Planning Your Job Search

No idea where to start? Here are some useful tips on how to find the graduate job that's right for you.

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Siemens: How to Get Hired as a Fresh Graduate

Ashikin Ahmad shares what she looks for when hiring fresh graduates.

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7 Ways to Make a Good Impression on Your First Day at Work

Kickstart your budding career by creating a positive impression on your first day at work.

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3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Figure Out What You’re Good At

Don’t know which career path is for you because you don’t know what you’re good at? Ask yourself these three questions.

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7 Common Mistakes Job-Seekers Need to Avoid

From including a generic cover letter to lying in your job application, here are some rookie mistakes you absolutely need to avoid.

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Mind the Gap: Should You Take a Gap Year?

Taking a gap year after graduation may be just what you need to prepare yourself for the working world.

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3 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career

Change is the only constant, but do you have what it takes to keep up with the ever-changing working world? 

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4 Event Networking Tips for the Shy

Too nervous to network? Here are some tips for you.

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Taking the Leap: Why Do a Postgraduate Study?

It all comes down to what your motivation and goals are when deciding on whether to do a postgraduate study. Three former postgraduate students share what made them decide to do it.

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How to Use Facebook Features for Professional Networking

Facebook isn’t just for personal use– it can be a powerful professional networking tool.

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Top Three Employment Trends Graduates Should Know in 2018

Discover the trends that are making waves in the recruitment game across industries.

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Building Your Personal Brand

Make yourself unforgettable by developing and presenting a strong personal brand.

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Choosing an employer: MNCs vs. SMEs vs. Start-ups

Explore the attributes of these three types of companies to find the right cultural fit when job searching.

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LinkedIn 101: How to Optimise Your Profile

Time to step up your LinkedIn game and attract more recruiters to your page.

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6 Common Networking Mistakes You Should Always Avoid

Not a networking specialist? Here are some of the most common blunders beginners make.

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Have You Spoken to Careers Services Yet?

When it comes to planning your career, there are few people better-placed to dish out help than the experts you’ll find at your careers service.

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Taking Pit Stops During Your Job Hunt

The secret to a positive job search experience is... to not spend all your time searching for jobs! Here are some suggestions to help you refuel and recharge as you trundle towards your dream job!

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Some Alternatives to Graduate Jobs

Whether you want to take a break, go traveling, pursue further studies, or start a business, you have options aside from just jumping into your first job.

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What If My Parents Want to Get Involved?

Can you really get parents involved in your search for your first job without letting them dictate your career choices? Here are some ideas you can try.

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Networking at Events: A Beginner's Guide

Networking can be pretty confusing: where to start, what to do, where to go? Here are some ideas for you to explore!

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Make Social Media Work for Your Job Hunt!

Discover how you can use social media to your advantage in your job hunt!

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Bouncing Back from Rejection

Nobody likes being turned down from a promising job offer. Flip this negative into a positive and make it worth your while.

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Job Offered! ... Now What?

You've received two job offers that you really wanted. What do you do when it all goes horribly right? 

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Your First Job and You

A guideline for you to ease your transition into the working world.

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Five Skills Employers Want to See

Impress your recruiters with these five transferable skills!

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How to Get the Most Out of Job Fairs

Discover how you can plan ahead to make the most of your time whenever attending career fairs!

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How MOOCs Can Help Jobseekers

No one’s really sure about how to pronounce MOOC, but here's how Massive Open Online Courses can contribute to jobseekers’ employability.

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Diversity Matters!

These are the concerns on workplace or employment discrimination in Singapore, and the measures taken to ensure a fair and safe working environment.

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How to Achieve Your Ideal Career

Besides impressive paper qualifications, there are three other P’s – preparation, planning, and positive action – that are just as important to help you to optimise your job search process.

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Finding Graduate Jobs During a Recession

News of an oncoming recession got you down about your job prospects? Take it as a chance to get your head in the game and get ahead once you graduate.

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