Feature Article Archives

The Objective of a Resume Objective

Mario Churchill

Do you know the difference between an ‘employment objective’ and a ‘career objective’? And when to use which?

Can Diversity Programs Be an Economic Two-Way Street?

NAMC Newswire

Companies generally are unaware of the business potential of their diversity programs, regarding them entirely as cost centers when in reality they can serve as important cornerstones for diversity-based profit centers

How to Write a Job Transfer Request

Michael Lee

Your spouse just got a job and he/she needs to relocate to another part of the country. Fortunately, your company has an office there. Now, all you need to do is to know how to write a job transfer request

Stand by Your Name

Rihoko Ueno

Are you an Asian with an American first name? Or, an American first name with an Asian middle name? Or, by some saving grace of god, an Asian name that just so happened to phonetically translate into an American one? The list goes on… But have you ever put much thought into the deeper meaning of this phenomenon?

How to Write a Career Change Resume

Jason Kay

Congratulations! You've made the difficult yet rewarding decision to change careers. The good news? You're in for an exciting “adventure” as you forge a career down a path you've always wanted to explore. The bad news? First, you've got to get someone to hire you into this new field

A (Native English Speaking) Golfer's Take on the 'English Only' Rule on the LPGA

Phil Stott

The LPGA is clearly within its rights to impose an English proficiency requirement. Then, why does it feel so wrong?

Asian American Bar Association Strongly Opposes LPGA’s New Rule

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

In a statement released on Wednesday, the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) challenges the integrity of the LPGA’s new English proficiency requirement. Here is that statement

Job Relocation - Things to Consider

Tony Jacowski

Even if your new job location is in the same state, moving can be cumbersome without proper planning

India’s New Economy

Aman Singh

When a new economy means abundance, affluence and more options, India’s newness is no exception. The land of cheap labor and IT expertise has come far from its colonial past and traditional social norms

The Asian American Writers’ Workshop

Rihoko Ueno

The AAWW is a fantastic resource both as an intellectual hotbed and community center for writers. Newly appointed Executive Director Ken Chen talks with AsianLife about the reasons people should be paying attention to this nonprofit dedicated to Asian American literature

Finding a Career in Finance

John McE

As a career, finance is a popular choice. The pay is good and there is a wide range of career choices, from accounting to banking. An understanding of business is important, of course, but what else do you need to secure a great job in Finance?

Good Questions to Ask at an Interview

Catherine Jones

Most interviewees focus only on what job interview questions they will be asked and what answers they should give. Few give enough attention to what questions they should ask of their interviewer(s)

Top Five Myths About China

Rosalyn Pan

On the occasion of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, here are a few of the most common misconceptions about China

The Dilemma of an American Wedding Part II: A Little Black Dress

Aman Singh

A follow-up to one Indian immigrant’s predicament with choosing and finding the right balance between the cultural heritage of her homeland and the country she now calls home

Schmooze With Power Players

Theron Nolen

Networking is essential to climbing up the corporate ladder. Here are few ways to schmooze your way into the position you deserve

Writing a Great Resume Objective

Jason Kay

It's the first thing potential employers read, and it can set the tone for your entire resume. The objective you list on your resume can make the difference between "keep reading" and "toss it" in the minds of hiring managers, so it's worth your time and attention

Ascend Launches Inaugural National Convention at The Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City

asianlife.com

Convention participants will engage over two-and-a-half days learning and discussing the framework for business success through knowledge capital, leadership expansion, and relationship development

Business Formal for Indian Women—Stick With Tradition

Aman Singh

There is no doubt that India will continue to undergo tremendous change. With that change, a newly minted professional class, particularly women, are finding themselves as unlikely pioneers in the effort to try to reconcile traditional Indian dress with the dress of western corporate culture

Everything You Need to Know About the Initial Phone Interview

Mark McCormick

The initial phone interview has become a fairly recent development in the job interview process. Here are a few tips to help ease your way into the actual interview

Diversity is More Than Skin Deep

Warren Birge & Deborah Dorsett

By embracing the emotional diversity within the organization instead of attempting to quell it, employees communicate more effectively, accept divergent viewpoints and are able to truly pull together as a high-performing team