In this podcast, we speak with Malcolm Chen, who recently attended a career guidance programme called Polaris by Workforce Singapore.
If you haven’t heard about Polaris, here’s a quick rundown: It’s a suite of personalised career guidance programmes delivered by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and its appointed providers, Ingeus and AKG.
It is designed for those who are:
- Exploring career opportunities;
- Seeking clarity before making crucial career decisions;
- Looking to move up in their career; and
- Contemplating honing their expertise in a specific role.
He shares more about his career journey, how he found value in speaking with a career coach to uncover his workplace personality and gain clarity on actionable steps for his long-term career health. Learn more about his experience here!
Key highlights to listen to:
(2:00) While it’s surprising that Polaris is for those who currently have jobs, rather than the unemployed, here’s the reason why.
(4:41) What exactly goes on in Polaris, and why Malcolm found it helpful.
(6:13) Understanding what we can do better in our jobs and planning our careers are the key parts of Polaris.
(9:29) Malcolm: “Our focus on comparing each other on salaries and career achievements is hurting us more than we realise.”
