Employment of polytechnic graduates continues to improve year-on-year, despite the general economic slowdown. This year’s Graduate Employment Survey, conducted by the five polytechnics, showed that
News regarding labour in Singapore this month included:
A study by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and National University of Singapore economist Jessica Pan found that the median pay of men and women in Singapore has narrowed over more than a decade, from 8.8 % in 2002 to 6% in 2018, after adjusting for factors such as age and occupation, the Straits Times reported.
Chinese New Year is a time for celebration. There’s feasting on those special pineapple tarts, a gambling den in every living room, and a chance to catch up with family that you only see once a year.
Like a bespoke suit, there’s nothing sharper than a tailored resume. Indeed, go to any jobsearch portal, or ask any recruiter, and they will constantly emphasise how important it is to fit your resume for the job you are applying for.
Way back when I was a polytechnic student, I attended quite a few talks meant to prepare us for the “working world” of job searches and career paths. During one of these talks, the presenter asked our class to list the strangest qualifications and certificates they had ever seen listed on a resume. The answers were pretty wild, with everything from international driving licenses to someone winning the Best Composition in Primary Three award.
On 12 December 2019, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) released some key indicators of the labour market situation for Q3. These reflected a mixed situation. Positively, employment and re-entry rates increased, and retrenchments stayed low. However, unemployment and long-term unemployment rates also increased at the same time.
Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing gave Singaporeans food for thought with his example during Parliament, on the subject of foreign investment. In his example, a foreign investor may bring in two jobs, one paying $10,000 and the other $7000. And that if we refuse the foreign investment, both jobs will disappear in Singapore.
How to Make your Resume Stand Out in 2020
If there is just one resolution that you must fulfil this year, it is to update your CV. As job hiring trends evolve and the job market becomes more competitive each year, updating your resume will ensure that you stay relevant and ready for new opportunities. We also have some tips to make your resume stand out.
The importance of a well-written resume cannot be overstated. According to The Ladders, a leading job search site, a professionally written resume makes you 38% more likely to be contacted by recruiters, 31% more likely to land an interview, and 40% more likely to land a job.
