Anyone jobless for a long time before?

[sinkingfeeling]

Originally Posted by Marky84

Anything less than 6 mth you can remove it from your cv, i have my fair share of jobs which did not work out for me which i rather leave a gap than having to think of excuses to ******** the interviewer

More than 6 months, nearly one year in fact

Which is why I've left it on my resume

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Mind hinting which stat board is that? Under which ministry? How much was your last drawn? I think u should continue to look for a similar job which u did previously. But might get a paycut.

one of the tertiary institutions. that's the problem, because my jobscope was very specific, it's difficult to find a similar role. or rather, to convince any employer that my experience can 'fit' their role

Originally Posted by sinkingfeeling

What is your begree major?

I presume not econs?

probably one of the worst / useless majors.. history

Originally Posted by Marky84

So can i say this is your first job from 08 till till recent ?

I thinking would it be your last drawn is on the high side ? as i believe statboard salary should be not bad one plus you have been working there for quite sometime

last drawn around 5k only.. nowhere near high

do you think its better to leave the last drawn field empty when i send applications?

[Marky84]

Originally Posted by Unregistered

last drawn around 5k only.. nowhere near high

do you think its better to leave the last drawn field empty when i send applications?

5k is consider high if your experience is just general experience

Mind to say roughly what your area of job scope e.g account , hr , IT

Yar can try dont put last drawn actually for me i don't put last drawn i only put expected salary with nego on the side

[Marky84]

Originally Posted by sinkingfeeling

More than 6 months, nearly one year in fact

Which is why I've left it on my resume

Ok sorry i though in the first place you only stay for a few months only

Have you considered to find Part time first ? at least you got some input

Originally Posted by Unregistered

probably one of the worst / useless majors.. history

try going into research / education / national archives / heritage board / museum / arts center / policy reformulation roles

i would think history majors have very good analytical and writing skills, so do look out for relevant corporate/admin roles. Take a look at careers@gov portal and sieve the jobs according to these types of roles. Good luck!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

probably one of the worst / useless majors.. history

Can consider teaching. More vacancies for humanities teachers also. The window is closing soon so do apply asap

I am currently 30 years old degree holder (from nus, 2nd upper), and earn around 5.5k in civil service. Is that considered average/below average as compared to my peers in private sector

[sinkingfeeling]

Originally Posted by Marky84

Ok sorry i though in the first place you only stay for a few months only

Have you considered to find Part time first ? at least you got some input

Even part time employers hiam me

I suspect I am on the do not hire list of many recruitment agencies