Category Archives: Grad Job-seeker’s Corner

Grad Job-seeker’s Corner #4: Realistic Expectations About Finding Your Dream Job

I had a very interesting situation put forward to me by one of my very good friends on the weekend. Of all who exist in my inner circle of family and friends, she’s one of the few people that I … Continue reading 

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Grad Job-seekers Corner #3: 9 Tips for Dealing With Long-Term Unemployment

So I was pondering about what to write this morning for job-seeker’s in terms advice, when I get a call from a very good friend of mine.  Here’s the situation:
His girlfriend has been unemployed for 6 months and growing despondent … Continue reading 

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Grad Job-Seeker’s Corner #2: New Grads & Phone Interview Tips

Two questions for GJC this week:
Dear Mr. Andrew,
I’m currently engaged in a graduate programme at a government agency where I previously did an internship. I really enjoy the work, but I’ve been posted to two separate departments. This means I … Continue reading 

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Grad Job-Seeker’s Corner (GJC): Your Weekly Advice Column

A few days ago I was speaking to a student at NUS that was telling me about his internship at a large MNC with a very recognisable brand. He didn’t like the culture at the company or the way in … Continue reading 

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