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NUS Students’ Survey on Careers
The NUS Global Talent Forum took place again this year with some interesting findings from the Students and Employers Survey. The study was conducted in December 2009, and while the results could have been made public in a more timely … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Market, Generation-Y, Professions
Also tagged first job, Gen-Y, graduate salary, NUS, salary, social media, work-life balance
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“No Reservations” – NUS Campus Radio Show About Careers
We’ve teamed up with the good folks at Radio Pulze to present a weekly show on NUS campus radio about careers. The show known as “No Reservations” will cover a broad range of subjects to aid students in their future … Continue reading
Posted in About Gradkin, Social Media Recruitment
Also tagged careers, facebook, linkedin, networking, NUS, online brand, personal branding, radio pulze, social media, social media recruitment, twitter
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Gen-Y Jobs #3: Join Bubble Motion, a True Silicon Valley Start-Up
What’s cool about my job is I get to meet interesting start-ups. I recently hung out with Brad and Tom, the CMO and CEO respectively, from Bubble Motion in their offices at the iconic Red Dot Building in Singapore. We … Continue reading
Posted in Gen-Y Jobs, Video Interviews
Also tagged bubble motion, Gen-Y, gen-y jobs, graduate jobs, start-ups
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6 Subjects to AVOID in an Interview
Sometimes knowing what not to say in an interview is just as important as knowing what to say in an interview. Too many young job-seekers, while coming across confident, spitting out all the right answers, may put their foot in … Continue reading
Posted in Interview Tips
Also tagged graduate interview, interview hints, interview tips, interviews, salary
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A College Degree Does NOT Entitle You to a Great Job!
I am so sick of reading articles about how desperate the job market is for recent graduates. If much of the literature out there propagates the notion that jobs are hard to come by, well guess what, that’s the attitude … Continue reading
Posted in Employment Market
Also tagged degree, Employment Market, first job, Gen-Y, graduate jobs, student loans, university
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Gen-Y Jobs #2: M|Buzz is after Driven Graduates to Join as Social Media Consultants
We all know that social media is making waves in industries around the world. With the growth of networking sites like Facebook and Twitter over the last several years, companies are starting to take notice. One company that looks to … Continue reading
7 Guaranteed Ways to Annoy Recruiters
What I’ve found about “common sense” is that it’s not as common as you might expect. I’m always surprised at the number of indiscretions job-seekers commit when on the job hunt, without understanding the ramifications. What many would expect to … Continue reading
Posted in Career Wisdom, Workplace Etiquette
Also tagged job hunting, job search, recruiters
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8 Habits Job-seekers Can Learn from Great Salespeople
I was always very ambivalent as to the advantages of entering into a sales position upon graduation, but I soon realised how these skills are applicable to all aspects of my life. I remember shortly after being promoted to sales … Continue reading
Posted in Career Wisdom, Interview Tips
Also tagged job hunting, meltwater, salespeople
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