Amit Puri

Information on the salaries paid in Singapore for different industries, jobs and experience levels is always of interest to people. There are a few different sources of getting this information, many of which are pretty comprehensive. Below is a list of some good sources on salary information. A simple search using google will show the relevant webpage/document.

As many of you will already know, LinkedIn can be very useful for making business contacts and also for getting leads during your job search. For those who have created an account recently, you might find it hard to build your contact list quickly. This is especially so if few of your colleagues, friends and family are using LinkedIn.

In article we provide information about the type of resume that is most suitable for your situation. The most common formats are the chronological, functional and a combination of the two. We discuss details of each one, along with advantages and disadvantages

Behaviour based interviewing has become increasingly common in various parts of the world. Essentially, it assumes that if you have displayed certain qualities/ behaviour in the past, you will be able to do that in the future as well. So during a behaviour based interview, employers try to understand if you have previously displayed the qualities/behaviour that is required for high performance on the job in question.

The presence of bullies and jerks in the workplace is not much of a concern for most companies. However, having too many of such people around and not actively avoiding a culture that fosters bullies, is not good practice. In fact it can have quite an impact on company performance and the bottom-line. This is because bullying can (among other things) have an effect on morale, health, productivity, idea generation and employee turnover.

Two trends have changed the world of work in many ways. The first is the shift towards a knowledge based economy that many countries are seeing and the second is global connectivity, interdependence and integration. The new career context that is emerging as a result of these trends has given rise to the terms - Protean and Boundaryless careers.

In this article, we provide information on how to start your resume. A resume typically starts with your contact details i.e. phone numbers, email addresses and mailing address where an employer can reach you. It sounds obvious but make sure you provide all relevant/updated details and that you are contactable on all options provided (also, try to respond to any communication within 24 hours). Decide on whether to include a photograph, based on your personal preferences or local customs.

In this article, we provide information on an important question you need to be clear on before preparing your resume - What exactly is the purpose of having a resume as you go about your job search?

We asked a few recruiters what they like and what their pet peeves are, when it comes to resumes. Here's what they had to say.

A resume has traditionally meant a brief account of your professional work experience and qualifications. However, in today's job market, your resume must be much more. In order to stand out, your resume needs to be a demonstration of your ability to fulfil a certain role and achieve results that will make a positive impact on the bottom line of a company.