https://www.scmp.com/rss/501976/feed Top tips for millennials on how to network, including building relationships, LinkedIn tips, first impressions, career networking and people skills. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com dpa dpa Working from home has become routine for many of us, particularly since the coronavirus pandemic. There are perks aplenty: you do not have to commute or even change out of your pyjamas, you can attend to your family’s needs – and the fridge is not far away. On the other hand, you are out of your superior’s sight. Yes, they are not around to breathe down your neck, but you could be “out of mind” for promotions and raises. Is there a way to avoid career stagnation while working remotely? Not all... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3327976/how-prevent-work-home-career-stagnation-expert-tips-standing-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3327976/how-prevent-work-home-career-stagnation-expert-tips-standing-out?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 06 Oct 2025 20:15:07 +0000 Unpaid internships thrive in recessions, hurting women, minorities and the poor. It’s time to stop exploiting graduates. Everyone in the arts has a juicy tale about their first unpaid internship. I know someone in fashion who was asked to fly to New York wearing a sapphire-encrusted watch because it was cheaper than posting it. Another friend was at the beck and call of hungry celebrities while working on film sets. Others performed menial tasks – stuffing letters and fetching lunch – for... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3138606/unpaid-internships-are-privilege-rich-companies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/post-magazine/short-reads/article/3138606/unpaid-internships-are-privilege-rich-companies?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:15:13 +0000 It’s fairlycommonplace for Hollywood stars to date each other, so what really gets the fans talking is when their favourite A-lister dates someone outside the industry. It’s the same in the world of K-pop, and it always makes us dream of what if … Here we take a look at some Hollywood stars who are in relationships with ordinary people they just happen to love. Which celebrity weddings have been put on hold due to Covid-19? Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez View this post on... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3095533/ariana-grande-louis-tomlinson-jennifer-lawrence-and-other?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3095533/ariana-grande-louis-tomlinson-jennifer-lawrence-and-other?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:05:15 +0000 Jen Glantz is a bestselling author and the founder and CEO of Bridesmaid for Hire, a boutique services company that offers professional bridesmaids who “take care of all your wedding dirty work”. Before becoming an entrepreneur and running her own business, she was laid off from her job as a copywriter at a tech startup, and experienced first-hand how terrifying being laid off can be. But instead of giving into panic, she turned the loss into an opportunity, by organising her thoughts, emotions,... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3084055/6-steps-take-if-you-get-laid-your-job-because-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3084055/6-steps-take-if-you-get-laid-your-job-because-covid-19?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 13 May 2020 00:00:17 +0000 People make a lot of snap judgments when they meet someone. First impressions are formed in the first seven seconds of meeting another person, by making eye contact, smiling, and introducing yourself. In the following seconds, you have the chance to introduce who you are and what your unique selling points are. This quick-fire delivery is often called an “elevator pitch”. In high-stakes situations like job interviews, an effective elevator pitch could mean the difference between standing out as... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3047421/how-sell-yourself-art-elevator-pitch-and-making-best-first?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3047421/how-sell-yourself-art-elevator-pitch-and-making-best-first?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jan 2020 12:00:21 +0000 Preparing for a job interview can be taxing, but it can be almost as challenging to figure out just how many times you should follow up with the boss of your dream job after a great interview. Your follow-up plays a bigger part in the process than you may realise, said Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and author of Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behaviour and Thrive in Your Job. “The quality of your follow-up can underscore a successful interview, or... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3044272/how-follow-after-job-interview-without-seeming?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3044272/how-follow-after-job-interview-without-seeming?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:00:13 +0000 For introverts, social events and big gatherings can be terrifying; but even for extroverts, having distant, polite conversations about boring topics such the weather – in other words, making “small talk” – is even worse. On a basic level, small talk allows you to socialise and talk to people without annoying or angering them by avoiding controversial topics. It also allows you to test the waters of a conversation, particularly when meeting someone for the first time. When you know nothing about... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3029584/5-tips-help-you-master-art-small-talk?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3029584/5-tips-help-you-master-art-small-talk?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 03 Nov 2019 01:00:04 +0000 Of all the influences in your life, one of the biggest is your group of peers. While you’re busy trying to find your own sense of identity, it’s your peers who you’ll look to for inspiration. Of course, friends can be a positive influence, but not always. The years of our teens, up to early adulthood are often when we feel most vulnerable and unsure of ourselves, and the desire to fit in and be accepted can make us give into peer pressure. Clinical psychologist Dr Andrew Adler, a Hong Kong-based... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3028198/peer-pressure-expert-advice-how-deal-it-and-stay-true?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3028198/peer-pressure-expert-advice-how-deal-it-and-stay-true?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:32:14 +0000 Making friends is easy when you're a kid. You start school and you're surrounded by dozens of potential best mates. But if you are moving to a new town, job or university – especially if you’re going abroad for your studies – you're going to have to establish a whole new set of friends. Making friends when you’re in a new setting can seem much harder and, even when you do, you might be worried that they won’t ever get you the way your bestie does. Here are five ways to make friends once you... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3027620/how-make-friends-when-youre-adult-new-place?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/career-education/article/3027620/how-make-friends-when-youre-adult-new-place?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:33:32 +0000 Even if you're the friendliest, most chill person alive, there will be someone, at some stage in your life who is almost impossible to get along with. While you may never learn to like this person - be they teacher, classmate, boss, or colleague - you can hopefully learn to live with them. Here are five top tips to stop difficult people from getting you down. 1. Stay calm Humans haven’t changed much from our caveman days – when confronted with an “enemy”, it’s natural for our adrenaline to kick... https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3027357/how-get-along-difficult-people-stay-calm-pick-your-battles-and-take?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/better-life/how/article/3027357/how-get-along-difficult-people-stay-calm-pick-your-battles-and-take?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:17:54 +0000