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Common Mistakes Job Seekers Make and How to Avoid Them

March 6, 2018/0 Comments/in Job Seeker Advice

Job seekers trying to find a job within the increasingly competitive Singapore job market can be a tall task. It’s easy to feel discouraged, especially if some time goes by without a lot of visible progress. And you can sometimes feel like you don’t know what you’re doing wrong if you’re not seeing a lot of interest.

While there are no magic shortcuts to successfully completing a job search, there are a number of common pitfalls that job seekers fall into, and ways to avoid them. By following these guidelines, you can maximize your chances of finding a job that’s right for you within a reasonable timeframe.

Why Do You Want To Work Here?

February 20, 2018/0 Comments/in Job Seeker Advice

Why do you want to work here? It’s one of those common questions you need to expect at every job interview.

This is also one of the questions that trips up many jobseekers. When all your preparation has been focused on how you can best present yourself and your skillset to the interviewer, getting asked why you’re applying for this specific job with this specific company can leave you scrambling to piece together an answer.

Here’s everything you need to know about this popular job interview question, from why interviewers use it to how you can knock your answer out of the park.

Hey Job Seekers, It’s 2018 Time To Get Up And Get Hired

January 10, 2018/0 Comments/in Job Seeker Advice

With a new year comes a new list of concerns for Singaporean job seekers. What does the current job market look like? Are there openings for the type of work you seek? The employment sector is ripe with opportunities for job seekers if you’re willing to look for them.

Growth Across Industries in Singapore

Although problems in the past with the economy and a dependence on foreign workers caused concerns for Singaporeans, CNBC reports that skilled workers such as those who are nurses or restaurant managers have an advantage because the need for people like them in the medical and hospitality industry is great. Now is as good of time as any to learn a new trade, brush up on skills that you haven’t used in a while, and renew or acquire certifications and special training.