Joseph Louis Tan

#230 Jul 27, 2025

Quiet close. But here’s what most candidates don’t realize.

It’s Sunday. I’m finally home. Showered. Rested. Reconnected with my family. In a few hours, I’ll be back in coaching…

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#229 Jul 26, 2025

Before I log off for the weekend…

It’s Saturday. I just wrapped up 5 days in the jungle — missions, drills, debriefs, cleanup. Now it’s time to rest. No…

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#228 Jul 24, 2025

Most designers wait too long to celebrate

Today’s our final day in reservist. After 3 days out in the jungle — sweaty missions, mozzie bites, 4am briefings —…

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#227 Jul 23, 2025

The last thing you say is often the only thing they remember.

Today, we’re back from the jungle. Sweaty, mosquito-bitten, tired — but alive. We spent the day cleaning gear, returning…

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#226 Jul 22, 2025

What hiring managers are really evaluating (it’s not your design)

Last night, we did a field mission through mud, darkness, and mozzies. One torchlight. One route. One team. The…

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#225 Jul 21, 2025

Why “just be yourself” fails in interviews

It’s Day 2 out here in the jungle. We’ve been navigating through thick brush, completing field missions with barely…

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#224 Jul 21, 2025

You’re great at the work. So why do interviews still feel like a trap?

This morning, I packed my field pack, loaded my rifle, and boarded the army vehicle for 3D2N out in the Singapore…

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#223 Jul 20, 2025

The choice that changes everything (final hours)

Final prep day. Tomorrow we head to field operations. Offer ends tonight at 11:59 PM Singapore time. Reflection: This…

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