In Sun Tzu’s classic Art of War masterpiece, it opens with a chapter on ‘laying plans’ for what is ahead. Based on ancient Chinese military strategy and philosophy, nuggets of wisdom are privy to all who gloss through the pages of history.
Another reformer from the Warring States period, 361 BC, is Shang Yang, a statesman who achieved breakthroughs in analytics and strategies, leading victorious transformations during his time. His policies laid the administrative and political foundations that would enable Emperor Qin to conquer all of China and unite the country for the first time. He introduced a performance based culture, boosted morale and drove corporate vision, ensuring that it was always about people before strategy.
More than a connective bridge
In modern days, Career Services is front and centre in this people business. It is likened to a bridge to connect an individual to prospective jobs in the workplace through career coaching and guidance. Yet, it encompasses much more than getting from point A to B.
| "Career services help students and participants discover their career aspirations and provides them with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate career exploration, planning and job search." |
Today, 80 of the top 100 tech firms in the world have a presence in Singapore and the city state is set to be positioned as Asia’s technology capital. According to the Global Innovation Index, Singapore is also ranked No. 1 in Asia and 7th in the world for innovation.¹ It is hence more vital than ever to zoom in on Singapore’s most in-demand tech jobs and steer through the dos and don’ts of tactical career planning that benefit tech professionals and help one stand out from the crowd.
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Majority of professionals will follow a straight line in their career advancement planning, yet in this new era, there too are other ways of looking at one’s career progression. A vertical approach known to many is based on the concept of climbing the corporate ladder and working upwards within the hierarchy of a workplace system.
Horizontal growth adopts a different approach as it hones the underlying growth prospects for the individual and goes beyond career progression or job promotions. It could mean a complete shift into another field as millennials might be open to this sort of career pathway. In recent studies they are more likely to value purpose over paychecks, ethical ways and a job that develops their skills.
At any stage of your career journey, NUS-ISS provides a suite of career services to employers, alumni, course participants and students for job placements and advisory. Professionals and employers are taken through a process of screening, coaching, mentoring and matching by the NUS-ISS Career Services team.
Not one-size-fits-all
Be it for a day course or for a year, students and participants of NUS-ISS can leverage on these available services:
Coaching Advisory and Job Placements
We have a team of trained career coaches who are equipped to listen and understand your career needs and aspirations; to offer you the needed advice on developing skills sets and explore other career options. We can also assist you with job placements through job matching with available job opportunities. Employers can have access to potential job candidates amongst NUS-ISS full-time, part-time and executive programme students. Meet our Consultants
NUS-ISS Jobs and Skills Portal
The portal uses analytics and AI to help the individual understand their skillsets and competencies, identify suitable courses for skills upgrade as well as job matching
Employers can use this online job portal to facilitate the posting and collating of applications for both internships and jobs. Learn more
Professional Conversion Programme (PCP)
Individuals looking for career conversion to emerging and in demand jobs can apply to join the Professional Conversion Programmes.
Eligible employers may enrol their new hires or their existing employees for in-company conversion through the programmes. For more details, please refer to our PCP programmes.
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Career Fairs, Workshops and Career Events
Alumni, participants and students are invited to network and exchange information about career and job opportunities at career events.
Employers are welcome to participate in various career events and industry talks to reach out to NUS-ISS students and executive participants with job opportunities.
What will be the breakthrough for your career today? Reach out to our experienced career consultants at: isscareerservices@nus.edu.sg
¹ Michael Page. 2020. Singapore's most in-demand tech jobs for 2020.
[https://www.michaelpage.com.sg/advice/market-insights/industry-reports/singapore-s-most-demand-tech-jobs-2020]. Accessed February 25 2020.