Extraordinary times call for unconventional measures. When odds in the hiring market are stacked up against job seekers, it is time to reach out via alternative means to secure your next job.
With most employees having to work from home this year, interns are no exception. In the absence of face time with your supervisors and co-workers, how do you get the most out of your remote internship?
For SMU alumnus Lionel Gao, pursuing a career in his industry of interest upon graduation was more important than taking on a role he was familiar with, even if it meant having to turn down a ready job offer.
How can a fresh graduate deal with tough times? With grit and the right mentality, says SMU alumnus Woo Jian Sheng.
SMU alumna Julia Hee, VP at IAM Advisory Group, who chose a career path she never considered back in university shares why one should ‘Never Say Never’, especially in the face of a tough job market.
Getting the role you really want isn’t always that easy as a fresh graduate, especially when faced with a global financial crisis. SMU alumna Chng Li Ming shares more about her job search experience back in 2008, and the importance of being ... Read More
Business analyst, mentor, value advocate—these are just some of the roles that keeps Aldric Chen busy these days. We chat with Aldric about his approach to the job hunt during the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and how far he's come since then.
What are some of the best practices PhD students should keep in mind when preparing for the job search process? SMU PhD graduating students share tips from their own job market experience.
Our SMU PhD graduates are finding good job placements after graduation. We caught up with our very first two PhD in Business (Marketing) grads, Lim Leon Gim and Tan Yee Heng, to find out more about their first placements after their ... Read More
While graduate starting salaries may be at an all-time high, don't expect it to always be a given. And neither should it be the only factor when evaluating your career. We speak to Prasanthi Guda from SMU's Dato’ Kho Hui Meng Career Centre for her expert ... Read More