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20 Aug		CTES' Talent Community Greetings, everyone! As an intermediary between our clients and our candidates, we often find ourselves in a difficult position. While clients wage 'a war of talents' due to the shortage for suitable candidates, candidates are giving us feedback that they face difficulty in searching for a new job. There is always a mismatch in the labour market, and we want to be a part in closing this age-long gap. To kick-start this... Read More Topic(s): Job Search, Career Path
01 Sep		Tired of a 9-to-5 job? Freelancing and self-employment are on the rise and 9-to-5 jobs may soon be a relic of the past. Office jobs always command a love/hate relationship. Some prefer a 9-to-5 job for its fixed hours and paycheck, while some condemn it as slavery and how it drains the spirit, confines the brain and dulls the personality. Are you in a 9-to-5 office job currently and always feel like the grass is greener on the other side? If you have bee... Read More Topic(s): Job Search, Just For Fun
23 May		Hiring Trends in Singapore 2018 Trending this year in employment is two overarching factors – flexibility and the digital culture. Contracting in Singapore has been on the rise, showing that companies in Singapore notice the benefit of adopting a flexible workforce. Those seeking flexibility in their careers such as mothers and candidates who want to broaden their corporate exposure will benefit from this. As technology continues to grow ever increasingly, ... Read More Topic(s): World News and Insights, Job Search
23 Jul		Let’s Talk about Employment Opportunities Anxiety creeps up to fresh graduates as they enter the phase of searching for a job. Waiting for a response and competing against others only turns up the pressure. At the London School of Business and Finance, we discussed statistics on employment rate for private universities in Singapore and showed a positive indication of employment. Statistics show that fresh graduates can acquire a job within 6 months from graduation. We shared tactics to rise above the strong competition... Read More Topic(s): Job Search, Career Advice
28 Sep		Career Fair Preparatory Workshop @ PSB Have you ever felt so overwhelmed at a career fair that you just don’t know what to do next? Preparing well before attending a career fair is useful and we were glad to prepare the students at PSB Academy yesterday! Establishing a connection with the employer (hiring manager or recruiter) is necessary for making yourself memorable to the employer. This is by showcasing your personality and making your skills and qualifications known –... Read More Topic(s): Resume & Cover Letters, Job Search, Career Advice
05 Oct		Networking at Career Fairs Last week we were at the LSBF Career Fair and just yesterday, we were invited to PSB’s Career Fair amongst other reputable firms and sponsors. Career fairs are a great way for students to connect with their future employers and be a step ahead. Students can have a face-to-face conversation with representatives from companies. Instead of sending out an email to the company and having to wait for a reply, you can ask many questions an... Read More Topic(s): Career Advice, Job Search
22 May		Singapore’s Work Holiday Pass and Training Employment Pass Are you interested to work in Singapore but not entirely sure if you want to make the big move just yet? Consider applying for a Work Holiday Pass (under Work Holiday Programme). It allows eligible students and young graduates to holiday and work in Singapore for 6 months. This non-renewable pass has a capacity of 2,000 places at any one time. Who is eligible for the Work Holiday Pass? Read More Topic(s): Job Search, Just For Fun
23 Jul		Career Transformation, Education, and Support Programme Do you know? CTES offers our very own Career Preparation Programme! Our Career Transformation, Education, and Support Programme is an innovative career preparation series with a triple focus on Career Support (Reflections and Development), Career Education (Structured Training), and Care... Read More Topic(s): Career Advice, Job Search, Learning & Development, Caretitude
23 Mar		Successful Online Webinar “Can You Tell Me More About Yourself?" CTES recently completed a successful run of our online webinar “Can you tell me more about yourself?” where participants gained invaluable knowledge on how best to prepare for their upcoming interviews. During the... Read More Topic(s): Caretitude, Career Workshop, Career Advice, Job Search, Interview, Webinar
27 Nov		Reverse Marketing You might be familiar with this scenario. Scrolling through endless job portals and submitting countless resumes. After weeks of anticipation, you open your inbox only to see an email that writes, ‘Thank you for your application, but we have found other more suitable candidates.’. Not too long ago, simply responding to job listings o... Read More Topic(s): Job Search, Interview