Beating the competition.

In the Singapore job market (and most, if not all, other employment planes), three issues concerning job seekers can be identified: age, gender and race. Making up controversies aside, this is something we've observed throughout the months that we've moderated this blog and http://www.facebook.com/jobsdb.com.sg. Common reactions from expats: it's hard to look for job ads that are open to non-PR/Singaporean. On the other hand, mature workers are concerned if there is still room for them to advance their careers.

The Singapore job market has always been tough; it all boils down to this simple advice: "Face up the competition."

Ruby Chen, now Executive Director of DBM Singapore, has shared to our editors the same piece of advice once. Her article at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Face%20up%20Competition?ID=661 is addressed to over-50 career professionals, but some of her career tips are applicable to younger workers as well, particularly these bits here:

External networks can also enable you to tap into opportunities if the need or desire to change employment or direction arises.

Career management means making people aware of your achievements while recognising the contribution others may have made to this and the value those achievements have to an organisation.

Be receptive to new ideas; learn from those around you. The moment you feel you have nothing to learn, it is time to get out.

Continue learning about your industry and profession. Consider joining industry peak bodies or associations.

Be candid -- with your direct manager or human resources manager -- about your goals and aspirations for the third phase (pre-retirement) of your career.

The keywords are "networking", "career management", "staying updated", learning opportunities, and "building relationships". And where else can you find good articles about these career pursuits but at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerIndex?

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Maximize your free time at work.

Okay so, even though you may be the sales manager in your workplace or a holder of any top executive position, it is not that work is at its fullest every single day and will keep you busy from 9 to 5. Whether you have an admin job or engineer job (any position, really and regardless of level), you have had light days, right? We mean, days when you have found yourself browsing unnecessary websites or texting your friends casual messages just to kill time?

We, the moderators of this blog, are obsessed about everything that our followers do in relation to advancing their careers. So, we also think that it is our business to suggest how you can spend light days at work properly the next time you actually have them.

However, do not get the idea that we are against casual web browsing as an activity during such idle (and ideal--to some, please don't kill us) times in the workplace. Think about it -- it may be that you can do some things in advance, thus giving yourself more free days in the future? So, it's all about knowing your priorities, our friends.

If you've browsed Career Advice at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Search/NewAdvanceSearch before, you probably already know what inspired this post. Yes, it's this article by Scott Boyd, Founder of http://www.jobseekersadvice.com about Maximizing your free time at work at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Maximising%20your%20free%20time?ID=584.

Perhaps, you have a pending "long-term" task. See if you can accomplish some parts of it now?

If it's really a free day, Scott has given these suggestions, but not without warning first those with permanent positions to be discrete. The light touch of humor is also a defining trait of this article.

* Surf the Internet! Find jobs, training courses, discussion forums, etc.
* Work on your CV - update it.
* Print / photocopy your CV.
* Type up covering letters.
* Email your CV to recruitment agencies.
* Check out industry news.

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Over-50 employment?

We're afraid. Looking back at the things we've shared to you these past few days, we don't know if going back to our old, (better) writer-selves is still possible. We're uncertain of the future and very scared of losing all of you, our beloved readers. Common knowledge: You cannot call yourself a writer unless you actually have people who read or at the very least, look forward to your outputs. What's going to happen to us given the utter incompetence we've displayed?

What's up with the negativity? Meh, we just woke up like this. Perhaps, it's just a side-effect of writer's block. Okay, we don't entirely believe in writer's block and its "supposed" effects to career professionals with writing jobs, but this slump is just too hard to counter. Maybe your feedback can help us brace through the storm; we're expecting to receive your comments and suggestions later, okay?

Got you there? It's almost Friday, anyway; the laissez faire mood is sort of warranted. But of course, it's our responsibility to make sense all the time, no matter the career topic at hand, so you don't have to worry about our welfare (or career in general). And contrary to what's probably on your mind, we're aware we've already let out too many jokes since we started writing. We'll start with the real thing now...

Really, there's not much to expect. Today's schedule is just like the usual, something to do with good career articles at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Search/NewAdvanceSearch that deserves constant promotions because they're "that" helpful. You know, the usual. Yesterday, we talked about asking questions in relation to job hunting and career building. Today, everything will be devoted to... to senior or over-50 employment. You'd also be able to pinpoint these from our editors' roster of articles:

How to stay productive regardless of age at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Ask%20An%20Expert?ID=274
Author: Mr. Ong Teong Wan, Consulting Partner for Corporate Training at SIM and Honorary Advisor to STADA on Professional Development
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Being debt-free at the final phase of one’s career or occupation does not necessarily mean just doing no work and enjoying full-time leisure with friends and family and playing and ferrying grandchildren (who will grow up soon and may not need you as frequently). This is active aging. I would go for effective aging. We can do less work instead of no work, balance it with relaxation, leisure pursuits, helping others in dire need of assistance or contribute to the community to make it better.

Is There Employment After 50? at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Career%20Transitions?ID=628
Author: Susan Dunn, The EQ Coach, GLOBAL EQ.
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Flexibility, an EQ competency, will come in handy. The more flexible you can be in your thinking, the more options you'll have. One retired military officer I knew, started volunteering at a homeless shelter, and then when the job of director came up, they already knew and trusted him, and he was hired.

Care to share your opinion? Feel free to use the comments section below.

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Questions, questions.

Okay...questions. What do they have to do with advancing a professional career? Questions are often associated with a curious mind; isn't curiosity a danger in the realm of career building, what with the fact that this endeavor is all about relationships -- the sensitive, professional kinds? And we all know that too much of probing (to higher ups) can be labeled (both by coworkers and the higher ups in question) as an act of assertion.

This career discussion is two-fold, involving both career professionals and job seekers. Here's the basic idea: come up with questions to ask your boss or job interviewer and strengthen your chances of hitting the goal. Sounds like a relevant assumption on our part, but do we have references to support it?

Of course. We made this clear yesterday, while admitting to our rather deep insecurities in relation to getting feedback from our readers: with a writing job, comes the need to be careful. In fact, we've featured these references here many times; if you've been following us since the earliest stages of our being moderators to this blog, you should be able to pinpoint these articles from our editors' rosters at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerIndex.

For job hunters:
How to Ask Good Questions? It’s Not About You, It’s About Them at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Ask%20An%20Expert?ID=402
Author: Jonathan Kwan, Principal at Kwantum Leap
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Asking the right type of questions can definitely leave the interviewer with a great impression about you. But what are good questions to ask? Here are 3 rules to keep in mind:

1. Only ask questions you genuinely want to know the answer to.
2. Don't ask open-ended questions; try to be as specific as possible.
3. Always start your question with a bit of a preamble.

For career professionals:
How to Ask and You Will Succeed at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Ask%20An%20Expert?ID=247
Book feature about Kenneth D. Foster's book
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Challenges and obstacles are a normal part of the human experience. We can use insightful self-questioning to help move us out of times of despair toward more clarity, and a recovery of our purpose and joy.

Here are some questions I find particularly powerful whenever I am confronted by a challenge:
* What is the greatest obstacle in my way that I truly want an answer to?
* If I’m not happy with the results I’m getting, what do I need to change?
* What is the pay-off for staying where I am in life?
* What is the pay-off for moving toward a more optimistic outlook?
* What limitations do I believe about myself that I am now willing to discard?

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NEWSFLASH! An event you won't want to miss - THIS:

Once again, the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is opening its doors to the public with the RSAF Open House 2011! Find more info about it at http://www.facebook.com/jobsdb.com.sg, our Facebook page. Told you we're all over the web.


The list of winners of our Inspiring Working Mothers contest is out! We'd like to congratulate Agnes for winning the top prize! Full list of winners is viewable at http://engage.sg.jobsdb.com/SG/mothers-day/congragulations-winners.

Message from our editors:
All Dear Mummies and motherly- like figures, we wish you Happy Mother’s Day and continue to rock on and inspire the people around you!

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Career building through temping.

Do we like being controversial? We seek for attention (what blogger doesn't?), but not "THAT" much, if you know what we mean. Okay, we're desperate...desperate for conversation, but given that it comes with keeping a writing job, there's nothing wrong with us, right? We mean, we're not crazy?

Anyway, although we're careful, we DO cause stirs once in a while. Granted, we haven't caused trouble for quite some time now, but the fact that we've been labeled as misunderstanding stirrers on a Linkedin group once remains. Now you remember. This was the culprit:

Would you consider contract jobs?

Boy, those days we're tough, answering inquiries from career professionals (angry ones) and all. It's been almost a year and we feel bad for not having made up for the trouble yet. Guess we have to do it now (or else you'd get mad more)? Heh. We're just kidding.

It's just that we're scheduled to talk about temp jobs and contract jobs today. Who wouldn't remember the history behind that post? If it's still fresh in your memory banks, then how do you think it goes for us?

Anyway, in case you haven't realized still, sg.jobsdb.com keeps a couple of career articles about contract and temp positions under Career Advice at sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerIndex. Such jobs are often mislabeled as "unstable", but the truth is, they're great career boosters.

Currently job hunting? You might want to look into the option of temping for a change. Some reasons why you should, as suggested by expert authors:

Benefit of Temping at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/benefitof-temping.htm?ID=312
Author: Jays Nithiyanandan, Director Business Trends of Personnel Consulting Group
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Temping is an invaluable training opportunity. It enables you to grow and develop. You may be able to pick up on the latest software or computer skills. You may gain valuable work experience that would add value to your career. Different companies and industries have different things to teach you however you need to have a keen interest in your duties before you'll learn anything.

About Temp Staff in Singapore at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/about-temp-staff.htm?ID=315
Author: Sam Haggag, General Manager of Manpower Staffing Services (S) Pte Ltd
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Absolutely, employees can improve their skill and vary their experience by taking on temporary assignments which will broaden their sphere of experience making their skills more marketable.

Not "Just a Temp" at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Career%20Guide?ID=414
Author: Vicki S. Steere, President and founder of CareersColorado.com
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Today's competitive environment encourages companies to utilize a more flexible workforce, and temporary employment is a part of that. For the employee, working temporary assignments can be intimidating. While it can be like having the first day on the job jitters day in and day out, the experience will also add to an employee's marketability in the workplace.

Say Yes to Contracting at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Career%20Guide?ID=414
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Here are more reasons why the job seeker should say "yes" to contracting:

* It opens the door to a new industry or a new profile.
* It is a stopgap arrangement for those in-between jobs.
* It helps to increase your cash-in-hand by clubbing in the bonus as a guaranteed income.
* It gives you the opportunity to try out a role before deciding to move long-term into a similar position, without having to commit to your employer.
* You gain exposure to new technologies and projects across the industry in a much shorter time span.
* You are provided with the opportunity to list additional knowledge and value to your CV with every new project undertaken.
* You are provided with the opportunity to prove yourself in a large MNC environment and get recognised for better roles.
* There is a lower risk of losing your job since the cost of hiring a contractor is relatively lower in comparison with a permanent headcount and organisations are thus less likely to hire and fire.
* You have the opportunity to experience salary increments from one contract to another instead of having to wait for annual increments.
* From a lifestyle perspective, it provides you with more freedom to plan longer holidays in-between contracts or to invest your time in trainings and courses to upgrade yourself and gain more skills.

In short, contracting definitely provides you with a more flexible lifestyle whilst broadening the limits and horizons for a professional, well-rounded and exponential career path.

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sg.jobsdb.com, this blog, and social networking.

Apart from our quirkiness, we seem to have already lost our control-freakishness as well due to entering grad school. That is, we don't know how to keep (or honor) a schedule anymore. Haven't you noticed? Our working schedule for this blog -- the one indicating that we're supposed to write about LearningDB.com and Career Events every Monday and make updates on Singapore jobs every Friday -- is no longer here. It's a pity, but well, perhaps it's really true that even the most industrious of career professionals can get cracked up by unbelievable amounts of stress. Boy, it's been weeks since we last followed up our "most common working misconceptions" series too. And classes will start again this weekend, so we might as well drop the idea. You get it; this post is to announce THIS plan.

Though, that doesn't mean you won't be receiving updates on learning opportunities and career seminars from us anymore, plus job updates. We'll still write about them, but there are no more specific dates as to when these posts will appear on the blog. Well, in a twisted sort of way, that's a good thing -- you won't have to wait for your favourite topics to be featured again. But where's the assurance that we won't forget about them altogether? Here. Rest assured, you'll still receive your regular dose of updates on Singapore jobs and food for your learning and development needs.

There. We've ranted enough for today. Now off to the second part of the agenda which is, the featuring of some of the latest additions at sg.jobsdb.com (to be followed up -- supposedly -- on Wednesday). If you've been to the website lately, you should know that our editors have already posted the latest press release from Kelly Services RE social networking and job seekers under News Watch. It's a good read at sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Social%20Networking?ID=723 especially for job seekers who are into social networking too. Make sure you read it and don't hesitate to share us your thoughts via the comments section below.

Our database gets updated in a perpetual manner, so why are we talking about it here? Nothing. It deserves occasional promotions over here and we haven't featured it in a long while; you do the math. So yes, go to sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Search/NewAdvanceSearch for the latest Singapore jobs.

And don't forget Network for Succcess at sg.jobsdb.com/StaticContent/SG/CareerEvents/events/network-for-success.htm!

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Friday musings.

Whatever happened to our quirkiness? Okay. We admit to the fact that we're losing our touch of humor, but here's the thing: we need your feedback in order to remain on the web. It's just like fuel. As much as we need food to survive, this blog needs your feedback so that it can keep on producing career articles. You should have noticed this by now: the quality of our outputs is largely dependent on whether or not we've received comments for yesterday's post over night. There we said it. Your comments are our salary for this writing job; receiving nothing is like a pro bono assignment with little to no job satisfaction.

Somehow that doesn't sound right. We're still very much sane, thank you very much. But here's the kicker: we need to hear from you back. Are we doing okay? Are we losing our relevance that you don't get inclined to comment back anymore?

The reason for these self-loathing? We expected to receive comments from you yesterday, given the chosen topic's timeliness. Was it because we failed to word our stand properly? Did we play it too safe?

Okay, enough with that. We don't want to sound like professional ranters here and well, it feels like we've already delivered everything that needs delivering anyway. We're shifting to the real topic in our schedule now. What is it? Oh, nothing special, just more interpretations and whatnot concerning the headlines we've read these past few days. It's Friday today, anyway, so let it go...

• This from http://www.straitstimes.com: DBS Chairman Peter Seah has shared a quotable quote for an article that we want job hunters to keep as a motivator:

"Failures and setbacks are opportunities where you learn to do things better, where you toughen up."

Competition in the Singapore jobs market may be tough, but learn from every rejection you get and you'll see improvements in your job search in no time.

• To brighten up the mood: news that Singapore economy is expected to grow for 2011 is all over the web. The services industry is the one cited go along with this forecast, so:

Manufacturing jobs
Finance Jobs
Biomedical Jobs
Hospitality Jobs

• This one's more of a trivia news: Are you part of the majority of job hunters today?

What majority? According to a recent survey by Kelly Services, more job hunters (specifically, more than one-in-five people) are using social media sites like Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter to find job opportunities. Since you're reading these words, we're assuming that you are.

The positive side of going online to look for job prospects is that it's much more convenient -- that's a no-brainer. But there's a possible fallout, mind you; sharing too much may affect your personal brand. So it is best to go in the middle (no matter how you interpret that advice) or simply read this contribution from a social media expert:

Hop Studios : Web Design, Blogging Tips & Career

Enjoy your weekend. Talk with you guys again on Monday!


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Newsflash! Newsflash!

There have been newspaper reports that scam artists posing as recruiters of top companies have come out to strike terror. According to these reports, the modus operandi is promising victims a sure job interview in exchange money...large sums of.

It goes without saying we're concerned. If you're currently job hunting, think hard before you sign anything. It's kind of tricky if you ask us; the fact that not all job offers from "nowhere" are scams cannot be discounted. "Seize every opportunity" happens to be one of those few colloquialisms we're fond of and we admit to feeling disheartened after hearing this news.

But well, in this day and age, it pays to take precautions when deciding for any situation, right? What to do now, then? Here's our advice: trust your gut feeling. Is it too good to be true? If yes, it may be a scam...so yes, to ignore its promises may be the "better choice".

Although we sound unsure, that's really the stand we've come up with after a day of thinking about the whole issue. Having maintained this writing job for almost two years, we just know: Job hunters are eager. And it saddens us that people with skewed perceptions of right and wrong would take advantage of this eagerness just to earn cash.

The warnings have been shared and we can now relax. This is why it pays to read the news -- something we've been telling you to do since our newbie days as moderators to this blog. Job hunting or not, you should make it a habit to visit our country's most trusted news deliverers and of course, News Watch at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerIndex/NewsWatch?ID=430. This is not just to get the latest career opportunities out there, but also, as proven by this whole fiasco, to stay safe and sane.

Did we make you feel down? Admittedly, this fiasco is rather depressing, so we'll leave you with these inspiring stories, courtesy of our former JobsDB Inspiring stories contest:

K K Low

John Tan

Kan

Lai Leng Lam

Gerald Ho

Gloria Lim

Suvarna S.

Okay. We think we're done for today. But before we truly adjourn today's meeting, we want to inform those waiting for the results of the Inspiring Working Mothers contest that as of this minute, we're still waiting for updates from our editors. Be assured that we'll write about the winning entries as soon as they are announced. You can count on us!

As for why http://www.learningdb.com.sg has been down for two days straight...you know that the website's about to have a facelift, right? We'll have our editors advice us regarding that, but for now, be assured that Network for Success is going to push through. Haha. Did we get you?

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Interact at campus.sg.jobsdb.com and have fun!

Every time we get the chance, we make it a point to boast for JobsDB Campus. And it's not because we're naturally brash (you see, we admit to our flaws). Through the years, this section of sg.jobsdb.com has embraced many changes, simultaneous with the updating of its database at sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Search/NewAdvanceSearch. Its resilience is already something to be proud of, but there's more.

When we first saw it, Campus was not as interactive, lively and busy as it is today. It's recent incarnation, we can confidently declare, is the best it has ever been. We figure it's about time we give the revamped campus.sg.jobsdb.com a proper feature on this blog (But of course, don't expect too much from us. We're bloggers inflicted with the short attention span disease and we know it). Nevertheless, are you ready ?

By enlisting the help of 6 young bloggers, our editors assured that Campus' needs when it comes to updates would always be taken care of. And they're looking to add more dynamic people into the family. If you're interested, hurry and send your CV with a recent photograph attached and a sample piece of writing to editorial@jobsdb.com.sg!

Indeed, embracing a blog format has helped improve Campus' image as a webpage for students and those looking for fresh grad jobs. Now perceived as a fun club to meet new web buddies, Campus has an improved mailing list application that will never fail to connect you to new career prospects and training opportunities (via tie-ups with Career Events and LearningDB.com) -- those statements are said with conviction and we're confident we won't mess up.

If you haven't visited Campus since late 2010, do so now. You're missing on a new fad.

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Success lessons from business people.

Entrepreneurship may not be for everyone, but it's a career path that we admire. Having said that, we think we know what's on your mind now. Perhaps you're confused. Why are we talking about businesses? What's up? Don't we have anything better to write about today?

It's better to leave the product speak for itself...perhaps. But really, don't you think that business-mindedness is a great talent? Don't you adore entrepreneurs and their ideas for career success?

To say that it's risky to start a business out of scratch is a gross understatement. Unless you have connections, there is no assurance that your capital will be returned. And that's why we adore entrepreneurs: they have guts. In these writers' opinions, no one can compete with them in that department.

Career Advice has a couple of articles featuring business people for this reason. We want job hunters of Singapore jobs to take inspiration from them when it comes to guts. These articles are the best in the roster:

A Hunger For Success at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/career%20events?ID=413
Advice from Charles Chen, winner of the Successful Entrepreneur Awards 2010:

1. Keep on learning
2. Keep an open mind
3. Be willing to try new things
4. Don't be afraid of hardship
5. Cultivate a keen sense of foresight

Shazlan Sufian at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Shazlan%20Sufian?ID=346
Advice from a young entrepreneur:

I can afford to do other types of businesses/ventures later. But for now my focus is very laser sharp on what I am doing now to ensure its success i.e. one step at a time

The Entrepreneur Mindset at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Career%20Guide?ID=391
Advice from Wendy Kwek, founder of Executive Directions Pte Ltd

An employee that works in the best interest of the company will be able to think of ways to help the company grow, and this is how they can behave like an entrepreneur. Basically, it's about making yourself more valuable to the company. An employee who performs well in a company is one who is willing to take on more than what they are supposed to do - to go the extra mile to help the company succeed.

INSPIRING CAREERS: Beauty Queen Mum at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/inspiring_Audrey.htm?ID=257
Advice from Audrey Quek, founder of Audrey Quek Image Consultancy, and winner of Junction 8’s Most Beautiful Mum contest 2007

Ultimately, I believe that it’s all about how you project yourself, and having that inner confidence. It’s also about the ABC factor – Appearance, Behaviour and Communication.

Use the comments section below to tell us what you think. Do you agree or disagree with our views?

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Classic tips.

Having moderated this blog since late 2009, we're no longer afraid of career questions -- any kind -- thrown at us. In fact, we beg for inquiries -- we're close to declaring "Use the comments section below" as our official catchphrase, really. We've used the phrase countless time and we're very grateful to those who listen every time we have it written in a post. One last message: we hope your patience is long enough still to handle reading it more.

So, why are we talking about questions? A recent upload by our editors at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerIndex reminded us of our past exploits. The article touches on our favourite career topics -- those that we've grown to love over the months that we've moderated this blog and catered to its loyal readers. Some of them (Really, our experience with inquiries is too vast, we can't post everything here without getting past the average blogging limits):

Keep up with learning opportunities. Relevance is an important factor in career development; lose it and you'll find yourself on a slump.

You must improve your networking skills for two reasons: to get career advice and have people to ask for job prospects in case of job loss.

Work life balance is a KEY word when it comes to achieving career success. Don't get yourself too worked out; make sure you still have fun. Earning good doesn't have to be a tight grip in the neck.

What is this article we're talking about? Judy Worrell and Brian Ward's Top Ten Tips for Improving the Quality of Your Work Life at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Work%20Life%20Balance?ID=665 is a must read for those seeking career advancement. The tips?

• Have a personal vision.
• Test out your own personal vision with that of your organisation's.
• Learn, and keep on learning.
• Buddy-up.
• Share your successes.
• Get it off your chest.
• Find joy in being of service to others.
• Take time for breaks.
• Try out new ideas.
• Have fun at work.

In a rut and don't know what to do? These tips will serve as your guide to better plains. Related articles:

How to have job satisfaction at work

How to Get Around the Three Major Mental Roadblocks to Success

Remaining Relevant in The Workplace

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Today, we write a manifesto. No, a job update.

This is to motivate those looking for medical jobs, construction jobs and banking jobs. According to Hays Singapore, career professionals in the fields of health, infrastructure and finance will be needed to power the global economy of 2030. Been to http://sg.jobsdb.com lately? You must be done celebrating this good news...are you? Anyway, there is no assurance that this can be felt right away (like at this very moment); it is best to expect the blessings to come in a gradual manner. While in the process, we suggest that you improve your skills by attending career seminars and learning opportunities and keeping up with Career Advice updates. There.

Where to look for these career opportunities? Where else but http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Search/NewAdvanceSearch? If you'll allow, we'll do the liberty of delivering the job updates straight to your mailbox through Job Alerts. Remember our post yesterday?


The recruiting experts at Hays have been partners to http://sg.jobsdb.com when it comes to sharing timely industry news and job updates since a long time ago. Hays reports come at least once every two months; to keep up, bookmark News Watch at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerIndex/NewsWatch?ID=430 now.

BTW, you can read the complete report at http://sg.jobsdb.com/SG/EN/Resources/JobSeekerArticle/Skills%20in%20demand%20in%202030?ID=711. For comments, suggestions, or violent reactions, feel free to use the comments section below. As usual, we'll be waiting.

VEECO also has good news for seekers of engineering jobs. The company is urgently in need of engineers, plus others. Based on our database:

Technician Jobs
Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
HR Manager Jobs
Logistics Jobs
Account Assistant Jobs

WE are also hiring! JobsDB is in need of sales professionals in the telemarketing field. Open telemarketing jobs:

Telesales Manager
Customer Service Executive
Sales Executive


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