Scholarship committees receive thousands of applicants on a yearly basis, so what makes a candidate truly shine and stand out from the rabble? Nailing your scholarship essay is one step to set yourself apart.
Scholarship Guide
How to Politely Decline After Accepting a Job Offer
Accepted a job offer that you regret? Or simply because a better offer came along after you said ‘yes’ to the first one. It’s nothing personal, it’s just business. However, ‘ghosting’ your potential employers is still not advisable.
To Be or Not to Be a Graduate Intern
A study in 2015 by UK-based company High Fliers, has shown that almost 50% of potential employers agree that fresh graduates with zero work experience are unlikely to be hired.
What Is a Psychometric Test and Why Are Employers Looking at It?
As companies are starting to place more importance on a social and cultural fit, psychometric tests are becoming more commonplace to help employers make an informed decision about a candidate’s suitability for a role within their organisation.
How to Cope with Failure and Rejection
Ah the hard ‘no,’ it’s never a pleasant thing to hear. The word ‘no’ quite often implies rejection and failure. Applying for jobs is always a tricky and time-consuming process – one can say that looking for a job, is a full-time job.
SUSS Graduates in Good Demand; Around 90% Secure Employment Within Six Months of Final Examinations
Media release by SUSS on 28 Feb 2020.
Interview Guide
Most scholarship applicants feel a little nervous before an interview. So it is always a good idea to be prepared. Then, you will feel confident and perform better. Here are some helpful suggestions to get ready for that important day.
NTU Singapore’s Annual Open House and Career Fair to Go Virtual
This article was first published on NTU website on 14-Feb-2020.
SMU and Mindef Renew First-Of-Its-Kind Postgraduate Scholarship for Retiring Military Personnel
This article was first published on SMU’s website on 9 Jan 2020.
Scholarship Guide 2019 Vol.2 – Publisher’s Note
We have crossed the half-year mark of 2019 and we hope everyone is in high spirits, as we are. We have come to that time of the year again when anxiety builds up as major exam dates approach. For some, this is also the time to start shopping for suitable scholarships to help them finance their further education as well as to secure the dream job at the end of their studies. We hope to continue providing you with helpful and comprehensive information on scholarship matters.
How to Highlight Your Volunteer Experience in an Interview
Volunteering can help to boost your skills and expand your network while you are transitioning between sectors, rejoining the workforce after a career break, or trying to figure out how to utilise a degree. And highlighting your volunteer experience in an interview is a great way to show that you’re committed to a cause and that it’s a priority for you on both a personal and professional level.
Top 10 Things You Must Ask Yourself Before Applying for Scholarships
In Singapore, the A-Levels are very important because it would determine where you can enrol for college and if you can enrol in the course you want.