How Using Jobstreet by SEEK Can Make Your Job Hunt Easy
The Singapore job market has been rocky in recent years, with the labour market tight due to higher retrenchments, an increase in unemployment rates, and a possibility for the country’s GDP momentum to decelerate. Yes, this situation might be challenging for jobseekers, but you can mitigate the difficulties you may encounter in the job search.
Applying for jobs these days, for example, has never been easier. Thanks to the convenience of an online job search, you can access multiple job opportunities with a swipe of a finger.
JobStreet by seek has taken job searching to the next level by allowing candidates to receive “reviewed” and “job interview invite” notifications on their smartphones. It is the first online job site in Southeast Asia to introduce these features on its mobile app, catering to its 15 million users in Southeast Asia who are becoming increasingly mobile savvy. JobStreet members can receive push notifications anytime, anywhere whenever employers review their applications.
Through its dynamic, easy-to-use platform, JobStreet enables users to move forward and #SEEKBetter opportunities, whether they’re a fresh grad looking for a job or a seasoned professional who was recently laid off.
Companies Will Keep Hiring Despite Tech Layoffs
In Q3 of 2022, tech firm job cuts drove the increase in layoffs. It was a global phenomenon that impacted regional and multinational firms like Shopee, Meta, Stripe, and Twitter.
As Singapore prides itself as the top leading tech hub in the Indo-Pacific, these layoffs may dishearten many Singaporeans who wish to be part of the industry. But jobseekers shouldn’t feel too bad, as tech professionals are still very much in demand. Many companies are looking to develop their digital infrastructure, which requires employees with expertise in the sector.
Jobseekers are advised to expect more intense competition in the sector due to the layoffs. There will be a larger pool of tech talent, and companies outside of Big Tech will have more people to choose from when planning to strengthen their digital capabilities.
To stand out from the pack, brush up your resume and highlight transferable skills that will be valuable in any workplace. If you have recently been let go by your company, take the time to regroup and figure out where to go next. Once you’re ready to #SEEKBetter opportunities, head over to JobStreet to update your profile and move forward.
#movingforward with JobStreet by SEEK
JobStreet offers you the chance to connect with job opportunities with tech employers with #moving forward. Update your JobStreet profile with the #movingforward hashtag to alert employers that you are available! Here’s how:
Ready to move forward? Check out JobStreet to reap the benefits of conducting an online job search.
What Are the Benefits of Searching for Jobs Online?
An online job search helps you access essential information – easily and without much physical effort. With a platform like JobStreet, you can quickly filter through the available data by customising your preferences by salary range, industry, location, specialisations, et cetera. You can drill down to a list of job openings more suited to your needs instead of having to browse every available listing out there.
Online job search makes communicating with employers easier.
Gone are the days when you have to pound the pavement and knock on doors, handing your CV personally to every company imaginable. Through JobStreet you can easily send multiple applications at a time rather than snail-mailing them.
Moreover, you can access job listings based on customised interests and communicate with employers with just one tap. You can even keep track of your application and accomplishments on the platform so you will not miss out on any opportunity – JobStreet even provides notifications of actively looking employers.
This convenience opens your schedule up to preparing for the rest of the application process, like the interview. That way, when JobStreet sends you that notification from an interested hirer, you’re ready.
You can check companies and prospects side by side.
JobStreet also helps you compare your application with others. With the “compare against other applications” feature, candidates can view the number of applicants who have applied for the same job.
Plus, you can perform a side-by-side comparison with other applicants in terms of position title, expected salary, experience, education level and field specialisation. The feature allows for more transparency when applying for jobs.
You can use these details to make yourself stand out from the crowd. For example, you can add specific keywords and highlight specific activities to match the job descriptions, so that screening systems can pick your application up.
You can enjoy stronger security.
JobStreet is a secure platform for your information. The amount of personal information on a resume can be risky if put in the hands of the wrong people. JobStreet can provide you with peace of mind and added security with the information you share online. Make sure to take measures to protect your data, as well, as to be extra safe.
Job hunting online can give you access to employee feedback.
JobStreet has a Company Reviews feature, where you see feedback from former and current employees of a particular company talking about the pros and cons of working for the said organisation. You can also share your feedback, enabling you to help out your fellow jobseekers.
How to Search for Jobs Online Successfully
While JobStreet can make your job hunt easier, there are things you can do on your own to help make your search yield better results.
Make a memorable first impression.
As with every career opportunity, you have to be professional. Send a clean, easy-to-read resume that will grab your potential employers’ attention.
Use keywords.
JobStreet’s Talent Search feature for employers enables hirers to narrow down their search for applicants using keywords. Be sure to put in relevant keywords to raise your chances of being seen.
Search regularly.
New positions are uploaded on JobStreet daily, and being the first to respond has its advantages. But don’t ignore old postings, either. Some dated postings may be hard-to-fill jobs that you could be qualified for. The more you check JobStreet, the more you’ll get used to the platform and understand which postings are best suited for you.
Keep your search focused.
While it can be easy to send out a general resume to as many firms as possible, you might get overwhelmed by the high number of responses you receive once you’ve sent them out. Target your job hunting: Be sure you meet the job’s requirements and that you customise your resume to the particular position. JobStreet can even help you conduct company targeting, for a more focused job search experience.
Search for jobs in your own time.
Remember that employers have the means to track Internet use. If you start searching for jobs during office hours, you may be violating your employer’s computer and Internet acceptable use policy.
How to use JobStreet’s web portal or mobile app
- Create an account – Sign up with a secure password, one you don’t use for any of your other accounts.
- Update your profile – These are important to ensure that the recommended job postings JobStreet gives you are accurate. It will also help employers working for employees like you in their talent search.
- Search away! Click “Search Jobs” to see what’s available or “Company Profiles” for a more targeted search.
The JobStreet mobile app is currently available on iOS and Android devices. Since its launch in 2010, the app has had more than 2 million downloads, and usage continues to increase rapidly as more and more people turn to job hunting on their phones.
It’s not too late to start your online job search today. Download the JobStreet mobile app on the App Store or Google Play. For more tips on how to find your dream job, visit our Career Resources Hub.
