Most articles about networking tell you the same things over and over again. Not this one, not me, and not here. I don’t like to regurgitate other people’s content, and I believe in always writing an article with the intention of being valuable and helpful.

You’re a bicycle riding aficionado, a liability-conscious individual, or a house-proud expat with loads of personal belongings. You may travel regularly, for business or pleasure, with valuables such as cameras or computers, a four-figure valued watch or a five-figure valued diamond engagement ring. If you match any of these profiles, you may want to consider a home and contents insurance policy while living and working in Singapore.

On the job hunt, your CV is your most important tool. It's your first opportunity to sell yourself – your skills, qualifications and experience. It's your chance to highlight what makes you an excellent candidate for the position. Employers regularly receive hundreds of CVs for the same position, so it's essential that your CV stands out for all the right reasons.

Have you recently been promoted into (or accepted) your first ever management role? Have you found that you might need a little bit of help to transition smoothly, but, and you knew there was a ‘but’ coming, if you ask your boss for training or coaching you fear you’ll either look incompetent or it may be a sign to the boss that he / she made a mistake in promoting you?

I was on the plane returning from a reunion in Europe of my university days there. It’s been 20 years since graduation. And 20 years is enough time to get frustrated about corporate life – and actually, it is plenty of time to get over the frustrations, too.