Career & Employability Series

Timothy James, a 26-year-old fresh graduate, walked into the Career & Employability Job Fair last month with curiosity and an open mind. Graduating from Republic Polytechnic with a Diploma in Restaurant and Culinary Operations, he has always wanted to be a Chef since young. He would pretend to be a hotel chef, while preparing sumptuous meals for his family. After chatting with different employers, he secured an interview with Pan Pacific Hotel.

Applying for jobs in the digital world is easy and fuss-free. You could fill up an application form, submit and wait for a call in the comfort of your home. But many employers still choose to participate in job fairs. We met Woodlands Health’s Human Resources (HR) manager, Elaine Lee to learn more from the employer’s point of view.

As we are actively recruiting, screening the applicants in person is a fast and effective way to assess if they are a right fit for the job. It is during these physical interactions that we get to see their personality and understand what candidates are looking for. We do meet job seekers from diverse backgrounds– some looking to switch careers, and others who have been out of work due to other commitments. At Woodlands Health, we are looking for like-minded colleagues who have a passion to care for the population. We’re open to hiring candidates and training them to be equipped with the skills and knowledge for the job.

-Elaine Lee
Woodlands Health’s Human Resources
(HR) Manager

It’s never too late to upgrade your skills

You can depend on SkillsFuture Singapore to offer you the training and support to help you attain mastery of skills. Through continued knowledge, application, and experience you too can be more confident in redefining your future. It’s never too late to upgrade your skills, from your school years, early career, mid-career up to your silver years, North West CDC and our SkillsFuture offerings will support you in your career, and pursuit of lifelong learning.

SkillsFuture Workshops and Skills Upgrading Programmes

Discover a wide array of workshops, webinars, and skills upgrading programmes from SkillsFuture that will benefit you and your career journey, right here at North West CDC! Who knows, you might just land that dream job in no time. Find out more about what SkillsFuture offers under North West CDC through this link.

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