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[kakaboo]

If fresh grad doing part time while finding full time job and cross the 6 months period will flag ?

why this wont flag but the other will (other being jobless for 6 months) ?

 

[cakes.cakes]

i wanna ask those bonuses like 13 14 months bonus. but you only manage to start work like march april. will these ppl manage to get the bonus as well in the year end?

 

[yukari_san3]

Just ORDed. Private Diploma in Marketing holder. Is it really hard to get a job and build it up as a career?
Not looking at doing sales.

Yes its hard.

Employers rather hire local grads.

Unless you have special talent

 

[yukari_san3]

Wear suit to interview considered overdressed or not ? Or depends on coy.

you can wear what you like

just don't wear branded from head to toe like a SMU grad I encountered.

he's like a walking marketing tool

 

[zachary123]

say i got my promotion after 2 years from fresh grad and is on 6k plus pm package. have been getting several enquiries from recruiters. should i bother responding? would they pay 6k + 20% for someone with less than 3 yrs experience?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

Wear suit to interview considered overdressed or not ? Or depends on coy.

Overdressed. Unless you are applying for a Head of Department role

why this wont flag but the other will (other being jobless for 6 months) ?

Because, it is a part time job when the person is still studying. If you are studying you won't be able to take on a full time job right?

Whereas the being jobless for 6 months example, the person is perfectly capable of doing a full time job (with no limitations)

i wanna ask those bonuses like 13 14 months bonus. but you only manage to start work like march april. will these ppl manage to get the bonus as well in the year end?

Yes. But pro-rated amount.

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

say i got my promotion after 2 years from fresh grad and is on 6k plus pm package. have been getting several enquiries from recruiters. should i bother responding? would they pay 6k + 20% for someone with less than 3 yrs experience?

Instead of focusing solely on the compensation, you should also consider the work environment, company and job scope.

Even if the other company pays you 50% more, but you have to work 16 hours a day plus weekends, you won't want to do it also right?

 

[kakaboo]

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Because, it is a part time job when the person is still studying. If you are studying you won't be able to take on a full time job right?

Whereas the being jobless for 6 months example, the person is perfectly capable of doing a full time job (with no limitations)

but the previous poster was saying a fresh grad, which means the person has already graduated. not still studying

means maybe he is free to do a full time job but unable to find one, so work part-time or temp in the meantime to make ends meet while still looking for a full time one

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

but the previous poster was saying a fresh grad, which means the person has already graduated. not still studying

means maybe he is free to do a full time job but unable to find one, so work part-time or temp in the meantime to make ends meet while still looking for a full time one

Sorry i misunderstood the question (too many questions to reply)

If the person has just graduated, then taking on part time jobs is usually not an excuse unless the person has personal reasons for taking on a part time job (one parent is sick and needs constant care, or the person taking on additional studies, etc)

This is the typical employer mentality. That whether you are jobless, or doing part time, or w/e. The most important thing is why

Why are you jobless?

Why are you taking on a part time job?

If you can answer this part satisfactory, then employers will be happy to interview you

 

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[AaronZzZ]

Overdressed. Unless you are applying for a Head of Department role



Because, it is a part time job when the person is still studying. If you are studying you won't be able to take on a full time job right?

Whereas the being jobless for 6 months example, the person is perfectly capable of doing a full time job (with no limitations)



Yes. But pro-rated amount.

So shirt and tie enough ?

Sorry i misunderstood the question (too many questions to reply)

If the person has just graduated, then taking on part time jobs is usually not an excuse unless the person has personal reasons for taking on a part time job (one parent is sick and needs constant care, or the person taking on additional studies, etc)

This is the typical employer mentality. That whether you are jobless, or doing part time, or w/e. The most important thing is why

Why are you jobless?

Why are you taking on a part time job?

If you can answer this part satisfactory, then employers will be happy to interview you

Is contract better than part-time in this case ?

 

[palmero2009]

Hi HH,
Would you advice job stability with good benefits and bonus but not much challenge normal shift work
OR
Job not stable benefits so so ( dental mo have) bonus max 0.8 but job very challenging due to fast pace working 12 hour shift rotation every quater.

Pay wise both ard the same.

 

[shikimi]

What if a person has a professional degree and works in a very specialized job but wants to switch to a different industry?

Would all the experience at the specialized job be considered irrelevant and will be paid a fresh grad's pay?

 

[Ask A Headhunter]

So shirt and tie enough ?



Is contract better than part-time in this case ?

Contract is always better than part time

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[Ask A Headhunter]

Hi HH,
Would you advice job stability with good benefits and bonus but not much challenge normal shift work
OR
Job not stable benefits so so ( dental mo have) bonus max 0.8 but job very challenging due to fast pace working 12 hour shift rotation every quater.

Pay wise both ard the same.

Depends on what stage of your career you are in. But typically the first one

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[Ask A Headhunter]

What if a person has a professional degree and works in a very specialized job but wants to switch to a different industry?

Would all the experience at the specialized job be considered irrelevant and will be paid a fresh grad's pay?

Well you might get paid for your soft skills like people management, project management, etc but a bit hard to get same pay although won't be fresh grad pay

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[ITretard]

Yes its hard.

Employers rather hire local grads.

Unless you have special talent

Any advice for me then?

 

[yukari_san3]

Any advice for me then?

how to advise when I know nothing about you?


u can start by telling me more about yourself

 

[mepick]

Those who looking for full time job, shouldn't find from agency leh.
Cos I just realised my salary is lower than other colleagues.

 

[newstranger]

if looking for internships......where to put my period of availability.

like mention it in cover letter. or like small line at bottom of resume?

thank you