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UNBOUND brings together stories that don’t follow a single path – shaped by real-world challenges, lived experience, and the ideas that emerge along the way. From research to community impact, these are the stories behind SUSS.
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What Do Good Hiring Managers Notice That a CV Can't Show?
When an employee was considered for a broader leadership role, his job title and experience did not make him an obvious choice.
21 Sep 2026|4 Mins Read
He Quit Banking for IT. What Happened Next Changed His Career.
For SUSS alumnus Mr Tay Kok Choon, discovering he had chosen the wrong path became one of the most important lessons of his career.
21 Sep 2026|3 Mins Read
Does Our Definition of Success Leave Persons with Disabilities Behind?
We rely on familiar measures to identify talent. But what happens when those measures overlook strengths that present differently?
21 Sep 2026|4 Mins Read
‘A Hidden Gem’: Why a Donor Backed a Student Before She Believed in Herself
Potential often seems obvious in hindsight. The harder question is what makes someone worth backing before there is proof.
21 Sep 2026|3 Mins Read
Would You Trust a Robot to Look After Someone You Love?
A robot can monitor vitals, deliver medication, and keep one company without fatigue. So why do so many people still hesitate to trust it?
14 Aug 2026|5 Mins Read
Who Shapes the People Who Shape Singapore?
Before Ms Lee Zi Xuan became a social worker helping others, two lecturers helped her see the possibilities she could not yet see.
14 Aug 2026|3 Mins Read
What If the Job You’re Preparing for Doesn’t Exist Yet?
As artificial intelligence reshapes work at unprecedented speed, can we adapt quickly enough?
14 Aug 2026|5 Mins Read
Making Better Decisions in an Age of Information Overload
Emails arrive before the workday begins. Notifications interrupt deep thought. Social media supplies endless opinions.
15 Jul 2026|4 Mins Read
The New Career Survival Skill Isn’t AI. It’s Adaptability.
In her mid-40s, a friend of Dr Charissa Tan's was retrenched twice while working in banking and finance.
15 Jul 2026|4 Mins Read
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