ScienTec Consulting Recruiters Share How Graduates Can Improve Job Prospects
Search and recruitment agency, ScienTec Consulting, shares five practical ways to increase employability.
Singapore, Singapore, May 30, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Between experienced professionals and new graduates, the job market has always been a highly competitive arena. Graduates, who feel their lack of work experience puts them at a disadvantage, still stand a high chance of succeeding with preparation and effort.
ScienTec Consulting has been providing executive search and professional recruitment solutions in Singapore for over 12 years to budding companies and Fortune 500. By closely monitoring the sentiments of hiring managers and aspiring candidates, ScienTec is able to share valuable insight that will improve a fresh graduate’s employability.
Build a range of practical experience
For recruiters and hiring managers, one of the most important criteria for screening candidates is practical experience. So having more than one internship opportunity to develop practical technical skills will not only broaden the field of experience, but increase chances of being selected.
Before applying, an awareness of career objective is important to choosing an internship program that is relevant to the career path. Research carefully as there are bound to be differences to the quality of exposure depending on the organisation.
For a fresh graduate, internships and graduate training programs are effective vehicles to provide valuable professional exposure. And although they may not always translate to a full-time opportunity within the organisation, it could open other doors.
Develop employability skills
Besides technical skills, more employers expect candidates to have a complementary set of soft skills that could boost productivity. In fact, the most common buzzwords employers mention on job descriptions are soft skills such as creative, self-motivated, team player, responsible and dynamic.
Online and offline training modules exist to enhance soft skills as needed. But only through conscious, constant practice of these skills can they become fully integrated to one’s personality and work ethic.
Don’t just apply – connect
Job boards, classifieds and print ads remain the most popular sources of jobs, but in reality, advertised jobs constitute only a fraction of the total number of vacancies a company may have. Recruitment consultants will use a variety of social media channels, forums and databases to reach candidates within a specific demographic without needing to advertise.
A good way to search for recruitment consultants who specialise in a line of work is by performing a search on the Internet or social media. LinkedIn has a convenient way of searching for recruitment consultants through advanced search. Searching keywords like the general role (marketing, IT, and so on) or industry (healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and so on) against the staffing and recruitment industry in Singapore should be a good way to get started.
More organisations are relying on professional recruitment services like ScienTec Personnel, a division of ScienTec Consulting, to search or attract bright, young talents. Getting connected to a number of recruitment agencies can quickly get job seekers on the radar for a suitable opening that has not been advertised publicly.
Prepare or partner for better interview results
Hiring managers and HR will do their due diligence on applicants, so candidates should perform their own research on the company and interviewer. Candidates who did their research or anticipated questions that could be asked by an employer felt more confident about their interview – and most progressed easily to the next round.
Use the information to be an active participant in the interview process. Ask smart questions and engage the interviewer in conversation. Interviewers, who felt engaged by the candidate, had a more positive impression to share during assessment.
Applying through a recruitment agency is also a great way to increase an applicant’s chances of performing better at an interview. ScienTec Consulting recruitment consultants use coaching sessions to help candidates articulate their strengths effectively during employer interviews.
Manage expectations
Experience remains the most valued currency at the workplace. Postgraduate studies alone will not guarantee placement at a job application any more than a degree holder.
Some candidates with a postgraduate degree applying for their first job come with a salary expectation they feel commensurate to their new status, but inevitably lose out to a degree holder with plenty of internship experience. Instead of opening the conversation with a price tag, talk about how further education has influenced an understanding of the complex issues affecting the organisation.
There are cases when a postgraduate degree will have definite advantages, but a range of professional applications to complement existing academic qualifications work best.
About ScienTec Consulting
ScienTec Consulting offers a range of executive search, specialist search, professional recruitment and general staffing services under its key brands ScienTec Search and ScienTec Personnel. A recognised provider of flexible and scalable cross-border talent solutions for companies building their operational presence in Asia, ScienTec Consulting responds to the hiring needs of budding companies and Fortune 500 clients. For more information on ScienTec Consulting’s services, visit www.ScienTecConsulting.com.
ScienTec Consulting has been providing executive search and professional recruitment solutions in Singapore for over 12 years to budding companies and Fortune 500. By closely monitoring the sentiments of hiring managers and aspiring candidates, ScienTec is able to share valuable insight that will improve a fresh graduate’s employability.
Build a range of practical experience
For recruiters and hiring managers, one of the most important criteria for screening candidates is practical experience. So having more than one internship opportunity to develop practical technical skills will not only broaden the field of experience, but increase chances of being selected.
Before applying, an awareness of career objective is important to choosing an internship program that is relevant to the career path. Research carefully as there are bound to be differences to the quality of exposure depending on the organisation.
For a fresh graduate, internships and graduate training programs are effective vehicles to provide valuable professional exposure. And although they may not always translate to a full-time opportunity within the organisation, it could open other doors.
Develop employability skills
Besides technical skills, more employers expect candidates to have a complementary set of soft skills that could boost productivity. In fact, the most common buzzwords employers mention on job descriptions are soft skills such as creative, self-motivated, team player, responsible and dynamic.
Online and offline training modules exist to enhance soft skills as needed. But only through conscious, constant practice of these skills can they become fully integrated to one’s personality and work ethic.
Don’t just apply – connect
Job boards, classifieds and print ads remain the most popular sources of jobs, but in reality, advertised jobs constitute only a fraction of the total number of vacancies a company may have. Recruitment consultants will use a variety of social media channels, forums and databases to reach candidates within a specific demographic without needing to advertise.
A good way to search for recruitment consultants who specialise in a line of work is by performing a search on the Internet or social media. LinkedIn has a convenient way of searching for recruitment consultants through advanced search. Searching keywords like the general role (marketing, IT, and so on) or industry (healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and so on) against the staffing and recruitment industry in Singapore should be a good way to get started.
More organisations are relying on professional recruitment services like ScienTec Personnel, a division of ScienTec Consulting, to search or attract bright, young talents. Getting connected to a number of recruitment agencies can quickly get job seekers on the radar for a suitable opening that has not been advertised publicly.
Prepare or partner for better interview results
Hiring managers and HR will do their due diligence on applicants, so candidates should perform their own research on the company and interviewer. Candidates who did their research or anticipated questions that could be asked by an employer felt more confident about their interview – and most progressed easily to the next round.
Use the information to be an active participant in the interview process. Ask smart questions and engage the interviewer in conversation. Interviewers, who felt engaged by the candidate, had a more positive impression to share during assessment.
Applying through a recruitment agency is also a great way to increase an applicant’s chances of performing better at an interview. ScienTec Consulting recruitment consultants use coaching sessions to help candidates articulate their strengths effectively during employer interviews.
Manage expectations
Experience remains the most valued currency at the workplace. Postgraduate studies alone will not guarantee placement at a job application any more than a degree holder.
Some candidates with a postgraduate degree applying for their first job come with a salary expectation they feel commensurate to their new status, but inevitably lose out to a degree holder with plenty of internship experience. Instead of opening the conversation with a price tag, talk about how further education has influenced an understanding of the complex issues affecting the organisation.
There are cases when a postgraduate degree will have definite advantages, but a range of professional applications to complement existing academic qualifications work best.
About ScienTec Consulting
ScienTec Consulting offers a range of executive search, specialist search, professional recruitment and general staffing services under its key brands ScienTec Search and ScienTec Personnel. A recognised provider of flexible and scalable cross-border talent solutions for companies building their operational presence in Asia, ScienTec Consulting responds to the hiring needs of budding companies and Fortune 500 clients. For more information on ScienTec Consulting’s services, visit www.ScienTecConsulting.com.
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ScienTec Consulting Pte. Ltd.
Francis Somera
+65 8354 4664
www.ScienTecConsulting.com
Francis Somera
+65 8354 4664
www.ScienTecConsulting.com
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