My published articles

Its really a nice feeling when your work got published. I have been contributing to #MotoringBN, Brunei’s number one motoring lifestyle magazine. The latest issue which is its first anniversary issue features the #MotoringBNAutoshow2016, written by yours truly.
Grab a copy! Now available from all newsstands and bookstores countrywide.

For the latest updates on the magazine, follow its IG at MotoringBN.

Let’s roar!

My first ever published novel

My first post (for 2016)

Wait, its the second one actually. ‘Seriously…’ was first. I have honestly miss my writing and this blog. It was once my only hobby (after family and work – if you call attending to your family and work as hobby).

I got something to blog too…my greatest writing achievement so far.

Coming up….

 

Seriously, its May 2016 already!

…and I said I will keep blogging, and that was like, a year ago.

Printable May 2016 Calendar with inspirational quote by Frank Ocean. livelaughrowe.com

Marhaban Kareem

May Allah grant us Jannah. Have a blessed Ramadhan Kareem my Muslim brothers and sisters :*

I have a CV. Do you have a vacancy?

Disclaimer: This is a personal view and does not reflect my current or past employer’s view.

This post is dedicated to jobseekers out there. Please do listen (or read this) very carefully

I am ready to twist somebody’s arm and now am compel to blog about this.

This is just an after-thought after seeing so many CVs and resumes as well as applications for the vacant positions within my organisation.

Rules of thumbs (in no particular order):

1. Please, please, please. Read every word in the advert. Literally!
2. Know yourself. Meaning, know your level (academic and work experience-wise) and do not demand.
3. Know the company. One candidate asked me in turn on what the company does. I felt I was the one being interviewed *sniff*sniff
4. Understand the position and requirements needed for the position.
5. Understand catchy words like “desirable”, “essentials”, “a must” and other enticing phrases.
6. A bit of research on the position and the company is A MUST. (Seriously one candidate asked me what is expected from the position when it was clearly mentioned its available online)
7. Please be prepared for the interview. Again, do a bit of research.
8. Never lie or make up stories that don’t make sense. Ever!
9. Be yourself. Don’t try to be a Steve Job wannabe or a diva.
10. A bit of grooming and presentable dressing is desirable. First impression counts.
11. When the advert mention a deadline, abide it. If you apply after the deadline, it will only show your poor time management.
12. When the golden opportunity arises where you can send attachments, take note on what was stated. If they say up to 2MB, never ever exceed. This will only show if you follow instructions.
13. Please re-visit your CV. Free CV templates are available. Believe me, nicely designed CVs, no matter how simple they are attract recruiters.
14. Please show a bit of interest, not just for the sake of getting the job.