Polytechnic Students and Graduates

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    Taking a Gap Year after your Diploma

    Need some time off to think about what’s next after polytechnic? Taking a gap year might just be a remedy for some of you. Having some time and freedom to hone some skills and boost your confidence helps in shaping your future plans.

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    After Your Diploma: To Work or to Study?

    How to decide what’s next for yourself after polytechnic? There is no set path – dare to venture, but first, consider your options!

 

Stepping into the Workforce after Your Diploma

Heading into the workforce right after graduation from polytechnic? Here is a guide on how you can start your professional journey on the right note to launch your career.

 

 

Develop Yourself Before You Head to University

What can you do in the six months of free time between your final examination in polytechnic till the time university classes commence? Here are some tips to stay on top of the game during this short break.

 

 

Building your Network in Polytechnic

It is important to build your support circle of friends and mentors in polytechnic in order to help with your career development. Here are three tips to expand your network during and after your diploma.

 

Working and Studying to Pursue Your Dreams

Here are some tips for hitting the books and getting professional certifications even if you are working full-time after your diploma.

 

Level Up your Employability through Co-curricular Activities

Here are some great ways to hone your skills while you’re still pursuing your diploma!

 

Lessons from National Service after your Diploma

If you think that the two years spent in National Service won’t help you in future, then you’re wrong! Here are three ways that the experience as a man in green puts you in a better stead after polytechnic.

 

Preparing for the Start-up World after your Diploma

Thinking of joining at start-up or coming up with your own venture after graduation from polytechnic? Here’s how you can get a headstart. 

 

 

Work while you Wait: Getting a Meaningful Job in between Your Diploma and Degree

You’re fresh out of polytechnic and waiting for university to start. Here are some tips on how you can take up a meaningful part-time job or internship to build your portfolio.

 

 

Changing Tracks after Polytechnic

You’re nearing the end of your diploma course but you’re thinking of exploring a new field. How can you discover a new area of interest to make it your expertise?

 

Know Your Edge as a Diploma Jobseeker

As a diploma holder, you may not know that you are highly sought after by employers, with your specialised skills and training acquired in your polytechnic years. Do you know what sets you apart as a diploma holder looking for a job?