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NCC Employer’s Survey on Hiring Requirements
In a previous post I made public the views of thousands of NUS students about their career requirements. This article leads on from that and elaborates on what Employers consider in their hiring strategies.
As per the survey conducted last year, … Continue reading
Jameson Stand Out With Creative Graduate Recruitment Campaign
Students are always encouraged to differentiate themselves and “stand out from the crowd”, but how often do employers do that? It’s usually the same mundane application process – fill out application form; attach CV and cover letter; psychometric testing; interview…and … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Market, Social Media Recruitment
Also tagged graduate recruitment, social media recruitment
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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
Posted in Grad Job-seeker's Corner, Interview Tips
Also tagged graduate career, new grads, phone interviews
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Who cares what you want? It’s about what they want!
First, arouse in the other person an eager want. He who can do this has the whole world with him. He who cannot walks a lonely way.
- Harry A. Overstreet
I picked up a copy of Dale Carnegie’s best selling book … Continue reading
Top 5 Qualities Employers Seek in Fresh Graduates
The landscape of graduate recruitment has changed. We’re surpassing the era where employers would hire candidates based solely on experience, skills or grades and transpiring into a period where many of the softer human qualities are desired in fresh talent. … Continue reading




