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getting it job in singapore

Post by naga magi » Mon, 23 Mar 2015 7:05 pm

Hi I need to know some ways to find it job. I keep on posting my resume on websites. But not getting interview calls.pls tell me some reliable way of getting it job.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 23 Mar 2015 8:22 pm

If you haven't got it, you aren't going to get it.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers

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Post by ecureilx » Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:42 pm

sundaymorningstaple wrote:If you haven't got it, you aren't going to get it.
And that's it Image

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Re: getting it job in singapore

Post by the lynx » Tue, 24 Mar 2015 9:07 am

naga magi wrote:Hi I need to know some ways to find it job. I keep on posting my resume on websites. But not getting interview calls.pls tell me some reliable way of getting it job.
I don't think recruitment works this way. Just because you post a resume to someone, it doesn't mean that person owes you a response.

First of all, make sure your portfolio is good. Then make sure your CV/resume is good. If you're not getting anything after doing the first two, better go with your network. Most people prefer personal recommendations. In worse scenario, it is time to hire a recruiter/agent to look for jobs for you.

If all else fails, stay in your current job. You will be thankful you still have a job when nobody else wants to hire you.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 24 Mar 2015 9:14 am

the lynx wrote: If all else fails, stay in your current job. You will be thankful you still have a job when nobody else wants to hire you.
Probably the best advice you can give him and a heck of a lot of others on here. :cool:
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers

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Re: getting it job in singapore

Post by ecureilx » Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:49 am

sundaymorningstaple wrote:
the lynx wrote: If all else fails, stay in your current job. You will be thankful you still have a job when nobody else wants to hire you.
Probably the best advice you can give him and a heck of a lot of others on here. :cool:
gonna copy this thread link to another one .. =D>

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Re: getting it job in singapore

Post by RTH » Sun, 26 Apr 2015 9:00 am

Have you considered using reputable recruitment agencies?

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Post by maneo » Sun, 26 Apr 2015 10:53 am

the lynx wrote:
naga magi wrote:Hi I need to know some ways to find it job. I keep on posting my resume on websites. But not getting interview calls.pls tell me some reliable way of getting it job.
I don't think recruitment works this way. Just because you post a resume to someone, it doesn't mean that person owes you a response.
Excellent reality check.
the lynx wrote:If all else fails, stay in your current job. You will be thankful you still have a job when nobody else wants to hire you.
Excellent advice.
the lynx wrote:First of all, make sure your portfolio is good. Then make sure your CV/resume is good.
This is where most fail.
Very few people can recognise when their own CV/resume is not good.

There are also many online references (with many examples) for what makes a good CV/resume.

In addition, it's best to get unbiased assessments of one's CV/resume from others.
For a more knowledgeable assessment get it from someone that has been a hiring manager.

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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Sun, 26 Apr 2015 9:51 pm

RTH wrote:Have you considered using reputable recruitment agencies?
Oxymoron?
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers

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Post by nakatago » Mon, 27 Apr 2015 9:48 am

sundaymorningstaple wrote:
RTH wrote:Have you considered using reputable recruitment agencies?
Oxymoron?
"Reputed to be useless."

It's still a reputation;)
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Post by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 27 Apr 2015 9:56 am

:lol:
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers

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Re: getting it job in singapore

Post by cross88 » Tue, 05 May 2015 3:32 pm

the lynx wrote:In worse scenario, it is time to hire a recruiter/agent to look for jobs for you.
that is very interesting! Can anybody tell me more about it? How much it cost? If you have agent contact (email would be nice) please PM me :)

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Post by ecureilx » Tue, 05 May 2015 4:45 pm

cross88 wrote:
the lynx wrote:In worse scenario, it is time to hire a recruiter/agent to look for jobs for you.
that is very interesting! Can anybody tell me more about it? How much it cost? If you have agent contact (email would be nice) please PM me :)
Are you talking about it really ?:shock:

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Re: getting it job in singapore

Post by cross88 » Tue, 05 May 2015 5:33 pm

Yes? I've never heard of such service, that I can pay and someone will search for me. I'm curious about conditions.

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Post by ecureilx » Tue, 05 May 2015 6:00 pm

cross88 wrote:Yes? I've never heard of such service, that I can pay and someone will search for me. I'm curious about conditions.
Do you want to pay for it ? Is it so ?


(I give up on it) :oops:

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