What do employers want and how can universities adequately prepare students for today’s demands?
A fresh graduate who spent the last few months as a waiter might be tempted to use a fancy job title such as “hospitality specialist” to describe it, but such unnecessary embellishments in a resume could backfire.
Unemployment, underemployment and an uncertain job outlook typically lead to more people applying to postgraduate school – but this is not always the best option.
For fresh graduates looking for job security, short-term contracts and internships may seem like a last resort.
If approached with the right mindset though, such opportunities could have substantial benefits.
Scouring job boards, sending out hundreds of resumes and waiting to be called for an interview will not work.
Fresh graduates will have to be more proactive and strategic to ready themselves for a future of ubiquitous change.
Millennials’ perception of “risk” tends to be quite different from that of other generations. In this report by The Straits Times, PeopleSearch Singapore’s Jaime Lim weighs in on the millennial mindset when it comes to jobs and careers.
In this edition of Career Compass on CNA938, PeopleSearch Singapore’s Jaime Lim provides tips how to engage with a headhunter in order to stand out in a sea of ambitious job seekers.
It’s common for a request for applications to attract candidates who seem less-than-perfect at first. But don’t write them off.
Remote work arrangements during the pandemic have made HR practitioners pay more attention to Diversity and Inclusion initiatives. But are they fully harnessing the power of D&I?
Talent shortages in emerging industries are driving companies to cast their nets wider for great talent and cross-industry hiring has become necessary. On MONEY FM 89.3’s Supercharging Careers, PeopleSearch Singapore’s Ng Se Wei discusses how companies can identify the right talent for their needs and how job seekers can identify the right cross-industry moves for their careers.