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Old 25-07-2014, 04:19 PM
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It also depends on whether the new company/interviewers are open minded enough to candidates who quit without a job. I have been to some interviews and the interviewers went "U quit without a job?!!" and gave me a horrified look. The feeling sucks.
most employers will frown upon gaps and may not even give you an interview to explain

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most employers will frown upon gaps and may not even give you an interview to explain
Ya it really depends on the employers, the timing (need to fill up that vacancy asap), etc...
which are things we can't really control.

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Old 28-07-2014, 02:26 PM
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which industries are you guys applying to.

from my viewpoint, i do see plentiful opportunities out there if you are willing to take up a contract even with a lower remuneration, at least while u r employed, you do have income, nicer resume and a chance to be converted to perm.

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which industries are you guys applying to.

from my viewpoint, i do see plentiful opportunities out there if you are willing to take up a contract even with a lower remuneration, at least while u r employed, you do have income, nicer resume and a chance to be converted to perm.
I am sorry but most contract jobs out there are non-convertible. It looks kinda bad on your resume if you have too many contract/temporary positions.
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I am sorry but most contract jobs out there are non-convertible. It looks kinda bad on your resume if you have too many contract/temporary positions.
i tot most govt/ hospitals/ schools offer contract instead of perm nowadays?
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Old 29-07-2014, 02:10 AM
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Hi all,

Been jobless for 10 months counting since last Oct after a full time four months in the midst of MBA. Filled it up with a two-month internship and overseas exchange whilst conducting active search. Meanwhile, I've had pretty low interview invitation rates despite over 5 years solid work experience. To add to the fire, hit rate is dismal, 1 to 2 interviews per month plus god-knows-how-many rejections.

I've gathered that advanced degree don't mean employers will offer better pay, and HR prioritise IT, quant skills, specific software, project management skills over generic business management, and direct experience over better learning ability and attitude. It sucks when HR feedback that you are strong candidate (perhaps even prime one from what you explicitly infer), then you found out the one with direct experience from a developing country got the offer... sucks. I totally believe it's a tough market for locals, that goes against what our published unemployment figures show.

Through it all, I still tell myself, the worse I can do is give up and portray low self esteem. Hence, let's buck up and aim to really showcase ourselves as the best hire decision our next employer can ever make. We just need that one worthwhile yes, so take that next ignored/rejected effort as one closer to that yes.

However, do have a basic understanding of where you want to head in your career, how it fits with your personal life, and your company's overall operational health before you take the leap. Don't waste five years like I did on trial-and-error.

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Hi all,

Been jobless for 10 months counting since last Oct after a full time four months in the midst of MBA. Filled it up with a two-month internship and overseas exchange whilst conducting active search. Meanwhile, I've had pretty low interview invitation rates despite over 5 years solid work experience. To add to the fire, hit rate is dismal, 1 to 2 interviews per month plus god-knows-how-many rejections.

I've gathered that advanced degree don't mean employers will offer better pay, and HR prioritise IT, quant skills, specific software, project management skills over generic business management, and direct experience over better learning ability and attitude. It sucks when HR feedback that you are strong candidate (perhaps even prime one from what you explicitly infer), then you found out the one with direct experience from a developing country got the offer... sucks. I totally believe it's a tough market for locals, that goes against what our published unemployment figures show.

Through it all, I still tell myself, the worse I can do is give up and portray low self esteem. Hence, let's buck up and aim to really showcase ourselves as the best hire decision our next employer can ever make. We just need that one worthwhile yes, so take that next ignored/rejected effort as one closer to that yes.

However, do have a basic understanding of where you want to head in your career, how it fits with your personal life, and your company's overall operational health before you take the leap. Don't waste five years like I did on trial-and-error.

Regards,
X
I agree with u. Things can get quite disheartening at times. But let's press on and not give up.
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I agree with u. Things can get quite disheartening at times. But let's press on and not give up.
Amen to that. Press on everyone!
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Reading all these really worries me. As someone who is graduating in December, is it a good time to start sending out resumes now?
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Reading all these really worries me. As someone who is graduating in December, is it a good time to start sending out resumes now?
Sending resumes now when u graduate in December is too early. Most companies won't want to wait till December. Give urself a break after u graduate. Cos once u start working, it's hard to stop.
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