Getting Started: A Word of Advice

If you want to start building your resume while you’re still in school, taking up an internship may be just what you need.

The days of a guaranteed job upon graduation with a degree or diploma are long over. And as competition in the job market continues to heat up, expanding your skills and knowledge beyond the classroom can make you a strong candidate and greatly increase your employability upon your graduation.

An internship is often the first thing that comes to mind, consisting of spending a few weeks to a couple of months working for a company over your holidays. Additionally, there are other options out there that can give you an edge. You can look at part-time jobs in retail if you’re eyeing the fashion industry, take up personal projects, such as penning a book for your younger siblings if you think writing and the media sector are for you, or even participate in competitions and volunteerism if you think the skills you want to pick up can’t be found in an internship.

However, keep in mind that competition can be tough, especially for positions offered by larger, multinational corporations (MNCs). So while there are plenty of advantages to having your internships there, don’t discount smaller firms, which are able to offer plenty of valuable experience and opportunities as well.

Ultimately, what you’re aiming for is experience – be it from volunteer work or an internship – and who you plan to work with is entirely up to you. Keep in mind that gradsingapore is always in your corner rooting for you, and we’ll keep supporting you with all the resources and advice you’ll need to get a good start to your career!

The Team

Find out how to ace an interview on page 50.

Explore some sector possibilities from page 62 onwards.

Did you know up to 70 per cent of openings are not advertised? Turn to page 34 to find out how to apply for them!

Turn to page 73 to see some available internships.