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Talent War

In today’s talent war, a strong internal and employer brand can help companies attract and retain top talent and positively impact its business performance.

Companies that are perceived to be attractive employers will find it easier to attract talent as people want to work for popular employers. By communicating about what the work environment is like, companies are also more likely to attract the right talent that fits their organisational culture. More applicants, better candidates and higher offer-acceptance rates are critical for employee attraction in today’s tight labour market.

Fresh Grad's Reflection on Job Hunting

Job hunting is a daunting process for many graduating students because most of us had went through the conventional route to obtain a degree. The major decisions we had made during the 16 years of Singapore’s education are probably limited to the choosing of secondary school, junior college/polytechnic and the courses to pursue in universities.

We are so used to judging our success with a common yardstick, i.e. GPA. A high GPA means you are a successful student. Holding an appointment within a CCA means you have leadership. Therefore, having good grades with an excellent CCA track record would land you a good job. To an undergraduate, a good job may simply mean a high paying job in a big international organisation.

Once we step out of the university, the standards which we are so used to judging ourselves no longer apply. No one cares about your GPA after you have graduated. The only yardstick to reflect most of our achievement is now relegated to the comparison of salary.

Welcoming distractions, procrastination and entertaining all your boss’ requests are among the ways of looking really busy at work without getting anything done. To make up for this, sometimes we work overtime just to feel better about our lack of focus. How can you really make the most of your 9 to 6? You can achieve more during your work hours by simply working smarter, not just harder.

Apply these tips to achieve higher productivity and better results:

Everyone longs to find that perfect, meaningful job that is in line with our greatest passions, and makes us spring out of bed every morning positively raring to go. Considering that we spend the majority of our lives at our jobs, it is certainly important to find work opportunities that create personal fulfillment for ourselves, or find it somehow in our current jobs – or we will end up living a large part of our lives feeling a dreary sense of futility.

There is no denying that money is one of the best motivators for employees. It is also not wrong for young graduates to choose their jobs according to how much they pay. Results of our survey among the top colleges in India have shown that, unsurprisingly, everyone uses salary as a benchmark for choosing and applying for jobs.

In recent years, a trend has emerged in the Indian Administrative Services (IAS); where a number of IAS Officers have left their jobs for higher pay scales offered in the private sector. The highest-ranked officers of India are leaving their jobs and joining Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) for a huge salary increase. Right now, salary scale is the biggest motivator driving the youth in India. We have listed the top 20 Jobs in India based on Pay Scale:

Always keep in mind that your main objective during a job interview is to impress the employer and ‘sell’ your skills and competencies to the company. While you already probably know most of the basic tips and tricks to ace your job interview like coming on time, preparing answers to possible questions, dressing appropriately, and all of that, there may be another simple trick that just might get you ahead of other applicants – to ask good questions at the end of your interview.

A lot of people think that the interview (and their killer interview questions) is the most terrifying part of their job search. I beg to differ – I think that the most nerve-wrecking part about the job search process is sending out your applications, and then having to sit back and wait for replies. Whenever I send out applications for job openings, I find myself unwittingly checking my email once every 3 hours, and I can’t seem to be able to wholeheartedly focus on anything else. Within 2-3 days, I find myself shooting out emails “checking back on the status of my applications”.

A well-written resignation letter always leaves you with more open doors even after departing from the organization. Additionally, a well-executed and graceful exit letter will give you additional leverage in your future job, whether for networking purposes or as staunch referrers.

What are the important aspects an individual has to bear in mind when tendering a resignation?

The “firsts” in life are always scary, especially when it comes to the first job interview; nothing can be more daunting. Whether it’s face-to-face or online , the good news is (as a general rule of thumb) if you take simple steps and precautions, you can convert your D-day into one of your best experiences ever. Read on to find some easy and effective tips for job interview.

You’re sitting back in your chair, feeling utterly and completely defeated. Your interviewer sits across from you, his arms akimbo and giving you a gaze that clearly communicates that he is not impressed with your performance so far. The last ten minutes that have passed since the start of the interview felt like an hour long instead. Murphy’s Law has seemed to be the most applicable law of the day thus far.

Have you ever found yourself in such a situation during your job interview?

Why Employer Branding Matters

3 Steps to Discerning Your Career: A Fresh Grad’s Reflection

10 Tips to Increase Productivity at Work

Find Meaning in Your Job

Payscale For Top 20 jobs In India

Questions to Ask at the End of a Job Interview

Top 5 reasons why you didn’t get a call after applying for a job

How to Draft a Graceful Resignation Letter (a.k.a. how not to burn your bridges)

What are the important aspects an individual has to bear in mind when tendering a resignation?

How to prepare for your first job interview

How to Turn the Tide During an Interview (When Things Go Bad)