How to Prepare for Your Comprehensive Exams
In Graduate School, when a student has finished his/her coursework, he/she must go through the comprehensive examinations. The comprehensive examinations are meant to be a synthesis of what a graduate student has learned in his/her coursework, so it may seem daunting....
How to Divide Your Salary
In the workforce, employees always look forward to their monthly salary. After getting paid, people tend to celebrate with their friends or place their earnings in the bank. However, this way of living can cause you to have...
“What’s stopping you?” Why do employees not ask for a raise and just leave?
Why do employees not ask for a raise and just leave? Why? Often, employees feel they're not paid enough for what they do. And for many, it's true. Some corporations tend to wring their employees dry especially when they have an all-around skill set. After all, it...
Public vs. Private Company: Pros and Cons
A common question of professionals nowadays is: where should I work? Should I work with the development sector or a private company? Often, people would say just to find the "work culture" where you would best fit in. While the work culture is one of the deciding...
AHEAD seals the deal with SIMP
President and Founder of AHEAD Learning Group of Companies, Rossana Llenado flew to Singapore to sign a deal with the Singapore Institute of Multidisciplinary Professions (SIMP). After signing the partnership deal, AHEAD now opens the door to more possibilities for...
CIOL and AHEAD become Partners-in-Translation
Rossana L. Llenado, president of AHEAD Learning and Tutorial center, signs a partnership with the highly regarded Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL). Through the help of one of CIOL’s fellow linguists, Mr. Jake Estrada, Ms....
How to Ask For a Raise
Asking for a raise is always on the mind of every hard working citizen. Sometimes, the work that you put in everyday just feels like a lot more than your take home pay. The problem now lies on the timing. When is it really the right time to ask for a raise? You may...
Preparing for Globalization Through IELTS
Author: Lara Mendoza The world has never been “smaller” as it is today. What used to be thousands of miles away can now be reached with one plane ride. This and many other developments made it much easier for people to work, study, or live abroad. It’s not...
Do You Work to Live? Or Live to Work?
Humans are creative beings – and work is one way of manifesting this innate creativity. Work allows us to earn a living so that we’ll be able to buy food, pay the bills, and, when possible, afford luxuries like vacations. Moreover, it is work that gives rest meaning –...
New Job? Here’s How to Get Along In Your Workplace
Congratulations, you successfully landed your new job. Now you can put away your resume and replace it with a ready firm handshake. As you’re mentally preparing for your first day, trying to get your brain ready for all the work you need to start doing, don’t forget...