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| What Happens and What to Do When Your Employer Has a Retrenchment or M&A Exercise (Tenacity) | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:07:04 | |
Jamie Ong leads the People and Communication function for HAVI Southeast Asia cluster and Freight Management Asia business. But her two decades in the workforce has not always been so smooth sailing. In fact, Jamie revealed to us that in the course of her career, she’s experienced five merger and acquisitions (M&As)! These can be fraught with uncertainty, with outcomes ranging from an outright retrenchment by new company investors, internal restructuring that leads to joining a new department or team, to performing a completely different job role, she shared. In this episode, Jamie reveals more on the circumstances of these moments in her career, and puts on her HR director cap on to share tips on how to deal with such situations. She also talks about how to bounce back, whether it’s moving to a new job or staying in the organisation, and how to settle into the new reality fast. Key Highlights to Listen to: (2:45) To be retrenched, or reassigned to a new role during an M&A: Which is worse? (3:52) How to improve your chances being retained in such situations (5:23) If your career path changes, how can you settling into your next job fast? Listen and learn more here! | |||
| Trying to Figure Out Gen Z and Younger Workers? Here’s Some Advice From an SME Boss (Insights) | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:09:54 | |
Let’s face it — there’s a big disconnect between younger workers and employers these days. How bad can this gap be, you ask? Well, a recent study by Becoming You Labs , an academic research organisation in New York, asked 2,100 hiring managers to understand what they looked for in candidates. They also reached out to Gen Z employees to learn about their professional priorities. And here’s what hiring managers prioritised in what they wanted in candidates and workers:
However, only 2% of the Gen Z employees surveyed ranked all three of these values among their top priorities. Instead, they preferred:
Even though this survey was done overseas, these sentiments aren’t too far off touch from Singaporean’s Gen Z’s and younger workers. In a recent survey conducted by CNA’s Money Mind among youth aged 21 to 28, 53% of Singaporean respondents in viewed flexible work arrangements as their top priority when it came to choosing an employer. “Gen Zs in general just want to feel like their boundaries are respected and their work is being valued,” fresh graduate Charlotte Ang said to CNA. “That’s why I think to a lot of Gen Z, a work-from-office mandatory arrangement might not make sense because you feel very controlled. It seems to convey a lack of trust.” In this podcast, we speak with Andy Poh, managing director at PAL Line, a global shipping and logistics company in Singapore. He spoke at a recent Workforce Singapore Employers Connect event on managing the needs of Singapore’s Gen Z employees. In this podcast, he shares with us more tips to help both local employers and younger employees bridge their differences. Learn more here! Key Highlights to Listen to
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| New Collar Jobs: Why Skills-Based Assessments Are So Important (Readiness) | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:05:09 | |
“A quiet revolution is reshaping the global workplace”, according to recent industry reports. It was only apt that industry leaders at the recent Economic Times Future Forward Singapore Chapter 2025 discussed the rise of new-collar jobs, which emphasises skill over traditional qualifications. Panellists at the event shared the following:
A McKinsey study cited also showed that hiring for skills is five times more predictive of job performance, compared to hiring based on traditional qualifications. Christina Lu Maxwell, Head of HR, APAC at Neste Asia Pacific, added: “The more skills each one of us have, the easier we can pivot (to a changing employment market).” The big questionWhich industries are employers adjusting hiring requirements and introducing skills-based assessments for jobs available, then? Nilay Khandelwal, Senior Managing Director, Michael Page Singapore, talks of which ones are doing so. He also shares how jobseekers can adjust their CVs and resumes to showcase their demonstrable skills, not simply showcase job titles. He also mentions the mindset changes that Singaporean workers need to make to nab new collar roles, particularly in terms of
Of course, potential employers may compare you with other candidates that follow a more traditional path. The trick is to show how your commitment to lifelong learning has made you a worker who matches genuine interest in the industry with skill. In this new job market, he adds, the bottom line for talent is the marketplace is tight. As such, workers must show they’re continually updating their “software”, and showcasing how those skills can add value to current and future employers. Key Highlights to Listen To:
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| Bridging the Talent Gap in Singapore: What's the HR Leader's Gameplan? (Insights) | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:10:19 | |
In this day and age, internal mobility matters — employees want the chance to learn new skills and a fresh change of job scope. Because without that, greener pastures and the possibility of a pay bump are very powerful push factors. Companies that successfully ensure employees can move to different roles within the same organisation, but still maintain promotion and growth prospects, enjoy benefits such as reduced hiring costs, increased retention, and a more adaptable workforce. That’s why there was quite a gasp in the room when Kritvi Kedia, an associate partner at global management consultants McKinsey & Company, shared at Workforce Singapore’s Career Health Summit, that her firm had managed to achieve 21% internal mobility, which was high compared to other peers in their industry. In this podcast, she shares the following:
Listen to this podcast to learn more! Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you, as an employer, invest in your workforce and boost business outcomes: https://www.wsg.gov.sg/home/campaigns/career-health-employers
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| Hard Truths for Young Workers Trying to Get Their First Job (Readiness) | 29 Aug 2025 | 00:10:20 | |
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently acknowledged many younger workers and fresh graduates are worried about jobs and employment, because of the current uncertain economic outlook. He then revealed the launch of a new and similar traineeship programme, called the GRaduate Industry Traineeships (GRIT) Programme. It aims to offer traineeship opportunities for a period of 3 to 6 months across various sectors, with these key benefits:
While GRIT will help young workers get a foot in the door, there also needs to be a mindset change for them to start building career health as early on as possible. Key highlights to listen to:We spoke to two young workers, Li Jiayue and Xiao YiXuan, who share their take on:
For those interested in GRIT, traineeship opportunities will be available from October 2025 when the GRIT programme is launched. Fresh graduates are encouraged to register their interest to be among the first to know when the programme is launched and opportunities become available.
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| Why Skills-Based Hiring for Singapore Employers is No Longer an Option, But a Must (Insights) | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:08:31 | |
Speaking at Workforce Singapore’s Career Health Summit, Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School, was unequivocal about how important managing the career health of employees. That, as well as adopting a skills-based approach to hiring, was at a crucial turning point for Singapore employers. Professor Fuller began his opening keynote on Career Health as Business Strategy: Building an Agile Workforce to Navigate Economic Uncertainty, saying: “The paradigm of work that evolved in the industrial era is over, and the system of learning and training that evolved in support of it, obsolete.” To Singapore employers, he revealed that systems to develop and sustain talent in an era of unparalleled disruption will be essential to raise the prospect of workers and their families, as well the competitiveness of local employers. He then concluded by saying he was immensely impressed with the vision embodied in Singapore’s Career Health initiative, and excited to contribute to its launch. We spoke to him after his keynote on Day One of the Summit, and he shared further on:
Listen to the podcast below and find out more! Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you, as an employer, invest in your workforce and boost business outcomes: https://www.wsg.gov.sg/home/campaigns/career-health-employers | |||
| Feeling Stressed About Your Career or Job Search? Here’s How To Calm Down (Tenacity) | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:01:59 | |
Dr Christopher Fong, Managing Partner and Lead Consultant at Psych.line Consultants, shares some better ways to better mental health hygiene. Key highlights to listen to:
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| Skills-based Hiring: Which Sectors Are Moving Fast to Secure Top Talent? (Readiness) | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:05:17 | |
Is skills-based hiring happening in the Singapore job market, you ask? According to Nilay Khandelwal, Senior Managing Director, Michael Page Singapore and India, the straight answer is “yes”. In our podcast, he shares that:
Listen to learn more about how hiring and jobs are changing in this new skills-based culture! Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Understand How and Why Personality Can Hold Back Professional Success (Insights) | 23 May 2025 | 00:05:13 | |
We all assume we know what our professional skills and strengths are – but what if there's a mismatch with our innate personality? Here’s how Polaris helped this mid-life, mid-career Singaporean. In this episode of our Listen and Learn series, which covers the most popular content on CareersCompass, Workforce Singapore Principal Manager Kelvin Tan shares his second session with Polaris, a suite of personalised career guidance programmes delivered by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and its appointed providers, Ingeus and AKG. If you haven’t heard about Polaris, here’s a quick rundown: It’s a suite of personalised career guidance programmes delivered by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and its appointed providers, Ingeus and AKG. It is designed for those who are:
Listen here for some key takeaways that he learnt from his career coach, Joey Kang on his work-related behaviour, linked to his communication style and approach to work, as well as preferences and energy for specific roles and tasks! You can also read and listen to how his three Polaris sessions went:
Key highlights to listen to: (2:00) What is the Workplace Big Five, and how does it help with your career? (2:41) Why personality is linked to professional success (3:23) Job security: have we been defining it incorrectly? (4:29) Your industry and your job function are two separate things! Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| How This Middle-aged Singaporean Improved His Career Health With Polaris by WSG (Readiness) | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:10:11 | |
In this podcast, we speak with Malcolm Chen, who recently attended a career guidance programme called Polaris by Workforce Singapore. If you haven’t heard about Polaris, here’s a quick rundown: It’s a suite of personalised career guidance programmes delivered by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and its appointed providers, Ingeus and AKG. It is designed for those who are:
He shares more about his career journey, how he found value in speaking with a career coach to uncover his workplace personality, and gain clarity on actionable steps for his long-term career health. Learn more about his experience here! Key highlights to listen to: (2:00) While it’s surprising that Polaris is for those who currently have jobs, rather than the unemployed, here’s the reason why. (4:41) What exactly goes on in Polaris, and why Malcolm found it helpful. (6:13) Understanding what we can do better in our jobs and planning our career are the key parts of Polaris (9:29) Malcolm: “Our focus on comparing each other on salaries and career achievements is hurting us more than we realise.” Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| COS 2025: Unpacking Why Career Health is Such a Big Deal for Workers and Employers (Insights) | 28 Mar 2025 | 00:10:57 | |
In this podcast, we round up the key highlights from the Committee of Supply (COS) 2025: What do Singaporean workers and employers have to look forward to and benefit from? There’s much to unpack, such as the below and more:
It's clear that helping Singaporean employees and their employers start to build career health strategies is a big priority of COS 2025, and this podcast covers some of the programmes and schemes towards that end, and what employers and workers need to take note of to get the best use of them. We speak with Adrian Choo, CEO/Founder of Career Agility International. Formerly from Shell and GE Plastics, and with more than a decade in C-suite headhunting, he shares on how all these goodies can help employers and workers meet halfway in building greater career health and longevity, in terms of skillset and competitivity for our local workforce! Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Mid-career and Middle-aged, And Worried About Your Career Prospects? This Singaporean Tried Polaris (Growth) | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:08:25 | |
For many of the industries that we work in, the economic and technological changes in the business landscape will definitely impact our career outlooks. As such, it is important to roadmap our future career progression, keeping in mind our personal and professional aspirations. But of course, as the saying goes: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”. In this episode of our Listen and Learn series, which covers the most popular content on CareersCompass, Workforce Singapore Principal Manager Kelvin Tan shares his personal experience with Polaris, a suite of personalised career guidance programmes delivered by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and its appointed providers, Ingeus and AKG. It is designed for those who are:
Learn about about his experience here, and read how his three Polaris sessions went:
Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| The Key Principles to Achieve Better Career Health This Year (Growth) | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:05:42 | |
We're starting another new year, and the key buzzword professionally is career health. It's about being on track for a sustainable career, while also staying relevant and fulfilled in Singapore's fast changing job market. With industries changing fast from digitalisation, green goals, and global competition, employers' needs are changing, and in this podcast episode we explain a few key aspects to stay on top of it all:
Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Design Thinking for Later and Longer Careers: How Should Singaporean Workers Start Planning Ahead? (Tenacity) | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:08:21 | |
Whether you’re younger, middle-aged, or senior, career and skills planning to remain competitive to employers is growing in importance, particularly to maintain employability past 50. As such, our guest for today’s podcast is Simon Siah, an advisor with Courage Chapter, an organisation founded with a mission on changing the narrative around aging in the Singapore workforce. We’ll discuss how to your average Singapore worker can use design thinking – a popular buzzwork at workplaces these days - for better career health even into their later years! Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Fractional Roles: Why They're Win-win For Singapore's Employers and Workers (Growth) | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:09:35 | |
Here’s a term you might not have heard of, whether you’re an employer or worker: fractional roles. To explain simply, they are job positions that aren’t quite full-time positions, but not quite part-time either. According to Kai Ning, the co-founder of Courage Chapter, an organisation founded with a mission on changing the narrative around aging in the Singapore workforce, some Singaporean companies are actually making changes to their employment structure to hire in this manner. She’s on our podcast to share further on fractional roles, and how older or senior workers fit better into such positions, compared to younger workers who might prefer traditionally full-time positions for several reasons. Key highlights to listen to: (1:20) What exactly are fractional roles, and why employers are starting to hire for them? (5:00) What kind of positions do fractional roles tend to be hired for? (8:29) Senior and older workers considering fractional roles - here’s why they work for you. (9:00) The pros and cons of fractional roles, and who they’re best suited for. Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Navigating Career Opportunities in Singapore's Hospitality Sector (Insights) | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:11:14 | |
At an event presented by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and Jobstreet, which was packed with fresh insights, career opportunities, and of course, plenty of chances to network with local hospitality pros, CareersCompass by Workforce Singapore had the opportunity to speak to these veterans on new workplace trends. We spoke to Jessie Lim, Director of Guest Experience and Sustainability, Pullman Singapore Orchard, Alice Lee, Complex Director of Human Resources, JW Marriott Singapore South Beach and The St. Regis Singapore, and Syed Musaddiq, Chef Concierge, The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore. They shared how the hospitality industry has changed in the aftermath of Covid-19, and how new tech and working systems are helping to provide more cost-efficient services and solutions. Nonetheless, these changes will require the workforce to gain new skills and mindsets. For employers, they also shared thoughts on why reskilling and upskilling, as well as an emphasis on the career health for their workers, is ultimately a win-win proposition, and some examples of how their companies are working towards that end. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Year-End Performance Appraisal: What to Expect and How to Ace it (Readiness) | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:06:26 | |
It's that time of the year for appraisals. Are you ready? In this episode of our Listen and Learn series, which covers the most popular content on CareersCompass, Workforce Singapore Principal Manager Kelvin Tan shares practical tips to prepare for your review, avoid common pitfalls, and engage effectively with your supervisor. Discover how documenting accomplishments, asking the right questions, and setting mutual goals can enhance your career advancement. Equip yourself with the knowledge to approach your review as a constructive dialogue for growth and success! And of course, nab the bonus you're hoping for. Good luck! Key highlights to listen to: (2:31) What to prepare for before the appraisal (4:50) Secrets to having a good appraisal (7:10) What to do after the appraisal Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Flexible Work Arrangements: How This Singapore Employer Is Making Work Schedules Win-win (Readiness) | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:10:28 | |
As of December 2024, employers in Singapore must have a process in place for workers to make formal requests for flexi-work. As such, many employers are making pivots in terms of how employees work schedules are being managed. In this podcast, CareersCompass speaks to have Sui Huangbo, the Deputy Director of Nursing at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, to share how flexible work arrangements and scheduling are being implemented for nurses at her organization. We discuss what this means for those keen in the healthcare industry, as well as what learnings the hospital obtained in flexi-work arrangements that are useful for employers and employees alike. Key highlights to listen to: (2:31) How workforce scheduling can be designed for both workers and employers (4:50) Who are the types of employees that flexi-work works best for, and how does this help the workplace? (7:10) How better workforce scheduling also helps in taking in mid-careerists, and reskilling and upskilling for workers to improve their career health Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Inter-generational Teams: Why, and Which Employers Want to Hire From All Age Groups | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:10:24 | |
Older workers are a crucial solution to the increasing strain that Singapore employers will face in our labour supply, and a shift towards a more inclusive workforce that recognises intergenerational teams is the new norm is happening. We speak to Kai Ning, the co-founder of Courage Chapter, an organisation founded with a mission on changing the narrative around aging in the Singapore workforce, to share how to work in them, whether you're a Boomer or Gen Z worker, manager or employer! Key Highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Resume Tips: What Employers Really Want To See (Readiness) | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:05:01 | |
Zarina Bakar, senior career coach with Workforce Singapore (WSG), shares more about how to prepare your resume when applying for jobs. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| How Career Coaching and the New JS Scheme Can Help This Singaporean Find a Job (Tenacity) | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:04:15 | |
In this podcast, Chay, a Singaporean who was recently retrenched from her role as a marketing executive, shares with us how career coaching is helping her find her next job. She believes that the new SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support (JS) scheme will be good for those who face sudden news of retrenchment and unemployment, as the financial support alleviates the impact from temporary employment loss while the individual actively looks for the next job. Listen to the podcast to learn more! Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Using AI for Your Job Search and Salary Negotiations (Readiness) | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:06:07 | |
In the latest edition of our Listen and Learn format, WSG Principal Manager Kelvin Tan shares a selection of a popular piece on CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture with tips on how artificial-intelligence (AI) tools can give you a competitive edge, helping you craft tailored applications that stand out, and get the job and salary you want. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| How to Successfully Request a Salary Increment (Readiness) | 29 Jul 2024 | 00:10:00 | |
In the latest edition of our Listen and Learn format, WSG senior manager Nur Ilham Ismail shares a selection of a popular piece on CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture with tips for mature workers to take the next step in their careers, or shift into an entirely new field. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Reskilling and Upskilling for the Finance Industry: What Matters Now? (Insights) | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:11:15 | |
The two buzzwords in the finance and asset management industry in Singapore these days: sustainability and digitalisation. But these two forefronts also need new skills, and some in the industry, or those looking to join it, may find it hard to figure out what's the best way forward in terms of reskilling and upskilling, to stay relevant and employable Some key questions Singaporean workers have asked include:
To find out more, CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture spoke to Chiew Chun Wee, the regional head of policy at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), who shared why upskilling and reskilling matters for long-term planning in the finance industry, and some key things to understand on key topics such as sustainable finance and digitalisation. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Working Mums: How to Balance Motherhood and Career (Tenacity) | 08 May 2024 | 00:07:13 | |
In the latest edition of our Listen and Learn format, WSG manager Aye Aye Mon shares a selection of a popular piece on CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture with tips for working mums on how to manage the delicate balance between work and family. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| AI Taking Our Jobs: How Worried Should Singaporeans Really Be? (Insights) | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:11:02 | |
When it comes to artificial intelligence (AI), some level of anxiety does exist amongst Singaporean workers, as the technology continues to revolutionise and change both how we work, and the jobs available in the marketplace as well. Some key questions Singaporean workers have asked include:
To find out more, CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture spoke to Justin Chan, a lecturer in communication design at Temasek Polytechnic, who shared about how AI is just the next phase of digital transformation for both Singaporean workers and businesses, and some key things to understand about relearning for it. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Why Building Career Resilience Should Be Your New Year Resolution (Tenacity) | 27 Dec 2023 | 00:11:06 | |
Career resilience has been a hot topic for Singaporean workers that arose in 2023 and will likely still be important for many years to come. But what exactly is it, and why should Singaporean workers be aspiring to make building career resilience their new year's resolution? For our latest podcast episode, CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture hosts Jana Dawson, the Head of Content and Learning at the School of Positive Psychology in Singapore shares on the “myths of resilience”- how Singaporeans get resilience wrong, and how to really be more resilient. Listen to the podcast below and find out more! Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| 6 Tips Mature Workers Can Use to Reinvent Their Careers (Readiness) | 15 Dec 2023 | 00:05:54 | |
In the latest edition of our Listen and Learn format, WSG senior manager Annie Teh shares a selection of a popular piece on CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture with tips for mature workers to take the next step in their careers, or shift into an entirely new field. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Worried if You Can Reach Your Career Aspirations? Here’s Tips for Singapore’s Broad Middle Workers (Growth) | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:09:09 | |
While it’s certainly great to be reskilling and upskilling with courses that you think will help towards your career goals and aspirations, there seems to also be a growing trend towards more local workers and jobseekers becoming “cert happy”, according to Shane Yan, the co-founder of Growth Beans, a company that provides growth programmes for Singaporean workers to achieve their personal and professional potential. Being too kiasu about getting certificates and attending training courses for the sake of it, can lead to “death by paper”, as Shane shares in this latest podcast by CareersCompass by MyCareersFuture. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Juggling Study With Work Mid-career and Mid-life Can Be Tough - Here’s Some Advice (Growth) | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:09:06 | |
We speak to Kaylene Wong, a director at John Ethans International, an integrated HR services firm, who shares about how to get back into your learning groove, and what to do when evil friends keep posting Instagram posts of fun times while you're trying to study. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Leveraging your Networks & Professional Relationships for Career Success (Insights) | 05 May 2023 | 00:08:28 | |
It takes an ecosystem & network to develop our careers or even change career paths. But we can be our own obstacles when we connect & build up a network. Shane Yan & Samantha Yan, co-founders of Growth Beans discuss on connecting with others in professional settings. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Career Resilience: Staying Strong to ensure Career Success (Growth) | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:08:34 | |
Shane Yan & Shamantha Yan, co-founders of Growth Beans share three factors of career resilience, and how you can apply it in your career. Learn about the success stories of those who have applied it, and be inspired to create your own! Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Improving Your Interview Demeanor: How To Come Across Better As a Candidate (Growth) | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:06:03 | |
Thomas Tang, a senior career coach with Workforce Singapore (WSG), shares some growth insights on improving your vibe with potential interviewers. Key highlights to listen to:
Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf | |||
| Interview 101: Body Language, What You Say, and the Small Details Matter (Insights) | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:08:10 | |
Lin Peili, a senior career coach with Workforce Singapore (WSG), delves into what matters when prepping for crucial interviews, virtual or real-world. Key highlights to listen to:
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| Job Postings: Get To The Most Important Bits To Focus On (Insights) | 06 Oct 2022 | 00:08:17 | |
Julian Quek, a senior manager at Workforce Singapore, shares some quick tips on how to read a job posting, and figure out what are the most important bits to focus on! Key highlights to listen to:
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| Are You A Fresh Grad Joining The Workforce? Here’s Some Friendly Advice (Insights) | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:24:49 | |
Ariele Tan, an intern at Workforce Singapore's (WSG) Corporate Marketing & Communications Division, and Jenny Chiang, a Senior Career Coach from WSG's Career Services Division, talk about the various worries and concerns a fresh grad will have, graduating during the pandemic. Key highlights to listen to:
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| Trying To Figure Out Which Job Platforms Are Best For You? Here’s Some Help For Jobseekers (Readiness) | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:17:01 | |
It can be confusing trying to figure out how to go about looking for your next job, and what platforms work best. Julian Quek, a senior manager at Workforce Singapore, and Tarcicius Wong, currently the centre manager at the Lifelong Learning Institute, take a closer look. Key highlights to listen to:
There are over 100,000 jobs available on MyCareersFuture. Apply for your next job role here! Find out more about WSG's programmes and services to help you in your career: https://www.wsg.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here: https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf Music Credits under Creative Commons: Future Bass by scottholmesmusic.com | |||
| Communicating Your Value: How To Explain A Career Gap For Female Jobseekers | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:10:45 | |
We get it — sometimes a break from your career was necessary, perhaps due to caregiving duties. Here's how to still showcase your best professional self to potential employers. Key highlights to listen to:
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| Learn How And Why A Positive Job Mindset Matters If You’re A Jobseeker! (Tenacity) | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:11:45 | |
Shub Faujdar, the head of training and development at Alcott Global, shares how to keep your chin up during a job search. Key highlights to listen to:
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| Deciding On A Mid-Career Switch? Here’s Some Help For Employees and Jobseekers (Growth) | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:08:18 | |
It can be difficult trying to take the leap on changing industry or career specialties. Dr Christopher Fong (Principal Consultant, Psych. Line) shares his insights. Key highlights to listen to:
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| Why Companies Love To Hire Women Who Want To Return To The Workforce! (Insights) | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:10:50 | |
Shub Faujdar, the head of training and development at Alcott Global, shares why Singapore companies are keen to give back-to-work-women a chance to return to the workforce, and what they bring to the table. Key highlights to listen to:
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| How VIPS (Values, Interests, Personality and Skills) Can Affect An Employee’s Career! (Insights) | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:16:17 | |
The first step when starting a career – to look into our own VIPS. Learn more in this podcast here. Key highlights to listen to:
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| The Potential Of Singapore’s Healthcare Sector, And Why You Should Consider Working In It(Growth) | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:06:48 | |
Healthcare is a growing industry and a need for many citizens. Learn why it's worth considering for mid-career switchers!
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| Become A Master Negotiator When It Comes To Your Salary Whether You’re An Employee or Jobseeker (Tenacity) | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:08:49 | |
Don't shortchange yourself in the pay department by being bad at negotiating- here's how to get what you deserve in this podcast episode.
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