S2E12: Hitting the ground running for the first job

The Straits Times Podcasts · Feb 16, 2025 · 19m

An expert shows how fresh entrants to the workforce can gain the prior experience employers increasingly seek.

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It seems paradoxical for prospective employers to seek prior experience even for entry-level roles.

This reflects the rising bar expected of fresh entrants to the job market.

However, employers are becoming more open-minded towards what constitutes relevant prior experience.

ST correspondent Tay Hong Yi speaks with his guest, a seasoned career expert who…