Career workshops in Singapore?

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KikiK New member

Member since 21 January 2014

KikiKNew member04 February 2014 04:33:44

Hi everyone,

I moved to SG a couple of months ago and I am still looking for a job. Some people told me that the application process is different here, that resumes and cover letters should be written differently than in my home country. I was wondering if anyone knows of any career workshops that might help me to improve my application and prepare me for interviews. We used to have workshops like these at uni but i couldn't find anything similar here. TIA!

Codyfam88 Active member

Member since 15 June 2013

Codyfam88Active member14 February 2014 14:15:49

There are a number of sites that offer tips to write resume. You may want to visit them first to get instant tips.

http://www.wda.gov.sg/content/wdawebsit … iting.html http://www.roberthalf.com.sg/cv-writing http://www.jobstreet.com.sg/career-reso … r-writing/

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert14 February 2014 14:46:22

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Unlike other, bigger and less globalised countries, there is no standard for job applications in Singapore.
Most multi-nationals prefer the format of their home country (e.g. for USA companies no picture is allowed, for German companies a picture is mandatory), but in general the content counts more here than the form.

YvonneLS Guest

YvonneLSGuest21 February 2014 02:40:07

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aasingapore.com/about-aas/ This association run workshops and advise on job search in Singapore, check them out

KikiK New member

Member since 21 January 2014

KikiKNew member25 February 2014 00:56:03

Hi all,

Thank you for your help!

YvonneLS, thank you for the great link! I joined the American Association of Singapore and signed up for some of the career workshops (aasingapore.com/crce-workshops/). The woman in charge I spoke to seemed incredibly competent so I have high hopes! I can imagine it's also a great opportunity to network.

drumma Member

Member since 21 March 2014

drummaMember25 March 2014 14:23:06

have you manage to find a job? just wondering..

WNWS Member

Member since 30 March 2014

WNWSMember01 April 2014 05:19:58

You don't have to go to career to find jobs. Just google for jobs in singapore and you can easily find one. Example, jobstreet, stjob and etc!

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