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Get a Masters degree

You may be doing perfectly well in your professional life yet something is amiss.
A higher degree may give you the competitive edge you are seeking.
By Ananya Mukherjee

Credentials never hurt. A systematic higher education in your field of interest could be interesting and provocative; least of all, it could translate a set of prescriptive recommendations into higher productivity. In addition, being enrolled in a top school for a higher degree could give you a coveted platform, open doors to new jobs and key people who would otherwise be difficult to access. “In the increasingly competitive job market I believe that having an MBA enhances the possibility of landing a good job. Thirty years ago, especially in Asia, it was more an exception than a norm that people had University degrees. These days, how one looks on paper has become a lot more important. And almost everyone in executive positions have been to University, so having an advanced qualification like an MBA from a top school would very likely improve one’s chances of landing a good job,” Marvin Yeo, an entrepreneur with an MBA degree from a reputed institute says.

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US – The concept of waiting until you’re 70 before spending your retirement years volunteering or travelling is slowly becoming outdated in this new era. Many employees are now inclined to the idea of taking a sabbatical in the middle of their careers. Employees can do this either by quitting their jobs or taking paid or unpaid leave, reports Forbes.

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Mr Philip Lee

Head of People, Performance & Culture

KPMG Singapore

What are three adjectives you would use to describe your company culture?

KPMG is vibrant, dynamic and professional.

We have a friendly and informal culture where everyone goes on a first name basis. The source for our success is a strong team spirit where everyone takes a hands-on approach and strives toward making KPMG an even better place to work at.

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by Ananya Mukherjee

As Singapore’s workforce profile eventually changes to an older, more experienced one, those in the manager jobs and director jobs know how to incorporate the tangible and intangible benefits of hiring and retaining mature workers to maximise bottom-line results. The National University Hospital (NUH) is one such example.

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