How many times have you applied for a position or discussed your career options with a recruiter only to be rejected on the basis that your career history doesn’t demonstrate loyalty to a company? If your resume is a litany of short stints at a variety of organizations, don’t despair. You can turn your job-hopping…
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The Seven Warning Signs Of A Toxic Job Interview In Singapore
Congratulations! You’ve successfully overcome the first hurdle of the recruitment process in your quest for your dream job. You have been invited for a job interview in Singapore and followed all of the relevant advice on how to prepare for your big day. You’ve researched the company, rehearsed your answers to those key questions and…
A Brief Guide to Surviving Psychometric Tests, During Your Job Search In Singapore
Psychometric tests – two words guaranteed to sink the heart of even the most confident job seeker. Many a star candidate has suffered a setback at the hands of the psychometric test, but with increasing numbers of employers using them as a key part of the recruitment process, the psychometric test is here to stay….
Are employers in Singapore open to salary negotiations?
As per a survey by JobsCentral, the answer is yes! So don’t leave any money on the table and sharpen your salary negotiation skills by using these techniques: BUSTING A FEW SALARY NEGOTIATION MYTHS TO WIN SALARY NEGOTIATION, START BY PUTTING ON YOUR DETECTIVE HAT WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO TALK MONEY? 9 SALARY NEGOTIATION…
If you want a job in Singapore, don’t forget to clean up your online/social profile
Many job seekers do not pay attention to their social media profiles, when looking for a job in Singapore. In fact of 585 Singaporeans polled by recruiting experts Hays, 33% said they do not alter their social media habits when job searching because employers won’t look at their profiles. That’s not a good idea. Recruiter and…
Resume writing mistakes that piss off employers in Singapore
A recent survey by JobsCentral provides a good reminder of classic resume writing mistakes, that drive recruiters/employers in Singapore up the wall. Job experience that does not match the job applied for – 68.9% Insufficient information and gaps – 49% Unreasonable salary demand – 39.4% Irrelevant information – 34.8% Poor language – 33.3% Resumes that…
‘Insider Information’ Discrimination During The Job Search - Based on Gender, Race And Age
Recent research studies (including one at Wharton, Columbia & NYU) provide some insights on discrimination that might be faced by women and minorities during their job search. A lot of the discussion around workplace discrimination focuses on what happens after a woman or a minority candidate sends in a resume for a particular job. But according…
A Compilation Of All Singapore Salary Surveys, Tools & Guides
It’s always useful to know the salary levels for your industry, function and years of experience. This information can be priceless during a job search, when making career/educational choices, when asking for a raise and various other situations. To help you get salary information quickly, here is a compilation of all the salary reports and…
Complete list of Career Fairs & Job Fairs in Singapore (2013)
Below is a listing of career fairs and job fairs expected in Singapore in 2013, along with information from the respective organisers. Careers@Singapore 2013 Careers@Singapore is a series of networking and recruitment events organised annually by Contact Singapore. Separate events are organised for various industry tracks. JobsCentral Career Fair & Learning Fair 2013 The JobsCentral Career…
Elevator Pitch For Job Seekers: Tips To Prepare And Maximise Its Effect
The invention of the elevator pitch could date back to late 1990’s, when the internet explosion took place at Silicon Valley and technology companies were competing for investors’ money to fund new projects. Rather than waiting endlessly for scheduled appointments, fund seekers would ride the elevator with investors to sell project ideas within less than…