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Realistic outlook key to landing job
Mon, Feb 09, 2009
The Straits Times

By Alvin Foo

THE recession winds of change have swept through the Singapore employment market, with pay cuts, hiring freezes and retrenchments gathering pace.

Although the market has headed south, all is not lost for people seeking jobs in a far harsher climate, say human resource experts.

They could adopt practical measures such as being more proactive in networking, seeking contract work and possessing a different mindset.

 


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