JobS-ME Singapore

29/10/2026

Career success looks different for everyone. 💡

The goal is to find a path that aligns with your strengths, values, and season of life. The right environment can make all the difference. 🎯

Let's stop shaming the 9 to 5 life and declaring that "being your own boss" is always better. Because honestly, I've worked for someone else, and I've worked for myself, and both have great value for very different reasons. There is a reason for bosses. And if you've ever had a great boss, you know....

28/10/2026

You can't control the job market, but you can control how many meaningful career conversations you have. 🎯

Focus on building relevant connections and creating opportunities, one conversation at a time.

Always Be Career-ing! 👊

The question I get asked more than any other: "How long will my job search take?" And I understand why. When you are in it, the uncertainty is exhausting. The honest answer is: job searches are taking longer. The market is genuinely tricky right now. I won't pretend otherwise. But here's the reframe...

27/10/2026

💡 Singapore is putting greater emphasis on skills over qualifications.

Identify the skills employers value in your industry and take steps to develop them.

Read the article to learn more 👇

The Centre for Skills-First Practices (CSFP) released the Skills-First Framework for Action (FfA) on 19 October.

26/10/2026

AI can turn weeks of career research into minutes. 🤖

The real advantage comes from using AI strategically to focus on the right opportunities, not just move faster.

Always Be Career-ing! 🚀

3 weeks!! That's how long one of my clients spent building a target company list. Researching, cross-checking, formatting into a spreadsheet he'd barely trust by the time it was done. This target list was built for a world before AI could do the heavy lifting. So we rebuilt his list differently. AI....

23/10/2026

Every job search has its own timeline.

Focus on what you can control: your strategy, your visibility, and the conversations you build along the way.

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22/10/2026

💡Your next opportunity could come from a conversation, not an application.

Build relationships with people in your target companies while keeping your search active across multiple channels.

Most job seekers put 75% of their energy into one channel. There's two problems with that: 1. You'll never see which channels lead to the best results 2. You only have one way to create opportunities So scrap that strategy. Do this instead: First, when you're starting out, try every channel: - Onlin...

21/10/2026

Your labels should help you understand yourself, not limit your growth. 👊

Recognize the skills you need to build and take the next step beyond your comfort zone.

20/10/2026

💰 More Gen Z professionals are exploring extra income as financial security becomes a bigger career priority.

This shift offers an interesting look at how younger workers are redefining success and shaping their future careers.

Read the article for more insights 👇

Nearly eight in 10 young Singapore workers aged 18 to 29 have or are seeking additional sources of income.

19/10/2026

AI can help you work smarter, but career opportunities still grow through human connections. 🤝

That was a key takeaway from Session 2 of My AI Coworker: Finding Your Opportunity.

Join us for Session 3 on 29 October to explore how to leverage your skills and stay relevant in the age of AI. 🚀

Always Be Career-ing!

I tell every client to use AI as much as possible. So last week, I asked one how she's using it in her job search. She's a senior finance leader with 20+ years of experience. Very pro-AI. She trained Claude to scout roles every day, tailor her CV for each one, and apply on her behalf. Two months in:...

16/10/2026

Your career opportunities are shaped by what people know about your value.

A key takeaway from our My AI Coworker masterclass: build your visibility before you need it. Keep your CV, LinkedIn profile, network, and internal conversations working for your career.

Be the CEO of Your Career!

Jay had given his company 23 years. Monday: a glowing appraisal. Friday: called into a meeting. His role was moving to US headquarters. A replacement was already identified. His career there was over, in 4 days. When we spoke, he was still holding on to hope. That someone in the organisation would s...