waste time and money to do things that does not benefit them or push them to achieve their goals.

4. They value time wisely

Successful people are very productive. They know how important time is and will use it to their full advantage. They  will spend their time wisely and optimally, so they are always on top of tasks.They clearly understand that time is their most valuable asset. Unsuccessful people waste time doing unproductive things that don’t allow for effective growth and give away their time too freely to others. Therefore, they create fewer income-generating opportunities.

5. They own it!

Successful people build a solid business and brand foundation that sets them apart from the competition. They are experts in their own rights. They will push their businesses to new heights and innovate above the market. Unsuccessful competitors either do things like everyone else, lack a success plan to build on, or do just enough to survive.

6. They think differently than the average person

Successful people think outside the box. They see opportunities and will look into the future, and see the value in things. They will create and innovate ideas to be in line with their visions. Unsuccessful people follow the crowd or wait to copy other people’s ideas, so they usually remain one step behind the competition.

7. They love what they do

Successful people don’t consider what they do as work, they love their business and love what they do to survive. They feel happy and accomplished when they are successful. Unsuccessful people see work as surviving and eating, and they work simply to earn a living. Most don’t enjoy what they do for a living and consider what they do to be just a job that puts food on the table.


All Restaurants On Sale For 11.11

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All Restaurants On Sale For 11.11

by
David Blog

Nov 11, 2019

at 7:59 AM

Hey you all know what's up! It's 11.11 today, and you know what that means? Sales, sales and more sales!

This single's day (yes that's what today is called) some restaurants are joining in the bargain sales bandwagon to give you amazing discounts, here are a list of restaurants and what they have to offer!

1. KFC

KFC has gone the nice and easy route. Customers can buy their snack plate combo for only RM11, just show them this picture upon purchase! There are 5 orders available or every customer!

2. McD

Trying to promote their delivery service, the McDonald’s promotion will be based on McDelivery. So from 7th to 17th November, you can enjoy a RM11 discount when you order 2 sets of your favourite meals. From Big Macs to Fillet-O-Fish, order from any of their 7 chosen meals to enjoy this wonderful discount.

Please be noted that the deal on offer will only be available at the McDonald’s delivery app McDelivery. Any in store orders will not be entertain with the offer.

3. Starbucks

4. Secret Recipe

5. Old Town White Coffee

6. Baskin Robbins

7. DaBoba

8. Italiennies

9. TGIFridays

10. Secret Recipe

10. Famous Amos

Enjoy singles day with all the food you can eat!!


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Best Deals On Electronics For 11.11 Sale!!

by
David Blog

Nov 11, 2019

at 8:19 AM

Here is a list of the best discounts you can get today on electronics, don't miss your chance!!!

Smartphones

Huawei Mate 20 Pro –
RM1,699

Huawei Nova 3i –
RM599

iPhone XR 64GB –
RM2,499

iPhone XS 64GB –
RM4,025

Realme 5 3GB RAM + 32GB storage –
RM499

Samsung Galaxy S10 128GB –
RM2,799

ASUS ROG Phone 2 128GB (Import) –
RM2,299

OnePlus 7 256GB (Import) –
RM1,749

OnePlus 7T 256GB (Import) –
RM2,299

Oppo F11 –
RM699

Oppo F11 Pro –
RM899

Redmi Note 7 32GB –
RM499

Pocophone F1 64GB –
RM945

Xiaomi Mi 9T 64GB –
RM1,099

Xiaomi Mi 9 64GB –
RM1,499

Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 64GB –
RM1,499

Samsung Galaxy A70 –
RM1,199

Samsung Galaxy S10+ 512GB –
RM3,349

Samsung Galaxy A30s –
RM111

Samsung Galaxy S10e –
RM1,899

Huawei P30 128GB –
RM1,869

Huawei Nova 5T –
RM1,398

Honor 8X 128GB –
RM699

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 512GB –
RM4,149

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 256GB –
RM3,599

Realme Note 8 Pro 64GB –
RM999

Samsung Galaxy M20 –
RM399

Xiaomi Mi A3 64GB –
RM639

Huawei P30 Pro 256GB –
RM2,999

Huawei P30 Pro 256GB (+COURTS voucher) –
RM2,849

Honor View 20 128GB –
RM999

Honor 20 Pro 256GB + Honor Band 5 –
RM1,829

Tablets

iPad Pro 10.5″ WiFi 512GB –
RM2,249

iPad Pro 10.5″ WiFi + Cellular 256GB –
RM2,099

TV and consoles

Sharp Aquos 40″ Full HD LED LC40SA5200X –
RM689

Hisense Smart TV 55″ 4K UHD 55A6100UW –
RM1,499

Sony PS4 Slim 1TB –
RM999

Charging Accessories

UGreen 18W USB-PD charger –
RM27.92

UGreen dual-quick charge 3.0 wall charger –
RM37.59

UGreen 1 metre USB-C to USB-A cable –
RM1.99

UGreen 10pcs cable tie organiser –
RM1.99

Aukey 18W USB-PD 10,000mAh Power Bank –
RM99.90

Aukey PA-S11 Wall Charger + 4 USB Port –
RM98.50

Headphones

Apple AirPods with Charging Case –
RM559

Samsung Galaxy Buds –
RM399

Tronsmart Spunky Pro –
RM119

Sony WH-1000XM3 ANC headphones –
RM959

Apple AirPods with Charging Case –
RM539

Sony WF-1000XMC ANC headphones –
RM849

Xiaomi Air TWS Wireless Bluetooth earphone –
RM199

Apple AirPods with Charging Case –
RM549

Home Appliances

Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum Cleaner –
RM994

Dyson V7 fluffy+ –
RM1,199

Dyson Cool AM07 tower fan –
RM1,149

Dyson Pure Cool Air Puriying Desk Fan –
RM1,699


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How To Be Productive Even When You Have No Motivation!

by
David Blog

Nov 11, 2019

at 8:59 AM

We all work hard to earn our money. Everyday, we give it our best, but sometimes, we will have times when our energy and mood is low, and we don’t want to work. We would rather go on vacation or watch Netflix than be in the office.

Usually, these moments will come by when something happens in our life, or when we work so hard that our “fuel tank” is empty. We usually don’t know what to do during periods like this other than just moan and groan and not do anything in the office. Well, instead of doing that, here are 4 tips on how to be productive in the office even when you have zero mood!

1. Create to-do lists when you have energy.

Even in periods of low motivation, energy continues to go up and down. Make use of the times when you have more energy to make a to-do list. Put your emotions into the to-do list so you will take it seriously. Add notes on your tasks, maybe remind yourself about why you want to achieve this goal and what vision do you have in mind for yourself. Instead of telling yourself “I need to finish this so I don’t have to do it anymore.”, motivate yourself with things like “I need to do this so I can grow as a person prove to myself I can face difficult challenges.”

2. Work with someone who can motivate you.

If you are unmotivated, try to find a friend or colleague to motivate you. Push each other to complete your goals and tasks, keep up on how each other is doing and support each other through hard times so both of you will achieve your goals. Sometimes, an extra incentive is also good, make money bets, if you don’t do a task, give them RM10 or buy them lunch or something, it will keep both of you on your toes.

A recent study
shows that it is often easier for people to blame others for their mistakes than take personal responsibility when they don’t achieve their goals or get work done. But, playing the blame game can derail your efforts at accountability because you’ll struggle in understanding the relationship between taking massive action and getting results." With a motivational friend, you are forced to acknowledge your mistakes and take full personal responsibility.

3. Eliminate distractions.

This is easier said than done, but without any distractions you are always able to keep your productivity high. Put away your smartphones, listen to some songs without lyrics like Lo-Fi or Jazz, and just bang at your work. As long as you throw yourself into it, you will get into the zone and slowly tune out the outside world as you focus solely on your tasks at hand.

4. Switch up workspaces.

If you’re going back to the same workspace every single day and trying to feel different about your productivity, it may be hard. So, if you work from a home office, move your desk to the other side of the room and add a plant. If you always work from the same desk in the office, try to move your workspace somewhere else. A new environment can change your motivation and mood dramatically. Finding your right “Feng Shui” helps you get more in the zone.

Motivation is often hard to pin down, it is up and down and available at some periods of our lives more than others. If you need rest and reflection more than you need to be productive, honor yourself. You may return to your work more productive than ever.


7 Steps To Finding Happiness

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7 Steps To Finding Happiness

by
David Blog

Nov 11, 2019

at 9:34 AM

Happiness is one of the most important things to have while you are on your journey of building your empire. In fact,
research
 shows that happy people are generally more successful. It is because of the mindset that pushes them forward. So, here are 7 tips on how to find your happiness.

1. Passion.

Do you have a passion for what you do? For your work and the company? Passion is essential to happiness. You must always remember, the road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve anything. The reality is that passion is essential because, on those days when business is tough, passion is what will push you forward.

2. Energy.

If you have more energy, you'll be more gung ho and motivated. You will feel more accomplished in your life. In other words, you'll feel happier. How do you get more energy? Simple, exercise and nutrition. Why else do you think successful people also always have healthy lifestyles? With more energy, you can make more miracles happen.

3. Social Life.

Having a good social circle and friends helps you stay
happy
 because positivity begets positivity. You feel more appreciated, motivated and loved when you are around the right people. One of the keys to happiness, is undeniably a good life, which is sustained with good relationships and great community. So, no matter how busy you are, always make time for a social life.

4. Expand Expectations.

Do you expect smaller results, or do you expect massive results? Research supports the idea that thinking big and
thinking positively
 gets better results. Barbara Fredrickson, a positive psychology researcher at the University of North Carolina, has found that “when you are experiencing positive emotions like joy, contentment and love, you will see more possibilities in your life. Positive emotions broaden your sense of possibility and open your mind up to more options.”

5. Purpose.

Purpose builds the foundation for optimal motivation to have a truly happy life. Why? Because purpose gives you drive and direction. It makes you truly happy, and if your business is in line with your purpose, you WILL be successful and powerful.

6. Thinking.

Your outlook shapes your emotions, not the other way around. Once you realize that, and you start thinking more positively, your emotions will also become more positive. You will generally be a happier person when you see the good in all things instead of dwelling on the negatives of all the details.

7. A mentor.

Most successful people, if not all, have many mentors who helped them become the successful person they are today. Why is this so? Because mentors are a shortcut to knowledge, they are people who are smarter than you because of more experience, so they will share the mistakes they’ve done with you, so you don’t have to go through the same thing. You learn from THEIR mistakes and their experiences, thus giving yourself a shortcut out. With this shortcut, you will excel in your growth to becoming a better and happier person.

Want to be happy? Work on it every day. Happiness is not an event, but a process.


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Spotify Giving Away Google Home Mini Worth RM200 For FREE (How To Get Yours Today)!!

by
David Blog

Nov 11, 2019

at 10:26 AM

Are you a spotify premium user? Did you know you can get a free Google Home Mini from them? Here’s how!

The Google Home Mini. Google

If you are a Spotify subscriber, you are entitled to a free Google Home Mini speaker right now!

It is ZERO cost, and comes with the Spotify premium package.

The offer lasts until November 15, or until the Home Minis run out.

Which Malaysian doesn’t like free gifts??

Spotify has a new promotion that allows it’s users to get a free Google Home Mini until November 15, you have 4 more days guys!

The offer is limited, it is first come first serve. So, how do you get one?

1. Log in to your Spotify account on the Spotify website.

Head over to Spotify’s website
 and click on either “Get Individual” or “Get Family,” depending on the type of paid Spotify account you have.

2. When you click through, you’ll be prompted to log in. Do that!

3. After you’ve logged in and agreed to a few standard terms of service things, Spotify will send over an email with a link to your free Google Home Mini.

4. After you’ve logged in, the Google Store will open with your Google Home Mini price reduced to zero. Choose your color!

5. You’re all set: The Google Home Mini is yours.

Credits : BusinessInsider


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How To Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

by
David Blog

Nov 12, 2019

at 12:01 PM

In our current culture and society, we are pressured with being compared to others all the time. Since we were young, our parents and teachers compared us to other students, now even at our workplace, we are being compared to other colleagues.

People think this is beneficial, but in reality, it actually harms us in a way. Yes, comparison can be a great motivator, but the way it is done these days makes people feel like they are never good enough.

At the end of the day, because of this mentality that has been taught to us since young, we also start comparing ourselves to others. Think about it, when was the last time you saw someone on instagram, or someone with a nice car and felt jealous or bad about yourself? Likewise, when was the last time you saw someone and thought “hmph, my life better than him!”

Because of this mentality, we are always trying to chase other people, being unhappy with ourselves, and sometimes put other people down because we think we are better than them. Negative comparison with others kills your enjoyment in life. Instead of trying to compare negatively, we are sharing some tips on how to break out of this mindset and become an even better person!

1. Know a
nd avoid your “triggers.”

Start by catching the times you are comparing yourself with others, take in mind…

What are you doing, are you on social media?

What kind of activities are you comparing, is it lifestyle, or work?

Why are you comparing, and why do you feel that way?

List out these questions and problems, and figure out how each of it negatively affects you, and why it is a waste of time.

The next time it happens, catch yourself and remind yourself of the conclusions you came up with.

Avoid comparing to other people if it does not add any value or meaning to your life.

2. Know that the grass is always greener on the other side

You must always keep in mind that other people’s lives may look beautiful on the outside, but you don’t know what is going on inside of them.

People will carefully make their social media presence look as flawless as possible, which is vastly different from the lives that they may face in reality.

If you ever feel jealous about someone, think that they are human too, and every human has their own problems to face, nobody is perfect.

3. Know that money cannot buy happiness.

It is known that the more wealth you have the better life you will live eg nicer car, nicer house.

But know that even with bigger better things, that doesn’t necessarily bring you happiness into your life.

Money and materials bring temporary joy, they cannot provide true long lasting happiness.

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4. Practice gratitude, be grateful for what you have, but never stop striving for more.

If you are grateful for what you already have, you will be happy and content with your life.

However, do not forget to always still be motivated to achieve even better results, but don’t beat yourself up about where you are now.

Be happy with who you are, be motivated that you can do even better!

If you are jealous or feeling negative, stop and remind yourself how good you have it right now.

5. Use positive comparison to improve yourself.

Comparison will always be a part of us, but we can use it to our advantage.

Compare yourself with yourself, today I did great, tomorrow let’s try even better.

Compare yourself with others in a positive way, eg…

Wanting to be like someone you admire

Seeing how great someone is and think that if they can do it you can too!

See the beauty in other people that make a difference in your life and the world, and motivate yourself to be like that.

Be inspired by others, and always strive to be better than who you were yesterday.

Imagine if you could use this negative reaction built into us, and convert it into a healthy form of motivation for you to strive better in life. Be happy, content and steady in your life. Instead of making yourself feel bad for being just you, use it as a motivation to keep building yourself up to be an even better person!


# Lifestyle
# Life Hack

How To Practice Gratitude And Love Yourself

by
David Blog

Nov 12, 2019

at 2:20 PM

Life is all about the ups and downs. You know what’s funny though? We always let the ups pass us by without appreciating it, while always dwelling on the downs. When we are happy, we are very “meh” about it, then when we are sad, we keep thinking about it. Why do we do this? It boils down to gratitude. Being thankful for every small thing everyday, and being thankful for your life. It is an easy concept in theory, but I know execution is pretty difficult, but here are 8 ways to start practicing gratitude and start being happy with yourself.

1. Appreciate everything, small and big details.

Gratitude doesn’t mean that you should only be thankful for the big things that happen in your life.

Instead you should be grateful for all the little things as well, for example…

Instead of just being grateful for graduating, be grateful for the opportunity to learn things everyday, the friends you make, and the growth you get when you attended class everyday.

Instead of just being grateful for getting the job, be grateful about the process of finding the job, your efforts you put in to make this happen and that your hard work has paid off, little by little.

Gratitude can be even simpler, like how nice the weather is, or how fast your shipping from Lazada came in the mail.

2. Find gratitude in your challenges

Gratitude is not only about being thankful for positive experiences.

Sometimes the negative and difficult situations also deserve to be thanked. Why?

Because you faced such a hard challenge, you grew as a person.

You are a better person now than before because of the new experience that you have gained.

Through the bad experiences, you realize how great your good experiences were.

For example, if you go through a breakup, most people are sad that they are no longer together, and dwell on the sadness. But the fact of the matter is, when you were together you had great times, and made amazing memories, for that, you should be grateful.

Like the old saying “Don’t cry because it ended, smile because it happened.”

3. Practice mindfulness

Take some time out of your day to think of 5 to 10 things you are grateful for.

Picture it in your mind and experience the feeling of gratefulness.

Do this everyday and you will
will rewire your brain
 to be more grateful about your life and your experiences.

Your happiness will slowly improve over time as you feel more natural about being grateful for everything.

4. Take note of your life

After you have thought of what you are grateful for, write it down and take note of it.

After a while, you will have compiled a list of what makes you happy in life and you can revisit these reasons why you shouldn’t be sad when you are down.

Writing down why you are grateful also solidifies your belief in it as you have to carefully think about what you want to write.

5. Volunteer

Sometimes, happiness and gratitude comes not from ones’ self but the ability for one to give back to the community, for example

Going to the soup kitchen to help out the homeless.

Volunteering at the local orphanage.

Donating to charity.

You may be giving up a few hours of your life and it may not mean much, but it may mean the whole world to those that you are helping out. You will feel grateful for what you have, and what you have done.

It is a known fact that helping others also means that you are helping yourself.

6. Express yourself

Sometimes, it isn’t enough to just keep your gratitude to yourself.

By sharing your gratitude with others, you will amplify your feelings and also be spreading good vibes to everyone.

By showing someone you genuinely care, you help them out and you help yourself out. For example…

Being there during a friend’s time of need may mean the world to them, and you also feel great to be a beacon of light for someone.

Showing someone in your life that you care makes them feel special, and makes you feel loved.

By expressing yourself and your gratitude to others, you spread it out like a lit candle helping other candles light up.

7. Spend time with loved ones

If you’re struggling with feeling the gratitude in the moment, go spend time with your friends and family.

Of course it will help you grow closer to them and strengthen your relationship, but it will also give you a chance to practice your acts of gratitude on people that you care about.

Start small if they’re having trouble finding ways to support your friends and family. For example…

Listening to someone seriously the next time they share you something.

Give genuine compliments to friends and family.

 It is the small things that count, and it will help you build up to bigger things and slowly but surely improve your happiness.

8. Improve your happiness in other areas of your life

Being grateful can make you happy, but being happy can also make you grateful.

There are plenty of other ways to get your mood up such as…

Exercising

Picking up a new hobby

Doing something you like

By practicing self-love, you increase your gratitude and happiness, and they will keep affecting each other positively.

Once you are feeling the endorphins flow, showing gratitude will become even easier and you’ll start to be able to make list after list of all of the things in your life you’re thankful for.


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Nov 12, 2019

at 4:39 PM

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# Lifestyle
# Life Hack
# Job Tips

4 Ways To Not Be Broke (Especially With Less Than RM2,500)

by
David Blog

Nov 14, 2019

at 12:53 PM

Here’s a shocking fact, the
minimum wage in Malaysia is RM1,100
 but most
companies will start you off at a higher salary of RM2,500.
 Yet, it is agreed upon by many malaysians that it still is an extremely low number, and it is difficult to survive, especially in KL. Most of us are living paycheque-to-paycheque, day-to-day, and sometimes we are even at a deficit and incur debt to survive.

So how do we make the best of our situations? Well since we are in a similar position, here are 4 tips we can share with you on how we survive
(even if it’s barely lah -.-)

1.  Net Income

As mentioned above, your net income is basically the total
amount of money you have after all your tax deductions
. So, with
a pay of RM2,500 at a company, your net income would be around RM2,100-RM2,200
. You have to know how much cash in hand you have before you can start your budgeting.
Don’t start spending it right after pay day
, trust me, this is a VERY bad decision and you will most likely run out of money before the next payday, spoken from experience as an ex-dumb young kid. Instead, if you want to survive, create a list with the general 50/30/20 rule, which I will explain further.

2. Limit Your Needs To 50%

So basically speaking, we all have to survive, and there are
 things we MUST spend on, like food, rental, insurance, loans
. Stuff like that la, you know what I’m talking about, all that “
adult sh*t
”. When you are making your 50/30/20 list, this one is your top priority. Take a moment to calculate everything you need to pay, and make sure you only
spend 50% of your income on it
. If your net income is
RM2,100 then you can spend up to RM1,050
 on your needs. Try your best to not exceed that, for the sake of your comfort and survival.

3. Limit Your Shopping To 30%

This 30% is your livelihood. It is meant to be
spent on making your life better, making you actually enjoy and be yourself.
 One you are done paying all the “
adult sh*t”
 you can do the fun stuff. Wanna go drinking, go ahead! Wanna go dating, yeah man! Wanna go shopping or travel, you do you girl! Just always remember to budget yourself. So, again if your net income is
RM2,100 then you can only spend up to RM630 on things you enjoy
. If you want to buy something more expensive than that, you should try to save up for it. I know it’s tempting to reach for that credit card, but think to yourself, is that item really worth it for you to suffer for the next few years because of MORE payments needed in your 50%? Let’s be real here guys, we want to enjoy but let’s not make our lives more difficult than it already is because of impulse.

4. Save Or Invest 20% Of Your Salary

This one is actually
lowkey the most important.
 Why? Because it is your
rainy day funds
. Putting your money somewhere so it can grow by itself means that one day if you kena anything you won’t be pulling your hairs out for a solution. Trust me, it
WILL save your life sooner or later
. If you are one of those blessed ones that will never have unexpected problems in your life, then by the time you retire, you are going to be bloody rich because of the long term saving that you are doing. A lot of people try to kill 2 birds with 1 stone by
putting their money in a long term savings and insurance plan
. Means while paying for your insurance, you are also putting your money in a savings account that has interest. If you ever meet an accident or need money, you have it, if you don’t then you will be rich later on in life.

Here's a quick cheat sheet for you <3

Overall though, this is not a hard and fast rule, it is just some form of sharing. You yourself, as an adult, need to be disciplined and decide what are your needs and wants, while thinking about your future. Adulting and living our lives isn’t something we are prepared for, but now that we are in this, we are in this TOGETHER, so let’s just help each other out and make our lives slightly less difficult. :)


# Life Hack
# Job Tips

Here are 5 ways you can ponteng work and get paid!

by
David Blog

Nov 14, 2019

at 1:10 PM

 Let’s face it guys, we are all lazy potatoes deep down. I know for a fact that most of you reading this wake up almost everyday fighting with yourself and thinking “MC mou?” “Job really worth it ah?” and then go to work after a few minutes of arguing with yourself and enjoying your bed.

Most of us who do that will reach a point and just take leave or MC, to release all that stress and frustration for work. But there’s only so much MC’s we can take before our boss hentam us kawkaw because we’re *uhuk uhuk* sick *uhuk uhuk* every week. So, instead of taking MC, here are types of leaves you can take to go and get paid!

Annual Leave

Annual leave is godsend. Once you start
working for more than a year
, you are entitled to take
minimum 8 paid days off a year.
 Want to go travel? Annual leave. No mood work? Annual leave. Want a longer weekend? Annual leave. Get paid to do all this. BUT,
most companies will ask you for a weeks notice in advance
 lah, so plan and prepare beforehand.

Don’t forget, if you

ponteng
 too much
 work, your
 company WILL NOT give you annual leaves
. So try to not be too lazy lah, so you can reward yourself by being even lazier!

Sick Leave

Ah this one lah, everyone’s favourite. As long as you have an MC, you are free to take a paid day off. On average, you can
only take about 14+ days MC
 in a year depending on where you work, or
up to 60 days

IF
 you kena until
you need to go to the hospital.
 Don’t forget to
inform your employers about your MC
 as well if not they turn around and arrow you, claiming that you never informed them.

(Eh psst psst, extra tip for you gaiz,
you cannot be fired for taking too many MCs
. shh you did not hear this from me.)

Other than that, nothing much to say about this that you all don’t already know, because who are we kidding, we’ve been doing this since we were kids faking sickness so we don’t have to go to school haha
 #sorrynotsorry.

Public Holidays

You are entitled to public holidays
 and your
employers must pay you
 for it. If you have to
ganti
 someone on one of these holidays, actually
by law your company has to give you a different day off as substitution
. Like in school lah, sometimes we go on Saturday and then we ganti balik. Good thing about living in Malaysia is that we everytime also got
public holiday
, so it benefits us lazy potatoes. Look at September wei, for almost the whole month you get Mondays off!

Maternity Leave

If you are a boy, sorry la bro this one you cannot take. But sis, you lucky, you can get up to
2-3 months paid leave if you are expecting
 while
working at the company for more than 4 months
. Your salary becomes a monthly maternity allowance. Right now the laws on minimum maternity leave is a bit wonky, but we all hope that the government will regulate and bump it up to 3 months, because sis, you deserve it!

FFK because u kena fk’d

This one you don’t get paid to take, but it is good to know regardless. If for some reason you kena
catch by police, thrown into lockup, have to go to court
 and all that, of course you won’t be able to show up to work. But guess what,
 SURPRISE SURPRISE
, you
won’t get paid either
. You will also
 probably be fired from your company
 because most of them don’t want to have an employee that will make their image look bad.

There is only one way for you to not only get away, but get paid for it is, if you are there not because you were being stupid, but
because your boss was stupid and you cover his
@ss
 and go to
court on his behalf.

IMPORTANT
, remember kids, know your rights

So there you have it, the types of leaves in Malaysia you can take to FFK your boss and chill out a bit. Do what you want with this information, and stay rich, stay healthy, stay happy! <3


# Life Hack
# Job Tips

What Not To Say At An Interview (And What To Say Instead)

by
David Blog

Feb 12, 2020

at 5:05 PM

Ever been to an interview and blanked out, became so nervous you either said something really embarassing or froze up? Well, same here! It happens to most of us, and that's okay it is part of a learning process. We are here to make your learning process easier by sharing with you what
NOT to say in an interview, and what you should actually say
!

1. Answering non-professionally

Whenever you go to an interview, 99% of the time they will ask you to
 tell them something about yourself
. This is where you
sell yourself
, and
talk about your passions and hobbies
, show them that you are a wonderful addition to the company.
Do NOT talk about random topics
 and go off on a tangent about your cats, or your favourite colors etc,
UNLESS, it serves the purpose.
Like saying you love your cats, and you are great at taking care of them, it gives you a sense of responsibility which you enjoy. Things like that lah,
pandai2 sikit.

2. Talking about personal and non-work related things.

Another thing an interviewer loves asking is
 what are your weaknesses
. If you don’t want the job then go ahead and answer that icecream and girls/boys are your weakness. If you want the job, then
answer truthfully but in a professional way
. To be honest, y
ou can go with any weakness if you can justify it professionally
. Eg, “
I have a weakness to icecream, I fall to temptation too easily, especially when I know the outcome would be good. It goes the same with my work as well.
” That kind of thing. It all boils down to
 how you word and rephrase it
. But if you want to be on the safe side, you can always give that generic “I am a perfectionist.” answer, but they probably already damn sien of hearing the same thing over and over.
Be creative, be you.

3. Not highlighting your expertise and value.

The main goal in the interview, is to see if you are the
right person for the position and company culture
.
 Sell your good
points, and show them what an amazing person you are and how it would be a
 loss to NOT hire you
! If your
 answers are bland
and doesn’t show your personality or your expertise, they
WILL NOT see your value
. Sell yourself like a car salesman sells an expensive car! Show them you are responsible, driven, motivated and a fun person to be around. B
elieve in yourself, you can do it, you beautiful, smart and talented person!!

4. Not talking enough about your soft skills.

When you are
asked about your strengths
, think of the things you do that
make you unique
, and explain
why it is a benefit to the company.

Anything can be a soft skill if you find the benefit to it
. Like playing an instrument, say that, and show that it helps you be able to multitask and are creative. Like to gym? Great! Let them know it shows your dedication to yourself and that you can do anything if you set your mind to it. What about gaming? It shows your ability to focus on detail and have great mental processing skills!
The key is to be able to show your soft skills and abilities through your actions!

5. Asking redundant questions.

Before your interview, always
do your research on the company and the culture.
 Have some basic
 questions in mind prepared
. This gives you a general idea of your role and your environment, and it
shows the interviewer you are keen
. Ask anything and everything you want to know more of to have a firm understanding, as long as the questions are
not too dumb
.

So there you have it, keep these tips in mind and you will greatly increase your chances of getting hired after your next interview.
Remember, be classy, be funny and most importantly, be you.


Generation laZy

# Lifestyle
# Job Tips
# Trending

Generation laZy

by
David Blog

Dec 18, 2019

at 12:54 PM

As a jobseeker or an employee, do you ever
wonder what goes on in the minds of CEOs
? Wonder how they think and what they feel about how the working world is like from their end of the spectrum? Well, we do! Thus we at ricebowl.my have taken up the challenge of diving deep into the brains of successful people to find out what exactly makes them tick.

We recently had a peek into the mind of the
Chief Managing Director of
Launchpad Marketing
, Mr. Aaron Goh
. Here’s what we found out on...

Hiring The Right Candidates

The biggest challenges faced by employers today is
finding the right fit for the company
. During the interview process, many people may have the qualified abilities to do the job, but the correct mindset is much more difficult to find.

Sometimes, during the interview process, the prospects may look very promising, attitude and abilities are a fit for the company. But after they start working, you slowly start to realize that there are some people who are very good at promising, but not very good at keeping those promises.

What Makes A Good Candidate And Employee?

Someone who is resourceful
. Someone who will
 proactively figure things out
 if they don’t know about something. Someone who is
reactive to circumstances
 rather than being passive. Someone with a
sense of responsibility
, a person who does not need to ask their higher ups “hey how do I do this/what do I do now?” for everything. Employers love employees who are always
hungry
, always looking for more ways to rise up the ranks and improve themselves.

Employers are all looking for someone to add value to the company, meaning someone who is capable of bringing something to the table for the company. Someone with all the qualities mentioned, is the perfect candidate to add value to any company!

No Show Culture

This is one of the biggest annoyances for employers in our generation. In our parents time, there were many quality applications because applying for a job was actually a long and tedious task. Nowadays, it’s too easy to apply for jobs, our generation starts to believe that there are many job positions available for them and thus take it for granted.

Most of the time, they will
 come up with all sorts of excuses
 from cars breaking down to their family members passing away. Aaron mentions that most employers are understanding, as emergencies are unavoidable at times, and they are very understanding about it, usually offering a reschedule. Yet, even with such leeway today,
 jobseekers have a tendency to be no-shows.

The worst part of it all is the timing at which they
[jobseekers]
 choose to FFK or no show. When? At the last minute, when employers are already sitting in the interview room looking at their watch wondering where the interviewee is. At moments like these, you get all sorts of “sorry I cannot make it” texts, and this really shows a lot of
 negativity in behavior.

Company Culture

Flexible hours is the best
. Launchpad believes that everyone is a responsible adult, and as adults, there will undeniably be certain personal matters to attend to at times, and it is their right to be respected for it. However, there is still an
imposed KPI, just to help everyone be keeping on track with their work.

Skills VS Attitude

The
most important thing is attitude
, 100% of the time. Skills can be taught, attitude cannot be. With the wrong attitude, even with the perfect skillset, an employee will not optimally perform. On the flip side, with a great attitude, and low skillset, one can learn along the way because of their mental approach to the job. For example, a person with no management skills can be taught if they have the right attitude.

                                                        Attitude is everything.

With those valuable insights, we at ricebowl.my wish you the best in your career life, and we will strive to help make those experiences easier for you! Please do tune in to more of our BowlTalk and BowlBlog segments for more work related tips they don’t teach you in school!

Please also do check out
 Launchpad marketing
 for consultation on all your marketing strategy needs!


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at 9:13 PM

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# Job Tips

The Proper Etiquette for a Successful Phone Interview

by
Lyanne

Aug 12, 2020

at 4:39 PM

Due to the recent global pandemic, phone interviews have become more popular than they used to be. With the way things are going, we don't see it changing any time soon, especially for candidates who live in different locations.

Usually, job seekers don't take telephone interviews as seriously as they would a face-to-face meeting with a potential employer. This is probably because it's more comfortable being in your own home than sitting across from the hiring manager.

But what you should already know that the phone interview is the most critical hurdle in the hiring process nowadays. Here are the guidelines for appropriate phone interview etiquette.

1. Find a quiet room for your phone interview

You should probably not have a phone interview in a noisy place. It's common sense, but many people still do this. The noise not only distracts you and the interviewer, but it will also muddle the conversation. Nobody likes to repeat themselves too many times.

If you can't avoid it, it's better to reschedule until a later time rather than trying to talk over interruptions. Don't worry, the interviewer will understand.

2. Address the interviewer by name and title

Some of us find it hard to remember people's names, and that is understandable. So, if you forget the interviewer's name, don't be afraid to ask for their name.

Remember to address the interviewer by their preferred pronoun (such as Ms. or Mr.) followed by their name. Until they specifically say something like, "Please call me Joanna," you should not address them by their name only.

3. Unless you really have to, refrain from using the speakerphone

The problem with speakerphones is that they detract from the sound quality of the conversation. It also gives the impression as if you have something better to do than answering interview questions.

But if you have hearing issues, don't be afraid to use it. Let the interviewer know that you have trouble listening without the speakerphone, they will understand you. Just make sure that they can also hear you clearly.

4. Do not interrupt

Interrupting someone during a normal conversation is already a no-no, interrupting someone during the phone interview is just as bad if not worse. We get it, you are excited about the job opportunity, but wait until it's your turn to speak.

The interviewer will lay out the details of the job, so just wait until they are finished, and then you can ask them questions. Even if you forget a part of the job description, you can just ask them to repeat. They will understand, especially if they have been talking for 3 minutes non-stop. Remember, it's okay to ask questions, just don't interrupt people.

Remember to take important notes from the interview!

5. Respect the interviewer's time

The best way to show that you respect the interviewer's time is to be very prepared for the phone interview. Here's a list of what you should do before undergoing the phone interview:

Research the company,

Have your questions prepared beforehand,

Know how you're going to answer the questions most companies usually ask,

Have your resume and notes in front of you so you can see them easily,

Have a pen and paper to take notes on during the call.

You don't want to be shuffling papers, looking for something while you're on the call. The pen and paper are essential, just in case, they want you to write something down to look up later.

6. Ask about the next step

Let them know that you are interested in the job by asking about what the next step will be. Don't wait for them to bring it up. There are a few reasons why some employers don't tell job candidates about the next step:

They are waiting for you to do it to see if you really want the job

They have a few doubts about you that you need to clear up

Do not end the phone interview without knowing what happens next. Ask them a question, such as: "I wish to learn more about the next step after the phone interview."

7. Need a few seconds to think? Don't worry

If the interviewer asks you a tough question, one that requires a certain amount of time to think, let them know. Why? It's better to let the interviewer know that you need some time to collect your thoughts than to leave too much dead air.

You don't want to get ahead of yourself, so take some time, collect your thoughts and prepare to answer the question. If you need the interviewer to repeat the question, ask.

Don't forget to send the interviewer a thank-you note.

8. Send a thank-you note

Follow up after your phone interview by sending the interviewer a thank-you email. Thank-you notes are always the polite thing to do, and they make you stand out from the other job candidates.

Once the phone interview is finished, you should review any notes you were able to take during the conversation. Write down what types of questions were asked, how you answered, and any follow-up questions you may have if you have a chance for the second interview.

May the odds be ever in your favour!

Interview


# Job Tips

How to Tell if You're in the Right Job or the Wrong One

by
Lyanne

Aug 13, 2020

at 8:00 PM

You've been working at a company for a while. But there comes a time when you are faced with a career decision:
"Am I in the right job?
"

Usually, there are two options:
to stay or find a new path
. The reality is that we have so many options when it comes to our career, even in this unpredictable age. For example:

You could stay at your current job.

You could transfer to a new department.

You could leave your organisation.

You could switch functions.

You could try working in a new industry.

You could further your studies.

You could start your own company.

But the most crucial question you should be asking is:
 "What do I want?"

There is no better time to ask yourself that question. You have a job? Cool. But now, ask yourself
"Is this the kind of job I love to do? Is this kind of work fulfilling and satisfying for me?"

It's okay to feel undecided, especially in this day and age.

Considering a career move?

If you're thinking of a change in your career, ask yourself these questions:

What are the things I love to do, and what are the things I'm very good at?

Which skills and talents would I like to use in my next job more than I get to use them in this current job?

What do I wish to try, to learn, and to accomplish in my life and career?

What is my dream job? (it's okay if the answer is unrealistic, nobody achieved great things just by thinking small)

What do I like about my current work that I can build on in future job?

What are some things I have learned that I dislike doing, and never want to do in a job again?

What are some industries and functions I want to learn more about and how do I begin?

What topics am I passionate about, at work and in my personal life? How can I bring those passions into my career over time?

How can I give myself permission to envision the career I want -- rather than to reduce my future down to the decision "Should I apply for a transfer to a new department, or stay put?"

Remember, your happiness and health are of utmost importance. A pay raise can help you live a better life, but it also comes with more responsibilities. Make sure you can carry such duties.

Here are ten hints you're in the right job, and ten hints you're in the wrong one.

Ten hints you're in the right job.

You love your work, at least most of the time. You are engrossed in your job that you're always surprised to find out it's already time to go home.

You like your colleagues. They make you laugh, they encourage you, and they're dependable.

Your boss is smart, empathetic, ethical, and competent.

You vibe with the company's mission and culture. You feel like you fit in with the organisation.

You know what you're learning in the office. You find that there are so many things you can add to your resume.

You know that if you have something important to say at work, everyone will listen.

Almost every week there's a new experience for you.

Your boss and the company you work for respect your personal life.

You are fairly paid, and your job title reflects the scope of your responsibilities.

When people ask you "Do you like your job?" there is no hesitation for you to say "Yes!".

That's one way to tell people you strongly dislike your job. Credit:
Flickr

Nine hints you're in the wrong job.

Your role feels insecure. It's as if you could lose your job any time, and if it did, you wouldn't be surprised.

You don't trust your colleagues.

Your boss does not know you well and does not acknowledge nor thank you for your work.

You realise you're overworked and/or underpaid.

You don't see a clear career path in the company.

Your work is gruelling, dull or a combination of both.

You hate your annual performance review because you know your supervisor will nitpick every insignificant mistake you made, and ignore your hard work and contributions.

Your organisation does not see you as a human being, just a production unit who is replaceable.

You hate Sunday nights because that's when you know that you have to get up and go back to work on Monday morning.

Don't worry if you feel that your current job is not for you. It merely reminds you that you can choose how to invest your time and talents.

Your choice is not just between the current job and some other job in another department at your current organisation. The whole world is out there. Stop and decide what you really want. Then, you can take a step in that direction.

If it's time to look for a new job, then why not try
Ricebowl
?

Source:
Forbes / Liz Ryan

Jobs


# Job Tips

What Do These Interview Questions Really Mean?

by
Lyanne

Aug 15, 2020

at 1:11 PM

Are you worried that you might get a typical job interview question wrong?

Technically, there are no real right or wrong answers to job interview questions, except for scenarios where a job candidate lies or badmouths their former employer. What's truly important is that you need to understand what employers are actually asking for with these interview questions.

Basically, if you understand what they are asking for, the better you will perform in the job interview. Thus, the closer will get to becoming the perfect candidate for the job.

"Well, it started with my birth..."

1. Tell us about yourself.

Well, you might be tempted to tell about your whole life story, including your hobbies, but what they are asking for is a short introduction of:

Who you are

What you can offer for the company

Why you are the right person for the job

So, now you can rehearse your answer ahead of the interview and not stumble upon words or have an identity crisis when they ask you this question.

2. Why should we hire you?

Another typical question. What the employer really wants to know is the reasons they should choose you instead of other candidates. This is the part where you describe your accomplishments, qualifications and explain how you can fit right in with the organisation.

How do you know you're the right fit with the organisation? Well, you will need to research the company first and understand its mission, vision, and values and compare it with your own principles. Only then you can explain how you fit perfectly with the organisation.

3. What's your biggest weakness?

Are you continually trying to improve yourself? We should all strive to improve each aspect of ourselves. But in this case, it should be something related to your professional self. You should discuss a real flaw that you have or had, and what you are doing or have done to erase said flaw.

So, do not give a typical answer such as "I'm too detail-oriented" or "I'm a perfectionist to a fault."

4. Where do you see yourself in a few years?

For this question, the interviewer wants to know if you have set goals for yourself, specifically in the near future. You want to show enough ambition, but not too much. Otherwise, the interview will be worried that you will never be satisfied with the job you're applying for.

Just in case, please don't say you're planning to leave the organisation in five years. Being honest does not mean disclosing unnecessary information.

Don't you love working within a team?

5. Are you a team player?

Ah, yes, an introvert's worst nightmare. But even if you're an introvert, don't worry too much about it. What the employer wants to know is if you can get along with their employees. They also want to see if you can succeed in a team setting.

You can answer this question by giving specific examples of excellent team experience. You can provide details of your team's accomplishments and your role within the group.

Depending on the position you're applying for, being a team player does not mean you have to work with each 24/7. It just means that you can communicate effectively with other members and stay productive.

For example, if you're applying for a job as a software developer, you'll need to show that you can clearly and consistently communicate highly technical information to other team members since not everyone understands programming jargons.

That's all for now. Don't worry, we'll come up with even more ways to answer interview questions the right way. If you're looking for a job,
Ricebowl
 has so many job openings for you!

Interview


# Job Tips

Don't Forget to Bring These to Your Job Interview

by
Lyanne

Aug 16, 2020

at 12:42 PM

Imagine this

The day has come for your job interview. You're feeling a lot of emotions, nervous, excited, and maybe scared too. When it's time to go, you've got everything prepared. You got your best suit and shoes on, but while you're on the way there, you felt like you've forgotten something important.

Don't worry, you're not the only one who has experienced this. The interviews are a crucial part of the job-seeking process, so vital that many candidates overthink that they forget everything else. We're here to help you, here is a simple checklist of 10 items to bring along to the job interview:

1. Bring more than one copy of your resume

Nowadays, we do everything digitally. It's effortless to apply for jobs online when you can just upload your resume and cover letter to the job site. But as we all know, many companies still rely on papers.

We do expect the interviewer to have a copy of our resume, but we should not take the chance. Also, if there is more than one interviewer, bring multiple copies of your resume so you can hand out to them and.  You can also use the extra copy as a reference to help you answer questions.

2. Prepare your answers

We can't anticipate what kind of questions the interviewer will ask, but there are some popular questions they like to ask to get to know you better. You can
prepare for questions
 such as "Tell us about yourself" or "Can you describe your experience at your last job?".

To prepare, you can rehearse a 2-3 sentence answer that encompasses who you are, your experience, and why you are interested in the job. This is known as the elevator pitch, and it's also a great icebreaker to get interview conversations flowing.

It's important to stay hydrated

3. A bottle of water to keep you hydrated

Yes, some offices do offer candidates a glass of water, but it's always nice to be prepared, just in case. Equip yourself with a small water bottle to help chase off a dry mouth from nerves. Then, you can start talking about how great a fit you'd be for the organisation.

4. Your phone and wallet

Even though our phones are practically stuck to our hands, there's always a chance to forget your essentials when you're busy remembering other things.

It's a good thing e-wallet has made it easier for us to pay without cash, but keeping emergency cash won't hurt, especially if you want to top up your Touch N' Go card.

5. List of questions

You know that the interviewer will always ask us if we have any questions at the end of the interview. We always ended up thinking as if we understood everything until we got home and realise we forgot to ask about some vital information.

Prepare a list of questions the day before and if you have issues memorising small details, write them down on a notepad and bring it with you to take notes in the interview room.

6. References

Many organisations will ask you to fill out an employment application, even though most of the information they're asking for is already in the resume.

Regardless, be sure to have your references selected and the relevant contact info with you. Don't forget to remind your references that you're interviewing and they may be contacted.

Be careful when choosing your references though.

7. Salary expectations

If the job interview goes well, the interviewer might ask you what you're expecting to get paid. Prepare yourself by researching about the job and have a number in mind to help you ensure you're compensated fairly should you get the job.

8. Information about the company

It pays to be prepared. Study about the company you're applying for, the chosen industry, and the job. Here are some details that will turn you into a serious and prepared candidate:

the company's background info,

the company's products, and

its key mission statements.

9. Interviewer name

Remember to show up on interviewer day with a good understanding of just who you're interviewing with. Name, title, and relative seniority within the organisation are crucial elements that could help you out during the interview.

10. Directions

Don't wait until the night before the interview to start googling the location of the interview. Plan your route ahead. Find out which type of transportation that's suitable, the duration of the commute, and what time should you leave the house.

If you're driving, you should carefully plan several routes just in case there's a traffic jam somewhere. Most GPS apps detect traffic jams and alternate routes these days, so you can also prepare ahead with them.

When you show up early, you'll feel more relaxed and confident in attending the interview.

This useful checklist will help calm your nerves, and you will show up to the interview looking and thinking your best.

Interview


# Job Tips

These are the Questions You Should Ask at a Job Interview

by
Lyanne

Aug 16, 2020

at 9:25 PM

If there's one thing that young job seekers should know is that
a job interview is a two-way street
. The interviewer isn't just asking you questions to see if you're the right candidate for the job, they also want to learn more about you and your abilities.

It's only fair that you do the same by asking your interviewer questions about the job, the manager, and the company to make sure that it is the right job for you.

Employers want candidates who came prepared and are interested in the job. With the right questions, the candidate will be seen as someone who has done research on the company.

Here are the best questions to ask the interviewer that will show your interest in the job:

1. Can you tell me more about the day-to-day responsibilities of this job?

Asking this question lets you learn as much about the job as possible. The interviewer's answer will provide details into what particular skills and experience are required, and will also help you choose if the role is suitable for you.

The answer will give you an idea of what the employer expects from you, so if you are given the job offer, you will not be surprised.

2. Can you describe the culture of this company?

Are you a good fit for this particular company? You should know what it's like to work for this company and whether you will fit in with the rest of the crew.

It can be demoralising if you are working for a company that does not share the same vibe as you. The interviewer's answer will give you insight on whether the company cares about its employees' happiness, if they're offering extra benefits, and what the work-life balance looks like.

3. Can you tell me more about the team/department I would be working in?

This question will help you to learn more about the way the organisation is structured, who you'll report to and the department the position is located in. These are the people you'll work most closely with, so it's of your best interest to find out about the team dynamic and working style.

Depending on the answer, it also gives you the chance to mention any experience or success you've had working in similar teams. It's never a good time to give the employer a good example of how well you'll fit in if you get the job.

If you're unclear of the answer given, you can always seek clarification.

4. What do you think are the most important qualities for someone to succeed in this job?

This question can often lead to crucial information that is not mentioned in the job ad and/or job description. This question will help you learn more about the company culture and expectations so you can show that you are the right fit.

5.  Are there opportunities for training and progression within the company?

Asking about development opportunities shows the interviewer that you are actually serious about your career and committed to a future with the company.

Not many people want to be stuck in a dead-end job these days, so if you're not sure of the usual career path for someone in this position asking this question will help you to review whether a long-term career with the company is possible, or if you would need to move on to earn more responsibility.

The next time the interviewer offers you to ask some questions, you now know the right questions to ask them. The interviewer will find you very interested in the job and this will help you in getting hired!

But, do remember NOT to ask about salary or benefits just yet. Wait until you are in the final steps of the interview process to consult with the hiring manager.

Interview


# Job Tips

How to Use Keywords in Your Resume and Get Your Dream Job!

by
Lyanne

Aug 24, 2020

at 7:39 PM

One of the best ways for job seekers to win an employer's heart is through resume keywords. You will increase your chances of getting a job interview by including keywords in your resume.

What are keywords?

Keywords are words or short phrases that relate to specific hiring requirements. They are the skills, abilities, and qualities that a manager looks for in a job candidate.

When a manager reads through job seekers' resumes, they will scan each resume to find these keywords that relate to the open position. Nowadays, tech-savvy organisations use automated applicant tracking systems (ATS) to screen candidates for job openings automatically.

The ATS works by eliminating resumes that do not contain specific keywords. If the software or the manager does not find any of the keywords in your resume, they will discard your resume.

When you insert keywords in your resume, you are showing that you fit the requirements for the position.

There are always skills for you to highlight, no matter your background!

How do you know which keywords to include in a resume?

You can start by reading the job description for every job ad. The job description will always contain specific keywords that are often listed in the job posting.

First, look for the types of skills or experiences in every job description. Then, you identify the top skills listed in the job description and use them as keywords in the resume. That's how the resume keyword works.

Don't forget to provide specific examples for your keywords. You can write about how the keyword relates to your experience and knowledge.

Remember, don't just list the keywords in bullet points at the top of the resume, such as Areas of Expertise or Skills section. That's too simple. What you should do instead is to list keywords throughout the resume.

Don't be afraid to list a keyword several times and back each keyword with a success story.

What you shouldn't do:

Programming

Leadership

Marketing

What you should do:

Programming: Created elegant solutions in the least amount of time.

Leadership: As Marketing Manager who oversaw a team of 7.

Marketing: Spearheaded all branding across the web and distributed platforms for a marketing firm.

When you take the keyword and expand on it with proof of accomplishment, you can quickly share your story, and show how you can be valuable in the next role.

Whenever a recruiter reads your resume, they are simply wondering if you are fit for the role, and within their company.

You should also remove unnecessary keywords that do not relate to the next job as it will not make an impact. The keywords you use should only be relevant to the specific job you're applying.

Don't forget to include soft skills!

Many employers want their next employee to possess soft skills. Some job ads use these phrases in their job descriptions:

Employee engagement - looking for a leader who can build teams that succeed.

Strong communications skills are a must.

Here are ways to showcase your skills:

Employee engagement: As Marketing Manager, developed successful teams and became the go-to person within the department, helping three junior marketing employees achieve promotions under a year.

Strong communication skills: As IT Director, present technical information in a non-technical manner to leadership team to achieve project buy-in.

Remember, your resume is also your elevator pitch. It's one of the only chances for you to sell yourself. If you don't take the chance, the next applicant will and they will be the one who gets the job interview.

Resume


# Job Tips

How to Describe Your Work History During a Job Interview

by
Lyanne

Aug 25, 2020

at 12:38 PM

There are two questions that job seekers really hate:

Tell me about yourself

Tell me about your work history

What you should know is that basically, they have very similar meanings. "Tell me about yourself" is a broader version of your professional history, while the second question is focused more about your full resume walkthrough.

Here's how to explain your work history:

Take it from the top

The question is pretty straightforward, but you should be careful. You do not want to give too much detail that will confuse the interviewer. With every job, you want to provide a very clear description of what you were responsible for.

You might think your previous job titles are clear enough to tell you about your past experience, but the reality is that job titles can be different from a company to another.

If you were handling duties that were more advanced than one would assume from your job title, you should explain more about the duties. You should also include impressive achievements too.

Tell them what the job title has done for you, for example, new skills you have learned when you were in your previous role.

Writing down these points can help you prepare your answer.

Explain why you chose to leave the role

Once you've summarised every previous role, talk about why you chose to leave. This is the transition statement that will help take you from one job to the next.

Your reason for leaving can be something that happened internally at the organisation, for instance, a change in leadership. You can also say that an opportunity suddenly came through even though you had no intention of switching jobs.

Here are common reasons employees leave:

Lack of growth,

An interest in learning a different part of the business,

A transition into a new role, and

The opportunity to learn something new,

Laid-off

If you find it hard to explain why you left, remember to stay positive. Show that you have learned something from every experience.

Keep in mind that while more money is usually a benefit of moving to a new role, it should not be the key reasons for leaving any job unless you're very early in your career.

If the interviewer notices that you left every job for more money, they will be worried that you'll be ready to move on from their company once someone offers you better pay.

Describe how you got the new job

If your previous boss left the company and then hired you in a new role, mention it as part of your transition. If a boss wanted to bring you from a company to another, you're giving the hint that you are an employee that is dependable and would be rehired by previous employers. This will impress the interviewer in subtle ways.

If you weren't looking for a new job but instead were actively recruited by a company, you are letting the interviewer know that you are a popular candidate.

Explain clearly so the interview will understand you better.

Let them know that you're always improving

You need to show that there is an improvement in your career. Talk about what you wanted to learn or gain by taking on the new role. Explain the opportunities that allow you to grow and learn about your industry.

Share your thought process behind every job change as it helps the interviewer to better understand your career path and what motivates you.

End with where you are now

Once you're finished talking about your newest role, you should offer the interviewer information about what you are looking for a new opportunity right now. It is similar to the reasons you left your previous jobs.

Neatly conclude your answer in a way that gives the interviewer a clear understanding of why you're interviewing for the job.

Remember, always prepare before going to a job interview! It will help you stay calm and collected while answering these tough interview questions.

Interview


# Life Hack
# Job Tips

How to Avoid Feeling Lazy When Working From Home

by
Lyanne

Aug 20, 2020

at 5:14 PM

Thanks to the global pandemic, many Malaysians find themselves working from home. A few months ago, we'd have no issues sticking to our schedule while in the office. But now, we found out that it's not that easy to work from home.

If you find it hard to be productive while working from home, here are some tips to help you out:

1. Choose a space based on your needs

Your home office serves a good purpose, but it doesn't mean you have to stay in one spot for the whole day. Depending on your task, you may find yourself more productive working from the sofa or at the dining table.

Determine how you regularly divide your day. For instance, are you more creative in the morning? You should spend your time writing or coming up with new ideas for your project. You can use the afternoon for more relaxed tasks such as sifting through emails and completing the rest of your tasks for the workday.

2. Keep your working space tidy

Whether you're working in a home office, living room, or kitchen, an untidy space will distract you. You'll feel the urge to do your household chores, and now's not the time for that especially when there's a pile of work waiting to be done.

Whenever you work from home, claim a clutter-free zone. This zone will help you stay focused on your workload, just like how it should be at your desk in the office.

Work wherever you want, as long as it doesn't affect your productivity.

3. Prepare yourself!

Most people believe that working from home means sitting around in your pyjamas with the television playing in the background. That is simply untrue.

For many people, working requires focus. You'll need to prepare as you would if you were going into the office. You should set a morning ritual of getting dressed, making your cup of coffee, and doing whatever you need to get in the right working mindset.

You should also write down your work to-do list for the day. This list will increase your chances of being productive when you set an intention.

4. Position yourself

Some people like to work in bed or on the couch. If you're not sitting at a table, you should have a small one within your reach for extra space. You can place your paperwork, a glass of water, or your phone on the table.

5. Lights on

Natural light through the windows is nice, but it can also cause glare on your computer screen. If you're not affected by it, that's fine. But if you feel distracted, you should pull the curtains and turn on the light switch.

Reserve a special space and designate it as your home office to help you get used to working from home.

6. Create a home office ambience

When you're working from home, you can create a personalised work area in a way you may not be able to at the office. You can create a cosy yet productive space that suits your working style.

You can add houseplants, flowers, candles or even lava lamps.

7. Set your schedule

You might be working from home, but you'll still need a schedule. Set a time for work, take a break during lunch, and clock out once your working hours are finished for the day.

8. Take a breather (don't worry, you can go outside)

Take a 10-minute walk around the house or apartment to freshen yourself and to encourage new ideas. You also won't get bored being stuck inside your house for the whole day.

Just like any regular stores, you should know when to stop and continue the next day.

9. Clock out

You need to create boundaries. One of the biggest issues for people working from home is that they don't know when to clock out because they're already at home.

Learn to differentiate that there's time for work and there's time for yourself. You might already be home, but that doesn't mean you should sacrifice your time for work. There's always tomorrow.

If you have a problem finishing your work at home, then you should try to schedule your tasks just like how you would when you were in the office.

Work


# Job Tips

Don't Make These Mistakes When Changing Careers

by
Lyanne

Aug 24, 2020

at 6:19 PM

Are you looking for a new job? Maybe you're looking to start a new career? Before you send in your resignation letter, there are a few things you must know. DO NOT make these mistakes when you're changing jobs!

1. You hate your job so much you're rushing to find a new one

We understand that feeling when you found yourself in the wrong position or company, and you ended up hating every second of the day spent at the workplace. You're trying to find a job, any job just so you can get out of there fast.

But here's the problem: when you're rushing to find a new job, you might make the same mistakes twice and find yourself in the same environment that you hate.

What you should do:
 Be patient, go through the job applications carefully to make sure you're choosing the right job this time around.

Don't rush to find a new job, no matter how miserable your current situation is.

2. You're only changing your job because someone's pressuring you to do so

Maybe your parents want you to get a 'better' job. It's nice that they care about you, but switching jobs in one thing, changing careers is a life-altering decision.

If you're doing this for someone else and not your own happiness, you'll end up being miserable.

What you should do:
Remember that you're the one in control, it's okay to consult with friends and family to help you make your decision. But do not make significant decisions just because you want to please someone else other than yourself. Trust what you know about yourself and do your own research into career possibilities.

3. You're applying for jobs with the same old resume

If your resume simply lists your past experience, it will be hard for you to jump into a new field or career role because hiring managers will focus too much on the jobs themselves and not the skills you've gained.

What you should do:
 If you're thinking of switching careers, highlight your transferable skills and relevant training, experience and education. Build your resume to focus more on your skills than your past jobs. Even better, tailor your resume for the job you're applying for. For example, if you're applying for a Social Media Manager role, highlight the skills and expertise related to the job.

Don't apply for jobs without doing any research first.

4. You think that the only reason to change jobs is to make more money

You can ignore this part if your passion in life is to make money. Some people prefer cash and others prefer happiness. If you want happiness, don't choose a job just because it pays a lot.

Sure, money can make you happier, but is it really worth it if you end up being depressed at the workplace every day? You are spending at least 5 days working, so you need to have that commitment. If money motivates you, then more power to you. But if not? Think twice before changing jobs.

What you should do:
 You need to find a career that makes you feel passionate about your job. When you are passionate about your job, hours pass by like minutes. You don't feel burdened when new tasks come up; instead, you see it as a challenge that you can't wait to solve.

5. You don't care to research the job you're applying for

Do not apply for jobs blindly because it can hurt you in the long run. You will waste time looking for jobs that are not right for you. You will also miss out on opportunities that might have been great in your career.

What you should do:
 Always take the time to evaluate yourself and research the job that you want. Before you can find your dream job, you need to ask yourself these questions:

What are you passionate about?

What makes you happy at work?

What are your long-term career goals?

What skills do you bring to the table?

Which job skills you need to learn to change your job?

Knowing yourself and the ins and outs of the job you want are crucial for a successful career change.

Take the time to consider everything before you take the giant step to a new career.

Remember, you have what it takes. Your experience, your current skills, and your age, none of those matters. You need to believe in yourself and your ability to dedicate yourself to professional success. Avoid these mistakes, and you will find the career you want.

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