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28
Sep
banner for the articleCareer Fair Preparatory Workshop @ PSB

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed at a career fair that you just don’t know what to do next? Preparing well before attending a career fair is useful and we were glad to prepare the students at PSB Academy yesterday!

Establishing a connection with the employer (hiring manager or recruiter) is necessary for making yourself memorable to the employer. This is by showcasing your personality and making your skills and qualifications known –...

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01
Aug
banner for the articleCareer Preparatory Talk with PSB Academy - 2

We are back once again at PSB Academy to give a Career Preparatory Talk!

We coached the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students in PSB’s newly opened STEM campus. The students were presented with insights of the recruitment process and it is an eye-opener for them to understand how recruiters work and how they can work on to make their profiles eye-catching.

Nevertheless, it is not only about the...

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23
Jul
banner for the articleLet’s Talk about Employment Opportunities

Anxiety creeps up to fresh graduates as they enter the phase of searching for a job. Waiting for a response and competing against others only turns up the pressure.

At the London School of Business and Finance, we discussed statistics on employment rate for private universities in Singapore and showed a positive indication of employment. Statistics show that fresh graduates can acquire a job within 6 months from graduation. We shared tactics to rise above the strong competition...

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13
Jul
banner for the articleCTES' 13th Anniversary - Off to Kaohsiung!

Can you believe it? We are 13 years old!

That's 156 months, 676 weeks, 4732 days, 113,568 hours, 6,814,080 minutes and 408,844,800 seconds of serving our clients and candidates!

CTES was founded in 2005 and we have always aimed to provide superb service and to exceed in fulfilling our clients' and candidates' objectives. Since we have started, we have continuously improved our business model to provide a holistic suite ...

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20
Jun
banner for the articleLittle Things that Go a Long Way

With an average work time of 45 hours a week, squeezing in workout routines is not easy. Still, exercising should be a priority as it is beneficial for health and it improves the quality of life. To adopt a healthier lifestyle, there are habits to take up which can be squeezed into your working hours. 
 
One way is to take walks for at least 30 minutes each day. It may seem like a long time, but it will add up...

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11
Jun
banner for the articleSalary Negotiation Talk at the London School of Business and Finance

For the uninitiated, negotiating the desired salary can be daunting. We demystified the process, so the students set themselves up for success, and nothing less.

Starting off with understanding internal, external and individual equity, we then moved on to the pre-negotiation analysis, understanding the negotiator and negotiation techniques. We also covered transitioning into a new job and discussed a special salary alternative scale unique to CTE...

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Topic(s): Career Advice
23
May
banner for the articleHiring Trends in Singapore 2018

Trending this year in employment is two overarching factors – flexibility and the digital culture.

Contracting in Singapore has been on the rise, showing that companies in Singapore notice the benefit of adopting a flexible workforce. Those seeking flexibility in their careers such as mothers and candidates who want to broaden their corporate exposure will benefit from this.

As technology continues to grow ever increasingly, ...

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09
May
banner for the articleThe Reason for Being Unaccomplished

Making the most of our hours maximizes our productivity, increasing output with lesser time taken. We often keep pressing on until we burn out and our performance starts to decline. The focus has been lost as we enter a state of ‘wandering’ – one instance is reading a sentence mindlessly over and over again. Once we slip into this action repeatedly, a habit cultivates and we become used to it. This kind of habit is unhealthy and does not ...

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18
Apr
banner for the articleA Guide to Understanding Your Strengths - Personality Tests

Are you unsure of what you are good at? The 16 Personalities Test is a great guide to the roles you may excel in. We certainly do not wish to be trapped with a mundane job we do not enjoy.

Identifying our personality traits gives us an understanding of our skills. This not only narrows our options to make selection easier, it also allows us to work in our own strengths, making them even stronger! This leads to a crafted persona that showcases our...

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04
Apr
banner for the articleCareer Preparatory Talk at PSB Academy

Employers are using recruitment agencies to meet their talent acquisition needs. At the PBS campus in Marina Square, we met up with the business students to give our perspective on the recruitment process, from a recruiter’s perspective. Covering key areas in resume writing, interview skills, social media, and power dressing, the students learned how recruiters work and learned tricks to ensure their profiles land at the top of the resume pile during...

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Topic(s): Career Advice