Long Yun Siang, or Long as he is popularly known - went through a period of disillusionment after failing to gain entry into the local universities more than 15 years ago. ‘A slap and a kick’ from a good-hearted cousin then woke him and he found himself graduating with distinction from University of Kentucky, USA. After making a few Dean’s Lists and 2 merit scholarships later he is the head of a department in a multinational advertising agency in Malaysia. He enjoys ‘slapping and kicking’ some sense into people now and then. He runs www.career-success-for-newbies.com as his way of paying forward. His website - based on real life experience - provides tips, tools and advice for newbies pursuing career success.

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