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What exactly is an apprenticeship program? An apprenticeship program is on-the-job training that is done by early talents in the workplace. An apprenticeship program is very useful for different parties. It not only benefits the apprentices, but it also benefits the companies that run the program. Focusing more on the business side, apprenticeships provide a slew of other benefits to employers beyond just providing early talents. The following are some of the advantages of starting an apprenticeship program:

A portfolio is required for either job or apprenticeship applications in creative fields like marketing, graphic design, copywriting and UI/UX design as a medium to show your skills to potential employers. A portfolio's true purpose is to provide tangible evidence of your work and value in the workplace. A portfolio can help you document your professional achievements and demonstrate the value of your experience to potential employers.

Whether you're a student or a young creative just getting started in your career, here's how to build a design portfolio that gets you the apprenticeship or the gigs you want!

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Joining an apprenticeship program is an excellent way for fresh graduates to develop their skills and abilities, while also learning more about the workplace. It's a great way for them to gain professional skills from their workplace and gain work experience before applying for full-time positions. Employers will benefit from this program because it can boost workplace productivity. It benefits both parties in a mutually beneficial way. With that in mind, here are a few key advantages of participating in an apprenticeship program:

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With talk of rising Malaysian inflation reaching 2.3% in 2022, as forecasted by Malaysian Rating Corporation Berhad (MARC), Malaysian purchasing power will be directly impacted. We may all be surprised at how expensive things have become. Here are some top tips for taking advantage of inflation and getting the most out of your hard-earned money.

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What exactly is a side hustle? Most people might have heard the term before but are not very familiar with it. The term ‘side hustle’ means having a side job that acts as a company to someone’s main job or activity. Some people may also take gigs which can be considered as side-hustling.

Let's make Valentine's themed artwork with the Qwork logo and enter to win a GrabFood e-voucher so you can host Valentine's Day dinner for your loved ones! 🎁🥰💗🥂

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Diverse minds coming together to create something truly remarkable has resulted in some of the world's greatest ideas and technologies. That is why developing a diverse and inclusive talent brand is important for your company. During our third Bizz Buzz episode, we discussed a topic that has been on many people's minds for years: talent branding. What exactly does the term "talent brand" mean?

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Giggers chose the gig or on-demand economy for its flexibility and the ability to direct giggers to the best gigs once they have learned the skills. The future is making the gig model work for giggers with platforms such as Qwork that reduce income volatility by working with government bodies to build a safety net for giggers.

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The gig economy in Malaysia has seen a skyrocketing rise over the pandemic. We witness this through a tremendous surge of giggers signing up to our app shortly after the COVID-19 struck. We have been helping to improve the gig search for giggers via our app, making it hassle-free for everyone to take up gigs and start earning.

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When Qwork was launched back in 2017, it was the marking year in which gigging became mainstream, widely chosen by many businesses in Malaysia as a way of getting things done. Because of the massive digitalisation during the pandemic, the gig economy will take another step forward. As a gig platform, we have seen a 300% increase in signups over the pandemic.