Author: Karen K. Ngo

  • The Perfect Career Profile

    The Perfect Career Profile

    On November 24, 2020 and again on March 24, 2021, I had an opportunity to present to my first truly international audience in Malaysia ?? with 430+ people who attended live or registered to watch the recording! In this webinar collaboration between ResumeWriter.MY and JobStreet Malaysia, we walked through what the ideal career…

  • University Mistakes #5: Spending Money Instead of Investing It

    University Mistakes #5: Spending Money Instead of Investing It

    Here is my biggest university mistake and some of the things that I wished I did differently when it came to my personal finances.

  • Black Friday 2020: What You Don’t Want to Miss on Amazon for the Holidays!

    Black Friday 2020: What You Don’t Want to Miss on Amazon for the Holidays!

    As we’re gearing up for a unique holiday season where most of our shopping will be done online. Make sure you take advantage of the many deals that are coming your way on Amazon this Black Friday!

  • University Mistakes #4: Missing Out On Meeting New People

    University Mistakes #4: Missing Out On Meeting New People

    Here is why you should say “yes” to meeting new people and building your personal and professional network!

  • The Ultimate Guide to Remote Team Bonding: Top 10 Virtual Activities & Ideas

    The Ultimate Guide to Remote Team Bonding: Top 10 Virtual Activities & Ideas

    The struggles are real… Burnout is at an all-time high. Employee engagement is getting harder to nurture. And team morale is all over the place. What started off as “a few weeks of working from home” has somehow shape shifted into a Magic 8 ball that keeps spitting up “future…

  • University Mistakes #3: Skipping Classes

    University Mistakes #3: Skipping Classes

    Here is why you need to seek internship experiences while you’re in university.

  • University Mistakes #2: Ignoring Internships or Practical Experience

    University Mistakes #2: Ignoring Internships or Practical Experience

    Here is why you need to seek internship experiences while you’re in university.

  • University Mistakes #1: Prioritizing GPA Over Experience

    University Mistakes #1: Prioritizing GPA Over Experience

    This is why your GPA is not the only thing that matters when it comes to landing a job after you finish school.

  • Amazon Prime Day is Over. What’s Next?

    Amazon Prime Day is Over. What’s Next?

    Don’t fret if you missed out on the deals from Prime Day last week! Today, I am sharing some great products and offers that you should definitely check out. Due to COVID-19, remote work continues in full force and there are always new products that you can buy to make…

  • What It’s Like: Interviewing with McKinsey

    What It’s Like: Interviewing with McKinsey

    Despite not landing a prestigious consulting role, I still think of McKinsey’s recruitment process with fond memories because of how supportive and resourceful the process was. Today, I’ll take a trip down memory lane and recount my experience as university student interviewing with one of the Big 3 consulting firms…