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Anonymous

30 Jun 2020

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How much time should we give ourselves as fresh grads to look for a job? I am worried that I will be unemployed for too long. Any advice?

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Personally, I would think it depends highly on your (i) career goals and (ii) financial health. If you managed to land a stint at a company you like or a position that seem aligned with your long-term career goals, I would say β€œGO FOR IT!!!” even if the starting pay is less than ideal for a fresh graduate in normal times. The experience you gain and the people you meet might be able to help you next time, even if you choose not to stay in the same company after the contract is up. Furthermore, taking a job now doesn’t mean you stop looking out for other opportunities in your free time. You need to keep brushing up your CV and interviewing skills as you update your LinkedIn profile with new work experience earned during this period [If you need help with these,click here for more information] Having some income reduces the stress and anxiety for job-hunting and puts you in a better position to learn and strive in the current position as well as your future ones.

Hello!

First of all, I just wanted to congratulate you for graduating! Graduating in the midst of a global pandemic is not easy. So don't beat yourself up over it but instead be proud of what you have achieved. I am also in the class of 2020 and many of us are also facing similar circumstances. You're not the only one that is struggling to find a job, many others will be in the same boat as you as well. In years to come, you will look back at how you were able to endure and get through during these times.

I would suggest to build up your competencies by finding internships to gain more experiences and hone your own competitive advantage. I had some friends who managed to clinch internships during this period of time. It may not be a fulltime job but it allowed them to figure out their strengths and weaknesses. You can have a look at www.matchub.co! It helps students like us find suitable internship options available in the midst of this crisis. Everything will work out eventually and when you look back and trace the dots, and you realise everything happened for a reason. Stay positive and all the best in your job search! Jiayou!

Elijah Lee

27 Jun 2020

Senior Financial Services Manager at Phillip Securities (Jurong East)

Hi anon,

Speaking from my experience, I graduated more than 10 years ago in the midst of the GFC. W...

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