How to land a new job you want
EditorialRoom 12th July 2024
Feeling unfulfilled and unmotivated at work? Looking to land a new role? Your success depends largely on hiring trends and the economy but with the right preparation your dream can become your reality. Job hunting can be challenging and time-consuming but regardless of where you’re applying, there are certain things you can do to increase your chances of getting hired. Lean On Your Network Not all jobs are made public. Utilise your network, let friends, ex-colleagues, family know that you’re looking for a new position. Do your research Learn all about the company and position you’re applying for, and then learn some more. Delve into the company’s culture, values, and reputation. Understand their mission and vision to ensure alignment with your own goals and values. Update your resume Don’t use the same resume for all jobs. Different roles will require different skill sets, so brush it up. The more you
Read MoreLabour market recovery slow and uncertain
EditorialRoom 18th January 2022
Global unemployment is expected to remain above pre-COVID-19 levels until at least 2023, according to the ILO World Employment and Social Outlook – Trends 2022. The 2022 level is estimated at 207 million, compared to 186 million in 2019. The WESO Trends report warns of the stark differences in the impact the crisis is having across groups of workers and countries. These differences are deepening inequalities within and among countries and weakening the economic, financial and social fabric of almost every nation, regardless of development status. This damage is likely to require years to repair, with potential long-term consequences for labour force participation, household incomes and social and – possibly – political cohesion. The effects are being felt in labour markets in all regions of the world, although a great divergence in recovery patterns can be observed. The European and the North American regions are showing the most encouraging signs
Read MoreLabour crisis to be prolonged in ASEAN
EditorialRoom 26th October 2021
Working hours in the ASEAN region are projected to only partially recover in 2021 and 2022 according to research by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The region recorded working-hour losses of 6.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 and 6.2 per cent in the second quarter. The UN agency’s COVID-19 and the ASEAN labour market: Impact and policy response report, highlights that in 2020, there were 10.6 million fewer workers in employment in the region than what would have been expected in the absence of Covid-19. The region recorded working-hour losses of 8.4 per cent in 2020, equivalent to the working time of about 24 million full-time workers while labour income fell by 7.8 per cent. The Philippines saw the largest working-hour losses among ASEAN countries in 2020 with an annual decrease of 13.6 per cent. In contrast, working hours in countries like Brunei Darussalam, Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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