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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2014
A NEW report by member-based advisory
company CEB says that two out of three
graduates regret accepting their job offer as
soon as they start in the role, and one in four
expects to leave the first employer within a
year.
As a new year draws near, CEB has identified areas that fresh graduates and new job
seekers should consider to halt this trend
and prepare better for a positive start to
their work life. To do this, it is important to:
right foot
A step in the right direction
Preparing for the future
In addition to the points stated above, students who are continuing in education can
also optimise their learning journey to be
ready for the challenges ahead.
STAY FOCUSED
Use this time to work out what aspects of
your studies interest you. Try new things,
share your ideas, and gain exposure to,
work with and learn from different people. But never lose sight of your goals and
keep focused on what you want and need to
achieve.
DEFINE YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS
Unless you are drawn to a particular vocation,
answering this question will be tough. Spend
some time thinking about where you want
to get to in the future and map out possible
routes for how you could get there.
DEVELOP KEY SKILLS
Every day is an opportunity to build your
skillset. Strengthen the skills that employers value such as presenting to and communicating with others; solving problems and
making decisions; and planning, organising
and prioritising.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Reflect on your interests, strengths and skills
by seeking opinion and feedback from trusted
peers. Just 15 per cent of graduates understand the job before applying, so make sure
you scrutinise job listings,research employers
and opportunities extensively.Don’t be afraid
to question the recruiter or company.
Get a good start in your career by staying open-minded and focused on your goals.
IDENTIFY WHAT YOU ENJOY
Think about what you are good at and what
you enjoy doing. Seek out opportunities to
apply your strengths and be proactive in addressing skills gaps.
SEEK GUIDANCE
Seek advice from career guidance counsellors, trusted peers, and professionals you
encounter who are willing to share their insights and experiences.
Understand your options and map out
your route.
GAIN EXPOSURE
If there are particular roles or industries
you want to explore, approach your tutors
to find out what type of companies and contacts they have connections with and how
you might gain access to them to find out
more.
How will the next step get you closer to
where you want to be? Always keep your
goals in mind.
Your skills and experience will develop
over time. Seek feedback from your peers
and seniors to build on your strengths and
correct your weaknesses.
You can expect some twists and turns in
the path to your future career but if you are
clear about what you want to achieve, you
will be moving in the right direction.
Tomorrow: How employers can recruit graduates
effectively
Article by Shaurav Sen, executive director (South-east
Asia), CEB, which is a global, member-based advisory
company that equips organisations in Asia with insights,
tools and actionable solutions to help these companies
transform performance.
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Careers for You
A list of career opportunities found in Saturday’s (25 October) issue of The Straits Times Recruit
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Changi Airport Group
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Finance and Audit
Airport Management
Airport Emergency Officer
Duty Terminal Manager
Senior Airport Emergency Officer
Senior Associate/Associate
Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager
Support Officer
Changi East
Assistant Vice President
Senior Associate
Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager
Changi Travel Services
Finance Manager
Commercial
Manager/Assistant Manager
Corporate
moo
Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager
Engineering and Development
Head
Legal
Legal Counsel/Military Prosecutor
Research and Strategic Development
Branch Head
Safety Investigation Officer
Recruiter: Hays
[email protected]
Global Head
[email protected]
Senior Material Planner
[email protected]
Motivated TMT Senior Associate
[email protected]
People-Oriented Chief Financial Officer
Republic Polytechnic
http://www.careers.gov.sg
Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager
Associate Counsellor
Finance
Chef Instructor/Service Instructor
Manager/Assistant Manager
Director
ExxonMobil
www.exxonmobil.com.sg
Lecturer/Associate Lecturer
Applications Engineers
Elastomers Senior Manufacturing Technical Engineers
Electrical Engineers
Fixed Equipment Engineers
Improve Engineers
Instrumentation Engineers
Project Assistant
Project Consultant
Research Staff
Senior Executive
Senior Manager/Manager/Assistant Manager
Technical Instructor
Olefins Technology Engineers/Specialists
Process Design Engineers
Construction Manager
MINDEF Singapore
www.mindef.gov.sg/dxo
Mechanical and Electrical Manager
Physiotherapist
Communication and IT
Quantity Surveying Manager
Senior Project Manager
Senior/ Interior Design Manager
Executive
Singapore Press Holdings Limited
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Manager
IT Audit Manager
Media Trainer
Marketing Manager
Online Engagement Strategist
Senior Executive/ Assistant Manager
Senior Manager
Senior Manager/ Assistant Vice President
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Your career is made up of building blocks –
decisions you make today will shape your
future, so never lose sight of your goals. It
is very rare that people have a direct path to
their dream job or employer.
Instead, be confident that your skills and
experience will develop over time and seek
feedback from peers and seniors to help you
reach your ambition.
IDENTIFY YOUR STRENGTHS
Think about what you are good at and what
you enjoy doing. As many as one in five graduates admit to applying for jobs that don’t
interest them. Employers are looking for key
skills in:
n Presenting to and communicating with
others;
n Solving problems and making decisions;
and
n Planning, organising and prioritising.
Reflect on situations where you have demonstrated these skills and areas where you
need to improve, and practise talking about
these confidently.
GAIN EXPERIENCE
Before applying for a role, work out what
skills, experience or qualifications you
want to gain while you are in this placement.
Once you make the decision to accept an offer, be committed, open-minded and keep
focused on getting what you want out of the
experience.
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Start off on the
New job seekers and students can prepare
themselves better for the challenges of
working life by following these career tips