COMING ALONGSIDE YOU
Retrenchment : a real knock on effect of Covid-19, could directly affect brothers and sisters in KY.
A special team formed, comprising Pastors, brothers & sisters experienced in HR, to provide care, support and guidance for negotiating the way ahead.
If you wish to contact any of the brothers & sisters, do call the church at 6337 6196.
Job Transition Support
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Mental & Emotional Resilience
Workforce Singapore (WSG) website: https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/events.html
The following are examples of workshops by WSG. Refer to the website for a list of workshops available for reservations
A Resilient Mind for A Successful Career
- Understand the neuroscience approach in optimizing your well-being and success in job search and career
How to Get Out of Job Search Fatigue
- Learn how to identify stress responses and develop psychological safety nets.
Counting on Uplifting Resilient & Grit Experiences
- Learn what does it take to be ‘optimistic’, spot opportunities and take responsibilities for things they want to happen
Breakthrough in Your Life and Career
- Helps you bounce back from setbacks and endure difficulties to overcome the odds.
The Art of Being Happy in Your Job Search
- Provides career stories of professionals who have overcome challenges and journeyed on as a happy job-seeker.
Achieve Success in a VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) World
- Assesses participant’s mental resilience quotient (MRQ) and identify areas for improvement.
# Mode: Virtual Workshop | Fee: Complimentary
Mental & Emotional Resilience
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Upskilling / Reskilling
e2i (Employment & Employability Institute)
- Setup by NTUC
Acquire new skills in Digital Technology# https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/employability/skillsfuture-for-digital-workplace/
- Learn new digital technology through a 2-day “SkillFuture for Digital Workplace” course at nominal fee
Workforce Singapore (WSG)#
Build Bridges by Listening
- Pick up effective listening skills and never assume you know where someone is coming from until you have checked
Creativity for Rational Minds
- Creativity for Rational Minds
Power Up Your Next Career!
- Identify your career anchor by self-evaluating your values, motivation and competence.
Seminar/Talks on Professional Choices
- Understand the different choices any professional can make in their career life time.
Growing Your Career Potential
- Cover essential skills for Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs) to adapt and grow in the face of change and challenges.
Mastering Personal Effectiveness
- Enhance your personal effectiveness, transforming mind-set to change perspectives and attitudes, and generate motivation for continued personal development.
Training for Reskilling and Upskilling
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/learning/me
- 16,000 free and paid courses (from business writing to Python programming)
Udemy https://www.udemy.com
- 130,000 online free and paid courses (web development, Excel, Python for finance)
SkillsFuture https://www.myskillsfuture.sg/content/portal/en/index.html
- Wide range of paid courses from accounting, food and beverage to water supply and sewerage
Coursera https://www.coursera.org/
- Degree courses, e.g. MBA, Computer Science in Data Science.
- Some free courses are available including machine learning, English for career development and algorithm provide on-demand video lectures and homework exercises.
- Paid courses, e.g. Python for everybody and data science, provide additional quizzes and projects as well as a Shareable Course Certificate upon completion.
Upskilling / Reskilling
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Career Matching Services
Workforce Singapore (WSG) website: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/careercoaching/WSG’s Careers Connect
- One-stop centre to get career related advice and assistance
NTUC’s e2i (Employment & Employability Institute) Centres
- A NTUC tripartite initiative to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading
- Network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions
Career Matching Providers (CMPs)
- By appointment only
- Only unemployed PMET jobseekers who have been actively searching for jobs for > 3 months or have been made redundant/retrenched may be assigned to CMPs.
- Programmes and resources available to support career development including:
- Access to quick career tips @
- Professional and dedicated team @ you can speak with for career advice and guidance
- MyCareersFuture @ to help you search and apply for jobs that match your skills
- Career preparatory workshops, networking sessions and walk-in interviews to improve your job search chances
- Call 6883-5885 (WSG)
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Career Matching Services
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Career Coaching
Workforce Singapore (WSG) website: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/careercoaching/- Discover your career interests and strengths to identify meaningful jobs
- Equip yourself with job search and interview skills to secure the job
- 14 minute video on “What do companies look for?” https://www.facebook.com/Cr8studiosg/videos/549091952420630/
Career Coaching
Career Switch
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Professional Conversion Programmes
Professional Conversion Programmes (PCP) https://conversion.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/Portal/ProgramListing.aspx?source=PCPFor PMETs, including mid-career switchers, to undergo skills conversion and move into new occupations or sectors that have good opportunities for progression
PCP roles available are found in this link:
Social Service
- https://www.ncss.gov.sg/Social-Service-Careers
- Jobs available in social service sector
- Making career switch to social work
Early Childhood https://conversion.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/Portal/ProgramDetails.aspx?ProgID=P00000437
- PCP for Pre-School Teachers to equip mid-career PMETs to take on new roles in Early Childhood Care and Education for children between the ages of 18 months to 6 years old
Healthcare https://www.caretogobeyond.sg/nursing/apply/mid-career-switchers
- Switch to nursing through Workforce Singapore’s PCP
Professional Conversion Programmes
Job Search
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Resume Writing
Writing Effective Resumés https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/employability/win-the-job/win-the-search/Craft A Resumé To Beat The ATS* System Workshop https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/events.html
- Virtual workshop will help you to create a resumé that will boost your career journey and help you stand out from the crowd.
How to Write Resumés to Beat the ATS* https://www.resumewriter.sg/blog/ats-scanners-5-quick-tips-to-beat-them/
- ATS (Applicant Tracking System) are pieces of software used by companies to sift through resumés/curriculum vitae, manage interview schedules and analyze recruitment data
How to Write a Good Resumé/Curriculum Vitae (CV)? https://www.resumewriter.sg/blog/how-to-write-a-winning-resume-your-ultimate-cv-guide/
Videos to Write Good Resumés https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQDF5ILpCOhLqb9arT1D5cud-oyd2HD2
- Strategies for resumé writing
- Strategies for resumé writing (teaser video)
Resume Writing https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Resume
- Cover letter, resumé writing, preparing for interview
Doing a LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=linkedin%20profile
- Finding a job, building a LinkedIn profile, job seeker tips
Resume Writing
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Job Search Portals
Job Search Techniques https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/employability/win-the-job/win-the-search/
- Job search strategies, Top 5 Job Search Tips, Video interview tips
Job Search Strategies – 6 key aspects https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQDF5ILpCOhLqb9arT1D5cud-oyd2HD2
List of Head Hunters / Recruitment Agencies https://www.resumewriter.sg/blog/list-of-headhunters-in-singapore/
Complete List of Job Search Sites in Singapore https://www.resumewriter.sg/blog/complete-list-of-job-sites-in-singapore/
1. Niche
Government
https://www.careers.gov.sg- Jobs in government ministries, statutory boards
Creative Jobs
https://www.careers.gov.sg- Jobs in government ministries, statutory boards
Start-up Jobs
https://startupjobs.asia- For jobs in start-up companies
Technology – Tech in Asia
https://www.techinasia.com/jobs/search?country_name[]=Singapore- Technology jobs, many related to IT
Information Technology – Network Guard
https://networkguard.com/- Jobs in Network Guard, a cybersecurity company
Finance – eFinancialCareers
https://www.efinancialcareers.sg- Jobs in finance, banking, accounting, and technology
- Upload resumé for employers to find you
2. Millennials / Gen Z
TalentTribe
https://talenttribe.asia/- Destination for jobseekers in Singapore to research on companies & careers
- Apply for jobs & internships
InternSG
https://www.internsg.com/- Jobs and internships
3. General
MyCareersFuture by Workforce Singapore (WSG)
https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg Virtual Career Fairs (various industries such as Education, IT, Financial and Engineering)- See jobs that need more applicants and jobs with many applications
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/feed/- Upload your profile for employers to find you
JobsDB
https://sg.jobsdb.com- Upload resumé/CV
Jobstreet
https://www.jobstreet.com.sg- Match and communicate job opportunities between jobseekers and employers
Glassdoor
https://www.glassdoor.sg/index.htm- Search for jobs, salary information, company reviews, and interview questions
Monster
https://www.monster.com.sg/trex/- Job search
- Tips and advice on job requirements, evaluating job offers
- Upload resumé/CV for employers to find you
Wanted
https://www.wanted.jobs/newintro- Jobs by sector
- Resumé writing and uploading
Indeed
https://sg.indeed.com/?r=us- Upload resumé/CV for employers to find you
NeuVoo
https://sg.neuvoo.com/jobs/- Full-time jobs
Part-time jobs
https://sg.neuvoo.com/jobs/Part-time-jobs- Search by company, title, distance from home
Job Search Portals
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Interview Preparation
e2i
Preparing for an Interview https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/employability/win-the-job/win-the-interview/
Videos to prepare for job interviews https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBQDF5ILpCOhLqb9arT1D5cud-oyd2HD2
- A peek into the interviewer’s mind
- Self-awareness is key
Workforce Singapore (WSG) Seminars (Complimentary)
https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/events.html
(Virtual) Pitch for Your Interview!
- Help you to articulate with confidence at your next interview
(Virtual) Selection & Recruitment - Impact in Interview
- Equip you to know the global Trends & VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity & Ambiguity) Environment and its impact on selection and recruitment process
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/learning/search?keywords=Interview
- Preparing for an interview
Walk-in Interviews
https://www.ssg-wsg.gov.sg/events.html
Walk-in Interviews for following roles:
- Operations & Security
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Operations
- IT
- Early Childhood and F&B
Virtual Job Interview for New Entrants Career/Job Fair
Interview Preparation
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Salary Negotiation
Salary Negotiation Skill https://e2i.com.sg/individuals/employability/win-the-job/win-the-salary-negotiation/
Salary Negotiation
What to do in a nutshell?
Update your Resume
Create your LinkedIn Profile
Arrange to meet e2i’s career coaches
Attend Career Preparatory Workshops
Check websites for upcoming Job Fairs
Check other job portals for job openings
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