Fresh out of polytechnic and with little but a diploma to your name, chances are, getting a job will be harder than you could possibly imagine with competition from foreigners, more experienced jobseekers and of course, the friends you graduated with.

By Azhar Jalil

If you’ve lived in Singapore long enough, you’d know it’s all about the rat race. So while you can pat yourself on the back for now after having achieved that diploma, don’t stay aloof for too long...

Here’s what usually happens at an interview: You enter the room, answer some questions, talk about yourself, smile, and leave. Sounds simple? Not quite.

by Azhar Jalil

Job interviews are an entrenched part of the hiring process and are viewed as the key step in deciding on which candidate is best suited for a position...

Today’s business climate is more competitive than ever, with people jostling for the best jobs in town. How then can you set yourself apart from the rest of the job-hunting herd?

By Peony Lim

Many organisations want people who know what they want and how to get it. They seek those who want to win and are willing to work out a way of getting there. Peony Lim, manager of Robert Walters’ Sales & Marketing division shares some insight as to how you can market yourself as a winner in the job market.

“Where’s the coffee I asked for? Have you photocopied that pile of paper over there yet?” This might sound like the nightmare internship programme that your friends have warned you about. Here’s why these menial tasks may not be so unimportant if you are looking at the bigger picture: Internships can actually help you clinch job offers, if you play your cards right.

By Lum Xiang Rong

If you’re new to job-seeking, cover letters may seem unnecessary to you. However, a well-composed cover letter helps you to stand out and capture the attention of the HR manager, prompting him to read your résumé to find out more about you.

By Everlyn Lee

Everyone knows how nerve-wracking a job interview can be but not everyone knows the common mistakes to avoid.

By Candice Chan

The dilemma facing many fresh graduates these days is whether to enter the workforce or to stay in school to pursue a higher degree. With a myriad of factors to consider and a highly competitive labour market out there, making the correct choice can seem a daunting and tough task.

By Azhar Jalil

Everyone has a résumé to show to their prospective employers.
So how can you stand out from the crowd?

By Lim Yan Wen

Plan your career and have a good idea of what’s next for you because bosses love talent that wants to go places.

By Anna Murphy

Conventional jobs make the world go round, but sometimes life gives you a better view when you’re not always walking on the safe side. How do you do this, and what’s it like?

By Joshua Rayan