As employers embrace digital technology to post and search for jobs, job seekers must be equally enthusiastic and proficient in online job search. Without knowing how to search for jobs online, many job seekers have a hard time finding open positions, applying for jobs, and getting their information into the right hands. Read the following…
The job of a recruiter is both exciting and challenging. Your goal as a recruiter is to find the best candidate for a job by streamlining the hiring process. But what happens when you hit a rut and find that you can’t find qualified people for the positions you need to fill? It may be…
Although some jobs require an endless combination of skills, the most sought-after employee traits are often universal, whether you’re an aerospace engineer, a sales representative, or a mailroom clerk. So what are these sought-after good qualities? FindMyjob got in touch with nine recruiters and career experts to find out what they want to see in…
The first step into working life is as instructive as it is potentially terrifying. Most of us get a job when we are quite young, and the realization that we will spend most of our lives reporting directly to someone other than ourselves is not easy to suppress. The thing is, our first jobs, no…
It’s a question every job seeker asks. Do you really need to write a cover letter for every job you apply for to keep your life in order? Job hunting is a hugely time-consuming task, and if the process is streamlined in any way, the cover letter is often dropped and job seekers simply submit…
I knew something had happened when my attitude changed from aloof and non-committal to anxiously hopeful – ready and willing to say anything to make us (i.e. my team) seem more attractive to the candidate we had just interviewed. We had spoken to six people. All were pre-qualified by the recruiters and met our hiring…
I am sure that by now you know that without goals, not much can be achieved in life. It is always important to strive for something, otherwise, we are not able to move forward and strive for personal development. Similarly, when it comes to our careers, it is important to strive for certain things that…
A promotion allows you to take on a more important role in your company, earn a higher salary and have a greater sense of achievement. To effectively advance your career in your company, you will need to excel in your work performance and attract the attention of your superiors. While performance, experience, and skills are…
The Singapore government has taken various initiatives to boost employment, from the Jobs Support Scheme to the SGUnited internships and apprenticeships. But for many, job hunting remains a lonely experience, with unanswered applications and interviews after interviews with no offers. This can put an emotional and financial strain on your life. Here are some steps…
A career change is exciting, but it can also be unsettling. Having a vision and a system for starting a new career can make it easier and more effective. Taking time, in the beginning, to determine what you really want to do in your working life can then help you to explore the options and…
