Singapore's labour market remained tight with more vacancies than jobseekers in 2024
There were more job vacancies than jobseekers last year, suggesting a tight labour market. A Manpower Ministry report has also revealed that nearly eight in 10 employers looked beyond academic qualifications when hiring last year. These firms are also looking at skillsets and relevant experience. Vivian Tay from global headhunter Ethos BeathChapman discusses what employers these days are looking for in fresh hires. She emphasises the need for immediately transferable knowledge as giving job applicants an edge over their competition.
There were more job vacancies than jobseekers last year, suggesting a tight labour market. A Manpower Ministry report has also revealed that nearly eight in 10 employers looked beyond academic qualifications when hiring last year. These firms are also looking at skillsets and relevant experience. Vivian Tay from global headhunter Ethos BeathChapman discusses what employers these days are looking for in fresh hires. She emphasises the need for immediately transferable knowledge as giving job applicants an edge over their competition.
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