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HOW TO MARKET YOURSELF TO EMPLOYERS
How to Upgrade Yourself Lifelong learning is important to keep yourself relevant in the new normal.
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oday’s sluggish economy has made the job market more competitive than it has ever been before. Many graduates just about to hit the job market are feeling the pressure of setting themselves apart from their peers who are also looking for jobs. In times like this, postgraduate education has become a popular means to give students an advantage in the job market. While it is common for students to think of a Master’s degree or PhD when talking about postgraduate options, there are other qualifications available. Here is a brief overview:
Online courses If you are looking to gain new skills or brush up on existing ones, short courses that are available online may be a good option. Online platforms such as Google Garage, LinkedIn Learning and Coursera offer a myriad of short courses ranging from new language skills to specialised courses such as application development and understanding machine learning. You can consider webinars as well. This option may appeal to graduates who are looking to be more competitive in the job market. Having a new skill will not only impress your prospective employers, but may also help you meet certain technical requirements for a role you are interested in.
SkillsFuture The Singapore government rolled out the SkillFuture initiative with the aim to encourage lifelong learning in mind. It is an initiative that includes subsidies for courses, study awards and fellowships not just for graduates, but also mid-career professionals. With these extensive monetary incentives and aid, students can upgrade their skills without having to break the bank.
Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) With the goal to enhance professionalism of the workforce in Singapore, the WSQ system trains, develops, evaluates and certifies skills that are validated by employers, unions and professional bodies. The WSQ framework covers a wide range of sectors, offering training in both technical and soft skills that can help graduates boost their employability. Training modules are bite-sized, making it easier for individuals to learn at their own pace.
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SIM GE Postgraduate Courses If your aim is to acquire more in-depth knowledge in a certain field, a postgraduate course such as a Master’s degree could be the option. SIM GE offers overseas academic programmes through its partnership with various established international universities, including:
University of Birmingham The University of Birmingham, founded in 1900, is one of the largest in the United Kingdom (U.K.), and offers degrees across a wide range of disciplines. It is a major centre of research and academic study with an established international reputation for excellence with 11 Nobel Prize winners among its staff and alumni. Ranked 87th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2021); Gold-rated university for outstanding teaching and learning in the U.K. (Teaching Excellence Framework 2017 – 2020); Second most frequently targeted university among top employers in the U.K. (The Graduate Market in 2020, High Fliers Research); A member of the prestigious Russell Group of 24 U.K. research-intensive universities. Birmingham Business School, a triple-crown accredited school by the AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, offers a range of fulltime postgraduate programmes in SIM: Master of Science International Business Management (with specialisms in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Organisational Leadership and Change, and Strategy)
1. Lenny Putri Graduate, MSc Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation), Family Venture “The programme gave me valuable insights and knowledge on various topics of management study, as well as in the niche area of entrepreneurship, that I could relate to real life experiences.”
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