Squeaky Bubble

Getting Started With an Employment Agency

By Ashley Toh

Looking for a job in Singapore has become tougher and tougher, and this is due to the increased competition not only from foreign talent which have flocked to our shores of opportunity, but from the persistent economic crisis that has hit us all the way from the US. When America sneezes, the whole world catches a cold, literally - as not only the economic crisis has affected our job prospects in this country, but the swine flu problem has placed an endemic worry on the job market here.

With increased competition, a large number of people looking for job and a worrying climate you need to up your game when it comes to looking for a job. While there are services like JobStreet, Monster.com, JobsDB, and the newspaper, the classifieds , the reality of the situation is that it is not enough for you to simply use these avenues when looking for a job for yourself. At this point of time, it is still possible for you to get the job that best fits your qualification and your experience.

Most people, especially in Singapore, seem to be stuck in a job situation where they are working in a profession that they really did not want to work at in the first place. If you are one of this people, then it is a condition that is called settling. Settling is not going to get you the career path of your dreams and not going to get you the kind of pay that you should be getting. If you have the willingness to work hard, all you need is the platform to launch your resume into the stratosphere and get yourself noticed.

The way you can do this is to sign up with any one of the Singapore employment agencies all over the country and you will be able to find yourself in the position where you can get the job of your dreams. The good thing about the job agency is that they have plenty of affiliates and plenty of connections, corporations and industries who are on the lookout everyday for candidates who are talented enough to be part of their team. There are many of these Singapore employment agencies all over the place, some of them are based online and some are based in the real world. Most of them have the connections necessary for middle of the line recruitment as well as managerial head hunting.

When you do go for an interview at the agency, make sure you bring with you knowledge on the industry that you want to penetrate, a rock solid resume and good referrals. You need to be professional, because the amount of confidence they have in you is directly related to the amount of referrals you get to companies looking for good talent. You need to get the edge in the employment game, and you can do this just by joining one of the many Singapore employment agencies and getting your hunt for the job of your dreams started on the right track.

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About That Job Interview - Does it Resemble an Evening at the Improve?

By Rebecca Metschke

In the right context, good improvisation is amazing. The ability to skillfully create “in the moment” is crucial to comedians and musicians alike.

The keys here are skillful, and context. Oh - I almost forgot good. Yeah, good is important.

A lot of the acts on the long running show An Evening at the Improv were pretty good; obviously the network was playing for ratings so you tended to see the more talented performers.

There’s such a thing as poor improvisation, too, of course. Some people don’t have what it takes. Worse, others think improvising means to “make do” or “get by” or “wing it” or “fly by the seat of your pants.”

When it comes to your job interview, sloppy spontaneity isn’t exactly a winning strategy. If you think you can waltz into one of these conversations without having thoroughly prepped for it and still hit a home run, you are sorely mistaken.

You may get lucky - but don’t count on it. A betting man won’t be putting any money on you.

You can’t expect to excel during a job interview if you haven’t done your homework. Period. There’s no easy way out.

That means you must study and understand the company; acquire biographical information on the people you’ll be talking with; be prepared to support and discuss every piece of information on your resume; and have a list of questions ready. It means recognizing how your experience fits - and knowing how you’re going to position yourself as a solution to the hiring manager’s problem. (Problem? What problem? If you don’t know, you have more digging to do.)

This does not mean you need to memorize verbatim everything you’re going to say. The aim here is not for you to come across as a robot. Rather, the idea is to be extremely familiar with the “back story” and your talking points…to have them securely tucked away…so when you’re nervous and feeling the inevitable performance pressure, you won’t come up empty.

You need to walk into every interview knowing beforehand exactly what points you need to make. You must think through how you intend to handle any one of the scores of things that might get thrown your way.

And no…it’s not effortless. It takes work. But the candidate who is meticulously prepared holds a much better hand than the one who decides to wing it. A winning personality alone does not guarantee a good outcome.

So… back to An Evening at the Improv and a final thought about improvisation.

Good improvisation actually involves a lot of preparation and skill. It isn’t “winging it” at all. Those who are best at it have the technical understanding and proficiency necessary to create something special “on the spot.”

About that solo by the jazz trumpeter or the funny comment the comic makes playing off what someone in the audience said; while the solo and the joke are spontaneous, at the same time they’re very well prepared for. The performer has the tools at the ready and can pull them out as needed.

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Have You Found Your Best Job Yet?

By Carl Bond

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Finding the right job is always the most important step in earning a living. Nobody wants to land a job they wouldn’t enjoy doing. Your job should be something you enjoy doing and would make you look forward to work every day. But if you plan to land a dream job, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Here are a few tips that could help you in your search for a great job offer.

Start off by asking for advice from your friends and family. They may give you great recommendations on who to approach and where to go. You could also ask a friend for some help. They could help you search through the net, ads on the newspaper, and they could also ask around for job openings for you.

You should also start a reputation for yourself. Attending seminars is a great way to build your reputation. In seminars, there are people you might meet that could help you in your search. Joining non-profit events is a great way to put yourself within the reach of the hiring radar. The more people you know, the better. They could give you advice on your job hunt; they may even know people like company CEOs who could help you land a job.

Don’t limit yourself to applying with the large companies. There are tons of fast-growing smaller companies which you could apply in. These companies could provide you with a higher position at an earlier stage. That way, you will get more recognized and your efforts and talents won’t go unnoticed.

Another way which could prove helpful is to post your resume on online job finder sites. They help job hunters like you by keeping your resume in their database for a wide range of employers to view and choose from. If an employer finds your resume fits what he’s looking for, he may contact you through the contact info you’ve provided. That is why there is a need to put in contact info that is accurate.

Finally, the most important part of your job hunt is the interview. Ask your more-experienced peers for advice on how to handle the job interview. Mention your exact goals and visions and don’t hesitate. Always be confident but not too confident. And most of all, show respect to the interviewer.

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