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The Skills Your Exams Won't Test, But Your First Employer Will
Your exams test what you know. Your first employer will test something else entirely. Here's what high school students in Brunei need to know to prepare for their future workplace.
Doris Suresh
Aug 293 min read


Graduates Got Their Scroll. Now What?
Graduation is one of the best days of your life. But the days after? That's where most fresh graduates in Brunei get stuck. Here's how to use the first 90 days wisely.
Doris Suresh
Aug 293 min read


The One Thing Hospitality Students Need Before They Enter the Workforce
Emotional intelligence sounds like a buzzword until you realise it's a framework for what you're already doing. Here's why EI is the one skill that separates good from exceptional in hospitality and beyond.
Doris Suresh
Aug 71 min read


Before You Apply for Any Job - The Strategy Every Fresh Graduate in Brunei Needs First
Taking any job while waiting for your ideal role isn't a bad idea - but doing it without a plan is. Here's the strategy every fresh graduate in Brunei needs before they start applying.
Doris Suresh
Jul 264 min read


Why 1 in 5 Young Graduates in Brunei Can't Find a Job - And What You Can Do About It
Brunei's youth unemployment rate sits at around 18%. But the problem isn't a shortage of jobs - it's a workplace readiness gap. Here's what graduates and parents need to know.
Doris Suresh
Jul 223 min read


When the Customer Says "But the Price is Cheaper Next Door"
A customer walks in with a competitor's lower price on their phone. Your store won't match it. Here's how retail salespeople in Brunei can still close the sale without dropping the price.
Doris Suresh
Jun 285 min read


Why Technical Professionals Struggle to Present - And How Training HelpsYour Tech Team
Brilliant tech team, but losing the room? Find out why presentation skills training matters and how it helps your team communicate with clients and management.
Doris Suresh
Apr 223 min read


The Workplace Gap with Gen Z's Nobody Talks About - And What to Do About It in Brunei
Fresh graduates feel lost. Experienced staff feel frustrated. Leaders feel stuck in the middle. Here's an honest look at the professional development gap with Gen Z's in Brunei's workplace - and how to close it.
Doris Suresh
Mar 264 min read


The Top 5 Soft Skills Brunei Employers Are Looking For Right Now
Brunei employers are increasingly prioritising soft skills over technical qualifications. Here are the top 5 power skills your team needs to thrive in today's workplace.
Doris Suresh
Mar 245 min read


How to Make Workplace Training Truly Work: A Guide for Training & Development Leaders in Brunei and Southeast Asia
A practical guide for Training & Development leaders to plan, run and reinforce effective workplace training. Learn how to identify real skill gaps, engage managers, create safe learning spaces and continue the momentum after the workshop. This checklist helps you turn training into real behaviour change, not just a one-off event.
Doris Suresh
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Why Train Them If They'll Just Leave? What Brunei Employers Need to Know
Many leaders worry about training staff who might leave, but the real risk is not developing the people who stay. Training only works when it’s intentional, i.e. supported by follow-up, clear expectations and leaders who walk the talk. When everyone plays their part, soft skills training can lift performance, morale and the overall quality of our workforce.
Doris Suresh
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Deciphering Interviewee Responses: A Guide for Hiring Managers in Brunei
Here are useful tips on what to look out for in an interviewee’s response and how to probe further to avoid making inaccurate assumptions.
Doris Suresh
Jun 12, 20234 min read
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