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Old 21-05-2019, 06:40 PM
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I have stopped work for a couple of years to care for kids and now I am trying to go back to work. I got a few interviews but never got selected. Is there any way to put across “nicely” the reason for the gap..or any tips for interviews?
Just tell them the truth. Nothing wrong with taking couple of years to take care of kids. Unless the employers are discriminating candidates with family, which I believe is really unreasonable.

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I have stopped work for a couple of years to care for kids and now I am trying to go back to work. I got a few interviews but never got selected. Is there any way to put across “nicely” the reason for the gap..or any tips for interviews?
Just say the truth and be honest. Nothing wrong with prioritizing family over work. If the company discriminates you due to this, then it should not be a company you want to join if you have family. Right?

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Old 21-05-2019, 10:14 PM
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May I know what kind of job you looking for? I will try to help you.
Now my company looking for CSO.
Hi, i am looking for secretary/pa/ea/admin executive job. thank you.

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Old 22-05-2019, 02:23 AM
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anyone has worked or working as an operations assistant/officer role? have my interview in a few days... would like advice please?
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Old 22-05-2019, 08:46 AM
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How old are you? 2 mths is a short time...there are people who are still looking for jobs after 6 mths or even a year.
Mid 30s.. i know 2 months is quite short but with few openings that are suitable and even fewer calls and with even fewer interviews, it is just so discouraging.. praying that things get better for me soon...
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Old 22-05-2019, 10:47 AM
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Just tell them the truth. Nothing wrong with taking couple of years to take care of kids. Unless the employers are discriminating candidates with family, which I believe is really unreasonable.

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Just say the truth and be honest. Nothing wrong with prioritizing family over work. If the company discriminates you due to this, then it should not be a company you want to join if you have family. Right?
Ya but it’s really tough to go back to the workforce..really need to cross the interview hurdle.
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Old 22-05-2019, 11:50 AM
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what platforms u all usually use to find jobs?
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Old 22-05-2019, 12:38 PM
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what platforms u all usually use to find jobs?
Fast Jobs , Career trial Portal and all the other job sites. Job central etc
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Old 22-05-2019, 10:52 PM
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what platforms u all usually use to find jobs?
efinancialcareers, gov.sg, mycareersfuture, linkedin, jointhire, michaelpage
there's really a lot
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Old 23-05-2019, 12:57 PM
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Jobless coming to one year. In my 40s. Are companies really want those in their 40s to die of hunger ?
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