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More jobs and traineeships in the healthcare sector will be available for fresh graduates and mid-career job seekers

The Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed in a press release on Tuesday (Aug 25) that about 7,500 jobs and 1,600 traineeships, attachments, and skills training opportunities will be available from now till the end of 2021.

“These vacancies and opportunities will help to fulfil current and future expanding needs for healthcare services, given Singapore’s ageing population,” said MOH.

Target audience

These job and traineeship vacancies are targeting fresh graduates from the healthcare training programmes and Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) graduates who are mid-career entrants into the healthcare sector.

Out of the 7,500 job vacancies, one-third of it will be for healthcare professionals including nurses and allied health professionals, while the rest include support care, administrative, and ancillary roles.

Interested to join the healthcare sector but have no relevant background in healthcare? Fret not. The jobs in support care, administrative, and ancillary roles are aimed at fresh graduates and mid-career job seekers without a background in healthcare.

There are also positions like patient service associates, non-clinical care or administrative positions, and managerial and executive roles. Relevant training for these roles will be provided for the right candidates.

Traineeships, attachments, and skills training opportunities

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For fresh graduates, you may consider applying for the SGUnited Traineeships Programmes. Mid-career job seekers can join the SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme. The programme will last from four to nine months.

“Employers can consider hiring well-performing trainees and mid-career individuals at any time during or after the completion of the traineeship or attachment,” said MOH.

More options for mid-career job seekers

Mid-career job seekers who are keen on undertaking healthcare roles like support staff and executives in clinical and non-clinical roles can apply to the SGUnited skills programmes for skills training.

For job roles like healthcare assistants, therapy assistants, community care coordinators, pharmacy technicians, and health managers and administrators, the training period will be between six and 12 months.

Seven training partners will offer more than 1,300 training opportunities and classes will start progressively from this month. They include:

HMI Institute of Health Sciences
Institute of Technical Education
NTUC Learning Hub
Republic Polytechnic
Singapore Management University
Singapore University of Social Sciences
Temasek Polytechnic

These new opportunities will become available steadily over this year and the next. You may eye the new vacancies on Workforce Singapore’s MyCareersFuture job portal, job fairs, and recruitment platforms.

SGUnited Traineeships Programme for fresh graduates

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Earlier this year in April 2020, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Workforce Singapore (WSG) said in a joint release that recent graduates of the Institute of Technical Education (ITE), polytechnics, universities, and other institutions can tap on the SGUnited Traineeships Programme from Jun 1 to boost their employability.

The aim is to have up to 8,000 traineeship opportunities this year across various industries such as life sciences, engineering, and the arts, not just the healthcare sector.

Those interested in applying can do so on www.mycareersfuture.sg. Companies with job offerings may also advertise these positions with the hashtag #SGUnitedTraineeships.

Internships & Jobs: Christian Dior Singapore, Singtel, and Parkway Dental Practice are hiring

Have you been mass sending your resume out to companies? You might want to think twice. Yesterday (24 August), we wrote about whether you should interview for a job you don’t want. Kevin Matthews, an experienced recruiter with 15 years in talent acquisition, gave us some useful pointers regarding the issue. Click here to read.

Meanwhile, we chanced upon some juicy internships and jobs with Christian Dior Singapore, Singtel, and Parkway Dental Practice you might be interested in.

#1: Christian Dior Singapore – Visual Merchandising Intern

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Allowance / Remuneration: S$800 – 1,000 monthly

Christian Dior SE, commonly known as Dior, is one of the world’s leading fashion couture houses. It symbolizes the ultimate in high fashion, luxury, elegance, and refinement. The company claims to have a culture that inspires excellence and a desire to develop and nurture the skillsets of their team.

Job Qualifications

The job qualifications weren’t listed in the job post.

Key Responsibilities

Enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the visual display in boutiques following guidelines and instructions given
Support in receipt and setup of props
Involvement in project coordination with suppliers for events and set-ups
Maintenance and upkeep of all visual merchandising materials
Providing administrative support to the team

How to apply?

Submit your application to Ashlyn Ang via this link.

View the job post in full here.

#2: Singapore Telecommunications Limited – Digital Executive #SGUnitedTraineeships

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Allowance / Remuneration: S$2,100 – 2,200 (project /contract-based)

Singtel is one of Asia’s leading communications technology groups, providing a portfolio of services covering next-generation communication, technology services, and infotainment to both consumers and businesses.

They have strategic investments in regional mobile operators – Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (the Philippines), Advanced Info Service (Thailand) and Bharti Airtel (India), which has a significant presence in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Africa.

Technology continues to reshape how we live and the company is proud to be nurturing talents for the digital economy. Here’s your chance to be part of an exciting traineeship with an opportunity to acquire professional and soft skills.

Job Qualifications

They are looking for young people with a passion to create a better future with technology, and the potential to influence others to do the same.

Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
Ability to manage complex projects, multi-task, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
Translate complex solutions and requirements to simple, easy-to-understand terms and actionable solutions
Multitask, handle projects from end-to-end with minimal guidance

Key Responsibilities

SME Engagement

– Identify and reach out to potential SME customers for the Digital Hub program.

– Provide advice on relevant digital solutions/ resources to address SME customers’ enquiries/ challenges. Educating and training SME customers on relevant solutions.

– Handhold and manage SME customers during the implementation process.

Business Development

– Conduct research in identified verticals to identify new prospects, evaluate SME potential digital solution gaps and recommend suitable solutions accordingly.

– Identify suitable vertical solutions by keeping abreast of the current industry trends and offerings in the market.

– Achieve set business targets by developing new businesses and seeing through the adoption of digital solutions by SME customers.

– Develop value propositions and conduct presentations to prospects.

Project Management

– Guide and assist customers through the implementation of digital solutions within the stipulated timeline and resources.

– Analyze data based on usage and digital solutions embraced by customers. Ensure customer satisfaction – sustainability in meeting their needs.

How to apply?

Submit your application to Rebecca Chan via this link.

View the job post in full here.

#3: Parkway Dental Practice – Sales & Marketing Associate #SGUnitedTraineeships

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Allowance / Remuneration: S$800 – 2,400 monthly

Parkway Dental is a group dental practice located at Pacific Plaza, within walking distance from Orchard MRT Station. Their team of experienced specialists and dentists is dedicated to providing the public with value and quality care.

Job Qualifications

Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident; and
Graduated in 2019 or graduating in 2020 from ITEs, polytechnics, universities, or other educational institutions (e.g. private universities and overseas institutions); or
Graduated earlier from above institutions and completed National Service in 2019 or 2020.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate with patients on the treatment plan
Management of the company’s social media platforms (e.g Facebook, Instagram) and website
Creating a positive opinion of the company to a public audience through social media
Evaluate social trends so as to improve the brand’s current presence online
Brainstorming ideas on how to improve public opinion of the company
Use of online analytics tools to ensure that advertisements are targeted at the right audience

By the end of the traineeship, you should be able to:

Communicate with customers confidently with regards to their industry-specific inquiries
Use online analytics tools to improve the company’s advertisement reach-out rate
Catch social trends with ease

How to apply?

Submit your application to Christina / Aggie via this link.

View the job post in full here.

#SGUnitedTraineeships

For those keen in #SGUnitedTraineeships, Black Market Camera also has two recent openings.

They are predominantly in the business of the distribution, sale, and rental of photographic, video equipment, and accessories. They are continuously expanding their range of products and have ventured into a greater range of electronic products including drones (DJI, Yuneec), electronic stabilisers (DJI OSMO, gyro stabilisers for mobile phones and actions cameras), etc.

Click through the links to view more:

All the best for your application(s)!

Singapore sees a shift in mode of transport with more people cycling and buying bicycles

In line with Singapore’s aim to develop its cycling infrastructure as part of a car-lite city, our country is seeing a shift in the mode of transport with more people cycling and buying bicycles. Are you part of the trend?

Bike-sharing operator: Anywheel

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According to Anywheel’s chief executive Htay Aung, there was a 68 per cent rise in ridership in January compared to the previous month, a 25 per cent increase in February and 20 per cent in March.

While ridership fell by about 23 per cent during the circuit breaker, demand has since sprung back up, with a 39 per cent increase between June and July, he added.

“We believe that the significant increase in ridership is mainly due to our growing fleet size as well as the shift in preference in (the) mode of transport as members of the public are practising social responsibility by avoiding crowded areas during peak hours due to COVID-19,” said Mr Htay.

In July, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) granted Anywheel approval to expand its fleet from 10,000 to 15,000 bicycles.

“Based on our trip data collected during this outbreak, our bicycles have been proven to be an alternative mode of first- and last-mile transportation and have the ability to replace short trips between one to two MRT stations or several bus stops,” noting that the trend is likely to continue.

Largest player in Singapore’s bike-sharing market: SG Bike

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SG Bike marketing director Benjamin Oh said, “There is an increasing number of users using our bicycles as a means of outdoor exercise and activities.”

Mr Oh is referring to an increased usage around neighbourhoods and outdoor parks such as along East Coast Park, Gardens by the Bay, and the Marina Bay area.

“Following the PMD ban and COVID-19 circuit breaker, we have continuously been working together with foodpanda to provide their riders to use our bicycles,” he said, adding that riders who work for other delivery companies also use their bicycles.

Compared to Anywheel’s fleet of 15,000 bicycles, SG Bike operates a fleet of 25,000 bicycles in Singapore.

A rise in business for the bicycle industry

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The sale of bicycles and related accessories increased in the first quarter of this year, with 8,740 transactions compared to 5,187 during the same period last year, said OCBC group customer analytics and decisioning head, Donald MacDonald.

For bicycle retailer Treknology3, sales for bicycles, helmets, and lights went up by about 20 to 25 per cent in the last few months. Its marketing and distribution manager Azhar Abdullah believes that the upward trend in cycling is because it allows people to head outdoors while adhering to safe distancing rules at the same time.

But BofA Securities analyst Rafe Jadrosich says that the cycling boom is still in its early stages and there is still a long way to go for the trend to peak.

3 Reasons Why Uptown @ Farrer Is A Good Investment Property

Uptown @ Farrer is an integrated development by Low Keng Huat, a reputable developer listed on the main board of SGX. This project is estimated to receive its Temporary Occupation Permit by 1Q 2021. Being so close to its completion date, so there only remains a small window of opportunity to gain a foothold into this unique development. Here are 3 main reasons why Uptown @ Farrer is a good investment property.

1. City Fringe Location

Uptown @ Farrer is located in an enviable city fringe location in prime district 8. It takes only 1-minute walk from Exit G of Farrer Park MRT station to reach the development. From there, you are only 2 MRT stops to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, Singapore’s most connected MRT station with 3 interweaving lines. Because of its proximity to the MRT and city fringe location, it takes less than 15 minutes by public transport to get to Raffles Place and Orchard Road. This is the ultimate accessibility that one can enjoy!

Furthermore, the condominium is situated just opposite City Square mall, a large shopping mall catered to young families. It has a comprehensive mix of retailers such as Toys”R”us, MindChamps, Decathlon, Don Don Donki and NTUC to cater to every family’s needs.

In addition, it sits adjacent to the Ophir-Rochor road Corridor, a key district identified by URA to be a key area for growth and rejuvenation. Key plans include installation of key infrastructure to transform the entire area into a car-lite and lush green zone packed with lifestyle offerings. Uptown @Farrer is a beneficiary that stands to capture any positive spill-over effects from this massive government undertaking.

2. Easy to rent

This is a rare opportunity to invest in an integrated development that will be popular with renters. The entire project consists of a single residential tower with an exclusive number of just 116 units. Retail shop units nearby offer direct and easy access to F&B offerings (eg: Michelin star-rated Putien) and lifestyle services. These are key amenities that potential tenants will definitely come to expect and appreciate. In addition, the serviced apartment will be operated under Ascott’s co-living brand, lyf, targeted at millennials. With its social kitchen and modular spaces catering for gigs and events, it adds a whole new vibrancy to the entire development.

With fewer units located within the building adding to the exclusivity, as well as an established transport infrastructure and numerous retail offerings a stone’s throw away, this condominium will appeal heavily to renters. Positive examples such as City Square Residences are testament to the popularity of this location. The ease of renting your residential unit signals strong potential capital appreciation in the future.

3. Rare Loft Units That Double Up

A significant effect of Covid-19 is that working from home may soon become the new normal. Therefore, it has become very important to find a conducive place within the house where one can conduct Zoom meetings to work in peace or have their children able to do home-based learning if needed. This is why loft units have increasingly become the apartment type of choice. Uptown @ Farrer offer several types of loft units with ceiling heights reaching 5.9m! The voluminous space allows a home-owner to craft out an extra place for a work office or a study room. In addition, the developer will be providing the loft decking when the unit is completed which is normally not the case. This is an efficient and cost-effective way to carve out more space for your home!

Here are 3 key reasons why Uptown @ Farrer makes a very compelling and good investment property. Simply make an appointment online or via your preferred property agent beforehand to view the showflat and make your purchase.

Experienced recruiter with 15 years in talent acquisition advises if you should interview for a job you don’t want

Times are hard these days, we understand. We’re also on the lookout for jobs and internships for you guys from time to time. Even more so for the desperate, it’s easy to mass send your resume out to companies, including job openings you don’t particularly take an interest to.

Last week, we wrote about some valuable tips for job seekers by recruitment experts from LinkedIn, Robert Walters, and Michael Page. Hop over to read if you’re currently on the lookout for a new job opportunity.

Today, we will put our focus on whether you should interview for a job you don’t want. We will be hearing from the wise words of Kevin Matthews, an experienced recruiter with 15 years in talent acquisition. He is also the managing director of KR Partners and founder & CEO of Candid-Intel.

#1: I mass sent out many applications during my job search and now I’m being called in for jobs that may not be the most suitable. Is it still worth taking the interview?

Firstly, it’s probably not a good idea to mass apply to jobs during your job search. I would advise you to get into the habit of being targeted as you will achieve better results that way. Now that you have gotten yourself in a bit of a bind with so many requests, don’t panic – go through each job that requested an interview and analyze three things before declining to attend:

Does the company or position match your current needs or aspirations? If your answer is no, skip the interview.
Are you sure you’re overqualified or not suitable for the position? For example, if the job description says they are looking for two years’ experience and you have seven, then you should probably skip it.
Is there anything you can learn from the interview? Interviewing, even if you’re unsure about the position or the company, can provide opportunities to practice your interpersonal and interviewing skills.

If you’re still convinced that attending the interview won’t be right for you, please respectfully decline with a short email.

#2: Is it alright to take an interview just to practice my interview skills even if I may not want the job?

“Well, I would advise if you’re unsure on the job or company that it’s still OK to attend and practice. However, if you’re 100% convinced that this opportunity is not right for you, don’t waste your time or the interviewer’s – conduct mock interviews with your friends to practice. That would be a better use of your time.”

#3: I was given a job offer and accepted it just before I was about to attend another interview. This interview was set up prior to the offer. Should I still take the meeting? Or should I decline to save everyone’s time?

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“My advice after spending many years in recruitment is to decline the interview and move on.

We all love to be wanted, but sometimes you have to know when it’s time to focus on the wonderful opportunity you have at hand. Running around the city and interviewing without a purpose is exhausting. Save everyone’s time and move on.”

#4: I’ve been offered several offers during my job hunt. Is this something I need to let a hiring manager know? Or is it better to keep this to myself?

“You are under no obligation to disclose whether you have been offered other job opportunities, its best to keep the information to yourself until you can gauge interest or compare offers – the hiring process is a bit like poker, so remember not to reveal your hand too early.”

#5: I’ve decided that the position is not the right fit for me. How do I politely decline the interview?

“Email is the preferable choice as many people are not comfortable declining an offer via the phone or face to face.

It’s important to remember to remain courteous in the email. Don’t be arrogant, remember you may have declined this opportunity but there could be future opportunities with the company or hiring manager that you want to be considered for. It’s advisable to remain professional and polite in your correspondence as it will leave a lasting impression.”