Looking for a job is never easy. If you’re still on the journey to seeking one, don’t be dismayed. Keep trying even if you get no replies or unfavourable outcomes. The right time will come for you!
Feon Ang, LinkedIn’s Asia-Pacific vice-president of talent and learning solutions said, “We will be seeing a workforce that values professionals who have diverse skills, both in the area of digital skills and soft skills.”
She urges the public to start reskilling and upskilling in those mentioned areas, which applies to you whether you’re looking for a job or adapting to your current position.
#2: Network on LinkedIn
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“If you see something that interests you, like the panel or the experts that might be speaking at these (virtual) events, it is quite easy to reach out and say, ‘hey, I attended this, and what you said was interesting’,” noted Wendy Heng, Robert Walters’ associate director of sales and marketing in the healthcare and supply chain sectors in Singapore.
According to Ms Heng, networking is important when it comes to getting direct job referrals. Compared to assessing a stranger through their resume directly, employers usually trust what the referee says about the candidate.
#3: Try and ride it out
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If your financial situation allows, offer to take a pay cut and try for positions of a lower rank. However, do it with much care and consideration. This is because it might be a long way before you can climb back up again.
Ms Heng stated that some employers are wary of candidates that lowball the asking salary, as they think the applicant will leave the job once a better opportunity presents itself.
#4: Consider contract positions
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As claimed by recruiters, organizations are careful about new recruitments and hiring managers are going through lengthier approval processes these days. As such, contract jobs are getting mainstream.
Michael Page’s Singapore managing director Nilay Khandelwal advises job seekers to not see the contract job as a stop-gap measure but a chance to turn it into a permanent position.
“Even in a contract job, we’re asking… what is the project going to be about, what are chances of conversion, what do I need to prove myself as well,” he said, adding that employers are thinking about their long-term needs too.
#5: Treat it seriously
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As you may be sending out multiple job applications, record each one in a list with a hyperlink to the job description, Mr Khandelwal said. That way, if a recruiter calls you for the initial round, you are able to address what they want in your answers, rather than scramble to recollect which job you had applied for and subsequently give a general response, he added.
If you’ve landed yourself a video interview, congratulations! Mr Khandelwal expressed the importance of setting up the device properly before the interview. Check the sound and video quality at the spot you are going to do the interview at, and know how to work around the screen if disruptions occur.
On the day itself, dress professionally, he added. While there’s no need for a suit, put on a shirt at least. Put on your best smile so you don’t appear robotic.
Internships can be a good way for you to gain some experience in an industry you’re interested in but have not much hands-on experience with. If you’re up for an internship experience for at least three months this year, Fave, Shopee, and Big 3 Media have vacancies right now for you.
Have a look!
#1: Fave Singapore – Business Development Intern
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Allowance / Remuneration: S$850 – 950 monthly
About Fave Singapore
Fave is the next generation Digital Merchant Platform that empowers offline merchants to grow and connect with their customers in a whole new way. Fave is on a mission to accelerate the offline world’s transition to the digital economy by putting growth at the centre of their merchants, customers, people and partners.
The company connects merchants and consumers to deliver seamless payment experience and merchant rewards. It serves as a payment aggregator for the most popular cards and e-wallets (Grab, OVO). Integrated with other strategic partners, Fave offers merchants more value-add and customer exposure through marketing, data, financing, and operations. Merchants can now focus on what they do best for their customers because everything else is taken care of.
With operations across the region including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, this is a rare opportunity for you to be part of a larger Southeast Asian story. At Fave, the people believe that small and medium businesses are the backbone of the economy and have made it their mission to help offline businesses across SEA to go and grow online.
If being a part of a digital revolution in the fastest-growing region in the world excites you, read on.
Job Qualifications
Love communicating and interacting with people
Possess persuasive skills
Able to converse well in English and Mandarin
Highly motivated and goal-driven individual
Key Responsibilities
Cold-calling and conduct walk-ins for potential merchants
Acquire new local and multi-chained eateries to be on the Fave platform (e.g Favepay).
Build strategic relationships with merchants and educate them on utilizing the application.
Innovate and improve business strategies that meet the expectations of merchants, customers, and Fave.
Shopee is one of the leading e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.
Launched in 2015, it is a platform tailored for the region, providing customers with an easy, secure, and fast online shopping experience through strong payment and fulfilment support.
The company believes that online shopping should be accessible, easy, and enjoyable. This is the vision Shopee aspires to deliver on the platform, every single day.
Job Qualifications
Excellent in communication and enjoys interacting with people
Possess persuasive skills
Positive, team-player, and energetic attitude
Work well in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of local food and beverage and/or retail industries will be a plus
Able to converse well in English. Able to communicate in Mandarin and Malay will be a plus
‘A’ Level graduates are welcome to apply
Students who can commit part-time, minimally 3 working days a week may also apply
Key Responsibilities
Acquire offline merchants for ShopeePay QR code payment acceptance
Acquire merchants via cold-calling and door to door sales pitching
Big 3 Media is a creative video production house based in Singapore that specializes in creative storytelling. Since 2008, they have ventured beyond the beaten paths to craft uniquely artful stories. They put themselves in the shoes of their clients, target audience, and the characters of their story, to see the world through a myriad of perspectives.
Big 3 Media has grown exponentially over the years. Not only do they have a sizeable team of committed and talented individuals and an ever-expanding clientele, the brand has also extended their area of expertise, in the form of new products and services, with the acquisition of new technology and partnerships with sister organizations.
Holding true to their Big 3 core values of being Creative, Empathetic and Better, the team never stops seeking improvement, experience, and knowledge in the creative process.
Job Qualifications
Diploma/ Degree in Writing/ Media and Communications or equivalent
An avid interest in Video, Advertising, Art and Design
Basic design skills are a plus (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop etc.)
A skilled writer who is able to produce scripts and concepts that are succinct and engaging
Prior experience in video production
Key Responsibilities
Assist senior writers in brainstorming and writing video concepts, about 2-3 concepts per week.
Assist in the writing of corporate video scripts, about 2-3 per week
Provide project support for Creative Services Team
Collaborate with other teams such as Art, Design, Tech & Production teams
How to apply?
Send your executive summary and updated resume to Cheryl-Ann via cherylann@big3.sg.
Know of an individual who’s looking for an internship with the better-known companies? NTUC LearningHub, PropNex Realty, and the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre are hiring marketing, videography, and research interns.
Here are the deets.
#1: NTUC LearningHub – Marketing Intern
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Allowance / Remuneration: 500 – 1,000 SGD monthly
About NTUC LearningHub
NTUC LearningHub was incorporated in 2004 with the mission to enhance the lifelong employability of Singapore’s workforce by providing high quality, innovative products, and affordable learning.
The training programmes provided by NTUC LearningHub comprise of Infocomm Technology, Professional IT Certificates, Soft Skills & Literacy, Workplace Safety & Health, Employability Skills System, Customer Service Training, Trades, Cleaning, WSQ Security, and Manufacturing Skills.
To date, it has trained close to 800,000 executives and working adults and has worked with more than 10,000 companies to identify training needs, define curriculum roadmaps, and deliver contemporary training programmes.
Job Qualifications
Currently taking a Diploma/Degree in Marketing or equivalent
Able to commit for at least 8 weeks
Well-equipped to work from home (possess wifi at home)
Key Responsibilities
Course Page Creation – Creates product landing page and links for registration and enquiries
Corporate Website Maintenance – Handles the updating of products content information and imageries
Outreach Efforts – Work with internal/external stakeholders to create/adapt digital, social and physical promotional collaterals for outreach and publicity
Customers Service – Respond to customers’ enquiries and feedback through digital and social media channels
Lead Management – Consolidate and upload leads through social media onto Hubspot for leads tracking and follow up.
Procurement Management – Handles procurement submissions and documentation
Any other ad-hoc duties required
How to apply?
Submit your application to Jolene Wu via this link.
With a vision of providing top quality service that customers trust, PropNex has gained a reputation for service excellence, eventually adopting the tagline “Service You Trust” in 2008, to best encapsulate the essence of the brand name.
This belief in service has propelled the brand to become one of Singapore’s largest real estate agencies with a sizeable market share in both the public and private markets.
Apart from providing brokerage services, PropNex offers consultancy services via several strategic business units—Project Marketing, Investment and En Bloc Sales, Business Space, Prime Landed, and Corporate Leasing. These strategic business units are headed by seasoned directors with years of experience in their relevant fields.
They have also won many prestigious industry accolades over the years, being the only real estate agency in Singapore to be awarded both the Singapore Service Class (S-Class) and Singapore Quality Class (SQC) certifications by SPRING Singapore in 2015. The S-Class and SQC Certifications are part of the Business Excellence (BE) framework by SPRING Singapore that provides a comprehensive set of management standards for business excellence.
Job Qualifications
Minimum GCE O Levels or its equivalent
Some years of related working experience in being a photographer and videographer.
Have an eye for beauty-related video creations, photography, as well as graphic design.
Able to handle the camera and video equipment.
Familiar with Motion Graphics / Animation will be advantageous.
Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Multimedia design software.
Proficient in Video Editing Software, Adobe Creative Cloud (i.e. Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
Possess good layout skills and good artwork knowledge.
Preferably, someone who is able to do artwork and graphic design work.
Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Possesses initiative and the ability to formulate ideas and opinions.
Preference will be given to candidates who can start work immediately or within short notice.
Key Responsibilities
Involve in video production, video editing, and post-production which includes the creation of video animations and digital artwork management.
Assist in video and photo shoots for company events, social media campaigns, and retail store collaterals. Applies to both indoor and outdoor shooting projects.
Maintain archive of images, photos, and previous works.
Using photographs and videos to support the overall design layout purpose.
Collaborate with the creative and marketing team to support campaigns from ideation to execution.
Perform any other ad-hoc work duties as and when assigned.
How to apply?
Drop your application to Rachael Kow via this link.
#3: PropNex Realty Pte Ltd – Digital Marketing Intern
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Allowance / Remuneration: 800 – 1,500 SGD monthly
About PropNex Realty Pte Ltd
With a vision of providing top quality service that customers trust, PropNex has gained a reputation for service excellence, eventually adopting the tagline “Service You Trust” in 2008, to best encapsulate the essence of the brand name.
This belief in service has propelled the brand to become one of Singapore’s largest real estate agencies with a sizeable market share in both the public and private markets.
Apart from providing brokerage services, PropNex offers consultancy services via several strategic business units—Project Marketing, Investment and En Bloc Sales, Business Space, Prime Landed, and Corporate Leasing. These strategic business units are headed by seasoned directors with years of experience in their relevant fields.
They have also won many prestigious industry accolades over the years, being the only real estate agency in Singapore to be awarded both the Singapore Service Class (S-Class) and Singapore Quality Class (SQC) certifications by SPRING Singapore in 2015. The S-Class and SQC Certifications are part of the Business Excellence (BE) framework by SPRING Singapore that provides a comprehensive set of management standards for business excellence.
Job Qualifications
Diploma in Digital Marketing from a polytechnic or equivalent qualifications from other universities.
Must be able to commit for at least 3 months.
Familiarity with social media platforms will be advantageous.
Must be able to prioritize, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Possesses initiative and the ability to write, formulate ideas, and opinions.
Preference will be given to candidates who can start work immediately or within short notice.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in copywriting and creative content marketing.
Handling social media platforms.
Perform any other ad-hoc work duties as and when assigned.
How to apply?
Submit your application to Rachael Kow via this link.
#4: National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre – Knowledge & Insights Research Intern
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Allowance / Remuneration: 500 – 1,500 SGD monthly
About the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre
The National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) is the steward of the City of Good vision for Singapore, where individuals, organisations, and leaders come together to give their best for others.
Through their programmes and initiatives, NPVC facilitates partnerships with non-profits, organizations, public sector bodies, and individuals to enliven the giving ecosystem within Singapore.
Job Qualifications
Penultimate or Final Year students in Psychology, Sociology, Geography, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Business or other related fields.
Have extensive primary and secondary research experience (those with an academic publication is preferred).
Proficient in SPSS or other research software.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Curiosity and interest in looking for data and statistics that creates value.
Ability to sense-making and draw lateral connections across a large volume of data.
A keen interest in social issues and/or non-profit space.
Meticulous and detail-oriented.
Self-starter and an independent individual that possesses a high degree of discipline and commitment.
Key Responsibilities
Update and maintain intel database on various COVID-related groups and topics (such as Migrant Workers, Low Income, Mental Health) through data entry and data verification
Conduct secondary research, literature reviews, and/or policy reviews
Conducting fieldwork (either in-house or through market research agency)
Data cleaning, analysis, and interpretation of data
Developing reports to make recommendations for internal and external audiences to inform strategy and enhance practices
How to apply?
Send your resume to Jiahui via this link and indicate your availability to commit full time from now till 31 December 2020, or on a part-time basis. For part-time, do include the weekdays you’re available for work.
It’s 2020, but we’re still hearing stories of gender biases and barriers especially towards women at the workplace.
“Often, we allow the negative stories to take hold, for instance, “you’re not good enough”, “what are others thinking of you”, “you’re too bossy of a lady”, and the list goes on,” states Janice Chua, life and career coach at Janice Chua Coaching.
Instead of entertaining the negative voices, Janice advises us to turn it into awesome stories about ourselves. Here’s how to do it.
#1: Rethinking the label of ‘dragon lady’
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“If you’re called a ‘dragon lady’, start thinking about the qualities that are attached to that persona. The ones that usually come to our mind by default are tough, domineering, scary, and fierce.
Take away the word “lady” and what comes to mind when you hear the word ‘dragon’? Possibly, strong, powerful, majestic.”
#2: Rethinking the label of women being ‘more emotional’ than men
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“Being ‘more emotional’ can work in two directions – being perceptive of others’ emotions (inward) and displaying one’s emotions (outward). Being more perceptive of the emotions from others can definitely help women be better bosses, as they would be viewed as empathetic and understanding. That is, they have a ‘heart’. Displaying one’s emotions more readily allows others to better see what’s going on with you.
Obviously it doesn’t help if one is prone to frequent outbursts of anger, or tears. A controlled amount of emotions helps others see a woman as a human being, especially if she has the reputation of being a “dragon lady”.
#3: Rethinking being the minority gender in the boardroom
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“If I know I’m going to be the only woman walking into the boardroom, I tell myself that all eyes are going to be on me. Walking into the room, I have to maintain a strong posture and exude confidence and not allow myself to just blend into the background.
Instead, I will make myself stand out, so the room will listen when I speak. Dress professionally, speak with a strong voice, and be confident and clear all around. And stop wondering what the rest of the room thinks of me.
Be clear on one’s intentions when you walk into the room. Once you’re clear on your own agenda and intentions, you can then contribute clearly. And when you’re clear with your message, the room listens – regardless of your gender.”
#4: Rethinking the idea of ‘taking care’ rather than ‘taking charge’ as men do
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“It’s true that women tend to take more care of the people around them. That’s just how we’re wired. We’re more attuned to how others are feeling, and oftentimes, our maternal instincts kick in, regardless of whether we have children. When women show they care for the others in the workplace, they invite trust and understanding from the others.
When implementing changes in a workplace, a woman can “take care” by seeking the opinions of the other employees, letting them know that she is taking their feedback into consideration. When employees feel that they have been heard it’s easier for them to take on the changes that get put in place.”
Hello peeps, hope you’ve had a great rest over the National Day break and back to hustle for the week. Good news if you’re still searching for a job. Ezbuy, Shopback, and Etonhouse International Education Group are hiring!
Read on for more details.
#1: Ezbuy – Marketing Intern (Marketplace)
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Allowance / Remuneration: 800 SGD monthly
Job Type: Entry Level / Junior Executive
Industry: Retail / eCommerce
About Ezbuy
Formerly known as 65Daigou, owned by EZbuy Holdings Limited, Ezbuy is a provider of online global shopping services. Founded in 2010 by a group of aspiring entrepreneurs, Ezbuy quickly rose to become one of the largest global shopping platforms.
According to the company, they currently provide global shopping services from China, USA, and Taiwan to more than 1,000,000 customers across Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Job Qualifications
Ability to speak both English and Chinese – in order to liaise with Chinese speaking associates
Good skills in using office software including excel, ppt, etc.
Having photoshop skills will be advantageous
Actively looking out for the latest trends
Have good written and speaking skills
Good understanding of beauty products
Fast and accurate
Have analytical skills
Detail-oriented
Able to adapt to different working environments
Key Responsibilities
Communicate with marketplace sellers to plan for campaigns and execute them with the guidance of the marketing team (in both English and Chinese)
Managing marketplace
Creating new ideas to promote for sellers
Managing and updating the website on latest trends
Analyzing sales, prices, and preparing recommendations
Conducting research on market competitiveness
Critical thinking and able to work independently
Assist in local marketplace operations
Maintaining onsite assets such as campaign landing pages
#2: ShopBack – Social Media Marketing (ShopBack GO) Intern
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Allowance / Remuneration: 800 – 1,500 SGD monthly
Job Type: Entry Level / Junior Executive
Industry: Others / Cashback reward program
About ShopBack
ShopBack enables shoppers across the region to shop ‘The Smarter Way”. It is a one-stop rewards and discovery platform for users to earn cashback while delivering performance-based marketing to merchants.
First launched in Singapore in 2014, ShopBack has since expanded its reach to Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, and more recently, Vietnam and Korea.
In Singapore, the company has also extended its service offering with ShopBack GO, an app-based rewards platform for in-store shopping, dining, and entertainment.
ShopBack partners with over 3,000 merchants including Taobao, Expedia, Shopee, and Zalora to reward its users with cashback across a wide range of categories including general merchandise, travel bookings, fashion, health and beauty, groceries, and food delivery. To date, US$100m in cashback has been awarded to over 20 million users.
Job Qualifications
Must have a passion for social media & marketing
Undergraduates or fresh graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, advertising and/or business
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Hardworking, dedicated, and a fast learner
Outstanding multitasking abilities, ability to manage several projects concurrently.
(Preferred) Experience with the major social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok/YouTube.
(Preferred) Experience with photography and image/video editing software and apps for social media
Experience in content creation is a plus
Key Responsibilities
Create and execute social branding content on ShopBack’s channels, including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook community, Telegram channels, and more.
Work with creatives to design and execute social media campaigns.
Coordinate with campaign managers and key account managers to support marketing campaigns and highlight ShopBack’s merchants.
Conceptualise, execute, and track the performance of social media engagements to increase followers and improve engagement rates.
Monitoring social media platforms for trending news, ideas, and feedback.
Coordinate with social media influencers and managing deliverables and timelines.
How to apply?
View the job post and submit your application here.
#3: Etonhouse International Education Group – Assistant Teacher
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Allowance / Remuneration: 800 – 1,500 SGD monthly
Job Type: Entry Level / Junior Executive
Industry: Education
About Etonhouse International Education Group
They are headquartered in Singapore with 100 schools in over 11 countries. Together, these schools provide high-quality education to over 15,000 children globally. EtonHouse has been at the forefront of international education offering innovative pre-schools and K-12 schools across Asia.
In the early years, an inquiry-based “Inquire-Think-Learn” curriculum, inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach is followed. In the primary, secondary and high school, EtonHouse offers the globally recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme and IGCSE qualifications.
There are nine IB schools in the EtonHouse family.
Job Qualifications
Possess a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (Mandarin), Diploma in Education or its equivalent.
Candidates who hold a Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education – Teaching (Mandarin) or its equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant teaching experience are welcome to apply.
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work well independently as well as within a team
Key Responsibilities
Work alongside the English/Mandarin Teacher, provide appropriate learning experiences for children within an inquiry, play-based context
Assist the English/Mandarin Teacher in documenting the children’s learning through contributions via newsletters, portfolios etc.
Create a warm and nurturing environment for children
Build and maintain close partnerships with parents
How to apply?
View the job post and submit your application here.
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