Career tips

Would you change your name for your career?

In a world where assumptions based on ethnicity can often hamper job opportunities for minorities, Terrence King feels like he got a raw deal.

He was born with a Chinese name, Wang Lai Ming, and has what he calls a South Asian appearance. But, he says, many employers in his native Singapore all but told him they wouldn’t hire him for certain jobs because he didn’t look Chinese and those in New Zealand, where he has been living and working since 2000, often overlooked him because of his Chinese name, he believes.

5 ways to invest in your career

Most of us have career goals but not as many of us are investing enough inourselves so we can reach those goals. Often, the trouble is that we don’t know what steps to take to startinvesting in ourselves.

The first step to invest in your career is analyzing your current situation. When was the last time you learned something new that supports your career goals? What skills and knowledge do you need to gain in order to achieve those goals?