60% of Singapore workers save less than one-fifth of monthly income, while 1 in 4 admit to spending most of salary on entertainment.

By Alythea Ho

Everyone loves year-end bonuses. Spending becomes a joy for some at this time of the year, while others prefer to squirrel away their extra earnings into passive wealth generating sources.

However, when it comes to regular salary savings, it appears that many Singapore workers prefer to spend, spend, and spend.

Close to 60% of Singapore workers save less than one-fifth of their income each month, reveals a survey carried out by the JobsCentral Group, a CareerBuilder company. In terms of spending, close to one-quarter (23.6%) of the workers confessed they would spend the bulk of their salary on entertainment.

By Julailah Wahid

Campus career fairs offer a great opportunity for you to meet and interact with a variety of employers, all under one roof. This is also where soon-to-be graduates build contacts, distribute résumés and scout new avenues of employment while current students explore career options and look for internships to gain industry experience during their semester break.

By Shi Tianyun

State your achievements – this tip is a must-have in any self-respecting guide to the job hunt. Be it in written form or selling your accomplishments before an interview panel, displaying your successful track record cannot be missed out. Or can it? Well, a study done by the geniuses at Stanford and Harvard Business School will blow this school of thought away.

By Shi Tianyun

You’ve finally done it – made it through the job search and braved the nerve wracking interviews – and now you have signed on the dotted line and are ready to start a whole new job! Well, whether it’s your very first job or you have moved to a new organisation, everyone’s sure to have some jitters. Don’t worry, we got your back. Here are some tips to make sure you make a solid impression on that all important day – your first day at work.

Question: Since I started working a deskbound job, I’ve noticed a significant gain in my weight. I’m aware that being chained to my desk will do little to help me stay in shape, so how can I maintain my health (and waistline) while at work?

Answer: Many of us sit at a desk for seven hours (or more) a day, where our bodies burn as low as zero calories. Coupled with the occasional snacking, being sedentary for long periods of time can increase the risk of obesity, poor posture and back pain. We offer you some fuss-free ways to beat the bulge at the office:

by Ethan Sia

A fresh start to the new year usually finds everyone scrambling to think of resolutions that they hope they will keep to. So is 2013 the year you finally make “losing five kgs” or “doing more volunteer work” a reality? Besides these personal resolutions, it’s equally important not to forget about your career.

Question: I am all set for my job interview next week but there’s just one problem. What should I say when my potential employer asks what my weaknesses are?

Answer: What prospective employers actually mean when they ask about your weaknesses during a job interview is: "How have you overcome a weakness in the past, and how do you plan to continually improve?"

By Ethan Sia

As we welcome 2013, I can’t help but reflect on 2012 and recall some of the most memorable moments during the supposedly apocalyptic year (take that, Mayans). 2012 was a great year as I accomplished many goals and even reached a milestone in my life.

The offer letter hits your email or your desk. Panic washes over you. You sit for a moment and hope that the grass will truly be greener on the other side of the fence and that the new job will more than deliver on all the things you want to get out of it.