Welcome to the latest edition of ST HeadSTart, bringing you the best of The Straits Times’ career and personal finance ... job or taking no-pay leave to travel the world?

Some young people are spending their savings on an extended break earlier in their careers rather than waiting until ...

The State Pension age in the UK is due to increase from 66 to 67 starting next year, with the rise expected to be fully ...

Women leaders working in unconventional sectors are breaking industry norms and driving business transformations.

To travel north of Kyiv ... masculine symbolism to save his career. He’s putting out images of himself working out with Navy SEALs, as if his fitness can cover for his carelessness and incompetence.

But, in middle age, his career spiked again ... Chamberlain got 12,000 letters a week. In Pittsburgh, 450,000 people turned out to see him at a parade, and in New York, he nearly caused a riot ...

Video cover letters could give applicants an edge in a competitive job market by showcasing their skills, personality, and ...

Yes, you need a cover letter. And adding this one sentence to your cover letter can help you get noticed by hiring managers.

Nowadays, many companies do not expect a cover letter from candidates. That is why professionals also do not pay much ...