Here’re some statistics of Singapore’s 2020 graduates’ salaries: 1) median monthly salary is stable, but full time employment falls 2) Medicine & Law graduates are no longer having the highest starting salaries 3) SMU graduates have the highest median starting salary.
These are 10 characteristics of a good leader: integrity, ability to delegate, communication, self-awareness, gratitude, learning agility, influence, empathy, courage and respect. It should not be a surprise that Integrity tops the list. How do you measure against this list?
This should not be a surprise – there are HR roles that are routine and mundane. These are at high risk of being automated and replaced by machines. In fact, this has already happened in some organisations. It could happen even before 5 yrs.
The education process aims to equip you with skills. But that does not guarantee you a job. It is your network of contacts & relationships that will bring you to places. So how do you work on that? This article provide 5 points on how it can be done. Some of us may already be familiar with what is involved. But there are still good learning points. Check it out…
Online interviews are not new, especially for multinational companies. With face-to-face meeting restrictions due to Covid-19, even local companies are carrying out online interviews for recruitment. How can you better prepare yourself for such interviews? This article provides a good guide.
Congratulations! You have two job offers. How do you choose between them?
First of all, be very Glad that you have two job offers in the current market. Just landing one Job is hard enough, let alone 2. But just how should you choose which one to take? The following are some key considerations:
1) your hiring manager – this person will likely make the greatest impact on your career. If he is a leader, he will spill over lots of good practices you can learn from. He will groom you, give you opportunities and bring you to places if he progresses in his career. So find out what your hiring manager is like.
2) what is the size of the company? A larger one will probably offer more progression for your career. It will also offer more learning opportunities. But a small one is also where you can be part of the growth and learn in that process. Sometimes, it may be better to be a “small fish in a big pond”. Other times, it may be better to be “a big fish in a small pond”. it depends on where you currently are in your career.
3) what is the corporate culture of the company? You can find out lots about this from websites such as Glassdoor and other forums. The last thing you want is to be in a toxic culture where you hate going to work every day.
Hope this helps in your choice.
When countries pursue economic growth at all costs, they will soon find themselves “without a soul”. Hence, I find this article so appropriately put – the value of values in economic growth. When economic growth is experienced embracing values, the social fabric of the country remains strong. The same will be true for companies. Growth should never be at the expense of values. Check out this article.
The Fei Shiong group started as a single fish-ball noodles stall. Today, it has 15 brands and 160 outlets. This is one of the successful F&B start ups that has thrived through the years in Singapore. Check out this interview with the founders.
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