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It’s all negotiable. Whatever job you are looking for, there is always some way to negotiate the base salary, bonuses, overtime payment and other non-monetary benefits that add to job satisfaction and provide financial security. Every new job gives you the opportunity to negotiate your rewards for your performance. However, there is something else to be taken into account besides your financial and non-monetary benefits: HAPPINESS. Are you prepared to negotiate for happiness?

Hey, you got yourself an interview? That’s great! You’ve taken your first step into the working world. But before you start hugging yourself and giving ‘high fives’, remember that you are only half way there. The real challenge is to get hired!

By Joshua Rayan

So you’re done with school and can’t wait to step into the working world. But before you jump right into the life of a working adult, you should prep yourself up for the tough process of getting that desired job. Here’s a look at how to equip yourself with the proper knowledge of writing a solid resume and cover letter and take your first step into getting your dream job!

By Leona Ang

Most people in Singapore see a personal business as the path to personal satisfaction and financial independence. From bubble tea to the current over supply of pet shops, there are many Singaporeans who think that a business will set them free. But in reality, a successful business is made up of many important parts.

By Roy Kheng

Some time back, it was a joke that the ITE stands for “it’s the end”. Happily, it’s the ITE graduates that have the last laugh as Singapore employers snap them up as fast as the school can graduate them. For many engineering graduates, graduation is the beginning of an exciting new career as companies jostle to hire them.

By Candy Lim

The Institute of Technical Education (ITE) has been steadily churning out exceptional graduates who are climbing higher up the education ladder and outshining even their hitherto considered academic superiors; proving that there is indeed a bright scholarship futute beyond ITE. .

By Nazry Bahrawi

The time has come when you are thinking about the next level of education you want to pursue. You think about joining the accountancy profession, and you ask yourself what does the term “accountancy profession” mean? More importantly, where will an accountancy qualification bring you?

23-year old SGT Norhaizad Bin Idris was a full-time National Serviceman with The Singapore Civil Defence Force as a fire fighter when he realised that he had a burning passion for fire fighting and rescue operations. Armed with a Higher NITEC in Mechanical Engineering, he finally chose to join SCDF as a regular. Despite knowing the high risks involved in this job, SGT Norhaizad’s family recognises the important role that he plays in this organisation and strongly supported his decision to become part of SCDF. That was 3 years ago. Now, he is serving in Ang Mo Kio Fire Station as a Fire & Rescue Specialist (FRS).

The Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) is equipped with cutting-edge technology and combat systems, crisp white uniforms and abundant travel opportunities. The Navy moulds young individuals into well-trained specialists – men and women who are the pillars of Singapore’s future. We speak to three former ITE graduates, who have since made their mark in the RSN as Naval Systems Specialists (NSS) also covers various fields including electronic, electrical and marine engineering.

By Cindy Lim