It’s been a long time since I worked as a Human Resource Manager in Singapore. I’ve seen so many Singaporeans come through my office complaining about not being able to find a job.
Often complain about this and that
I’ve heard all sorts of excuses before when they refuse to take up a job.
They would always say that they feel like they don’t have enough experience or don’t have the right qualifications which is why they do not want to take up the job.
It’s always struck me as strange that these same people would then turn around and complain about not being able to find a job.
It’s no secret that the job market in Singapore is a competitive one.
I’ve been around long enough to know that it’s not just the lack of qualifications and experience that’s holding back Singaporeans from finding jobs.
Says most are always picky
It’s also the fact that they’re being picky. I’ve seen so many Singaporeans come in with a certain job in mind, only to find out that the job isn’t quite what they expected.
They’d rather wait for the perfect job to come along instead of simply taking what’s available.
This is a major problem for those who are unemployed, as the longer they wait, the more likely it is that their chances of finding a job will diminish.
I understand that people want to find the right job for them, but they also need to understand that they may have to make some compromises.
They need to understand that they can’t always get their dream job. Instead, they may need to take what’s available and work their way up from there.
Unfortunately, I’ve seen far too many Singaporeans turn down job offers simply because they’re not what they expected.
This is a mistake. It’s important for Singaporeans to understand that the job market is competitive and that they need to take what’s available and make the most of it.
It’s time for Singaporeans to start looking at the bigger picture and stop being so picky when it comes to job offers.